This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
The Canton Repository
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1951
Page
6
The Canton Repository details its history from 1815, noting past names and mergers, plus current publication dates, editorship, and press associations. It lists postoffice details, circulation, and subscription rates, with contact offices in multiple cities and a Thursday, August 9, 1951 date.
The piece examines Moscow's surprise at public appeals from the United States and Great Britain to the Russian people. It notes U S and U K messages of friendship, U S Congress support, and argues the Kremlin has long tried to indoctrinate minds but may fail to sway the populace.
The piece argues Congress should confront Soviet propaganda with factual US record, labeling Moscow an immoral regime and urging clear official U.S. statements to counter Soviet claims. It calls for outlining Soviet aggression in Korea and satellites and for recognizing Moscow as an outlaw state to curb the arms race and global tensions.
The piece argues broad corruption fears in police and public service have sparked reforms from Buffalo to Cincinnati. It warns against blanket accusations damaging honest workers while acknowledging investigations reveal misconduct, noting Kefauver hearings fueled public mistrust and calls for accountability.
A glowing report from New Mexico notes a U S Navy pride and a world record after a rocket reached 135 miles at White Sands proving grounds. The piece also reflects on militarism and space themes while mentioning a Boston hippopotamus purchase and a tiny continental car.
The government funds a shale demonstration near Rifle Colorado to test the potential of oil from shale. The site, in western Colorado near the Utah line, could yield up to 100 billion barrels with regional deposits possibly totaling 300 billion. The plant, set up six years ago for wartime shortages, employs about 300 workers and aims to prove economical production for major oil companies to exploit the shale reserves.
A writer laments college athletics eclipsing education. He recalls a rowboat meditation on football frenzy, muses on why schools prize teams, and urges return to class teams and scholarly focus, warning at West Point about cheating and the broad cult of sports.
Truman Twill Ernard Baruch argues modern America has ended class structures and raised white-collar workers, noting wages and living standards have improved. He contends inflation hurts all, and singling out one group is unnecessary while pride in working with hands persists.
Ince and H S Phillips recount Broadway producer Herman’s whirlwind praise for an Alice script as big studios chase the idea after two rave film premieres. Delighting in whimsy, he riffs on comparisons to South Pacific and The King and I while recalling Carroll, Tennier, and actress Ed Wynn.
Richard E Lawrence argues TVA wastes land and creates permanent flood zones. He attacks using tragedies to justify government power and urges support for voluntary groups like the Red Cross instead.
The Senate small business committee reports that since Korea began, ten large companies received 40 percent of all defense contract dollars while fifty large firms controlled about two-thirds. In World War II ten large firms claimed 30 percent and a hundred firms two-thirds of the dollars.
A playful reflection on the thrill of finding money misplaced in a coat lining. The speaker wonders if such small luck surpasses grand definitions or expectations in a lighthearted verse.
A brief survey of old time expressions notes phrases like “We all go to bed early” and “We live inexpensively” that reflect midcentury rural norms. The piece catalogs everyday speech kept in memory yet fading from modern usage.
A newspaper chronicle notes a San Francisco blaze causing about 100000 dollars in losses at Cook & Bros. on Sacramento Street. It recalls 40 years ago judges warning pool hall owners about underage patrons and a Canton public service shift transferring labor appointment power to the civil service commission. Also mentioned are 25 years ago Howenstine’s death near Canton, opera star Amelita Galli Curci at Atlantic City, 10 years past pearl finders, and Ray's appointment as Ohio state education director.
Analysts joke about an all-prison basketball unit as a bold seasonal pick. The commentary compares inflation outlook, regional geography, and odd sports analogies to highlight unconventional sports ideas and dietary quirks in a humorous tone.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.