Canton Repository 1950 Announcement and Rates
A dated note from The Canton Repository details its publishing history, mergers, AP affiliation, offices, and subscription rates as of Saturday August 19 1950. It lists ownership, associated offices in major cities, and the daily and Sunday mail and carrier pricing across Stark and surrounding counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brush-Moore Newspapers, Inc
Repository
Market Avenue
Fifth Street South
Canton
Ohio
Postoffice
Congress
Ohio Repository
Stark County Republican
Canton Repository & Republican
Canton Repository
Canton Daily Repository
Evening Repository
Canton Daily News
Stark County Democrat
Associated Press
Stark
Tuscarawas
Carroll
Columbiana
Portage
Summit
Wayne
Holmes Counties
No Income From Automobiles Sparks Ohio Survey Clash
Ohio highway department faces pushback from Stark County Canton and Massillon over funding a private traffic survey to plan a north south road modeled on the super highway. The state auditor and Supreme Court upheld the challenge, signaling a dispute over who pays for engineering studies and the balance of highway planning costs between state and local governments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Highway Department
Stark County
Canton
Massillon
Supreme Court
Highway Department
State of Ohio
Labor leaders cry foul as Taft gains union support
The piece argues Taft gains unexpected support among union members while labor leaders denounce the Taft Hartley Act as a tool to restrain bosses and mislead workers ahead of November elections. It claims leaders fear workers learning their rights and resist changes that curb coercive tactics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Taft
Distinctions Over 'Gooks' Highlight Korea War Attitudes
The piece critiques the use of the term gook by U S forces and war correspondents. It argues the label belittles Koreans, risks alienating South Koreans essential to victory, and stresses America must defend South Korean dignity while fighting a Communist threat on the peninsula.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Korea
U. S
United States
Korea
No Resistance in Congress on Family Support Payments
Congress is expected to agree within a fortnight on providing payments to families of men called to military duty. There is broad support for prompt relief for dependents not yet provided for and for retroactive family-support payments. The urgency rises with reservists and national guardsmen being called up suddenly, leaving little time for temporary financial arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Critics Question Strategic Bombing Role In Korea War
A New York Herald Tribune analysis argues B-29s failed to disrupt North Korean troop movements after 850 tons of bombs on Waegwan area. It urges more low level tactical aviation and warns against overreliance on high altitude strategic bombing, noting neglect of Navy and Army needs and a rushed push for unified strategy.
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America
Korea
Congress
North Korea
United Press
Naktong River
Waegwan
Associated Press
Kunwi
United States
United States Army
Europe
U. S. Air Force
U. S. Navy
U. S. Army
Pacific
Air Force
Army
N. Y
Karl Marx's Mistakes RESIDENT TRUMAN warned of war risk
A North American Newspaper Alliance piece argues some advisers warn that Soviet strategy may shift from containment toward direct aggression. It cites Titoism, Marxist theory, and rising U S prosperity as undermining the Kremlin while predicting a growing Western military force against invasion within years.
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Truman
Stalin
Hitler
Kremlin
State Department
Pentagon
Karl Marx
Lenin
Washington
United States
W. Averell Harriman
Defense Johnson
Russia
George F. Kennan
Charles E. Bohlen
Henry M. Jackson
Jackson
Tito
Europe
North American Newspaper Alliance
Highlights Of Local History
The first Osnaburg Township tax collection raised $19.50. Lake Township swamps, now Hartville muck gardens, once yielded mink and beaver. James A. Garfield’s first job at 17 was mule driving on the Ohio Canal aboard the 50 ton Evening Star hauling copper ore from Cleveland to Pittsburgh. Brimstone Corners boatmen enforced fist only rules with stomping. Chapman Hall at Mount Union College, built during the Civil War for $20,000, hosted Salmon P. Chase’s dedication address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osnaburg
Lake Township
Hartville
James A. Garfield
Ohio Canal
Evening Star
Cleveland
Pittsburgh
Brimstone Corners
Fulton
Stronger Wings for the American Eagle expansion plan
The Air Force plans a two stage growth to about 70 groups across all four combat sectors by 1953, starting from 48 groups and adding 10 in 1951. The overhaul, costing over 6 billion dollars for aircraft, will lift heavy bombers, medium bombers, tactical air, and transports while preserving 27 National Guard groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Air National Guard
National Guard
Air Force
Congress
Russia
Single Blessedness in Denton Women for a Day
Truman Twill muses on Denton Texas turning a town into a celebration for single women. The piece mocks the idea that marriage signals superiority and argues bachelors face little pity while urging women to embrace independence and organize exclusive clubs to enjoy single life.
