2 Cantonians Suffer Wounds In Korea War
Two Canton soldiers Corporal Gerald Besselman and Private First Class Robert Young are reported slightly wounded in Korea. Besselman, 30, served since 1942 and re enlisted twice, last in Germany, moved to Korea July 31. Young, 19, trained at Fort Knox and served in Japan with the 27th Division.
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Korea
Canton
Corp
Gerald Besselman
Cecilia Besselman
Clarendon
Pfc
Robert Young
Fannie L. Young
Besselman
Japan
21St
Louisville High School
Diebold, Inc
Young
Ft. Knox
Willard S. Stuffelbeam
Eunice Stuffelbeam
Bombs Kill 17 As B-29 Rips Trailer Camp
A B-29 bomber at Fairfield-Suisun Air Base California crashed and exploded in a training flight, killing 17 air force personnel including Brig. Gen. Robert F. Travis. Eight of twenty aboard survived. Several injured, two missing. a trailer camp near the scene housed many victims and families.
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Fairfield-Suisun
Calif
Air Force
Robert F. Travis
9Th
9,000 Troops Drive Enemy Back in South
U S Marines and army infantry on a 20 mile front drove back Red troops near two miles in southeastern Korea. About 9,000 Americans and South Korean units attacked the North Korean 6th Division, backed by the 1st Division, as B 29 bombers hit Pyongyang and Wonsan. The 25th Division and marine brigade advanced on a broad front, meeting strong resistance and inflicting heavy casualties. The drive, supported by carrier planes, used artillery and air power to break enemy lines. The operation began at 6 30 am local time.
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Tokyo
U. S
Korea
United States
Pyongyang
Wonsan
U. S. 8Th Army
25Th
Marine
8Th Army
U.S
5Th Air Force
Pusan
United Nations
Yechon
Kogan
Army
5Th Marine Reinforced
1St Marine Division
Canton
U.N
Chingam
Chinju
Douglas MacArthur
Toyko
Pershing
Chinese Reds Wound British Ship Officers
Chinese Communist shore batteries shelled the 5,000 ton British freighter Hangsang about 15 miles south of Hong Kong. Two British officers, Chief Engineer Alexander Brown and Third Officer A Nelson, were wounded and later hospitalized in fair condition. The attack, near Lema Island, also saw a second shell explode on the vessel, while U S ship Dented. The Steel Rover, also targeted, had its plates dented by a small shell. Captain L W Harrison condemned the action as unwarranted and a violation of international law.
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Hong Kong
Alexander Brown
Pitlochry
Scotland
A. Nelson
Ralph Grieve
Glasgow
Lema Island
Sandakan
Borneo
U. S
L. W. Harrison
Indo- China Steam Navigation Co
Steel Rover
Saigon
Indo-China
Red China
Army reports Korean War casualties totaling 2616
The army announced casualties through August 6 totaled 2616 with 153 killed, 1590 wounded, and 873 missing. Spokesmen stressed careful notification to families and noted daily changes in missing in action figures. Tender Club steaks priced 55 cents a pound at Wagner Market.
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Washington
Far East
Army
Detroit Holds J C Edwards Murder Suspect
Canton police report James C Edwards 29 of 1465 Allenave SE arrested by Detroit police on first degree murder charges. Detroit officials say he carried a gun and will be released to Canton authorities after investigation into the fatal stabbing of 64 year old Helen Tuebner at 1459.
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Canton
James C. Edwards
Allenave SE
Detroit
William D. Harrison
Edwards
Harrison
Canton Police
Helen Tuebner
Fodey3 Repostory Editorial Page Summary
The note references a Fodey3 repository with sections including Edwards page 5 and various newspaper pages. It lists topics such as Amusements Comics Deaths Editorial Page George Sokolsky Markets and Financial Radio and Television Social News Sports.
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George Sokolsky
Schafer Letter Reported Still in Committee
Herbert W Woolf Alliance board clerk treasurer testified he never received notice of action to report Schafer's resignation from the boards committee of the whole The June 5 meeting sent the letter to committee Schafer's attorneys argued the meeting may not be official and minutes were not recorded The hearing seeks a permanent injunction to prevent Schafer's replacement as superintendent of schools
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Herbert W. Woolf
Alliance Board of Education
Russell E. Schafer
Woolf
Schafer
Common Pleas
D. Deane McLaughlin
Mr. Schafer
Board of Education
One Blumenstiel
H. Gordon Robertson
Barry D. Hawkins
Hillison D. Hawkins
Alliance Municipal
Hawkins
Largest B 29 raid attacks Pyongyang and Wonsan oil dumps
A massive four engine B 29 swarm joined by SAC units blasted Pyongyang railway yards and arsenal, plus Wonsan oil dumps, dropping 540 tons of bombs. Anti aircraft fire caused minor fuselage holes with no injuries. Capt Hoban and Sgt Bloomfield endured shell fragments and cheers from crews. American fighters destroyed nine enemy planes on the ground.
