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The Canton Repository

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1950

Page

9

20 000 Strike In 19 Harvester Plants Across Nation

Nearly 50 000 workers at 19 International Harvester Co plants nationwide walked out as the FEUE ordered 27 000 members on strike in 11 plants. CIO UAW strikes expanded to eight plants, halting operations amid a wage dispute. Leaders claim a wage freeze and broken contract push, while Harvester cites willingness to grant gains. Strikes hit plants in Louisville Indianapolis Fort Wayne Evansville Springfield Memphis Chicago Melrose Park Canton Rock Island Rock Falls East Moline Louisville Auburn Richmond.

Chicago International Harvester Co United Electrical Workers Harvester C.I.O. United Auto Workers F.E.U.E U.A.W C.i.c.-U.a.w Louisville Indianapolis Fort Wayne Evansville Ind Springfield, C Memphis Melrose Park, Ill East Moline Canton Rock Island Rock Falls Ilinois Auburn N. Y Richmond

Classic simple skirt pattern 4856 for multiple waist sizes

Easy sew skirt pattern 4856 offered by Anne Adams via The Canton Repository. One yard of 54 inch fabric needed per skirt in waist sizes 24 to 30. Send 25 cents in coins to Pattern Dept. 243 West 17th Street New York 11 NY with name, address, zone, size and style number.

Anne Adams Canton Repository Pattern Dept West 17Th St New York N. Y

Two Held for Taking Republic Steel Pictures

Cleveland police arrested two men on Clark Ave bridge for taking photographs at a Republic Steel Corp plant. Both carried two German make cameras and a tripod, one man claiming hobby photography while aided by the other. Detectives doubt wartime law on plant photography remains in effect. Trips by sightseeing buses through the area have been halted due to frequent photo-taking. The arrests mark the first such action since the war.

Cleveland Republic Steel Corp Clark Ave

Turnpike Booms as Trucks Move from Regular Roads

Harrisburg Aug 28 AP The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission reports the toll road is saving taxpayers millions by removing trucks from regular routes and enjoying its biggest year. Summer traffic rises sharply with an average of 10 857 vehicles daily in the year to May 31, far above the 10-year average of 6 211. July tolls reached 922 630 versus 748 903 the year before. An Irwin to Carlisle 160 mile stretch will extend 100 miles to Philadelphia by Oct 1, and a 67 mile link to the Ohio line south of Youngstown is due next year.

Harrisburg Pennsylvania Turnpike Pennnsylvania Turnpike Commission Irwin Carlisle Philadelphia Ohio Line Youngstown

Ohio votes in Congress reflect roll call records

A summary of how Ohio members voted on recent roll calls in the Senate and House. In the Senate, Bricker of Ohio supported amendments to require rapid and broad wage and price controls. Johnson of Colorado faced a stand by budget and materials control measure. The main home front control bill passed 85 to 3. Byrd amendments on highway funding, urban vs rural allocations, were adopted 47 to 37 and 50 to 32. House had no major roll calls listed.

Ashington Ohio Congress Johnson Colorado Secretary of Commerce Taft Bricker Taft and Bricker On Byrd Virginia Taft and Byrd

Toledo rail official dies at 82

Ashbel B. Newell Sr. longtime railroad executive and president of the Toledo Terminal Railroad since 1914 died at his home at age 82. He previously served as superintendent of the Lake Shore & Michigan Southern, general manager of the Alaskan White Pass & Yukon, superintendent of the Mexican Central, and president of the Tennessee Central.

Toledo Ashbel B. Newell Sr Toledo Terminal Railroad Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railroad White Pass & Yukon Mexican Central Railroad Tennessee Central Railroad

Doctor Approves $4 Army X Rays

Dr Frank H Mayfield president elect of Cincinnati Academy of Medicine said no criticism due for Army or Dr Irwin C Albert regarding X ray exams for Greater Cincinnati draftees Complaints had been about four dollar fees per X ray tests Dr Albert was under agreement with Maj Willard E Lowery commanding officer Army Recruiting Office Lowery announced bids to get lowest possible price for X rays but said Army is satisfied with present cost Mayfield said Cincinnati Radiological Society will interpret the best films of draftees at the local induction station

Ncinnati Frank H. Mayfield Academy of Medicine of Cincinnati Army Irwin C. Albert Greater Cincinnati Albert Army Recruiting Office Willard E. Lowery Maj. Lowery Mayfield Cincinnati Radiological Society

Ambiguous Phrase From Article On War Gear

Fragment reads America's Weapons ing the present emergency with out charge or at any rate stipulated by the army. The text hints at wartime armament policies but remains incomplete and context is missing for clear interpretation.

Washington Manchuria Coal Bed Among Largest Known

A report from Washington states Manchuria hosts a coal bed 425 feet thick, described as the largest known. The discovery highlights substantial mineral resources and potential energy reserves for the region and broader markets.

Washington Manchuria

Frozen records help manage your frozen food locker

Keep a record sheet for every insertion. Note the food type amount and date each time you add a package. This simple log helps you track inventory and ensure safe, organized storage of frozen foods.

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