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The Canton Repository

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1950

Page

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Man admits forgeries totaling 337 dollars in city court

A 29 year old man Godfred Lang admitted forging 11 checks totaling 337 dollars in municipal court and was held for grand jury action under a 1500 dollar bond. He was arrested at his home on an open charge and admitted passing several checks at local businesses including Junction tavern and Shamrock cafe.

Godfred Lang Oakave Green’s 2Nd St Lang William D. Harrison Harrison Junction Tavern Tuscarawas St Western Bar Park Cafe Midway Cafe Market S Shamrock Cafe Tuscarawas St W Nunzie’s 2Nd St NE Ritz Grill Tuscarawas St E Don’s Grill Cleveland Jones Confectionery Ohio Stove Co Niagara Heating Co Cleveland Ave Sears, Roebuck & Co Market Ave Downtown Motors, Inc Walnut Ave

Truman Letter to music critic sparks mixed reactions

President Truman fired a blunt response at Washington Post critic Paul Hume over his negative review of Margaret Truman’s Constitution Hall recital. The incident drew laughter from some and sharp comment from Republicans while Democrats saw a human moment from a proud father in a political climate tense with national crisis.

Ashington Truman Paul Hume Washington Post Hume Margaret Truman Constitution Hall Washington Daily News Westbrook Pegler Congress Andrew Jackson

Pistol Accident Victim In Serious Condition

A 31 year old woman is in serious condition at Mercy Hospital after a .25 caliber pistol discharged when it fell from a man's vest pocket. The injures occurred at the Lester residence on Hunter Street SE. Police: Una Bell Lester of 1401 Hunter SE was struck in the upper leg and lower abdomen. Joseph Adams of 1303 Hunter SE owned the gun and was not detained. firearm confiscated.

Mercy Hospital Una Bell Lester Hunter SE Joseph Adams Huntet SE Lester Adams

Deposits With Us Now Insured up to Ten Thousand

Harter Bank and Trust advertises FDIC insured deposits up to 10 000 with a promotional layout. It mentions square and round dancing at St. Peter's Hall from eight to twelve, and a sale with a 10 percent tax free TV save offer. Home Furniture at 229 Market Street advertises Xmas delivery.

Harter Bank & Trust Mem F.d.i.c.-Ad St. Peter’s Hall

Prepaid Christmas Club Offer at Canton National Bank

Canton National Bank promotes a Christmas Club plan for future holidays. Aimed at savers, the ad invites customers to start deposits now and mentions their recognizable location near the big chime clock. Mem F D 1 Cad.

Canton National Mem. F.D

Truman Attlee Offer Peace Talks on Korea War

President Truman and Prime Minister Attlee urged negotiations with Russia and Communist China while warning against appeasement. They tied talks to a demand that the Reds modify their conduct and called for rapid Allied military preparations to defend the free world. The joint summary framed the effort as a path to peace with firm stance on defense.

Washington Truman Attlee Russia China U. S Britain Free World Red China White House New York Ottawa London Europe Far East Korea

Automakers Refuse to Freeze 1951 Price Hikes

General Motors and Ford reject Alan Valentine’s demand to halt price increases on 1951 models. GM cites wage rises and steel and rubber costs. GM raises prices $60 to $80 on Chevrolets. Ford confirms nationwide increases from $87.50 to $165 for certain models as costs climb postwar and Korean war.

Washington General Motors Ford Alan Valentine C. E. Wilson Valentine Wilson Henry Ford II Ford Motor Co

Bombers Aid In Clearing of Escape Road

Allied air and artillery forces pound the Koto Hamhung corridor to clear a route for about 20 000 trapped American troops. Maj Gen Edward M Almond says linkups with a northbound rescue column are near. UN ships stand by for possible evacuation as Chinese divisions press the area.

Tokyo Edward M. Almond U. S Koto 3Rd Infantry Hamhung United Nations Hungnam Changjin Reservoir 89Th

India Proposes Buffer Zone in Korea at UN

India plans to amend the six power Quit Korea rule at Lake Success seeking a cease fire and a demilitarized buffer zone between Allied and Communist forces. The move aims to press Peiping not to cross the 38th parallel while a vote on the resolution is delayed until early next week. India consulted with Britain as Sir Benegal Rau sought Attlee's approval.

