Christmas Gift Mail Restricted to 15 States
Canton post office imposed a ban on parcel post to all areas except 15 northeastern and north central states due to railroad yard worker strikes. Mail to Ohio Massachusetts New Hampshire Vermont Connecticut Maine New York Rhode Island Pennsylvania New Jersey Delaware Maryland Michigan Indiana Illinois allowed. others rejected. First class and airmail remain open. emergencies may alter restrictions. Incoming mail follows same rule. few arrivals expected from outside exempted states.
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Canton Post Office
North Central
Ohio
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
Vermont
Connecticut
Maine
New York
Rhode Island
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Delaware
Maryland
Michigan
Indiana
Illinois
Truck Driver Escapes After Bus Skid On Icy Route
A bus driver described passing a slowed light truck turning onto Wiandard. The bus skidded on ice, struck a utility pole, and disrupted power to 225 Ohio Power customers along Route 43, Westfall Road, and Indian Road. Crews from Canton and Waynesburg restored service by 10:55 p.m.
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Wiandard
Ohio
Westfall Rd
Canton
Waynesburg
President Truman to Outline Sacrifices for War Effort
President Truman plans a 10 30 p m nationwide radio and television address to urge Americans to unite behind greater sacrifices to bolster the free world’s military might. Congress pressures for concrete manpower and production goals as Pace warns the current military funding may be insufficient. A national emergency declaration to speed military contracts and edge the nation toward a war footing appears likely.
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Washington
Truman
Free World
Congress
Army
Pace
Korea
Faders REPOSITORY Amusements Deaths Editorial Page
A compact page item notes the Faders REPOSITORY column including Amusements Comics Deaths Editorial Page by George Sokolsky and brief items on Markets and Financials plus Radio and Television, Social News, Sports, Weather Report.
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George Sokolsky
Reds Attack to Annihilate U S 10th Corps in Korea
Chinese Red hordes smashed American out posts along the Hamhung Hungnam defense in northeast Korea in a tank led assault aimed at wiping out the U S 10th Corps or driving it into the sea. Two American platoons were cut off earlier, but defense and artillery kept up heavy tolls while Reds pressed toward Chigyong and the sea coast.
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Tokyo
Hamhung-Hungnam
Korea
No Man’s Land
Chigyong
Hamhung
Hungnam
8Th Army
Seoul
Hamhung - Hungnam
Sinsong
House G O P For Ouster of Dean Acheson
House Republicans adopted a resolution calling for the ouster of Secretary of State Dean Acheson. The closed meeting of all House members approved the measure overwhelmingly and it will be sent to President Truman. Senate Republicans may act today with a policy committee meeting to vote no confidence in Acheson.
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Washington
House Republicans
Dean Acheson
House Party
G.O.P
Truman
Acheson
State Department
Senate
Rail Strike Spreads Across Five Cities
Striking railroad workers in Chicago and four other major cities failed to return to work today, seemingly defying three federal court orders and their union president. The stoppage disrupts freight and mail shipments, slows industrial output, and prompted a partial parcel post embargo by the Post Office Department during the Christmas rush.
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Cchicago
Chicago
Post Office
Government to pursue contempt actions over rail yard strikes
Washington officials said the government will bring contempt proceedings in Chicago and likely Cleveland against railroad yardsmen who have defied court orders. The move follows a nationwide strike that disrupted rail operations and drew court intervention.
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Washington
Chicago
Cleveland
Postoffice orders restrict classes in response to strike
The Postoffice Department announced immediate restrictions on second class mail heavier than eight ounces and all third and fourth class mail in hundreds of offices. Air mail and air parcel post remain unaffected as union leaders in Washington call the walkout crippled the mail system and the Railroad Trainmen discuss next steps.
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Air Parcel Post
The
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen
New Snowfall Brings Traffic Woes Across Region
The Weather Bureau at Akron-Canton Airport forecast an inch of snow this afternoon on top of 3 inches since 6 a.m. Colder air will follow turning snow to light flurries and raising drift risk. Crews cleared roads and plows pushed rural routes to keep highways passable, with no major closures reported by 1 p.m. If snowfall lessens, roads should stay open.
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U. S. Weather Bureau
Akron-Canton
U S Delays Building Aid For Hospitals
Federal action delays additions to Aultman Mercy Massillon City hospitals. Ohio projects face reduced and postponed federal aid after a major cut in non defense spending. Aultman Mercy Massillon Alliance plan delays discussed. officials expect aid within a year despite uncertainties.
