Canton Repository History and 1950 Dec 14 Publication Notice
The Canton Repository is a long established daily paper with a rich lineage from The Ohio Repository to The Canton Repository. This 1950 issue lists circulation figures, pricing, and home delivery by carrier and mail, detailing subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions and outside counties.
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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
Associated Press
Britain’s postwar aid claim met with doubt and debate
The piece questions Britain's swift postwar recovery touted after Marshall Plan aid. It notes Prime Minister Attlee and President Truman appearing to spin reassurance amid potential military strain. It argues the announced relief seems premature and hinges on proving sustained independence from U S surplus private enterprise.
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Britain
Attlee
Truman
U. S
Equality of Sacrifice in Wartime Morale and Duty
The piece argues there is no true equality of sacrifice in war, though there is equality of responsibility. It contrasts front line hardships in Korea with civilian comforts at home during Christmas, noting civilians bear civic duties and potential military duty, while millions endure hardships and would trade places if possible.
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U. S
Korea
It's a Big World and Asia's Population on Global Power
The text argues that global perspectives must widen beyond a small world view. It projects Asia’s rising influence over the next 50 years, noting US population around 150 million and estimates for China, India, Pakistan, and Russia. It warns that Asia’s demographics could reshape international power politics and increase the risk of a future major conflict.
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United States
China
India
Pakistan
England
Canada
France
Denmark
Turkey
Sweden
Spain
Norway
Netherlands
Russia
Asia
Mongolian Cavalry in Korea Stirs Pentagon Reactions
The text notes Mongolian divisions of pony-mounted cavalry joining the Chinese Communists massing against UN forces in Korea. It highlights a cycle in weaponry and tech, contrasting old cavalry with tanks and aircraft. Gen MacArthur’s “new war” remark is cited as the context for these surprising forces. A weary G I may marvel at the sight of cavalry charging with modern gadgets.
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United Nations
Korea
Pentagon
MacArthur
G.I
Tobin plan on longer workweek for war production
Tobin argues for a longer work week at straight pay if necessary, claiming each added hour equals 400,000 new workers and 45 hours could substitute for 2,000,000 new hires. He recalls Baruch and Wilson proposals. 40 hours is not a fixed universal efficiency point, and inflation risks rise with time and a half.
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ABOR
Tobin
Bernard Baruch
C. E. Wilson
General Motors
Philip Fleming
Labor Department
Associated Newspapers
Bell report on Philippines shows graft and waste in aid effort
A former Treasury aide and Washington bank president led a group evaluating the Philippines. He and a friend described Manila as corrupt and warned that while some tax and policy issues persist, aid programs have funded lavish officials and hindered local farming. The piece contrasts with Korea’s future aid hopes.
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Ane W. Bell
Treasury Department
Washington
Philippines
Truman
Manila
Philippine
Bucking the Line Lifelong Money Talk in The Wallet Era
QUR LIFELONG argues money has changed from fixed values to a scratch paper system with machines handling arithmetic. dollars are now casual change, pennies and nickels shrink, fives become the new substantial unit, and the dollar bill no longer folding money. The piece ends with a consumer fed up looking for a dollar for lunch.
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Qur
International Business Machines
National Cash Register
Americans urge minority rights to secede from the USSR
North American Newspaper Alliance reports U S officials acknowledge diverse nations within the Soviet Union, including Ukrainians and Georgians, and contemplate supporting minority self-determination while avoiding direct offense to Russians. They weigh plebiscites and exiled minority influence against stable relations with Moscow.
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Union of Soviet Socialist Republics
Russia
Soviet Union
United States
America
Czardom
Soviet Empire
North American Newspaper Alliance
Questioning Impeachment and U S Leadership in Korea Policy
From Our Readers argues the impeachment question misses broader issues in international status. It questions who advised the Korea action and urges voters in November 1952 to reject current leadership to gain respect from smaller nations and allies.
