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Newspaper

The Canton Repository

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1950

Page

9

Chinese Reds Plan To March Into Tibet Soon

From Hong Kong AP report Wen Wei Pao aired a claim that Gen. Liu Po cheng said Communist forces would march into Tibet to curb American imperial influence and bolster western defense. Tibet, governed in practice by monks, hosts the 18 year old Dalai Lama and a population around 3 million in the Himalayas.

Tibet Hong Kong Wen Wei Pao Liu Pocheng Liu Communist Southwest Military and Administrative Committee Chungking Peiping Formosa Russia Pravda Izvestia Red China China India Kashmir Himalayas Shangri-la Japan Dalai Lama

Ohio Slayers Accused Man Returned From West Virginia

Homer Jack Dean, 39, indicted in 1947 slaying of Columbus realtor Elmo C. Rice, is being brought to Ohio from West Virginia. He was serving a life habitual criminal sentence at Moundsville Penitentiary. Ohio had pressed extradition since 1948, finally granted when Gov. Okey L. Patterson signed papers.

Columbus Homer Jack Dean Dean Elmo C. Rice West Virginia Moundsville Ohio Okey L. Patteson

Steubenville Bank Official McFadden Dies at 68

Henry E. McFadden, 68, president of the National Exchange Bank & Trust Co. in Steubenville, died early today. He served 50 years with the bank and was a former member of the American Bankers Association executive committee.

Brush-Moore Steubenville Aug Henry E. McFadden National Exchange Bank & Trust Co Bank American Bankers Association

Canton's Knox Imperial Artware suit and multiple notices

The Day in Canton lists suits from Knox Imperial Artware Co. against Thomas E. David seeking a restraining order over use of a leased building on Route 62 near Alliance. Other items include traffic damages of 280 dollars for Jacob agency versus Earl Albrecht. a 35,000 dollar mortgage authorization by First Church of God trustees. a 1,440.60 dollar judgment against the Ohio Aid for the Aged in favor of Charity P. Whilifer. and numerous birth announcements from Aug 2–3 naming families and locations in North Canton Genoa Minerva Massillon and related areas.

Knox Imperial Artware Co S. Mahoning St P. Whilifer Shorb Ave

List of couples and ages from Massillon and surrounding areas

A reader notice lists numerous couples with ages and street addresses across Massillon Ohio and nearby areas. Names include William L Bennett Irene R Pauline John J Maylor Jr Elizabeth M Bell and many others with ages ranging from 16 to 40 plus addresses such as 3520 17th st SW 1444 Greenfield ave SW 818 Danner ave NE and 703 Harrison ave SW.

William L. Bennett 17Th St Irene R. Pauline Greenfield Ave John J. Maylor Jr Danner Ave Massillon Elizabeth M. Bell Wooster St Navarre Charles E. Kinney Harrison Ave Alyma B. Karklins Auburn Pl Charles E. Stafford Tuscarawas St Clara Okla Johnson Moore Rd Joseph P. Harry Cincinnati Anne M. Malick Raff Rd Jerome Henry Francis Shorbave NW Nancy Jo Putman 30Th St William Martin Bedford Ave Helen A. Mailat 39Th St Johnny Amile Maier Griffith Ave Rose Marie Mailat Leland H. Cope 21St St Deloris M. Banks Donald W. Drakenbrod Hazlet Ave Dorotha L. Youst S. Walnut St Louisville Junior Lee Fimple Paris Ethel Lucille Sluss Steve Miku Rowland Ave Josephine C. Renick Stu Albert E. Kovesci Jr Coventry Blvd Mary Tiberi Avalon Donald E. Brahler Minnie H. Rossetti William J. Wirtz

Jumbo Donut Shop Opens in Clarendon N

An ad announces the Jumbo Donut Shop now open at 353 Clarendon North with Copeland and Affolter as proprietors. It also lists confidential investigation services by M Mullally and the Ohio Investigation Service at 318 Cleveland North room 236 offering discreet help for individuals, corporations, and attorneys.

