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Newspaper
The Canton Repository
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1950
Page
1
Winter arrived this morning with 2 to 3 inches of fresh snow by three hours old. Roads became treacherous as wet snow packed on streets and hills. crews spread abrasives to melt ice. Forecasters expect little additional snow but warn of potential shifts in wind and a white Christmas with about 5 inches total over five days.
Tokyo dispatch reports Communist China rejected the United Nations cease-fire proposal in Korea unless foreign troops quit Korea, Formosa is withdrawn, and the Chinese regime admitted to the U N. Chou En-lai warned that the Arab Asiatic nations saw through the American ploy and demanded six conditions before peace talks. Evacuations near Hungnam continued as U N forces faced renewed western Korean shelling and possible large scale attack.
Last in a Canton oriented series based on official guidance, the piece lists six survival secrets from Survival Under Atomic Attack. It advises getting shielded or basement shelter if possible, dropping flat against a wall, protecting the face, waiting after bursts before acting, avoiding contaminated food or water, and not spreading rumors. It also outlines five keys to household safety, including fireproofing, knowing home shelter points, having emergency gear, and keeping the house closed during alerts. The article encourages preparedness and calm, noting atom bombs have definite limits and cannot destroy the world.
Congress approves a $20 billion defense bill reviving federal support for 13 Ohio hospital projects amid prior cuts. The move follows a prior $150 million annual appropriation and a Korean War driven reduction, with renewed aid tied to the defense measure.
Local sports shop advertises free customization on golf balls with names or initials. Customer may place orders for personalized gifts. Limited reference to store code 30156-ad.
Al Kehl Florist, located on North Cleveland at 42nd Avenue, grows 10 000 African violets and provides wreaths cemetery pots and cut flowers. Open hours are 8 to 9 on Sunday and 9 to 6 other days.
An advertisement note indicates distribution by Golden Age Company with the contact string 33333 ad. The fragment suggests a promotional placement or service linked to the Golden Age brand and a dial number for inquiries.
A morning snowstorm led to a fatal style of accident when a motorist struck Monroe Miller age 53 as he walked along Swamp road near Congress Lake. Miller suffered a fractured skull and scalp cuts and remained on the danger list at Mercy Hospital. Deputies Harting and Stanton noted he regularly walked the route en route to work at Congress Lake.
Large Grade A eggs 69c per dozen from Dot Janson 5 Creamery Stores and Malted Milk Shops offer flowing cream orientals at 60c per pound. Candy must be picked up by 6 p.m. Saturday December 23. Gift boxes 1-2-3 lb slightly higher. 5 lb shipping cartons $2.95. Address 131 E. Tusca.
Ice Cream Fruit Cake offered at all Superior Ice Cream dealers. Serves 10. Try one for 95 cents.
Washington message reports Economic Stabilizer Valentine promising fast action on mandatory wage controls for over a million automobile workers. A broader plan explores voluntary pay-scale limits for other non farm workers while meat price study and oil steel controls are considered. Valentine signaled imminent auto wage action and discussed enforcement and the impact on escalator clauses with Wilson as labor and industry watches continued.
A federal three judge court upheld the FCC approval of CBS color television but banned commercial use pending a Supreme Court decision. The ruling dismissed RCA and NBC protest and extended a restraint on CBS color telecasts to April 1 or until the Supreme Court acts, potentially delaying color broadcasts during the emergency.
Harter Bank and Trust Co invites customers to open a checking account at 126 Market Nad. The from address suggests a local bank promotion highlighting welcoming new accounts and convenient services.
Fresh sweet cider from Apple House in Fulton NW ad highlights a 1 percent price rise. Books make a wonderful gift recommended by The News Depot at 224 2nd NW ad.
Paris dispatch reports western powers accept a Big Four meeting if the Kremlin broadens the agenda beyond Germany to include other world problems. Notes from Moscow propose the four UN delegations work out agenda time and place. Reports say February talks in New York City were possible.
In Canton Pennsylvania a Christmas reunion marked by gratitude as Julia Priboj, once aided by three U S fliers in Czechoslovakia during 1944, arrived with her daughter. Lts Faulk McCoy and Abbot were among benefactors who helped relocate her to the United States for a new life.
Stark County leaders including Canton Massillon and Alliance officials urged local civil defense units to proceed with their own plans while awaiting state and federal guidance. The meeting stressed confusion caused by shifting federal rules as reps vowed to tailor county programs and align with broader defense thinking.
Mutual Housewares markets new Micromatic cookers in all sizes at 129 31 2nd SE, highlighting a full range for kitchen use.
Finest jewelry outlet advertises at the Onesto Hotel Building with Trifari pieces. Open every evening until 8 30 p m.
The piece questions rising regimentation in Italy Germany and Russia and warns against similar schemes in the United States. It urges readers to press Washington lawmakers to vote against measures that would increase control and uniformity across society and industry.
Christmas treats and birds advertised. Stocker's at 201 W Tuse offers Stovers candies and turkeys 16 lbs or more at 45 cents per pound. Hen turkeys 8 to 16 lbs priced at 59 cents. Also ducks geese capons springers and hens from C L Poultry at 733 Cherry SE, phone 33504.
Mem F D N C ad for H Cooper 921 9th NE invites readers to join a Canton National club and purchase farm fresh poultry items. Small milk fed turkeys 59c lb hens 29c lb ducks geese capons rabbits are listed with free delivery. 58881-ad
Classified note offers cattle available for sale with weights not specified. Contact Bob Lanning at 70065 for details and scheduling.
An advertisement lists a $350 16 inch table model TV with antenna fully installed and a 90 day parts and service guarantee priced at 850 dollars including taxes from L. and L. Television Inc. Also promoted are Lionel and American Flyer trains and accessories toys, Schaffner Drugs at 2207 North Cleveland Avenue and Young broad breasted turkeys at 39 cents per pound from American Poultry at 231 Cherry.
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