Tiny Tim rocket used in Korean War first combat test
Tokyo reports the Tiny Tim 11.75 inch rocket fired from a Corsair in Korea destroyed a bridge at Chungju and wounded numerous enemy locomotives and ammo cars. The weapon, second new rocket in Korea, is high explosive and powerful despite its small name. Weather aided air support as U S and Australian planes struck North Korean troops near Taegu and Pohang.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Chungju
Taegu
Douglas MacArthur
Tiny Tim
Navy
Labor League for Taft Organized in Columbus Ohio
A Labor League for Taft was formed in Columbus with about 265 delegates, pledging to campaign among Ohio workers to support Taft in the November 7 election. Leaders said the group aims to present Taft’s labor record fairly and recruit many members across Cleveland, Akron, Canton, and more cities, with active support for his re election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labor League
Taft
Olumbus
Ohio
U. S
Robert A. Taft
Tha Rlaime
Araaniza Alahawa
Hall
League
Bob Taft
Gradison
Labor
A.F.L
C.I.C
Railroad Brotherhoods
International Association of Machinists
Ind
Cleveland
Akron
Canton
Massillon
Lorain
Warren
East Liverpool
Steubenville
Youngstown
Niles
Toledo
Lima
Marion
Mansfield
Ashland
Wooster
Columbus
Zanesville
Portsmouth
Newark
Cincinnati
Dayton
Springfield
Schilling
Alliance
Attack Gains Strategically High Positions
U S troops advanced toward the Naktong River bridgehead in Korea driving back a full enemy division and seizing high ground. The 1st Cavalry Division killed hundreds east of Taegu while South Korean and Marine units held/recaptured terrain around Chinju and Sachon as the U S 24th Division pressed toward the Naktong rim.
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Tokyo
U. S
Korea
Naktong River
Naktong
U.S
1St Cavalry
Taegu
South Korea
Douglas MacArthur
Japan
Pohang
8Th Army
Chinju
Sachon
High Grund
Taechon-ni
U.S. 24Th Division
Reynolds Heir Missing as Mount Whitney Climb Fails
Inyo County searchers and Sierra Club climbers pursue the east face of Mount Whitney for tobacco heir Christopher Smith Reynolds while his companion Stephen Wasserman lies dead at 11,500 feet. Wasserman’s body is recovered as authorities widen the operation with air rescue support.
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William Wasserman
New York
Stephen
Mr. Whitney
Christopher Smith Reynolds
Libby Holman Reynolds
Calif
Mount Whitney
Stephen Rice Wasserman
Whitney
Young Reynolds
Wasserman
Inyo County Sheriff’s Deputies
Sierra Club
March Air Force Base
Matterhorn
Sierra
City Appeals Dismissal In Punchboard Case
The City of Canton asks the Fifth District Court of Appeals to dismiss Warfield Novelty Co.’s appeal of a ruling that a city punchboard ordinance is unlawful. Two motions seek dismissal and to strike a stay, affecting potential punchboard operation pending the appeal. The court session is set for Wednesday by special assignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Fifth District Court of Appeals
Warfield Novelty Co
6Th St
Common Pleas
Paul G. Weber
Robert P. Wilson
Amusements and Social Notes From Today's Pages
A brief overview of the paper highlights amusements and social items, including comic features and social news. The edition also notes editorial commentary by George Sokolsky and coverage of markets, radio and television, sports, weather, and death notices in a concise, period-appropriate style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Sokolsky
Canton Police Seek 40 Hour Week Via Petition Drive
Canton police began circulating petitions to place a 40 hour work week on the November ballot. The FOP says council should grant the change, citing 128 officers signed and a prior committee recommendation. A 40 hour week would require about 20 additional patrolmen and an estimated $65,000 extra annual cost. The filing deadline with elections board is September 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton Police Department
Council
Albert H. Rehfus
Canton Fraternal Order of Police Lodge
Police-Fire Committee
Board of Elections
Howard R. Griffin
F.O.P. Legislative Committee
Detective Griffin
Karl O. Rinehart
John Phillips
Victor Rotar
Rodger Weirough
Massillon Draft Board Returns to City in New Office
Selective Service Board 111 will relocate to Massillon in Room 301 of the First National Bank building on Tuesday, signaling a return from shared quarters. The move, prompted by increased postwar draft workload, aims to streamline registration and processing for youths in Stark County townships including Lawrence, Jackson, Tuscarawas, Perry, Sugar Creek and Bethlehem.
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Selective Service Board
Massillon
First National Bank
Stark County
3Rd St
Lawrence
Jackson
Tuscarawas
Perry, Sugar Creek
Bethlehem
Board 110
Alliance
Massillon Man To Head Taft's Stark Labor Unit
E. G. Schilling of Massillon, president of the A.F.L. union at Eaton Manufacturing Co., attended the Columbus Labor League for Taft meeting as Stark County representative. He said he is Stark County chairman of the 1950 Club, a labor leader group aligned with Senator Robert A. Taft's government principles.
