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Newspaper

The Canton Repository

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1951

Page

5

World Church Council urges seven point peace program

The World Council of Churches in Rolle Switzerland released a seven point peace program for Christians worldwide. It condemns aggression and preventive war and urges mutual trust, UN cooperation, aid to poorer nations, refugee responsibility, and religious unity beyond frontiers.

Rolle Switzerland World Council of Churches Today Council International Affairs Commission Kenneth Grubb London United Nations

Polluted Water Probed After Fish Die Off

Ralph J. Doll county nuisance inspector said samples from the middle branch of Nimi shillen Creek were sent to a testing laboratory to identify the foreign substance believed to have killed hundreds of fish last week. Results will go to the county anti pollution board for action.

Ralph J. Doll Nimishillen Creek County Antipollution Board Doll Arning Market Area Tuscarawas Joe Randus Charles Diminno Luther Paar Stark County Ralph Doll Canton

Weather Forecast Canton and Vicinity Today

Cloudy with light showers this afternoon and tonight. Low around 65. Tuesday expect more clouds with a chance of showers and a high of 80 to 85. Ohio outlook shows a warmup with normal temperatures returning after a cold weekend. 11 A.M. readings show calm winds and 70 percent humidity. Almanac data included with sunrise set times.

Canton U. S. Weather Bureau Akron-Canton Ohio International News Service The Mercury Weather Bureau C. G. Andrus Andrus United States Cleveland Youngstown

New Cortisone Sources From Yeast to Coal Tar

New methods announced by Harvard University and Merck promise to double cortisone output within a year. They draw on steroids from yeast yams soybeans and cholesterol and tap coal tar and a cattle bile route, with Enzyme driven production offering a fresh supply line and potential higher potency.

Alton L. Blakeslee Associated Press EW York Journal of the American Chemical Society Harvard University Merck and Co Rahway N. J Merck John M. Chemerda E. M. Chamberlain E. H. Wilson Max Tishler Louis F. Fieser John C. Babcock Josef E. Hertz Wei-Yuan Huang William P. Schneider Harvard Robert B. Woodward Franz Sondheimer David Taub Hans Heymann Fieser Sweat

Cadets Continue After Dismissals Mentioned on Page 1

A university official commented on the dismissal cases, noting the accused are presumed not proven guilty and expressing hope that those dismissed would continue studies at other colleges. He urged fair treatment and due process as investigations proceed.

Senator Sees Waste in Dismissing West Point Cadets

Senator Edwin C. Johnson of Colorado argued that firing 90 West Point cadets for cheating could waste over two million dollars, though he defended the army’s cleanup and opposed a congressional probe. He noted each appointment costs about thirty thousand dollars, suggesting losses could reach twenty seven hundred thousand.

Washington Edwin C. Johnson Colorado West Point Johnson Senate Military Affairs Committee West Point Military Academy

Prayer Band to Meet Tonight at Grace Church

The 987th Prayer Band will meet tonight at 7 45 p.m. in Grace E U B Church. Rev Ben Buzard will speak.

Grace E.U.B Ben Buzard

Churchman Says Cadets Merely Copy Congress

Dr Paul C Payne official of the Presbyterian Church U S A says the dismissed West Point cadets were likely copying the ideals of those who appointed them He denounced senators who criticized the cadets while ignoring the Maryland election urging a moral awakening in all branches of government

YY RennaTon Paul C. Payne Philadelphia Presbyterian Church U.S.A West Point Payne Presbyterian Board of Christian Education Congress National Presbyterian Church Maryland

Stolen Loot From Morris Loan Co Seized By Man

A .22 caliber target pistol 14 knives and a micrometer were stolen early Sunday from Morris Loan Co at 131 Cherry Ave SE. A man smashed the window with a paving brick, grabbed the loot valued at 49.05 dollars, and fled south on Cherry Ave, a witness told police.

