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The Canton Repository

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1950

Page

5

Vital Agencies To Be Shifted From Capital To Thwart Bomb

Washington plans rapid dispersal of key agencies to four centers within commuting distance of the capital. President Truman seeks 139.8 million dollars to build facilities to house about 40 000 federal workers and ensure continuity of government in emergencies.

Washington Truman Congress Potomac River Mr. Truman White House Camp Ritchie Here

Dispersal plan eyed for Ohio nonessential persons

Ohio civil defense leaders study dispersal of nonessential people from concentrated zones in an emergency. Dr. William E. Warner says evacuation of major industrial centers and bomb targets would primarily affect women and children and other nonessential workers. Removal to rural areas seems more feasible than large bomb shelters. He notes Columbus and Canton filter centers must be in bombproof shelters.

Cleveland Ohio Civil Defense William E. Warner Associated Police Warner Civil Defense Columbus Canton

Boy's body identified in Sandusky Bay tragedy

Frank Laws of Columbus identified the body found in Sandusky Bay as his stepson Willie B. Loew, fifteen, who disappeared while fishing there three days earlier. Authorities stated the boy apparently drowned.

Cc&umbus Frank Laws Columus Sandusky Bay Willie B. Loew

Floyd Hughes Drum Corps Qualifies In V F W Prelude

The Floyd Hughes drum and bugle corps earned second place in preliminaries at the V F W convention, scoring 92.30, edging all except a Philadelphia corps. Finals were canceled due to rain and will be rescheduled if weather allows.

Floyd Hughes V.F.W Chicago Philadelphia

Theft Report Covers Blankets Pillows and Batteries

William Dauer of 1440 Alden Ave SW reports theft of two blankets and a pillow from a pup tent in his back yard valued at 21.50. Cashner Motor Sales Co reports theft of three storage batteries valued at 30 and three gas tank caps from used cars at 810 12th St NE.

William Dauer Aldenave Cashner Motor Sales Co 12Th St

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