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Newspaper
The Canton Repository
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1950
Page
19
A historical critique argues time and readiness failed in WWI II and Korea. It cites Pearl Harbor lessons and stresses the need for Alaska defense inquiry. It blames officials for misreading Communist victory in China and questions assurances of Alaska’s safety.
By George Sokolsky critique notes Hoover Commission findings from 1949 1950 urging prompt civilian and industrial mobilization planning expanded stockpile authority and centralized control with civilian defense and internal security measures. Highlights failures in economic warfare and dangers of unconventional methods including government infiltration.
Far East reporting notes POWs claim the Red Army begins swapping in South Korean recruits to fill heavy losses. Lt Col James W Snee cites enemy artillery accuracy from observers and underground informants. Reds use demoralizing tactics such as firing on their own command posts to widen gaps while committing brutal acts by young soldiers.
Hal Boyle notes a contrast as Maj. Gen. John Church shows interest in Betty Smith’s novel Tomorrow Will Be Better while a phonograph plays Christmas tunes. He profiles Korea as a land of silent animals, dogs that rarely bark, and sparse livestock, with sparrows chirping as a rare friendly sound amid road traffic and military presence.
Idaho polit ics crackles as Taylor battles Clark and three Republicans for the Democratic and GOP nominations In a colorful campaign the senator plays the folksy crooner style with his wife and children as partners, while opponents duel over issues amid a state rife with last minute drama before the primary.
Inez Robb notes bitter opposition to Taylor in Idaho with Republicans likely to back Democrats in primaries. Voters weary of rival candidates and the mood favors a road show over public service, recalling past giants like Borah.
In Pueblo Colorado a 9 year old boy Nathan Andrew Thomason and his 13 year old friend Robert Lawson played rodeo in a river bottom alfalfa field. Robert held a real horse and rope and lassoed Nathan. The horse bolted and dragged Nathan about three quarters of a mile before the rope gave way. Nathan died at the scene.
St Anne Illinois farmer E E Atherton Jr failed to win first prize at the Springfield state fair. He blamed the loss on his angel food cake bouncing around in transit during the car trip to the event.
U S Army Court Martial cleared Corp Raymond M. Dean of Dayton Ohio of premeditated murder charges in the June 7 death of 36 year old German woman Ilse Jachymski. The acquittal followed allegations that the body was found in a Bremerhaven suburb field.
HOLLYWOOD August 4 Erroll Flynn's business manager said the actor will marry Broadway actress Patrice Wymore sometime in December, probably. Albert R. Blum confirmed reports of Flynn's romance while noting Irinia Ghica has returned to Paris and their attachment ended.
The Jewish Center will start a two week recreation program for children aged 5 to 12 at its lake on Center fo. Exec director Leon ard Sebrans announced. The program complements the center's six week summer day camp ending this afternoon with swimming athletics and nature study five days a week from 9 30 a m to 4 p m led by Clifford Eddleman physical education director.
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