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State Department
Two Considerations on Truman and Constitutional Principle
Reflecting on separation of legislative and executive powers, the speaker warns against bypassing Congress and cites Caesar era, Hitler, and Stalin as cautions. He questions why everyday ethical standards do not apply to the president and notes Truman waged war without a declaration.
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Truman
Senate
House of Representatives
Hitler
Stalin
Congress
Demonstration of Democracy To The Repository
Editorial call to action on impeachment petitions frames democracy as a model for the world. It argues the US system can rise above electoral inadequacy, presenting a practical lesson in democracy and anti totalitarianism. The piece urges prudent steps to advance this argument and engage readers.
Margaret Truman Singing Praised By Letter Writer
A reader says he prefers Margaret Truman’s singing to her father’s speeches and believes she performs well. He suggests if Truman practiced as hard as his daughter, the presidency might improve. A second letter defends presidential respect amid jokes about Truman. Floyd H. Moore, 1334 25th St NW, contributes.
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the Repository
Margaret Truman
Margaret
Truman
United States
Country Gentleman Magazine
Roosevelt
Hoover
Floyd H. Moore
25Th St NW
Customer thanks McKinley student and collie for snow delivery
Mrs. Roy G Long of Minerva writes to praise Tom Smith, a McKinley freshman, and his collie Trooper for delivering papers to snowbound customers. She urges tokens of appreciation and suggests Trooper’s needs, including dog foods, if he must pull a sled again.
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McKinley
Tom Smith
Trooper
Tom
Roy G. Long
Euclidave
Minerva
Australian wins lottery cure for stomach trouble
An Australian with stomach trouble finds relief after winning 2000 dollars in a lottery. The remark hints at a hunger link, possibly mirroring a cousin of Ed Wynn who once stole a large sum.
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Ed Wynn
To the Crib of Bethlehem Christmas Prayer
A news item notes churches of all faiths urging special Yuletide prayers for peace following a papal encyclical. The piece frames Christmas as a time to seek divine peace, faith, and sacrifice, urging believers to open hearts to the infant Jesus and the guiding star.
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Pius
Bethlehem
Lord of Hosts
Fragmented thoughts mix politics and pop culture
A jumble mixes U.N. skirmishes, Attlee, Radio and RCA clashes, a Vineyard editor’s new book, a $25 million loan, circus memories, a closing line on U S commerce and Red China. The piece threads satire through history, media, and public policy.
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U.N
Clement Attlee
Washington
G.L
Spencer Drayton
Wayne Coy
FCC
Dave Sarnoff
RCA
Henry Beetle Hough
Martha’s Vineyard
Lucky Guy
Henry Kaiser
Adonis
Aphrodite
Persephone
Walter L. Main
Kimberley Avenue
Debt ridden figure asks about inflation
A beleaguered man overwhelmed by debts mutters with a frantic grin about inflation. The verse lampoons anxiety over rising prices and economic strain, contrasting desperate finances with lighthearted retorts.
Two Counties Proposal Sparks 100 Year Letter War
A column signed Columbia denounces a plan to form two counties from Stark Columbiana Summit Wayne and Tuscarawas. One new county is called a money making scheme by Massillon and Louisville speculators. The notice reflects early local political controversy.
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Columbiana
Stark
Summit
Wayne
Tuscarawas
Massillon
Louisville
County officials weigh losses as sheep dead worth more
Twenty five years ago county commissioners heard farmers explain why sheep hogs and cattle killed by dogs were valued higher after death for tax and payment claims. A farmer noted his sickly flock improved and gained weight. A House committee urged a unified defense department and a separate air force with a 20 million dollar appropriation.
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House
Defense Department
Air Force
Canton to host $16 million ordnance plant site
The Navy Department announced Canton would host a new $16,000,000 ordnance factory employing 2,000 workers. Secretary James V. Forrestal issued the notice. Buses would replace cars on the Canton Massillon Inter-City Coach Lines route, Curtis M. Shetler stated.
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Navy Department
Canton
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