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Newspaper

The Canton Repository

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1951

Page

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Chinese Jail 19 Priests in Peiping Drive

AP reports Communist police jailed 19 Catholic priests and closed 12 of Peiping 17 parish centers in a sweeping attack on Christianity in China. Remaining foreign missionaries are under house arrest while a drive against Christians elsewhere is predicted. Father Harold Rigney, ex rector of Fu jen University, among those arrested July 25, faces imperialist agent charges as Peiping pushes an independent church.

Hong Kong Peiping China Red China Father Rigney Father Harold Rigney Catholic Fujen University Chicago Vatican Red Press Legion of Mary Tientsin Fujen University Reds Red All Mission Anthony Riberi Monaca Italy Nanking

Dispute on Site Still Holds Up Power Parley

The Cleveland regional office of the U S Mediation and Conciliation Service said it is pressing for resumed talks in the Ohio Power Co strike. A dispute over bargaining inside or outside Ohio Power 55 county area delays negotiations as unions want transfer to Washington D C. About 700 CIO Utility Workers across Philo Brilliant Power WV plants and 300 Canton service staff are involved.

Cleveland U. S. Mediation and Conciliation Service Today Ohio Power Co Ohio Power M. C. Garst Ohio Washington, D. C Garst Federal Wheeling W. Va C.I.O Philo Brilliant and Power Canton

Indiana Youth Drowns in Pond On Area Farm

Gale Farmer a 15 year old Hobart Indiana youth drowned while swimming with friends at his uncle John Welker’s farm pond near Waynesburg. Forty miles from Canton the tragedy occurred after 3 45 p m as he struggled to stay afloat pulling another boy under and necessitating a rescue attempt by James Neice and bystanders. Volunteers recovered the body after an hour search. Gale son of Mr and Mrs John Farmer of Hobart had rheumatic heart condition and was to start as a Hobart High freshman next month. He had been visiting since Thursday.

Waynesburg Gale Farmer Hobart Ind Harry W. Grossglaus Magnolia John Welker RD 1 Gale James Neice Jean Welker Pat Farmer John Farmer Hobart High School Farmer Canton Gary East Gary Aaron Koonley Farmer & Clevenger Funeral Home James W. Masters Canal Fulton Massillon City Hospital Clarence Swallen Sheriff's Office Masters Swallen James Neidert Mr. Masters Neidert F. P. Cuthbert Cadiz Whitemyer Lester Nimon John G. Caskey Alliance National Cheminot J. Lee Pickering Minerva W. O. McClelland Elyria Howard C. Kingdom Conneaut

Motorola TV trade in offer at Elms Country Club event

A listing notes an Amusements item about the K of C and Nazir Grotto annual golf at Elms Country Club Mass on August 15. It advertises a trade in deal offering $6.82 toward a Motorola TV set with complete installation and guarantee, plus $50 value for any radio toward a Motorola TV.

Transport system nationalized three years ago in Britain

The Labor Socialist Government nationalized Great Britain's transport system three years ago and has run up a total deficit exceeding 110 million dollars in that period. The Timken Roller Bearing Company had

Great Britain Timken Roller Bearing Company

Sterling's 133 Bakery Drivers Walk Out Here

Sterling's 133 Bakery and Nickles Bakery of Navarre faced a 171 AFL strike as 133 driver salesmen walked out for a 2 percent raise to 22 percent. Home deliveries within Canton and 35 miles paused, withNickles serving nonstruck areas within 75 miles. No bread shortage expected as other bakers boost output.

Sterling’s 133 Bakery Sterling Baking Co Canton Nickles Bakery of Navarre A.F.L Sterling Nickles Alliance Onesto Sat

Inflation and deficits forecast by congressional panel

Washington August 13 AP staff experts warn of rising prices and three years of federal deficits. Sen. O Mahoney convenes closed session to consider higher tax increases and stronger controls on prices wages and credit. The report notes a pay as you go approach to defense and foreign aid and cautions that a Korea cease fire will not curb the multibillion dollar program for years.

Washington Congressional Economic Committee O’mahoney Wyoming Senate House Group Congress Senate House Committee Korea

Hundreds Safe In East Coast Train Wreck

In North Carolina near Four Oaks the Atlantic Coast Line East Coast Champion derailed two miles north of town at 1 20 am. More than 500 aboard Miami to New York survived with no deaths and no serious injuries. Nine cars derailed, three toppled down a 20 foot embankment while nine hospitalized. cause blamed on fill sloughing after heavy rains.

Four Oaks N. C Atlantic Coast Line C. G. Sibley A.C. S New York Here Watson Wharton Smithfield

Flamingo Club Raids Lead to Liquor Charges

Liquor agents raid the Flamingo Club at 1201 4th St SE where 11 patrons drank beer and wine. Nick Marku 56 of 1205 4th St SE pleaded innocent to three liquor violation charges and Aug 28 was set for hearing. An arrest report cites hindering inspecting illegal sale and keeper of an illegal liquor venue.

