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Newspaper

The Canton Repository

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1951

Page

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Bakery Truck Driver Strike Still Stymied

A 171 AFL truck drivers strike at Sterling Baking Co and Nickles Bakery of Navarre enters its third day with no settlement in sight. Drivers seek a 2 percent commission increase to 22 percent. bakers offer retroactive raises and base pay options. Conciliators attended as talks stalled after a five hour session at the Onesta Hotel.

A.F.L Sterling Baking Co Nickles Bakery Navarre Onesta Hotel Paul P. Meyer

Chicago Death Row Escape Sparks Citywide Prowl

A convicted murderer awaiting execution at Cook County jail beat a guard to death and escaped to avoid capture. Warden Scanlan and Sheriff Babb issued a shoot to kill order as police comb the city for Williams, 20, armed with a riot gun. Williams and fellow inmate Jenko plotted the escape. Jenko remained in his cell. The slain guard was George Turley, 43, his death attributed to blunt force.

Chicago Cook County Harry Williams Philip Scanlan John E. Babb Baab Williams 26Th St Sacramento Ave William Hawkins Hawkins Scanlan Raymond Jenko White Jenko George Turley Turley Bridewell Hospital

Hearst Estate To Fund Charities After Death

Publisher William Randolph Hearst left the bulk of his estate for religious, charitable, literary, scientific or educational uses. The 88 year old founder died in Everly Hills with several family members and aides present. The will dated May 20 1947 totals over 200 million dollars and provides 150000 dollars yearly to each son, with the remainder to be split among charities after the grand children, and a 1.5 million cash bequest to Mrs Hearst to cover inheritance taxes.

Everly Hills Calif William Randolph Hearst Hearst Publishing Hearst

U.N. proposal seeks two-man panel for peace talks

In Kaesong, Vice Admiral Joy urged a two member subcommittee from each side to bypass formalities and push a demarcation line agreement. He proposed the panel meet around rather than across the table, aiming to end the three week deadlock as U.N. and Red generals showed interest.

Munsan Korea United Nations Red U.N Tokyo Kaesong C. Turner Joy Joy Admiral Joy William P. Nuckols Nam II U. N Nam

Hayesville Man Named Souths Superintendent

Hayesville Ohio educator Thomas C Bailey has been named Canton South High School new superintendent by the Canton local school board. He signed a three year contract at 6000 dollars annually, succeeding Frederick B Louys who resigned to lead Trumbull County schools. Bailey began teaching in 1930 and held prior posts in Hayesville and Mad River, with degrees from Ohio Northern and Ohio State.

Thomas C. Bailey Hayesville Canton South Canton Frederick B. Louys Trumbull S. A. Stine Bailey Ashland County Mad River Champaign County Ohio Ohio Northern University Ohio State University Boosters Club Lions International Masonic Lodge Parent- Teacher Association

Tornado Cloud Seen Passing Over District

Reports from Akron Canton Airport and surrounding towns indicate a funnel cloud passed over Stark County near 6 this morning. An Akron meteorologist and Lake Cable resident observed a whirling motion and a black sky with roaring wind. Farmers in Hartville reported frightened livestock, while Weather Bureau notes a small, incipient tornadoes likely crossed the area and caused no harm. Residents urged to contact the Weather Station at 92500 with sightings.

Stark County Akron-Canton Akron Army Lake Cable Edgefield Hartville U. S Weather Bureau

Union accepts Pittsburgh site for wage talks

Ohio Power Co and the C SO Utility Workers will bargain with three federal conciliators in Pittsburgh Thursday at 9 a.m. EST to resolve a wage dispute. Cyrus Ching of the US Mediation and Conciliation Service selected the meeting site, moving from earlier proposals to Wheeling and Washington, with two conciliators from D C and one from Ohio. Three Ohio Power plants have been struck 26 days, and about 300 Canton area workers have walked out since Aug 1 seeking higher pay.

Ohio Power Co C.so Pittsburgh E.S.T Cyrus Ching Mediation and Conciliation Service Ching Ohio Power Wheeling W. Va Ohio Washington, D. C Cantona

Don’t Buy Obsolete New Car Valve-in-Head Ad

Ewing Chev and Home Furniture at 220 Market Street South opens daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. during the week and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday. The ad warns customers that obsolete valve-in-head engines are outdated and urges action before others acquire the newer technology.

Ewing

Paint Headquarters Glidden Endurance House Paint

Dependable Harris Paints at 1146 Tusc. st West lists 100% rubber paint labeled Glidden Endurance House Paint and Speed Satin with telephone dial 43626 ad.

Glidden Endurance House Harris Paints Tusc St West Dial

Home Grown Peaches Tree ripe, delicious

Local notice highlights ripe home grown peaches offered for sale with emphasis on quality and freshness. Item appears as a brief classifieds teaser directing readers to page 19 ad for full details.