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Lnorearais
Strategic Air Command
United Statae
Ita
Pyongyang
North Korea
Wonsan
Hoban
Selby Bloomfield
Cincinnati
Bloomfield
Clare Charged With First Degree Murder in Canton Slaying
Arthur A. Clare, 34, of Lake Cable, was charged in North Canton Mayor's Court with first degree murder for the Saturday slaying of his brother-in-law Wilbur Werner, 42, at the lakefront home. Werner, a former police lieutenant and guard, died after a scuffle in which Clare fired two shots from a .38 revolver. Witnesses to be questioned as Sheriff Grossglaus and Prosecutor Rossetti review evidence. Werner’s services set for Tuesday at 2 p.m. and burial in Westlawn. Clare remains in county jail amid ongoing questioning. Farmer’s Market operates Tuesday and Friday mornings nearby.
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North Canton
Harry Grossglaus
Arthur A. Clare
Jackson Blvd
Lake Cable
Wilbur Werner
Lakefront
Grossglaus
John Rossetti
Clare
Akron University
Goodyear
Goodrich Rubber Companies
Akron
County
Werner
Republic Steel Corp
Buckeye Detective Agency
Macomber Steel Co
Aultman Hospital
Werners
Canton
Welch Funeral
Westlawn
567 Scheduled For September Draft Physicals
Ohio and Stark County draft quotas for September pre induction physicals were released by Selective Service in Columbus. About 15 000 Ohioans are to be examined, 11 000 more than those checked for the July and August calls, with Board 109 110 and 111 assigned 219 225 and 123 men respectively. Aged 22 draftees will be included as needed, and new clerks join Boards 109 and 110 while Board 111 seeks a Massillon resident.
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Ohio
Stark County
Selective Service
Columbus
Marilyn Lappin
Ellis Ave
Pearl Morrison
Greenfield Ave SW
Massillon
Knights of Columbus Nazir Grotto Outing at Elms Club
The Knights of Columbus Nazir Grotto plans its annual outing at Elms Country Club on Wednesday August 9 featuring golf entertainment and related activities including cats as part of the program.
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Elms Country Club
Harter Bank ad promotes quick personal loans and appliances
Local credit offer from Harter Bank & Trust Company advertises quick service personal loans under FDIC insurance. The notice also markets Crosley, Admiral, and Gibson refrigerators and home furnishings at 229 Market Street with easy terms.
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Harter Bank & Trust Company
Fed. Dep
Ins. Corp
Crosley
Admiral
Gibson Refrigerators
Home Furn
Lie Says Peace Hinges on Real Statesmanship
United Nations Secretary General Trygve Lie argues in his 143 page annual report to the General Assembly that only a bold enlightened act of statesmanship can prevent a third world war. He cites Korea as a current breach of peace and urges renewed negotiations to restore stability and avert a new global conflict.
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Lake Success
Trygve Lie
United Nations
General Assembly
Flushing Meadows
N. Y
Lie
Korea
U.N
Alliance Conductor Dies in Orrville Rail Accident
Frank J. Conlan 69 of 708 Wright Ave killed when a Pennsylvania Railroad train ran over him at Orrville at 5 am. He was a conductor for the railroad. legs severed. Survived by widow Ella, daughter Katherine, three sisters, and one grandchild. Coroner notified. funeral arrangements set between Orrville and Alliance.
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Repository Bureau Alliance
Frank J. Conlan
Wright Ave
Orrville
Pennsylvania Railroad
Conlan
L. A. Adis
Wayne County
Kent
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Brotherhood of Railroad
Ella B. Conlan
Katherine Finefrock
George Ravenscroft
Willian Apitsch
Alliance
Paul Rogers
Hibbing
Minn
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Changnyong
Tender Club
Wagner Market
Varian
J.C. Edwards
Mr. Blumenstiel
Ralph S. Coppock
Richard M. Hoban
Little Rock
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Dryden
U. N. Report
VU. N
Frey & Gresser
Cassaday & Turkle Funeral Home
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