Nick Marku 4Th St SE Gordon J. Burris Flamingo Club Stanley A. Omich Canton Ohio Board of Liquor Control Marku Cmich Steubenville Route 22 Mary Shepherd Robert Stevens Jefferson County

Conditions Right for Rain Tonight in Canton

The U S Weather Bureau at Akron Canton Airport forecasts scattered showers and thundershowers tonight and Tuesday though not a promise of rain. Canton has about an inch and a half of precipitation for the season, with only a tenth inch since July 28. Sunday was 87 degrees at 5 p.m. and this summer has not seen a 90 degree day, but dry weather is hurting gardens and crops without rain.

Canton U. S. Weather Bureau Akron-Canton

Enemies Refuse Buffer Zone Talks in Korea Debates

In MUNSAN Korea NATO leaders face stalemate as North Korea rejects UN demands for a buffer zone along the 38th parallel. Lt Gen Nam Il blasted the UN statement, insisting on his terms, while UN delegates refuse a demarcation line. The 13th session yielded no progress and no agreement on troop positions.

Munsan Korea United Nations Nam Il Red Pyongyang U.N Nam Pyongyang 38Th Parallel Kaesong

Planes Pound Red Front in Around the Clock Jets

U S 5th Air Force planes flew nearly 300 sorties today striking Red troops railways roads and bridges. They reported 65 Communist casualties 75 supply buildings 4 bridges and 3 small boats hit. Around dawn sorties continued as ground actions near Kaesong and Han Estuary prompted Allied naval shelling from Hawea and Murchison.

U. S Korea U. S. 5Th Air Force Kaesong

Chevrolet outsells rivals as values cut every year

The ad notes that Chevrolet maintains top sales by consistently reducing values each year, highlighting Ewing Chevrolet as a leading dealer in the market.

Chevrolet Ewing

Ohio Legion Names Clarence W Whitemyer State Commander

Clarence W Whitemyer of Louisville and Canton Post 44 was elected unopposed as Ohio Legion commander at the 33rd annual state convention in Columbus. He is a Stark County bailiff and replaces Ligouri Dusseau.

Jes Ohio American Legion Clarence W. Whitemyer Louisville Canton

Four Rescued As Blast Sinks Cabin Cruiser

Buffalo funeral director Walter L. Minicker and his family survive a blast and sinking of his 44 foot cabin cruiser Kay II in Lake Erie after an overheated motor ignited high test gasoline. The Coast Guard towed the wreck. four rescued by nearby boaters.

Buffalo N. Y Lake Erie Conneaut, O Joseph Greer Howard Lepold North Springfield Minicker

Ridgway Sees Conflict as Testing Communist Intentions

General Ridgway, UN commander in Korea, questions cease-fire talks at Kaesong and relies on his troops' fighting spirit. In a U S News interview, he blasted Communist media, called them deceitful, and said UN forces will judge by performance not words. He praised American soldiers as unsurpassed in battle.

Washington Matthew B. Ridgway United Nations Korea Kaesong U. S. News and World Report Ridgway United Nations Command Tokyo Teletype

Don’t Buy Obsolete New Car at Valved-Head Now

Ewing Chevrolet advertises a valve-in-head car model with a warning that rivals will soon offer the same feature, urging buyers to act quickly before stock or options become widespread.

Ewing

Paint Headquarters Glidden Endurance House Paint

Dependable Harris Paints at 1146 Tusc. St West offers Glidden Endurance House Paint and Speed Satin, described as 100 percent rubber paint, with dial 43626 ad for inquiries.

Glidden Harris Paints Tusc St West Dial

Blecker expands with two locations for video service

W. H. Blecker announces two shop locations to serve customers. Evening hours are 7 to 9 p.m. at 1416 Seventh Northwest and 1600 East Tusc. International Video lists phone number 29109 ad.

W. H. Blecker Eves E. Tusc

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Peiping Drive Independent Church Movement Dallas Indiana James Howenstiierd Magnoliard Todeys Riesel Sokolsky House Imjin U. S. Army Sibley Flamingo James Masters Lucy Masters Donald Sharp Carrollton Louis Roraback Robert H. Masters Joseph Masters Columbus William Morgan Frank M. Masters New Harrisburg E.S.T Deckman Funeral Home Malvern Lawrence A. Britton U. N Han Estuary New Zealand Hawea Australia Murchison Toledo Wonsan C.w.whitemyer Ohio Legion Legion Walter L. Minicker Catherine Marion Bidell Charles Minicker West Springfield Willis Johnson Minickers Canton Wallpaper Co 6Th NW
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