Morris Loan Co Cherry Ave

Nehru claims Pakistan made war gestures

Prime Minister Nehru asserts Indian troops stay 20 miles from the Kashmir border to avert war. He says evidence shows Pakistan planned aggressive moves into Kashmir, including a brigade movement toward Poonch on June 28. He warns any attack on Kashmir is an attack on India and must be met.

Nehru Pakistan India Kashmir Liaquat Ali Khan Poonch U.N Frank Graham Graham Karachi Pakistan Moslem League Chaudhry Khaliquazzaman

Traffic crash report names and locations

Hospital attendants reported a traffic incident involving William Geeter 45 of 603 12th street SE driving the automobile with Miss Walker as passenger. Randall Wilt 21 of RD 4 Louisville was the other driver, per deputies.

William Geeter 12Th St SE Miss Walker Randall Wilt RD 4 Louisville

Third casualty named in Ohio crash

The Ohio Highway Patrol reports Glenn Saunders an 18 year old from RD 1 Clinton as the third casualty. He was in fair condition with a fractured shoulder at Massillon City Hospital this morning after a Sunday accident on Warwick Road near Route 21 when his car rolled over. He was driving alone and said he tried to close the car door as the crash occurred.

Ohio Highway Patrol Glenn Saunders Clinton Massillon City Hospital Mr. Saunders Warwick Rd Route 21 Saunders

Injured Near Galion in Highway Crash

Mr and Mrs T E Edwards of 709 Cleveland Ave SW were listed in critical condition at Galion City Hospital after a Sunday 1 30 p m crash near Galion. Mrs Edwards had fractures of both arms a compound fracture of the right leg forehead lacerations and shock. Mr Edwards a basal skull fracture possible internal injuries and facial head lacerations. Edmund Bowman of Dayton traveling south on Route 61 collided with the Edwards car at Route 30 61 intersection. Bowman suffered elbow lacerations fractured ribs while his passenger Mrs Bowman had left hand lacerations multiple contusions abrasions and shock.

T. E. Edwards Cleveland Ave Galion City Hospital Galion Edwards Ohio Highway Edmund Bowman Dayton Bowman

Defense Fund Plans Major Service Spending

The three services propose civilian relief in Korea totaling 50 million dollars as requested. The breakdown highlights major allocations across the services, outlining how funds would support humanitarian aid and related operations.

Korea

Peace Talks Deadlock Over Buffer Zone Location

The article reports deadlock over where to set a buffer zone and notes Joy did not protest the Saturday troop incident, merely recording it. It details wartime budget reallocations, troop movements, and statements from Peiping and Chinese officials about the conference and potential actions if talks fail.

Joy

Record low August 5 temperatures across Canton area

The region recorded a record low 42 degrees from 3 to 5 am Sunday, with Akron Canton Airport reporting 46. The 58 degree day was 14 below the 10 year norm, tied to a nationwide cold spell. Showers were forecast, and gardens suffered as plants wilted in 31 degree Phillipsburg, PA.

State Highway Garage U. S. Weather Bureau Akron-Canton Canton Phillipsburg

Butler summer school grants degree to Canton man

Robert E. Barnes of Canton earned a bachelor of divinity in Butler University’s summer school commencement in Indianapolis. He was among 174 seniors and graduate students receiving degrees.

Robert E. Barnes Canton Butler University Indianapolis Ind

Chandler Blasts Baseball Rules In Capitol Testimony

Former commissioner Happy Chandler told a House committee that the current rule requiring 12 of 16 owners to approve the baseball commissioner is a major flaw. He urged changes granting full authority to set rules, hire and fire the secretary treasurer, and veto adoption of owners rules. Chandler praised his tenure for keeping baseball free of scandal and said he would not take the job again under present terms.

Washington A. B Happy Chandler Senate Baseball Capitol Hill House Keating New York Kenesaw Mountain Landis

New York mother of the year dies after brief illness

Mrs. Pauline Burstein 80, mother of two rabbis and two doctors, died after a brief illness. Her son Dr Theodore Burstein and Mrs Burstein of 179 23rd St NW attended the rites in New York. Surviving: three other sons Rabbi A J Burnstein Dr Julius Burstein Rabbi Elliott Burstein and Mrs Hilda Hoffman.

