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Newspaper
The Canton Repository
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1950
Page
1
Santa Claus will remember Clarence F Anderson Jr and over 800 Repository newspaper boys for their year round service. On Friday they will receive papers free and all Friday collections as a holiday token. A kind word or pat on the back helps brighten their holiday.
Edward Gorby, a Salem-area truck driver, escaped serious injuries when the tractor of his truck was demolished by a Nickel Plate freight train at the Route 619 crossing in Hartville. Deputies said he was treated in Salem and released. Eyewitness W A Bowers reported the truck pulled onto the crossing into the train’s path as the bell signal was operating.
Canton Hardware presents seasonal lighting and decoration items for the holidays in a two-store display. Includes Christmas tree lights garlands ornaments and related decor at both Canton locations.
Advertisement promotes a Christmas club at Canton National Bank near the big chime clock. Includes malted milk shop offers with flowing cream orientals priced at 60 cents per pound, gift boxes 1 2 3 pounds, plus 5 pound shipping cartons at 2.95 dollars. Located at 131 East Tusc.
A 1951 Christmas Club appeal from Harter Bank & Trust Company invites readers to join the program as a savings incentive for holiday expenses. The notice emphasizes timely participation and features the bank as a member of the FDIC.
West German leaders press for full equality before any participation in a Western defense force led by Dwight Eisenhower. Adenauer seeks an end to occupation controls and a security treaty with the Western powers as talks with the three allied high commissioners begin amid Allied hopes of concessions for Bonn’s role in a planned Atlantic pact army.
A new shipment of Admiral televisions arrives with 14 inch sets at 199.95 and 16 inch models at 249.95. Immediate delivery available with minimal down payment and no payments until February 1951. Home Furniture, 229 Market Sad.
A terse editorial argues Russia seeks advantage by inciting strikes and spreading communist ideas in government. It claims U S victory hinges on high production, inflation control, and keeping communists out of government, citing The Timken Roller Bearing Co. text.
Advertisement from C and L Poultry at 733 Cherry SE 33504 lists young grade A broad breasted bronze turkeys 16 pounds and up at 45 cents per pound and young hens 8 pounds and up at 59 cents per pound.
Former President Herbert Hoover urged the nation to fortify the Western Hemisphere likening it to a Gibraltar. He called to arm to the teeth to defend the Atlantic and Pacific with island outposts including Britain, Japan, Formosa and the Philippines, and warned against land war in Asia or Europe.
Former President Herbert Hoover was flooded with messages today praising his radio address aired last night. Hoover's office said by morning the calls and telegrams were all favorable, with none adverse.
The former president argues the United Nations is defeated in Korea and that the U S should not send large armies abroad. He says Western Europe must defend itself with substantial armed forces, warning against another costly overseas war. He contends the atomic bomb is less dominant than once thought and urges Europe to build deter rence before U S action.
Washington dispatch reports former President Hoover urging a sharp buildup of defense. Hoover calls for arming the navy and air force to the teeth to defend Atlantic and Pacific fronts. Senate leader Wherry says Hoover’s proposals clash with Truman and Congress amid a looming partisan battle. Senator Lehman warns it may signal a shift toward isolationism.
The Senate approved an excess profits tax plan aiming to raise about 3.2 billion dollars this year from corporate earnings as defense spending climbs. A Senate-House conferee group began shaping a compromise, with Senator George of Georgia noting errors to fix but calling the bill the best possible under a short session. The proposal would raise the corporate surtax from 20 to 22 percent.
Hongnam beachhead remained quiet as allied barrages mowed down and rolled back a major Red attack. Chinese and Korean Reds lay dead on the snow near Hungnam while field dispatches said survivors were driven back from the worst point of the push. U N casualties in the Nov 27 to Dec 12 period totaled 12 975, nearly all American.
Mary Peebles reports a Pennsylvania Railroad wage settlement ending a yardmen strike with a 23 cent hourly increase. The article weaves in a separate feature about Mrs. Julia Priboj, war heroine, and her daughter Bozena arriving in New York on a journey from Velka Luka to East Sparta, Ohio, recalling the WWII rescue tale.
Korean casualties from Canton Wooster and Dover raise area total to 123. S/Sergeant Burns 32 killed December 6 while serving with marines. Corp. Shirey 24 wounded in 7th Division action. Capt. Hydorn 32 a veteran of World War II and air force flyer with 52 Korean missions wounded December 7. Details of survivors and home towns listed. Local ads for poinsettias flowers and poultry follow.
White House announces a three year agreement between major railroads and four operating rail unions. Yardmen receive 23 cents now with two cents more on Jan 1 and ongoing cost of living adjustments. road service workers gain five cents now and five more on Jan 1 plus same cost of living mechanism. A 40 hour work week is postponed to at least Jan 1, 1952, with a manpower study to follow. Productivity allowances and possible further wage talks are planned with Steelman assisting. Presid ent Truman may appoint a referee if needed.
A Canton bomb warning guide advises staying indoors for at least an hour after an air raid ends and awaiting civil defense clearance. One person should check upstairs for fires and shut off gas and water. Give first aid carefully, use clean cloths for masks, avoid matches, and rely on a radio to receive outside safety updates.
Mutual Housewares offers new Micromatic cookers in all sizes at 129-31 2nd SE. The ad promotes a full range of appliances for kitchen upgrades and convenience.
Ice Cream Fruit Cake available at Superior Ice Cream dealers. Serves 10. Try one for 95 cents.
A compact page of advertisements lists Lanvin Arpege perfumes at $3, personalized golf balls with names, Du mont athletic goods, Lionel trains and toys, Schaffner Drugs, young turkeys at 39 cents per pound from American Poultry, Trifari jewelry in the Jewel Box at Onesto Hotel building, Nusbaum Jewelry offers dresser sets around $4.95, and various shop ads across Cleveland avenue and nearby addresses.
Local meat ad seeks beef buyers with weights available. Call Bob Lanning for details at 70065. North Canton Merchants open tonight with special livestock sale and late hours.
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