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Newspaper

The Canton Repository

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1950

Page

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Soviet Red forces push near Pohang in KoreanFront clash

A Korean War report from Tokyo says Red forces 40 000 to 60 000 men mass for a major push while infil tration and roadblock near Pohang are seen. Kigye retaken by South Korean Capital Division as 6th Division faces 20 000 north of Taegu amid heavy fighting in Masan Sobuk hills.

Tokyo Pohang Yongchon Pusan U.S. 8Th Army Kigye 6Th Division Uihang Taegu Masan U.S. 25Th Infantry Division Sobuk U. S. 24Th Negro Regiment U. S G.i.’S Chongjin Soviet Siberia Kyomipo Surchon

Parade of Progress caps Lausche visit in Alliance

Governor Lausche led Alliance’s largest postwar parade with 60 000 to 75 000 spectators along a historic route. The event featured 22 antique cars, Indians and covered wagons, fire apparatus, 40 floats, 20 bands, and a 2800 pound cake, followed by a pageant at Mt Union stadium where Lausche warned of eastern dictatorship and the fate of freedom.

Repository Bureau Alliance Mt. Union S. Union NRA Frank J. Lausche William McKinley F. A. Hoiles the Review Publishing Co Alliance Fire Department Parade of Progress Mt. Union Stadium Lausche

U S Confirms Report Canton Soldier Died

Mrs Dorothy Cooper of 1001 6th Street NE and her family received the news they dreaded. A Defense Department telegram confirmed their son Corp William C De Vaul died in Korea July 29 from a gunshot wound in the neck due to an accidental discharge by another soldier.

Dorothy Cooper 6Th St NE Corr

Weis Named Temporary Canton Civil Defense Director

ARL O Weis was named today by Mayor Thomas H Nichols as the city's temporary civil defense director. He will lead immediate work on a comprehensive program until state and federal guidance and funding allow a full-time paid director to be hired. Weis, 57, a Magnolia native and Canton park commissioner since 1934, plans to convene the temporary civil defense committee to map roles for industry utilities and emergency services.

Arl O. Weis Canton Park Commission Thomas H. Nichols Weis Nichols Magnolia Canton Timken Roller Bearing Co

Trains Crash Near Connellsville Injuring 92

A Baltimore and Ohio passenger train collided head on with an express near Connellsville station killing no one but injuring 92 people, including 45 passengers and 7 crew. Engineers from both trains were hospitalized with injuries.

Connellsville Baltimore & Ohio Baltimore Cleveland

Newlywed Couple Involved In Railroad Wreck

Mr and Mrs Ray Seifert wed in Cumberland Maryland and planned to return to Canton by bus but chose to travel by train. In a collision of two Baltimore and Ohio trains near Connellsville Pennsylvania they were among over 40 injured. Mrs Seifert sustained facial injuries and possible spinal damage. her husband had minor injuries and was later released from Connellsville State Hospital.

Chicago Jersey City Kate Michel Connellsville C. H. Allen Hyndman Charles Jones West Mifflin Pittsburgh Ray Seifert Canton Cumberland Baltimore & Ohio Seifert Connellsville State Hospital Seifort Betty Jane Humphrey

Taxes Pay by Timken and CSO Exemptions Prompt Debate

Taxes as income payments are linked to views on government spending. The Timken Roller Bearing Company and others contribute taxes while the CSO pays none, shaping opinions on fiscal policy. A CSO leader is urged to justify high taxes amid ads for the 1950-51 season and local consumer notices from Klingstedt Bros. Globe Dairy and dictionaries.

Timken Roller Bearing Company C.S.O C.so

Parade Draws Huge Alliance Rally with Lausche Parade

A large Alliance parade Monday night featured Governor Frank J. Lausche riding in McKinley’s carriage to head events. First prize in the float contest went to Sears Co. untry, while Lausche crowned Centennial Queen Marilyn Thomas. The governor viewed the parade from a Mt. Union College box as children collected balloons from a passing car.

Frank J. Lausche William McKinley Sears Co.untry Lausche Marilyn Thomas Mt. Union College

Truman's curb on MacArthur election issue

Republicans labeled a presidential gag order against General Douglas MacArthur’s Formosa views a key campaign issue. Democratic leader Senator Lucas of Illinois acknowledged MacArthur’s strong performance as Pacific commander but warned the political fight would continue.

Washington Douglas MacArthur Formosa Lucas Illinois MacArthur Pacific

Blueprint for Underground Communist Conspiracy Emerges

International News Service details a Comintern article by B. Vassiliev found in 1931 directives. It outlines illegal organization, archives, underground presses, letter drops and substitutes for arrested leaders, illustrating a highly organized covert framework used by the Communist movement in the United States and abroad.

Malcolm Johnson International News Service New York United States Kremlin Communist Party Communist International Comintern B. Vassiliev J. B. Matthews House un-American Activities Committee Vassiliev Matthews

Truman Sends MacArthur Clear Policy Message on For mosa

President Truman dispatched to General MacArthur a copy of his Sunday letter to Warren R. Austin in the United Nations, making explicit the United States policy on For mosa and ensuring the Far East commander understands Washington's line.

Douglas MacArthur United Nations United States Washington Truman Formosa Far East Warren R. Austin U. S

President cites commander in chief role amid Korea policy debate

Public remarks show contention over MacArthur and Truman with Democrats split and at least one Republican backing the President. The White House scrubbed a MacArthur message to a Chicago veterans group, signaling concern that his stance sought permanent US defense of Formosa. The policy favored neutralization and international action on eventual disposition.

MacArthur Mr. Truman Chicago Formosa

Government urged to fund military needs, curb waste

A citizen urges higher taxes for national security while cutting spending on nonessential bureaus. An advertisement promotes Timken Roller Bearing and Westinghouse TV with complete installation, from Mallernee's in Dellroy.

Timken Roller Bearing Company Westinghouse TV Mallernee’s Dellroy

Peaches Tree Ripe Ad Boosts Orchard Revenue

A Waynesburg based Muckley Orchards on Rt 17l promotes ripe peaches with an ad noting a two and a half billion value upturn. The regional notice highlights increased demand and retail price strength supporting local growers.

Muckley Orchards Waynesburg

Low Cost Bank Rates and Local Ads Mentioned

An assortment of small advertisements notes low cost rates for personal and auto loans at Harter Bank & Trust, water heater ad from Eclipse, and a dental office opening by Dr F J Pfouts at 228 Cleveland Street with phone number 55903. Deltroy listings indicate upcoming events Wednesday through Saturday.

Harter Bank & Trust Mem F.d.j.c.-Ad F. J. Pfouts Cleve

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