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Newspaper

The Canton Repository

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1950

Page

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Encircled Yanks Face East Coast Threat as Reds Sabotage Propaganda

Fifth in a series by Fendall Yerxa and Ogden R. Reid assesses Communist Korea propaganda aimed at shifting U S foreign policy toward appeasement and withdrawal from Korea and the Pacific. It outlines expected tactics including labor, women, veterans, and draft opposition, plus rumors of oil and other resources motives.

Communist Party United States Pacific Ocean Korea United Nations Pacific U. S Congress For Nist Congress Washington Defense Department Asia United

Chinese Rain Fire on Road Set New Trap

Thousands of American and allied troops fought to break through Chinese traps on a chain of road corridors toward Hungnam and the Sea of Japan. Marines, doughboys, and British forces moved along ice glazed terrain while a Chinese airstrip at Koto drew renewed attacks. Relief columns pressed north from Hungnam as limits to escape routes and a looming mass near Hamhung threatened to seal in the trapped force.

Tokyo Koto Sea of Japan Hungnam U. S. 8Th Army U. S Changjin Reservoir Hamhung Changjin Muuntions 17Th Yalu Red Manchuria

Canton's 18.9 Mill Tax Rate Set by Auditor

Canton's new overall tax rate is fixed at 18.9 mills, down from 20.3, with details showing 2.6 mills for operations, .1 for debt, .3 for firemen pensions, .3 for police pensions, and .1 for debt outside the limit. County Auditor Joe Yoder announced the rate and noted state approval for the December 1950 and June 1951 tax collections and related personal tax periods.

Canton Joe Yoder State Department of Taxation County Township

Canton Bus Strike Ends In 11 Cent Pay Deal

Canton City Lines drivers and garagemen vote 75 to 32 to accept an 11 cent hourly raise ending a 54 day strike. Buses resume service with two thirds of the fleet back by mid morning and token fares rise to three for a quarter. New copper plated tokens replace nickel ones and exchanges are at Harter Bank and Physicians Pharmacy.

Canton A.F.L Canton City Lines Tuscarawas St W Harter Bank & Trust Co Physicians Pharmacy Union Hall

BEY FACES END TO CITY STRIKE AND RETURN TO TRANSPORT

From the Canton area, officials announced the strain of the bus strike has ended. Mayor Nichols expressed gratitude that residents can resume normal transportation, and Canton City Lines noted relief at the resolution.

Nichols Canton City Lines

Early wage or price freeze denied by DiSalle leaders

Washington officials said price ceilings are being planned but no general wage or price freeze is expected soon. DiSalle cited staff limits preventing a blanket 60 to 90 day ceiling, while noting possible selective controls on defense goods.

Washington Michael V. DiSalle DiSalle Toledo Economic Stabilization Agency Economic Stabilization Alan Valentine Wage Stabilization Board Cyrus S. Ching Valentine

Choice Beef on the Hoof Call 26997 after 8 p.m.

A classified notice instructs readers to call 26997 after 8 p.m. for information on beef on the hoof. The brief ad conveys a sales or inquiry option likely about livestock or cattle availability and pricing.

Irvin S Sweaney Bakery Leader Dies at 77

Irvin S Sweaney, 77 and president of Sweaney's bakery founded in 1913, died Thursday at Mercy Hospital after a long illness. A native of Sandyville, he moved to Canton in 1893 to start the business, later making rural home his year round residence and previously running the Rose grocery and feed store.

Irvin S. Sweaney Sweaney Mercy Hospital Sandyville Mr. Sweaney Canton Rose Gibbs Are Lippert Rd The Stolz

Trifari Costume Jewelry Jewel Box Ad at Onesto Hotel

A compact jewelry ad promoting Trifari pieces at the Jewel Box located in the Onesto Hotel building. It notes the finest jewelry selection and that the shop is open every evening until 8 30 PM.

Trifari Onesto Hotel Cleveland

Come to Canton National Xmas Club Invitation

The note invites readers to join the 1951 Xmas Club at Canton National Bank. It mentions the bank with a distinctive big chime clock over the door and signs as Mem. F.D.1.C.ad urging participation.

Canton National Mem. F.d.1.c.ad

Missing Newcomerstown Soldier in Korea

Sgt. Ralph R. Carr, 25, formerly of Newcomerstown, has been missing in Korea since December 2, becoming the 99th area casualty. He enlisted in 1947 after attending Newcomerstown High School. His wife and daughter live in Dedham, Massachusetts, and a sister resides in Coshocton. Both parents are deceased.

Ralph R. Carr Newcomerstown Korea Newcomerstown High School Dedham Mass Coshocton

Local Classifieds Snapshot from Ewing and Nearby Ads

Investment tip notes saving 200 dollars on new Chevrolets and 100 dollars more for used ones. Poultry ads list Stewing hens 29c Rock roasting hens 39c Heavy hens 39c and 45 cent Ib. Arthur Murray 200 Club of Canton hosts Xmas dance December 9 at Onesto Hotel with Frankie Reynolds Orchestra 1.50 per person.

