Evolution of The Canton Repository Through the Years
A historical note on The Canton Repository tracing its origins from The Ohio Repository started in 1815 through mergers and name changes culminating in the Canton Repository by 1950. It covers dates of key transitions, Sunday editions, and acquisitions, including the 1930 absorption of The Canton Daily News, with Associated Press affiliation and basic subscription rates and policies as of December 7, 1950.
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Brush-Moore Newspapers, Inc
Repository Building
Market Avenue
Fifth Street South
Canton
Ohio
Postoffice
Congress
Ohio Repository
Stark County Republican
Canton Repository & Republican
Canton Repository
Canton Daily Repository
Evening Repository
Canton Daily News
Stark County Democrat
Bomb Shelters Cost-Sharing Plan Faces Local Skepticism
Washington proposed an atomic defense cost-sharing plan that is unlikely to work at the local level. States and cities lack funds to raise about 1.43 billion dollars, nearly half of the proposal, risking tax overhauls for an indeterminate purpose. Critics warn large sums could be wasted on shelters with no clear design or function, and fear the plan offers no real security.
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Washington
Willkie Warned Of Asiatic Resentment In 1942
The text recalls Wendell L. Willkie’s October 1942 warning that Asiatic resentment of the West would erode American goodwill. He argued Americans were hated and that Asia’s rising strength meant many world decisions would shift to China and other Asian nations. Willkie urged a one world concept to avert disaster.
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U.S
Asia
United States
United Nations
Wendell L. Willkie
China
Mr. Willkie
Brotherhood of Man
Hysterical House Passes Excess Profits Tax
Beardsley Ruml testified before the Senate finance committee opposing the excess profits tax. He urged a defense emergency tax to fund defense without harming private enterprise. Advocates claim the House vote was driven by hysteria, urging the Senate to act rationally to preserve revenue and enterprise health.
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Hile
House of Representatives
Beardsley Ruml
Senate Finance Committee
Ruml
United States
Rums
House
Senate
An Error in Judgment
Two Can tionians circulate impeachment petitions against President Truman. The writer deems the move immature and counterproductive, urging withdrawal to avoid further confusion and to protect the presidency and national leadership. The piece labels the petitioners as amateurs and calls the act a regrettable error in judgment.
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Truman
America
Priceless Ability of a White House Press Secretary
Charles G. Ross, longtime White House press secretary and friend to Harry S. Truman, was known for his skill in conveying presidential actions to the public. His death is described as a heavy loss to Truman and the nation due to his role at a critical hour.
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Charles G. Ross
White House
Harry S. Truman
Mr. Truman
Mr. Ross
Civil Defense Plans for Atomic Attacks In U.S.
A detailed overview traces the slow buildup of civilian defense from the creation of the Office of Civilian Defense before Pearl Harbor to the 1949 NSRB transfer, OCM reforms, and the 1950s push amid Korea and China crises. It notes federal delays, cost uncertainties, and the Dec 1 1950 shift to a Civilian Defense Administration led by Millard Caldwell Jr. with projected costs of 1.67 billion dollars for the federal government and 1.43 billion for states.
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China
Pearl Harbor
Roosevelt
Office of
Civilian Defense
OCD
Army
Truman
NSRB
National Security Resources Board
NLRB
OCM
Office of Civilian Mobilization
Korea
Lic
U. S
Congress
United States Civil Defense
Peeengyeegge
Civil Defense Agency
Civillian Defense Administration
Millard F. Caldwell Jr
Florida
Why Canton Should Be Proud Of Our Schools
A reader praises local and statewide school funding debates while criticizing California education experiments. She cites a 35,000 dollar classroom, a 746,000 bond, and shifts to private schools and curriculum concerns. The letter lauds Canton’s openness and urges pride in sound fundamentals.
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California
Los Angeles
Smith
Canton
Florence Joiner
Florence St
Palm City
Calif
Blizzard Halts City as Nov 25, 1950 Brings Record Snow
Residents recall the day after a heavy snowfall blanketed the area stopping daily life. Shops banks transport utilities closed as people stayed home, turning the blizzard into a lasting memory for future generations.
Union Man Urges Prestrike Talks And Fair Settlement
A long time union advocate argues negotiations should start 60 to 90 days before contract expiry. He says workers seek large raises, employers push low limits, and a 13 cent hourly raise plus changes could have occurred before the strike. He urges the bus company to drop a two-year contract demand and offer a fair settlement to avoid hurting the public.
Questioning Canton Bus Service Delays and Taxpayer Burden
In a letter to the editor Ray L. Krichbaum questions why Canton riders wait for other citizens to die so estate taxes fund city buses. He asks if negotiations delay is a scheme to shift transport costs to passive taxpayers and mocks the local intelligentsia for mishandling funds. He urges residents to write to Santa Claus for answers.