New York City Pauline Burstein Theodore Burstein Burstein 23Rd St NW New York Simon Burstein East Lithuania United States Canton A. J. Burnstein Julius Burstein Elliott Burstein San Francisco Hilda Hoffman

Toledo Couple Injured In Mishap Near Wooster

Walter L. Bowyer and his wife Juanita, both of Toledo, were admitted to Wooster Community Hospital after their car failed to round Death Curve on Route 250 west of Wooster and overturned in a field. Bowyer suffered a fractured leg and faces arraignment for reckless driving. his wife sustained potential ankle and pelvis injuries, facial lacerations, and severe shock.

Wooster Walter L. Bowyer Juanita Toledo Wooster Community Hospital E.S.T Bowyer O. C. Frank

Forge Wins Tug of War At Picnic of Poor and Co

The Forge division won the annual tug of war at the Poor and Co summer outing in Sunset Park to even the Forge Anchor rivalry. Anchor claimed the baseball game 19 to 13 as eighteen other contests occurred, including sack and potato races, with a noon chicken dinner and 5 p.m. buffet supper.

the Poor & Co Sunset Park

Fire Destroys Lincoln Tavern Near Massillon

A $20,000 blaze leveled the Lincoln Tavern on Route 30 west of Massillon early Sunday. Dalton firemen with 2,200 feet of hose battled the one story wooden structure at 4 a.m. The Massillon department joined at 4:15 a.m. Arthur Levine of 414 Mahoning Road NE Canton owned the tavern. the building was insured.

Dalton Lincoln Tavern Route 30 Massillon Dalton Fire Department

Nine Men Lost on Navy Plane Over Puget Sound

Navy district headquarters reports a patrol bomber crashed near Smith Island by Whidbey Island during a low altitude training run. Nine crew were aboard and all are presumed lost, with two bodies recovered and others searched for by air and sea crews.

Seattle Navy District Headquarters Navy Pudget Sound Smith Island Whidbey Island Puget Sound Whidbey Island Naval Air Station

Dover Man, 73 Drowns After Jump From Bridge

Dover reports 73 year old Michael Carmela of 447 E 4th St jumped from Wooster Street bridge on Saturday at 4 pm and drowned. Coroner notified. Born in Italy he lived in Dover 49 years and worked 12 years for the State Highway Department. Survived by widow Mary Carmela three sons three daughters two brothers one sister and 19 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Services set for Wednesday at 9 am at St Joseph Church with burial in the church cemetery. Lewis funeral home in charge.

Dover Michael Carmela E. 4Th St Wooster St E.S.T Philip Doughten Italy State Highway Department Carmola St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Holy Name Society Moose Lodge Mary Carmela Lawrence Albert Massillon Michael Jr Philip Maggiore Canton Leonard Contini Nick Contini Mary Pongatore Michigan Rocco Miami Fla Bartolomeo Newark N. J Anna Rescia Lewis Funeral Home

Three polio cases raise Cane to twenty for season

Cane town reports three new polio victims bringing total cases to 20 for the season. Dr W A Scott, city health commissioner, said all three are hospitalized at Aultman Hospital. The patients include two nine year old girls and a 12 year old boy from the southwest section.

Caneton W. A. Scott Aultman Hospital Southwest

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World Church Council Weather Report Akron Atlanta Bismarck Boston Buffalo i Chicago Cincinnati Columbus Payton Denver Detroit Fort Worth Jacksonville Clay Los Angeles Riso Ctarezict Wonder Drug Max L. Sweat National Institute of Health Bethesda Churchman New Delhi Liaquat Ali Defense Fund Texas Peiping Red Signal Corps Medical Service Engineers Ordnance Department Chemical Service Army National Guard Marine Corps Ordnance Air Force Air National Guard Peng Teh-huai Moscow Pravda China Chandler Raps Mrs Simeon Burstein Forge Picnic of Poor & Co Mammoth
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