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Oinie
Denton
Texas
United States
Thoughts for Today Reflections on sins and redemption
A compact reflection cites Thomas Brooks on sin and Christ paying the debt and contrasts it with Ovid on bearing deserved and undeserved pain. The quotes frame Christian redemption against classical stoic acceptance, urging calm endurance where deserved but highlighting unmerited grief.
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Christ
Thomas Brooks
O'Dwyer Seeks Mexico Ambassadorship Amid City Ties
AYOR William O Dwyer of New York contemplates leaving Gotham for the post of U S ambassador to Mexico. The move, influenced by medical orders and a wish to escape local headaches, follows a storied climb from immigrant worker to mayor, with readers noting the colorful mix of humor and pride in a city farewell.
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Ayor William O’dwyer
New York
U. S
Mexico
America
O’dwyer
Bohola
County Mayo
Ireland
Bill
Mike Quill
Rio Grande
New York City
Gracie Mansion
Gotham
Metropolis
Mexico City
Tuna Fish Query and World Views
A mixed, quip filled column notes a Korean war tactic as heavy artillery behind attacking troops and labels it peaceful persuasion. It highlights Bert Lahr in Harvey as comedic hope, mentions Vincent Impelliteri a Connecticut native potential NY mayor, and references Walt Disney’s Treasure Island and playful digs at U N meetings abroad.
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Korea
Moscow
Bert Lahr
Harvey
Vincent Impellitteri
New York
Ansonia
Naugatuck Valley
Connecticut
Walt Disney
Century old wood carving machine patent by J M Singer
A New York inventor J M Singer patented a machine for carving wood or metal cutting costs to one third. The entry notes this 100 year back achievement as a world landmark in reducing labor.
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J. M. Singer
New York
Bees seize Finley Electric awning in 505 Cleveland Ave scene
A swarm of bees forced the awning to surrender at Finley Electric Co. at 505 Cleveland Ave NW. The item stacks with other archival notes: Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. pursued a lease on a million acres for a rubber plantation in Liberia. Also noted are historical references to Walter P. Chrysler and Col. William J. Donovan involved in notable 20th century matters.
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Finley Electric Co
Cleveland Ave NW
Firestone Tire & Rubber Co
Liberia
Target Practice By H. V. WADE
The excerpt critiques alliances and world power moves, mentioning Russia and Turkey in relation to global pacts. It references Hitler and a speculative Aryan race membership, framing current events as a major shift in international alliances. The tone suggests observational commentary on geopolitical strategies.
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Turkey
Hitler
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Story
Brooks & Finley
New York Central
Philadelphia
Fidelity-Philadelpes Trust
Chicago
Nichigan Avenue
Euclid Avenue
Boston
Statler
Los Angeles
Guaranty Building
American Newspaper Publishes Association
Audit Bureau
Inland Daily Press Association
David Lawrence
Blair Moody
Asia
Truman Administration
Joint
Senate House Committee On Atomic Energy
By Dennis R. Smith
REDS
Peter Edson
England
The
NEA Service, Inc
By Galbraith
Truman Twill
Hey
Denton, Tex
Ovid
H. S. Phillips
Bohola Boy
Wonder Boy
Bob Moses
Mexico Way
Senor
Senora O’dwyer
Jockey Club
Security Council
Lake Digress
U. N
Associated Newspapers
Canton McKinley Club
Houser Block
Tuscarawas St
James J. Hill
Charles W. Eliot
Harvard University
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad
Eliot
Walter P. Chrysler
Chrysler Automobile Empire
William J. Donovan
Edgar Mowrer
Poland
Norway
Belgium
Holland
Luxemburg
France
H. V. Wade
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