Ohio Investigation Service Clarendon N

Our Special for the Weekend Chicken Pot Pie

The Country Kitchen advertises a weekend special old fashioned chicken pot pie with biscuit topping at four tenths of a mile north of Greentown. Restaurant location given as four mile? The text notes 92455-ad as a code or zip-like reference.

Country Kitchen Greentown

Floral designs and foliage plants offered by Vail's Greenhouse

Econolith ad promotes embossed business cards and complete line of foliage plants and cut flowers from O. M. Vail at 3724 12th NW with a 5 day delivery. Also lists a chicken dinner ad and a wedding cake bakery ad among local business notices.

Dial Econolith Company Vail Lakeview O. M. Vail 12Th NW A. Howard Kelp Farm

Stevens Named Farm Bureau Insurance Agent in Stark County

Theodore L. Stevens of 1146 Plain Ave NE is appointed as an agent for Farm Bureau insurance companies. He will operate under the direction of Glenn Mott, district manager in Stark County, announced by Bowman Doss, agency vice president of the three firms.

Theodore L. Stevens Plain Ave Farm Bureau Insurance Companies Bowman Doss Stevens Glenn Mott Stark County

Hanover shoe firm to hold 50th anniversary meetings

C. W. Masters, manager of the Hanover shoe store at 136 Market NW, returned from Hanover, Pa., where he attended a series of meetings about the 50th anniversary of the Hanover chain. He reports management does not plan an immediate price increase.

Hanover C. W. Masters Market Are NW

Illini scholars misdate cattle arrival to Norse voyage

University of Illinois scholars contend cattle came to the Western Hemisphere in 1007 after Norsemen landed on the New England coast, revising earlier archaeological and historical timelines.

University of Illinois Hemisphere New England

Massillon Worker Injured In Two Hauler Trapping

Lehman W. DeBerry aged 47 of Massillon was crushed between two 18 cubic foot dirt haulers at the Massillon Conservancy District project. He had both legs amputated below the knee and remained in critical condition at Massillon City Hospital after fellow workers donated blood.

Massillon Wright Construction Co Massillon Conservancy Lehman W. DeBerry RD 5 DeBerry Massillon City Hospital Mr. DeBerry

Railroad Crossing Repairs Promised by Pittsburgh Engineer

County commissioners received a letter from J W Wallenius division engineer of the railroad promising repairs to four badly deteriorated crossings in the county Genoard SW Parris Harrisburg rd Klingamaa rd and Perra rd SW. He said supervision will be provided by W R Catching of Canton and J L Forrester of Alliance who will meet with the commissioners next week to discuss plans. If repairs are not started within 30 days the county would advance funds and then bill the railroad.

Pennsylvania J. W. Wallenius Pittsburgh Joseph T. Nist Genoard Parris- Harrisburg Klingamaa Perra Rd Wallenius W. R. Catching Canton J. L. Forrester Alliance Nist

Thieves Ransack West Manor Home For $40 Loss

Burglars entered the home of M. M. Kienzle at 1121 Western Ave SW through an unlocked window Friday night and stole $40 from a dresser drawer. The family returned at 11 30 p m to discover the loss. A fraternity ring is also believed stolen.

M. M. Kienzle Western Ave West Manor

Youths Arrested Driving Carrollton Truck

Two Massillon youths aged 15 and 16 were arrested in Cambridge by police yesterday for driving a truck owned by Vic Duvall of Carrollton. They were returned to Carrollton and are being held.

Carrollton Massillon Cambridge Vic Duvall

Congress Set To Redraft Tax Bill of Truman

Washington August 5 AP Congress may craft its own fiscal plan for Truman s proposed 5 billion in new taxes. Senate Finance Committee shifts from administration road map approving about 148 million in new revenue while rejecting 176 million in House changes. They may also cut the 175 million withholding on corporate dividends and limit other measures, while eyeing life insurance investment income as a major revenue source and an extra 100 million.