Lake Success N. Y Korea United Nations India U. N General Assembly Andrei Y. Vishinsky Ben C. Limb Sir Benegal Rau Clement Attlee Gladwyn Jebb Britain U.N Ernest Bevin

Spy Gold Sentenced to 30 Years in Espionage Case

Harry Gold, 39, slim chemist and confessed courier for a Russian atomic spy ring, received a 30-year prison term after pleading guilty to wartime espionage for acting as a go-between delivering atomic secrets from Klaus Fuchs to Soviet agents. The maximum penalty under the act could have been death.

Philadelphia Harry Gold

Ewing's Ad Promotes Auto Deals and Film Sale

An Ewing's classified ad at 929 Cleve N. features a mix of offerings including new Chevrolets advertised at $100 less than usual and used Chevrolets worth $100 more. The notice also mentions a 16mm sound color motion picture title The Little Angel and a dental sale, with contact phone 25489.

Ewing’s Sale Or Dental

Auditor Ferguson Undergoes Emergency Operation in Florida

State Auditor Joseph T. Ferguson was rushed to Fort Pierce hospital for an emergency appendectomy. He was placed in an oxygen tent but his condition was not critical. Ferguson had just attended a national convention of state auditors in Miami before traveling back to Columbus.

Columbus Joseph T. Ferguson Fort Pierce Fla Fort Pierce Hospital Ferguson Miami State Auditors

Two More Polio Cases Raise City's Total to 20

Two new infantile paralysis cases were reported to Canton health officials on Friday. Dr. W A Scott said the year total rose to 20 in Canton and 52 in the county. Both victims were admitted to Aultman Hospital: Lorin Greenfield 26 of 301 Cole Ave SE and William Skeels 5 of 2518 16th St NE.

City Health Department W. A. Scott Canton Aultman Hospital Lorin Greenfield Cole Ave William Skeels 16Th St

Fresh Cut Xmas Trees At Findlay's 5c to 1-36th

Findlay's offers fresh cut Christmas trees priced from five cents to 1.36 dollars at their Cleveland location on the 36th street area. Nad appears as a stray fragment. the ad promotes seasonal greenery and discounts for holiday buyers.

Findlay

Army Cancels Yale Furlough For Men

The army rescinded a 10 day Christmas furlough for G I s in training in the United States and said full work schedules would stay in effect at training camps except Christmas and New Year s Day. Camp commanders may grant extra leaves where possible. The air force left furlough decisions to individual commands while noting training and movement will continue with a brief instructional suspension Dec 23 to Jan 1. Navy and marine corps deferred to local commanders.

Washington Army G.i.’S Air Force Navy Marine Corps

Wounded Marine Is Area's 100th Korean Casualty

Marine Pfc. Matthew Giordano named as the area s 100th Korean casualty since the war began last June. Wounded Nov. 28, he served with the First Marine Division after training at Parris Island and duty on the carrier Coral Sea. His brother Pfc Ralph Giordano serves in the army.

Canton Matthew Giordano Emanuel Giordano Rowland Matthew Korea Ralph Giordano Ralph Timken Vocational High School Parris Island S. C Coral Sea United States California First Marine Division

Hotel Clerk Reports Overnight Robbery Escape With Receipts

Night clerk Frank Patton said a young man about 28 to 30 entered the Washington Hotel before dawn and demanded money. He robbed the clerk of one day’s receipts and two days’ in a safe, escaping with an estimated loss of 200 to 500 dollars. Police investigated and hotel officials would confirm the exact amount later.

Washington Frank Patton McKinley Ave Mr. Patton

Metal Hailstones Rain From Truck on Route 8

Two drivers report damage after a tractor trailer driven by Walter S. Conrow of Chicago spilled metal castings onto Route 8, two and a half miles north of Greentown. A broken chain binder caused the incident, striking Paul C. Moon and Yale C. Ambaugh and injuring no one.

Greentown Paul C. Moon RD 1 Uniontown Yale C. Ambaugh Bellflower Ave Sheriff's Office Walter S. Conrow Chicago Ambaugh

Correction to milk price and beef ad notes

Ad listing from Isaly s notes a correction after a typographical error in Thursday ad. It states homogenized milk price corrected to 67c per gallon from 53c. Also references Choice Beef on the Hoof Call 26997 after 8 p.m. ad.

Isaly

Trade Magazines Advertise Canton Bus Bid Opportunity

The city will seek bids from bus firms to operate Canton City Lines Inc after the current franchise expires next June. Ads run in Bus Transportation and Mass Transportation with bids due February 15, following council authorization and a letter from Council Clerk John H. Lehmann.

Canton Canton City Lines, Inc Bus Transportation and Mass Transportation John H. Lehmann

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