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Newspaper
The Canton Repository
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1950
Page
1
U S patrols approach Chinju on the southern front while North Koreans retreat before onslaughts on multiple fronts. American forces push near Taegu and Kaepon as tanks and air power halt enemy crossings on the Naktong River.
In a tense session at Lake Success, United Nations Security Council members plan strategies to end Jakob Malik's one man hold on proceedings. The Soviet delegation was not invited to informal talks as Malik pressed a resolution condemning U.S. air raids in North Korea while accusing Washington of aggression. Warren Austin challenged cooperation and possible council rule changes were discussed to remove Malik from the chair, or extend no meetings this month.
The confession by James C. Edwards, 29, of Canton, detailing the murder of 64 year old Miss Helen Teubner at her Willer Avenue home, is the focus as he is returned from Detroit for arraignment on a first degree murder charge. He describes killing her during an altercation over money hidden in a safe, then returning days later to verify the crime, and reporting the alleged theft to mislead investigators. Detectives Griffin and Rhodes obtained the confession, while Harrison and others seek a clearer narrative. The body was found July 28, and the home was ransacked, with Edwards said to have entered about 10 p m on July 22 to borrow $10. The story includes the safe, the revolver, and questions about cause of death.
Senator Taft proposes to raise taxes by 13 to 14 billion dollars annually to fund the Korean war and rearmament on a pay as you go system. He says total taxes could reach about 50 billion, far above the 1945 peak, with Treasury projections at 36.2 billion this year under present rates.
The Hoover Co. asks a federal court to overturn a National Labor Relations Board order requiring reinstatement of 12 employees fired after a 50 day strike. The company seeks a review in the Sixth Circuit. The board also ordered back pay from discharge date, less earnings from other work.
Democratic and Republican leaders raced to shape anti-Communist and anti-subversive bills for the Senate. President Truman urged a single package merging security measures, while Republicans pressed a Communist registration bill and House committees moved to hearings. Letters and mentions of possible parliamentary tactics highlighted the day’s political maneuvering.
Pfc. Robert H. Foster 20, of 1824 Root Ave NE, listed as missing in action in Korea since July 20. A graduate of Timken Vocational High School, he enlisted Sept. 7, 1948, served with the 101st Airborne Division after MP duty in Japan, and worked for the city waterworks. His parents last heard from him seven weeks ago in Japan. he is one of three children.
Navy reserves from the Canton training center will be recalled to active duty within six weeks. Lt. W. Kenneth Reeves announced that the first group of 10 departs this Saturday and all 65 by Sept 22, with reporting for physical exams in Pittsburgh before transfer to Philadelphia. The list names 30 plus sailors with ranks and addresses, and includes departures set for Aug 25, Aug 31, Aug 31, and Sept 22 from multiple Canton area locations to duty stations.
Editorials and society items found in a vintage page include notes on George Sokolsky markets and a radio section, along with a social news index. The ad fragment promotes Ferraro Italian bread and Crosley and Gibson appliances, followed by a sad notice announcing the annual Babcock Union Picnic for former employees and families at Taylor Lake on Sunday August 13.
A special Canton city council session was scheduled for Thursday at 7 p m to give a second reading to the bus fare increase ordinance first read Monday night. Council members CaChat Van Nostran and Frerichs, Republicans, signed the call. If rules cannot be suspended, another meeting will be set for the third reading and final passage. Canton City Lines officials agreed not to reduce service if the ordinance passes.
Associated Press reports American troops of the 5th Regimental Combat Team broke a Korean Red assault five miles west of Chinju after a dawn bayonet charge. Captain Frederick Griffith described the night assault and the unit's swift advance through Chindong bottleneck. The bayonet tactic followed a halted machine gun threat as dawn broke and enemy fighters on the hill faced the sweep up to firm positions.
Local notice lists last remaining food locker storage offerings from Varian Orchards and E Canton Foods. Ads mention transparent apples for canning and provide contact numbers 54363 ad and 41725 ad for inquiries.
Alliance Aug 9 The assault and battery charges against Russell E Schafer superintendent of Alliance City Schools were dropped by agreement The judge ruled Schafer remains the duly appointed superintendent and no vacancy exists A permanent injunction prevented the school board from replacing him ahead of the new term The swift action aimed to settle Alliance school affairs before trial on the assault charge through municipal court
The Repository announces a 10 week amateur snapshot contest with a Thursday 8 am deadline. First prize is five dollars, four grand prize winners receive twenty five dollars, and national contest prizes total up to five hundred dollars for first place. From top four, one advances to a thousand dollar grand prize. Winners to be published Sunday and the twenty five dollar prizes a week later.
Harter Bank and Trust Company offers personal loans as fast quick service options. Member FDIC.
Demonstration of Hoover cleaners offered at Thurin's, located at 524 Market Nad. Contact dial 64511 for more details and scheduling in the home demonstration program.
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