Washington Congress Truman Senate Finance Committee Senate White House House The Treasury

August Cool Spell Hits Canton as Furnace Use Rises

Canton's August cool spell continues with temperatures in the 50s for a third straight day, contrasting with calendar expectations of 70 degrees. Many households lit fires and furnaces to beat the chill, while the Weather Bureau forecasts a warmer, cloudier Sunday. The piece notes Canton's historic heat wave, including 1918 highs and 1912 low records.

Canton U. S. Weather Bureau

Quick Action Tickets Arrest Shocks Tiger Sports Shop

Michael Kanam, 35, of 1006 15th Street NE, was arrested Thursday by the police vice squad on illegal gambling device possession. Investigators said illegal quick-action tickets were displayed at the Tiger sports shop, 529 Cherry Ave NE, which Kanam operates.

Michael Kanam 15Th St NE Tiger Sports Cherry Ave Kanam

Andrew May Denied Parole in 1950s Case

The U S Parole Board denied former Kentucky Representative Andrew J May parole from Ashland federal prison. May, imprisoned since December 1949 for unlawfully receiving compensation related to war contracts, faces potential release July 13 1951 on good behavior if further parole requests fail and his sentence runs to December 4 1951. The Garsson brothers were convicted of bribing May and all three were given 8 to 24 month terms.

Washington U. S. Parole Board Andrew J .May Kentucky May Federal Correctional Institution Ashland House Munitions Combine Henry M Murray W. Garsson New York Garsson Brothers

Erection of New Grant Store Starts Next Week

Construction on the W. T. Grant Co. store at 125 4th st NW begins early next week after Esch Construction Co. of Cleveland won the contract. Eynon Plumbing Co. and Spring Electric Co. of Canton secured plumbing and electrical work. The two‑section building measures about 200 by 60 feet, with the first section due for completion in February.

W. T. Grant Co 4Th St Esch Construction Co Cleveland Eynon Plumbing Co Spring Electric Co Canton

White for Mourning in Korean Tradition

The color white symbolizes mourning in Korea. Families wear mourning white for three years after the loss of a close relative, reflecting cultural customs and longstanding practices.

Korea

Spanish Crown Festival Queen Named At Dance Tonight

The Spanish annual festival opens with a 4 30 p m soccer match at Cook Park between the Spanish American Center team and the Detroit Hispanos. A stage review at 8 p m at 523 Belden Ave NE features Maria de Carmen and Carlos Montoya with a crowning of the fiesta queen by Armonia Perez. Sunday's parade steers to Gidies Gardens, a queen float lead, and an 8 p m picnic dance closes the celebration with Pete Lavega's orchestra.

Cook Park Detroit Hispanos Beldenave NE Maria de Carmen New York City Carlos Montoya New York Pete LaVega Picnic Grounds

Secret Ballot Considered in Ohio Legion Convention

American Legionnaires in Ohio opened their 32nd annual convention with a proposal for secret ballots to elect officers replacing the standing vote. About 1,500 delegates would decide, with nominations to follow. Columbus favored for next year’s gathering, a new post charter approved for Clinton in Summit County, and drum corps contests at West Tech Stadium feature Massillon and Elyria as leading entrants.

Cleveland American Legionnaires of Ohio Rules and Order of Business Committee Columbus Department Clinton Summit County Massillon Drum and Bugle Corps Ohio West Tech Stadium Elyria Corps Wauseon Anderson Township Cincinnati Portage Post Band Kent Charles Carey Post Band Salem

Four military commissions held by Alexander McGillivray

Alexander McGillivray is noted as the only American to hold four commissions at once: Mico of the Creek Indians, general in the Continental army, and colonel in both the English and Spanish armies. This unique cross alliance highlights his multifaceted role in colonial-era military affairs.

Alexander McGillivray Mico

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