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Aultman and
Mercy Hospitals
Canton
City Hospital
Massillon
Ohio
U. S. Public Health Service
Senate Labor-Federal Security Appropriations Subcommittee
John W. Bricker
Congress
Aultman Group
Edgar W. Jones
Aultman Hospital
Aultman
Mercy
Aultman Hospital Board
Paul B. Belden
Mercy Hospital
Anthony J. Browski
Ohio Department of Health
Belden
Massillon City Hospital
Alliance City Hospital
Holiday Ads and Notices Mix in Canton Listings
A bustling page shows local ads and notices including defense funding rhetoric and tax themes, merchants selling appliances and home goods, a Christmas concert at Canton South High School on December 16, 1950, and sale notices for a decorator studio stock. Archies Implement offers Hartville goods, while Gifts galore and a furniture firm advertise specials and open evenings.
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Canton South Hi School
Gad
A Minute Spent Today Insures a Merry Christmas 1951
Community notice for Edgefield area events includes a Christmas club at Harter Bank with FDIC backing, bake sale at Seikel's Paint Shop, poinsettias sponsored by Edgefield Community Club, and local ads for Syvmes & Sons. Multiple listings mention nylon hose, pillow cases, costume jewelry, and hankies with merchant addresses.
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Harter Bank & Trust Company
F.D.I.C
Seikel’s
3Rd
Cleve
Edgefield Community Club
Joseph Escher
E. Tusc
Dewey calls for all-out mobilization to counter communism
Governor Thomas E. Dewey urged immediate mobilization of military and productive power in a Manhattan speech. He demanded universal military training a U S army of 100 divisions rapid arms production and a pay-as-you-go inflation policy plus call-up of 25 new inactive National Guard divisions.
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New York
Thomas E. Dewey
Dewey
Russia
Come to Canton National Christmas Club Invite
An invitation to the 1951 Xmas Club at Canton National Bank with branding highlighting the bank’s big chime clock over the door. Mentions FDIC membership and a promotional ad.
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Canton National
Mem
F.D.I.C
Ice Cream Fruit Cake At Superior Ice Cream Dealers
Fruit cake style ice cream dessert available at all Superior Ice Cream dealers serving 10. Try one for 95 cents.
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Superior
Deposits With Us Now Insured up to 910000.00
Harter Bank and Trust pledges federal insurance coverage through the FDIC for all deposits up to 910000 dollars, signaling enhanced security for customers. The notice emphasizes insured limits and bank stability during financial uncertainty.
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Harter Bank & Trust Blem. F.d.1.c.ad
Invest Wisely Save 200 and 100 Deals
Sales notes list price adjustments on Chevrolets with new models $100 lower and used cars $100 higher. Also promoting French import and Parker Flam inaire lighter offers, Xmas trees, balsams, malted milk shop products, and 1-2-3 lb gift boxes with shipping cartons. Located at 929 Cleveland and 130 Market and 131 East Tuscarawas.
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Ewing
Wilson accepts wartime post as national production chief
Charles E. Wilson president of General Electric has accepted a call to head a new national war production agency. The move parallels the World War II War Production Board, with Wilson to lead a central mobilization effort under President Truman. Formal appointment pending, Wilson is a native New Yorker aged 64.
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York
Charles E. Wilson
General Electric Co
G. E
Wilson
War Production Board
Truman
Washington
General Electric
Roosevelt
G.E
Donald M. Nelson
New Yorker
Civil Rights Committee
Advisory Commission On
Lincoln Hardware Open Tonite Till 9
2406 W. Tusc Ph 22575 ad Turkeys 41c Ib Small hens 22c Ib Cooper's 921 9th NE Free delivery Dial 58881l ad
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Lincoln Hardware
W. Tusc
Cooper's
Dial
Bread price raised to eighteen cents a loaf
The price of bread rose this morning from seventeen to eighteen cents per loaf. Canton bakeries and groceries charged the new price at opening. Small loaves were sixteen cents, with health breads costing slightly more depending on type and loaf.
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Canton
New Shipment Low Priced Admiral TV Sets Arrive
A new shipment offers 14 inch Admiral TV sets at 199.95 and 16 inch models at 249.95 with immediate delivery. No payments due until February 1951 and a minimum down payment is required. Home Furniture at 229 Market Street.
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Admiral
Choice Beef on the Hoof All Weights Ad
Classified notice offering beef on the hoof with all weights available. Contact Bob Lanning for details. Call 70065 anytime-ad.
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Bob Lanning
Trifari Jewelry and Wholesale Christmas Trees Ad
Trifari Costume Jewelry Jewel Box at Onesto Hotel Building offers finest jewelry and stays open every evening until 8 30. Wholesale Xmas trees Balsam or pine available. Located at 27th and Cleveland. N Smith's ad.
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Trifari
Onesto Hotel
Cleve
N. Smith
S-Ad
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