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Newspaper
The Canton Repository
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1950
Page
8
Q and A on draft rules explain deferral for religious opposition to military service and noncombatant duty for combatant objectors. It defines religious belief and notes limits on active duty time, penalties for failing to respond, and appeals processes including possible presidential review.
Shell Oil Co announces it will keep earnings of employees in military service at par with civilian pay. Division Manager S A Flint says a lump sum equal to two months salary will be paid on entry to service. After two months, Shell will cover the gap between base government pay and company earnings, up to 50 percent of their company pay, plus premiums on government life insurance.
Pvt. Alvin N. York of Canton listed as missing in action in Korea by the Defense Department. He is a second cousin of famed World War I Sgt. York, Medal of Honor recipient, born in Bedford in 1933 and enlisted after Avondale School graduation.
Massillon residents on the 2000 block of Lincoln Way E lost power for an hour after a vehicle driven by Ronald F. Irving 19 of 833 Oak Ave SE struck a utility pole. Irving was treated and released for minor injuries at Massillon City Hospital. A companion, Stanley Blocher 21 of 813 Tremont Ave SW, also received treatment. authorities said his condition was good.
Mary Rogers 33 daughter of the late humorist Will Rogers dropped a simple assault charge against Walter Brooks former stepson of Gen Douglas MacArthur. Brooks was arrested after a head injury in a Park Avenue auto argument. Brooks and Rogers were old friends and remain so.
A Blue Star filling station in London received a new cash register without keys. Burglars smashed into the garage, forced open the register, set the office on fire, and fled in one of the proprietor’s cars. The incident followed a break‑in and arson at the site.
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