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The Canton Repository

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1950

Page

2

Refugees and Guerrillas Plague Korean War Front

A U S First Cavalry report portrays Korean refugees marching toward American lines under heavy loads while guerrilla activity behind the lines causes American casualties. Lt Richard Wolf, fluent in Korean, detains a suspected guerrilla. The man, 53, fears for parents as soldiers weigh whether to accuse him of theft or treason.

Peter Kalischer United Press U.S. 1St Cavalry Division Korea Hobart R. Gay G.i.’S Richard Wolf Marion Ind LT. Wolf

Former South Teacher Seeks Hearing Reversal

James Ross of 409 Stark Ave Louisville, a former Canton South High School teacher, filed another suit in Common Pleas Court seeking reversal of a Canton Township board decision terminating his contract after a public hearing. The petition asks reinstatement, as Ross previously pursued mandamus actions and damages totaling 7289 dollars in one suit.

James Ross Starkave Louisville Canton South High School Common Pleas Court Canton Township Board of Education Ross Board of Education

Dayton to camouflage water tanks with grass green paint

Seven Dayton water storage tanks with a total capacity of 4 500 000 gallons will be painted grass green as camouflage against possible bombing attacks. The color choice was made at the request of security officials.

Dayton

First U S Marine Detachment on Cabot Dec 1775

The initial U S Marine Corps unit formed as a detachment aboard the schooner Cabot in December 1775, part of Commodore Esek Hopkins's naval squadron.

U. S. Marine Corps Cabot Naval Esek Hopkins

Massillon Public Employees Meet With Council Unit

Massillon public employees met with the city council finance committee at city hall. Chair Robert D. Taggart said no action was taken, but a proposal was given to take back to the workers. Demands include a 40 hour week for police, a 35 dollar monthly firemen raise, and 25 cent per hour increases for other departments. The council had offered a July 17 counter proposal, which was declined.

Massillon City Council City Hall Robert D. Taggart

Gen. John H. Church Named 24th Infantry Division Commander

Maj. Gen. John H. Church named commanding general of the 24th Infantry Division succeeding Maj. Gen. William F. Dean who is missing in action in Korea. Church previously served in World War II in Europe with the 41st and 84th Infantry Divisions.

Gen. Dean John H. Church 24Th William F. Dean Gen. Church Europe 84Th

Vandal poured paint in car parked on Walnut Avenue

Roy Crites of 410 Walnut Ave NE reported to police that oil and paint carried in his car were poured inside the vehicle while it sat Wednesday night in the 500 block of Walnut Ave NE. Juveniles were suspected as the culprits.

Walnut Ave NE Roy Crites

Old Tanks To Halt Korea Reds New Ones To Be for Offensive

Army leaders outline plans to use upgraded Pershing and Patton tanks in Korea with newer light tanks like the T 41, while the old fleet remains in defensive roles. Congress probes how transition era armor affected the campaign and future armored power.

Korea Washington 8Th Army 38Th Parallel United States J. Lawton Collins Army Pershing U.S Japan

North Korean assault slowed by U.S. tanks and air strikes

The report credits improved U.S. tanks and ongoing air bombardment by Allied airmen with blunting the armored spearhead of the North Korean offensive. Tornado activity intensifies across the United States, described as unusually severe and frequent.

U.S

Doan's Pills Promoted For Kidney Relief

An old advertisement touts Doan's Pills as a mild diuretic to ease backache fatigue headaches and night urination. It claims long use over 50 years and success for many with kidney related discomforts from stress cold or dietary issues.

Dean Doan

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