Utah Prison Riot Sparks Tougher Rule At Uprising

The third riot in as many months at Utah's new prison ends without bloodshed after inmates held two officers hostage for seven hours. Officials announce a stricter regime with all inmates confined to cells unless on work or signed warden permission, and Weston Haslam to stay as acting warden with full authority. Joseph Dudler and state officials pledged segregation returns and an investigation into grievances.

Point - Of-The-Mountain Utah Kingsley Clawson Weston E. Haslam Joseph W. Dudler Highway Patrol Dudler

Hot Mix Truck Upsets On Auto Fatal Near Rootstown

A truck carrying 5,000 pounds of hot mix asphalt toppled onto a car on Route 18 near Rootstown causing the death of Charles Wilson 52 of Kent and injuries to his son Harold 18 who was a wheelchair user. Richard Wilson 15 was burned but listed in fair condition at Robinson Memorial Hospital.

Ravenna Rootstown Charles Wilson Kent Harold Richard Wilson Robinson Memorial Hospital

Rockefeller Jr Marries Widow of Classmate in Providence

John D. Rockefeller Jr., 77, wed Martha Baird Allen, 56, widow of Providence lawyer Arthur M. Allen, at the bride’s home in Providence. The ceremony was led by Rev. Arthur H Bradford with Rev. Robert James McCracken assisting. The couple left for a motor trip after license was issued.

New York John D. Rockefeller Jr Martha Baird Allen Providence R. I Arthur H.bradford Congregational Church of Robert James McCracken Riverside Church Arthur M. Allen Rockefeller’s Adrian van Laar

Golden Jubilee Peaches at Mayes Orchard Ad

Advertisement announces Golden Jubilee peaches at Mayes Orchard three miles out Waynesburg Road SE. Phone number 37946 listed. Local listing notes fruit availability and contact details.

Waynesburg Rd

Dale Spangler Dies in Indiana Noted Canton Link

Dale Spangler 21 son of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Spangler of Kirby are Next will be brought to Canton for services and burial after drowning in an abandoned quarry near Marion Indiana. He resided in Canton 19 years and would have been a Marion Wesleyan College senior in September. He swam with Dale Lappin 20 son of Mr and Mrs Willard Lappin of Navarre Road SW. Surviving: parents widow two brothers Wayne Cleveland and Tommy Spangler.

Dale Spangler Kenneth Spangler Kirby Marion Ind Canton Mina Marion Wesleyan College Spangler Dale Lappin Willard Lappin Navarre Rd Wayne Cleveland Tommy Spangler

Peaches White Yellow Good Canning and Furniture Sale

Canning peaches and white yellow good varieties advertised by Muckley Apple House in Waynesburg with Rt 171 ad. Sale at Lewis and Greenho North Canton, Ohio. Furniture sale details note open Tuesday and Thursday until 8:30 PM.

Waynesburg Lewis & Greenho Canton

W. H. Blecker opens two showrooms for video sales

W H Blecker announces two locations to serve customers with evenings set from seven to nine. The stores are at 1416 Seventh Northwest and 1600 East Tusc. Contact is by phone 29109 ad.

W. H. Blecker Eves E. Tusc

A Primer for Dictators and Local Advertisements

A fragmentary piece contrasts dictatorial control with an Army bureaucrats and security model. It also lists local ads for Tim ken Roller Bearing Grand opening Aug 16. Massillon Canton ads promote Home Dressed meats Hawkins road and Motorola TV trade-in offers with $50 radio value.

A.B.C Timken Roller Bearing Company Hawkins Road Massillon 12Th Stext Canton

City council meets on arena rates dispute tonight

Controversy over commercial rates for Canton Memorial Auditorium arises as council discusses proposed fees. Ralph D. Smith and theater representatives may attend. City officials expect completion by late September and list possible shows including Oklahoma and Roller Skating Vanities.

Canton Ralph D. Smith Ralph Russell Palace Theater Russell

Mills Bros Circus Appears Twice at Stark Fairgrounds

Mills Bros Circus returns to Stark County fairgrounds today sponsored by the Stark County Conservation Council. Matinee drew hundreds of young guests, with free tickets funded by donors and sponsors. The 1951 lineup includes Flying LaForms, Antonettes, Ba varian teeterboard family, Joani dis Duo, Greek jugglers, and the Wallabies. Forty tons of elephants and libe rty horses thrill audiences amid clowns, aerialists, and a bands. Doors open at 7 for horse show and menagerie inspection. Tomorrow the circus moves to Uhrichsville.

Mis Bros. Circus Stark County Fairgrounds Stark County Conversation Council The Conservation Council E.S.T Uhrichsville

Chevrolet Outvalues and Outsells All Others Every Year

Advertising snippet notes Chevrolet outvalues and outsells competitors annually with a dealership reference for Ewing Chevrolet near Timken on Bolivard, plus Robertson ad.

Chevrolet Ewing Peaches Mi. S of Timken On Bolivard. Robertson-ad

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