Ewing's Park Poultry 30Th Harrisburg Arthur Murray Canton Onesto Frankie Reynolds

Truman Attlee End Korean Crisis Talks With Cautious Accord

President Truman and Prime Minister Attlee wrap Korean crisis discussions with broad agreement on European defense but limited agreement on Far East policy. They plan to await UN progress on Korea and China before decisive steps, while Britain resists a costly limited war and contemplates a China coast blockade through the UN. Attlee to stay in New York then Ottawa before returning to London.

Washington Truman Attlee Korea China U. N United Nations New York Britain Ottawa London

Ford Georgetoward plant resumes five day week operations

The Georgetoward NE forging plant of Ford Motor Co has resumed five day week operations after curtailing schedules for several weeks due to a steel shortage and model change overs. Plant officials declined to forecast how long normal operations will continue.

Georgetoward NE Ford Motor Co

Auto Seemed To Explode Three Men Killed at Crossing

At 1:35 a m a car failed to stop at Chapel It crossing of the Pennsylvania Railroad in Louisville toppling a deadly crash. Three men prominent in merchandising circles died returning from a hunting trip. Victims were Wilbur R Cleckner 34 Ronald J Hurst 46 and Anthony Rocco 42. The Pittsburgh Detroit passenger train traveling 65 to 70 mph struck the auto at the crossing. Engineer Edwin W Shank reported sighting the car as it appeared not to brake. Police turned to traffic details for further notes.

Pennsylvania Railroad Louisville Wilbur R. Cleckner S. Nickel Platerd Canton Sears, Roebuck & Co Ronald J. Hurst Cleveland Sears Stark County Pittsburgh Detroit

Army Chief Returns From Korea With Downbeat Tone on Losses

Army Chief of Staff Gen. J Lawton Collins said after returning from Korea that U N forces could hold without further major losses. He cited inspections and talks with Gen. Douglas MacArthur but declined to disclose details. He will report to the joint chiefs of staff and said he aimed to back U N forces more effectively.

Army Chief of Staff Korea J. Lawton Collins Douglas MacArthur Prin Cipal Collins Far East Seoul Joint Chiefs of Staff U.N

Auditorium Work Favored but Funding Uncertain

City council unofficially approved completing the auditorium with expenditures of 222502. Public Properties Committee chair Allan C Sterling said members favored the plan in a three hour session, but a formal vote is pending next Monday. Potential funding includes 100000 from the general fund with the rest from bonds.

Allan C. Sterling Public Properties Committee Council Sterling

Military Requirements Prompt For Tax and Defense Spending

Government should fund national defense fully but lawmakers must curb wasteful spending every day. The article warns taxes could rise due to military needs and criticizes reckless bureaucrats while noting an advertisement for The Timken Roller Bearing Company.

Timken Roller Bearing Company Ad

Lincoln Hardware Open Till 9 Tonight Ad

Lincoln Hardware announces tonight hours until 9 with address 2406 West Tusc and phone 22575 ad. It lists hens at 29 cents per pound and a Cooper ad at 921 Ninth NE with dial 58881 and free delivery.

Lincoln Hardware W. Tusc Cooper Dial

Harter Bank Launches Auto Loans to Help Credit

Our Economical Auto Loans Help establish your credit standing as Harter Bank and Trust promotes its financing options. Member F.D.I.C. insured.

Harter Bank & Trust F.d.1.c.-Ad

Rigoletto Tonite and Tomorrow at Timken Hall

Advertising notes show Rigoletto tonight and tomorrow at Timken. Tickets remain at the door via Lewis and Greenho Furniture in North Canton. Open Tuesday and Thursday evenings with a gifts galore promotion.

Lewis & Greenho Furniture North Canton Thurs

It Was a Long Wait Public Emotions Mixed As Buses Resume Runs

Riders greeted the return of public buses after a 54 day disruption with mixed emotions. Copper colored tokens sold at three for a quarter drew attention while riders and drivers shared light banter. Some frustration lingered but most welcomed the resumption of service and cheerful greetings marked the scene.

Anton

Also Mentioned on This Page

East Coast Fendall Yerxa Ogden R. Reid 8Th Army Public Square Eee Met Bey As News Depot Kaisers & Henry J. Dial Balerson Irvin Sweaney Area I. S. Sweaney Flora Fetzer Decorator Studio Cleve Springers Jack’s Poultry Savannah FORD Otto J. Hager Anthony Rocco Hadleigh Rd University Heights Canton Delivery Service Edwin W. Shank Beaver Kenneth Anthony Leroy Purcell John Rotunno Eias Repository George Sokolsky Iank Fulton Cooper Orchards
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