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Canton
Santa Claus
Santa Ray L. Krichbaum
36Th St NW
A Bomb Would Start More Than It Settled
Washington columnist argues the United States must rapidly strengthen armed forces to deter Moscow and prevent a devastating first strike. He warns atomic war would draw in Europe, Asia, and ally nations, making victory impossible and inviting global catastrophe.
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Truman
Korea
Kremlin
Moscow
United Nations Command
Red Army
Russia
Europe
Asia
Paris
Rome
London
Berlin
Western
Iran
Four-Footed Commies Goats and their Communist comparison
A satirical piece ridicules goats as hairless pests and likens them to Communists. It derides their supposed omnivory appetite, destructive behavior, and relentless persistence, claiming goat souls reincarnate and offering goats to prove the point.
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Animal Kingdom
Prophecy of Pacific Expansion by Perry
Commodore Perry told a New York gathering that America would extend its dominion across the Pacific, placing the Saxon race on Asia’s eastern shores as Russia eyes China and Siam. He warned the clash between freedom and absolutism is inevitable, shaping mankind's fate.
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Matthew Calbraith Perry
Japan
American Geographical and Statistical Society
New York City
America
Pacific
Asia
Russia
China
Siam
Congressional Quiz Clarifies Social Security for Farm Laborers
The Q A explains eligibility under the new Social Security law. A farm laborer who is regularly employed and earns at least $50 in any three months will be covered. Both employee and employer contribute a 1.5 percent tax on earnings after January 1, 1951.
Enticing TV Ed Will Pivot Careers For Alma Mater
H I Phillips notes Chancellor Wallin favors entertainment and commercials in school telecasts. He imagines screen personalities influencing lectures with humor and fashion, citing ballet openings and master of ceremonies roles. The piece muses on balancing education with mass appeal and ends with a playful nod to Alma Mater.
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Illiam J. Wallin
Board of Regents
New York State University
FCC
Wallin
Faye Emerson
Yale
Harvard
Princeton
Dartmouth
Brooklyn Sports Notes and Media Bursts
A collage of sports chatter, media jabs, and race day odds unfolds in Brooklyn. Mentions include a club record by Shotton, manager changes at Burt, and sponsor jokes about a tube set. Humorous clips feature Jimmy Durante with Helen Traubel, plus roundelay race misreads influencing bets on Kit Bag.
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Lake Success
Stefan Lorant
F.D.R
Shotton
Walt O’malley
Burt
Brooklyn
Jimmy Durante
Helen Traubel
Tops
Shadda Haddim
Kipling
New Posture Trend in Automobiles Sparks Comment
A humorous note on aging and modern cars critiques posture control in autos. The piece contrasts old-fashioned habits like carrying nickels with today’s automatic features. It reflects a light, syndicated humor tone from Associated Newspapers.
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Associated Newspapers
Century old lectures on transcendentalist ideals
A retrospective notes Amos Bronson Alcott, Boston transcendentalist, delivering seven lectures on figures embodying transcendental principles. Mentions Louisa May Alcott as his daughter whose novel Little Women aided the family finances. Also recalls a 40 year ago reappointment of a workhouse superintendent and matron, Milwaukee church officials warning parishioners about Salome, and a 25 year old fire at Greek Orthodox Church. It also cites a federal profit from a Florida land deal involving Nathan Friedman of New York.
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Amos Bronson Alcott
Boston
Louisa Alcott
Elias M. Boyer
Milwaukee
Florida
Chapman Field
Miami
Nathan Friedman
New York
Early flying days recalled by Taylorcraft VP in Canton
Richard H. Depew Jr. described his early aviation experiences during a talk in Canton while serving as vice president and general manager of Taylorcraft Aviation Corp. Alliance. In other news, the British battleship Warspite pursued a German raider that had clashed with the British auxiliary cruiser Carnarvon Castle in the South Atlantic.
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Richard H. Depew Jr
Taylorcraft Aviation Corp
Alliance
Canton
Warspite
Carnarvon Castle
South Atlantic
Farget Practice And Other Notes From A Busy Page
A collage of short items surveys art habits, fiscal caution before holidays, a psychology column on extrovert children, and film gossip. It mentions actor Jon Hall avoiding kissing scenes, a veteran coach reflecting on 40 years in football, and a cryptic sign off.
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Jon Hall
Jon
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Fidelity-Philadelhia Trust
Chicago
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Cleveland
Euclid Avenue
Statler
Guaranty
American Newspaper Publishers Association
Audit Bureau OF Circulation
Inland Daily Press Association
Stark
Tuscarawas
Carroll
Columbiana Portage
Summit
Wayne
Holmes
Civil Defense Plans
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American Municipal Association
the Associated Press
Dennis R. Smith
Betty Georgiadis
Bedford Ave
Blair Moody
Red China
Peiping
Stalin
West
Strategic Air Command
North American Newspaper Alliance
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Freedom
H. I. Phillips
Willie
Charles
Gus
Kukla
Fran
Ollie
YE Gotham Bugle & Banner
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6Th St
Farget
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