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Newspaper

The Canton Repository

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1950

Page

4

Europe Faces Tightening U S Trade Controls on Russia

The United States weighs tightening export controls to block war material flow to the Soviet Union as Western Europe resists uniform licensing. NSC reviews policy. Acheson to press Bevin and Schuman in September. Officials cite loopholes allowing shipments like molybdenum to reach Russia.

Ashington United States Russia State and Commerce Department Europe National Security Council State Acheson Bevin Schuman New York Britain Soviet Union Commerce Department Winston Churchill Acheson

Lovers Hide on Mount Ida Amid Feuding Greek Families

In Herakleion Crete on Aug 28, 19 year old Stassoula, daughter of a Liberal MP, and Constantine, brother of a Populist MP, fled to Mount Ida with five companions after a staged abduction. They refuse arranged marriage as families threaten bloodshed, risking a century of conflict while pleading for reconciliation.

Mt. Ida Crete Herakleion Mount Ida Stassoula Greece George Pet- Yacogeori Constantine Manuel Kephaloyannis Merakleion Manuel Lofty Zeus

Two Tropical Storms Threaten Coast Lines

Two tropical storms menace coastlines with one near hurricane strength in the Gulf and another offshore in the Atlantic. The Gulf storm, a remnant of an earlier hurricane, gains power as it moves toward the west north west near Havana and the Yucatan region. The Atlantic storm forms far from land with limited data as ships report its position hundreds of miles southeast of Puerto Rico. Hurricane hunter planes are scheduled for dawn reconnaissance.

New Orleans Atlantic Gulf Coast Gulf of Mexico Havana Cuba Puerto Rico Yucatan Peninsula

Erie Barber Keeps Cutting Hair Past Half Century

Nicholas J. Bichler, an Erie barber, opened his shop in 1897 and remains active at age 75, continuing his work after 53 years in the same location.

Erie Nicholas J. Bichler Bichler

Many Area Fields Remain Dry After Scattered Showers

Local showers were brief and spotty across the region with rain totals varying by location. Canton area stations reported trace amounts while Midway between Canton and North Canton measured about a half inch. Cleveland suburbs saw near cloudbursts in some spots, but Cleveland Airport noted no measurable rain. The Akron Canton Weather Bureau expects similar conditions through Tuesday with localized, unpredictable showers.

Canton Canton-Akron State Highway Garage North Canton Cleveland U.S Akron-Canton

U S Zionist Offers Aid in Israel Plight

Tel Aviv August 28 AP A U S Zionist leader says American Jewry will back Premier David Ben Gurion’s plan to settle 600000 more Jews in Israel and help raise 1680000000 for the program plus aid national food self sufficiency Jacob Blaustein president of the American Jewish Committee travels to Switzerland to confer with Dr Chaim Weizmann Israel faces grave economic strain with calls from the General Zionist Party for an extraordinary parliamentary session to halt panic buying and currency hoarding

Tel Aviv Israel David Bengurion Jacob Blaustein Baltimore American Jewish Committee Blaustein Switzerland Chaim Weizmann General Zionist Party General Zionists

Tax Revolt Rocks Ethiopia Gojjam Province

In Gojjam Province peasants revolt against land taxes and imperial rule prompting troops to quell unrest that began in late July. The uprising followed detentions and land confiscations tied to delinquent taxes, with Haile Selassie’s birthday tax amnesty seen as an attempt to calm the situation. A censorship clampdown limits reporting on the revolt.

Cairo Ethiopia Haille Selassie Gojjam Haile Selassie Agriculture Ministry

Clues Sought in Blast At Zanesville Plant

Police investigate an attempted transformer bombing at the National Battery Co. plant in Zanesville. The blast occurred about 10 30 p m but caused little damage and no injuries. The transformer supplied power to the plant, which employs about 125 people amid an ongoing IBEW strike.

Zanesville National Battery Co International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers A.F.L

Tough Colorful Tile Faces Modern Uniformity

Difficult tiles for bathrooms and kitchens are standardized by strict control of clays and materials to ensure consistent color and texture across products.

New York

No More Harsh Laxatives Say Happy Couple

A reader letter highlights Kellogg's ALL-BRAN claiming relief from constipation. Otto L. Kleppe of Minneapolis endorses the product, urging daily use of one ounce with water and a 10 day satisfaction guarantee including double money back.

Otto L. Kleppe 1808 10Th Ave Minneapoli Kellogg's Battle Creek Mich

Covington Declares Peggy Dow Picture Day Holiday

Covington Louisiana honors Peggy Dow by city council resolution making the opening day of any film she appears in a legal holiday. The Navajo Nation spans Arizona and New Mexico with a population over 50,000.

Hollywood Peggy Dow Covington Arizona and New Mexico

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