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Newspaper

The Canton Repository

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1950

Page

12

Alliance Board Head Denies He Made Threats

H Gordon Robertson, president of the Alliance board of education, denied he threatened charges if Russell E Schafer did not resign as superintendent. The dispute arose during a May 29 board meeting cited in Schafer's injunction hearing.

Alliance Board H. Gordon Robertson Alliance Board of Education Russell E. Schafer Mr. Schafer Mr. Robertson Common Pleas D. Deane McLaughlin Board Schafer Vance O’donald Alliance Schools Woolf Mr. Blumenstiel

Five U S Pilots Lost In Three Day Battle

Five American F-51 pilots were lost in Korea over three days, a 5th Air Force spokesman said. One disappeared during an attack on North Korean positions as B-26 light bombers joined low level strafing against North Korean forces.

U. S

Boy 6 Survives Trip In 100 Foot Water Pipe

William Ward, 6, fell into an Oakland estuary canal and was sucked into a culvert. Saviour K. J. Sadamora swam 100 feet to the pipe’s end, entered the water, rescued William, and kept him buoyant until officers pulled them out. The boy was revived by artificial respiration.

Oakland Calif William Ward K. J. Sadamora William

Cold cuts diversify summer menus beyond common ham and bologna

Cold cuts offer wide variety including hard and soft salami, cervelat made from pork and beef, finely chopped and air dried, and Thuringer and head cheese. These soft and leaf meats extend keeping quality and provide nutritious, easy meals for deli platters.

Clay Freighter In Peril at Sea

In a North Atlantic gale the Norwegian freighter Belfri is in danger of breaking up as widening cracks appear on its port side. The U S Army transport General J H McCrae and Coast Guard Cutter Dexter stand by to assist and will escort the Belfri to St Johns Newfoundland if needed. The vessel carries a cargo of heavy china clay and has about 30 crew members making emergency repairs with wire and concrete while pumps struggle to operate amid the storm.

New York U. S. Army Coast Guard J. H. McCrae S. S. Belfri Dexter St. Johns Newfoundland

Carroll L. Wilson Resigns Atom Post

Carroll L. Wilson resigns as general manager of the Atomic Energy Commission effective Aug. 15. Carleton Shugg will serve as acting general manager while President Truman fills a fifth AEC member vacancy and pursues a new $15,000-a-year appointment.

Washington Carrol L. Wilson Atomic Energy Commission Truman Commission Carleton Shugg Wilson Atomic Energy White House AEC

Two Motorists Sentenced in Alliance Municipal Court

In Alliance, Judge Harry Wykoff jailed William Stanley 21 of Sebring for two speeding charges and a stop command failure, totaling 10 days plus $125 fine. Norval Johnson 20 of 804 Johnson Ave received one day in jail and $25 fine for speeding 45 mph. Ben R. Gertzman 39 of Canton was released on $125 bond after pleading not guilty to speeding and ignoring a stop sign. Navarre cases saw Rolland R. Lewis 19 fined $10 and Alvin W. Phillabaum 23 fined $1 for signal light violations.

Repository Bureaulliance Harry Wykoff Alliance William Stanley Sebring Stanley Norval Johnson Johnson Ave W. Ely St Ben R. Gertzman Culver Dr Canton Gertzman Main and Mechanicsts S. Union Ave Navarre Rolland R. Lewis Justus Ralph Kinsey Alvin W. Phillabaum Dover

Canton Chamber selects group to name award winner

Canton Chamber of Commerce directors appoint five members to a committee to choose the recipient of the fifth annual award of merit for outstanding civic achievement. The winner will be announced at the chamber dinner this fall. Committee: F. Warren Hoffman, chairman, Dr Blanchard V Antes, M. L. Thurin, F. L. Cavender, G. R. Hostetler.

Canton Chamber of Commerce F. Warren Hoffman Blanchard V. Antes M. L. Thurin F. L. Cavender G. R. Hostetler

Louisville Council Accepts Mosser Bid For Sewage Plant

Louisville council informal vote approves Mosser Construction Co of Fremont bid of 205263.50 for the new sewage disposal plant contract. They reject Mountain State Construction Co bid of 143115.90 for sewer trunk lines and set the project to readvertise on Sept 14. A recreation tax levy of half a mill for three years was approved. Street light complaints prompt Ohio Power Co installations.

Louisville Mosser Construction Co Fremont Board of Public Affairs Authority Mountain State Construction Co South Charlestown W. Va B. F. Hatch Burgess & Niple Columbus Recreation Board Washington Blvd Walter Blandford Ohio Power Co

Camel Drinks 20 Gallons After Long Dry Trip

A camel needs substantial water but endures dry spells well. After a lengthy, arid journey, the animal is likely to drink about 20 gallons when offered water.

Ohio World War II fund pays Stark County veterans

Stark County veterans and next of kin of deceased veterans have received a total of 7.7 million dollars from the Ohio World War II compensation fund. By July 31, 763,912 applicants were paid 231.2 million statewide, with 24,640 living veterans getting 7.43 million and 774 next of kin receiving 294 thousand. Checks went to Ohioans across all states, D.C., Alaska, Hawaii, Philippines, and 55 foreign countries, including 22 to Korea.

Stark County Leslie G. Scrimger Columbus Carroll Holmes Tuscara Wayne Scrimger

Benton Township Relief Case Headlines a Punch Attack

In Benton Illinois a relief client frustrated with a $10 emergency relief order struck the relief supervisor J. Palmer Rea in the eye amid mounting tensions over local aid distribution.

Egyptians Arabians Coffee Culture Mentioned

Egyptians and Arabians share a habit of drinking coffee with meals and between meals. Arabian merchants serve it to all customers, reflecting widespread coffee culture across regions.

Sherrodsville Firemen Plan 3-Day Homecoming

Sherrodsville volunteers announce a three day homecoming starting Thursday with bands led by the Mingo Junction Drum and Bugle Corps. Friday features the Carroll County Barbershop Quartet, followed by an amateur show and a fireworks display on Saturday. Mrs. Forrest Stull chairs the event.

Sherrodsville Mingo Junction Carroll County Barbershop Forrest Stull

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Board of Education Herbert W. Woolf Harry B. Moreland Charles B. Olds Arthur L. Sayles George C. Roberts Robertson J. B. Blumenstiel Olds Blumenstiel U.S Storm Carroll L. Wilson Atom Ohio G.I Stark By Edwin C. Hill Snow Paris Edwin C. Hill Mon Sherrodsville Firemen Cleveland Indians Greyhound Greyhound Bus Depot Repository Sherwin-Williams CIA Sherwin-Williams Paints Cleveland Ave Ford America Ford Dealers OF
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