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E. G. Schilling
Massillon
A.F.L
Eaton Manufacturing Co
Columbus’ Labor League
Taft
Stark County
Schilling
Robert A. Taft
Guard unit begins extended active duty tour in Ohio
Members of the 987th Armored Field Artillery Battalion of the Ohio National Guard began an extended term of active duty. About 500 to 600 men reported to the Schroyer armory for the new assignment with many nonveterans adjusting to army life. Plans include movement to Camp Carson, Colorado within two weeks and interior guard duties.
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987Th Armored Field Artillery
Ohio National Guard
Schroyer
Alliance Battery
Camp Carson
Colo
Colorado
SixYearOld Boy Killed In Cap Pistol Accident
Uhrichsville Ohio August incident claims 6-year-old Bruce Willard died after a 13-year-old neighbor fired a .32 caliber revolver believed to be a cap pistol. Sheriff and coroner ruled accidental death. Gun found in glove compartment by 3-year-old Tommy Argenteiri during visit to Uhrichsville area. Bruce Willard son of Harold and Mrs. Willard. funeral services set for Lindsey funeral home.
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Uhrichsville
John F. Lake
Bruce Steven Willard
Harold Willard
Gorley St
Twin City Hospital
Kay Maurer
H. D
Chie) Maurer
Paul Pancher
Tommy Argenteiri
Mario Argenteiri
Rochester
N. Y
Clyde Myers
Dennison
United Brick & Clay Workers Union
Argenteiri
Myers
Willard
Argentieri
Maurer
Uhrichsville High School
Lake
Pancher
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Bruce
Christian Church
Christian Church Sunday School
John Stevenson
Canton
Ray Willard
Lindsey Funeral
W.H. Stewart
Union Cemetery
County Polio Cases Rise in 1950 First Three Victims
County's first polio attack of 1950 reported by Dr. P. L. Harris county health commissioner. All three children Ronald Dohy 3 Ralph D. Prosser 6 and Kenneth Bixler 23 admitted to Aultman Hospital. Read details include addresses: 3737 Grandner Ave NW 2643 Swiss Club Rd RD 2 Marlboro RD 2.
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Takk County
P. L. Harris
Aultman Hospital
Ronald Dohy
Ralph D. Prosser
Kenneth Bixler
Marlboro
Draft Test Unit Needs More Space
Army and air force recruiters face a space shortage at 220 Tuscara Street. Sixteen volunteers and 154 examinees arrived in the first hours of operation. Seventy five men were housed at the Milford building to ease crowding. Two area men were listed for involuntary active duty by the air force Corporal Ralph W. Cox and S Sergeant Judson G. Rosebush, with reporting dates at Langley Field Virginia.
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Army
Air Force
Tuscara
St E
Milford
Corp
Ralph W. Cox
Cherry
Judson G. Rosebush
Livingston Lodge
Wooster
Cox
Langley Field
Sgt
Rosebush
U S Moves to Revoke Bail for 11 Communist Leaders
The government asks a federal court to revoke bail for 11 top U S Communist leaders, sending them to jail as threats to national security. Dennis remains jailed for contempt. Saypol cites an urgent need to jail the 10 free defendants and FBI data. Bridges loses bail in San Francisco as a Korean War danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
U. S
Saypol
FBI
San Francisco
Harry Bridges
Orders Set for Area's Naval Air Reserve Men
One hundred forty five members of the active naval air reserve squadron based at Akron Naval Air Station including Canton area men will be ordered to report there to start extended active duty early in September. The orders are expected to be sent out soon. Names of the men will be released when notified. The first call targets enlisted men with specialist rates. Those called will stay at the station until further orders from Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Active
Naval Air Reserve
Akron Naval Air Station
Canton Area
N.A.S
Washington
Thrift Is Easy once you start
The Harter Bank and Trust Company promotes thrift as a simple habit for savers. Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
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Harter Bank & Trust Company
Fed. Dep. Inc. Corp
Stag corn roast at Essig Ranch Wednesday eve 6:30
A local notice announces a stag corn roast at Essig Ranch to be held Wednesday evening starting at 6 30. The event invites community members to join the gathering and enjoy the roast in a rural setting hosted by Essig Ranch.
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Essig Ranch
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Elre
Nevada
Hawaiian Islands
Far East Air Forces
Waegwan
Seoul
G.I
VR VI
Aawald
C.I.O
Joseph T. Ferguson
Taft Labor Group
Willis Gradison
Taft-for- Senate
Willis O. Hall
A.F.L. National Brotherhood of Operative Potters
MacArthur
Pal
Reynolds
Libby Holman
Paris
Miss Holman
Zachary Reynolds
William Stix Wasserman
Philadelphia
Whitney Portal
Young Wasserman
W. C. Rigg
Ralph Adams
Cerro Gordo
Ia Tocoys
Uplink Orchards
Fulton Rd
Nnd
Canton Retail Coal Dealers Assn
4Th
Dryden
Ae Mae
Stark
Beal
J. Howard McGrath
Department of Justice
United States
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