MacArthur Says Japan May Help Repel Reds
General Douglas MacArthur told the Japanese in his fifth New Year message that if international lawlessness continues Japan must join free nations and mount force to repel force. He praised postwar reform, warned rearmament may be needed if communism threatens peace, and urged universal security cooperation in the Pacific.
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Canton Year in Review 1950 Strikes and Growth Noted
A yearlong Canton review highlights major events from 1950. City workers struck in October causing a 54 day stoppage with an 11 cent raise. Civic pride rose after a census placed Canton's population at 116312. Hospitals expanded, a naval ordnance plant moved in, and schools added new buildings as Kent State Canton closed in June. The year featured floods, strikes, fires, and political milestones shaping Canton's postwar growth.
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Economists urge clear defense goals to steady postwar economy
The advisory council told President Truman that only seven percent of current output is military, urging defined defense objectives and faster mobilization. It cites Roosevelt's wartime plane target, says production could rise 25 percent in five years with controls, and advocates a broad tax program including excess profits, progressive income tax, and excises to curb inflation.
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Income Tax Returns Start Tuesday at Canton Office
Taxpayers in the northeast Canton area may begin filing at the post office on Tuesday with 17 deputies aiding. About 56,000 returns are expected before March 15, while many others go directly to Cleveland district. Personal exemptions are $600, with higher totals for age 65 or blind. Three forms exist 1040A 1040 short 1040 long. Returns will be screened for errors with $1.7 million disallowed last year.
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Canton garbage crisis: delays and attempts to restore service
Canton residents face overfull cans after a major snowstorm with daily complaints surging from 40 to 60 pre Thanksgiving to about 150. Service Director Harold K Williams oversees efforts as Charles Ley recovers, weighing causes from equipment to methods and promising fixes soon.
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Weather Forecast for Canton and Vicinity
Cloudy conditions dominate the morning with highs around 30 to 35 degrees. Expect a cold Monday with light snow flurries possible and a low near 20 degrees tonight. Temperatures elsewhere not specified.
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Fire crews end blaze with one badly burned lamb chop
After a quick rush call two engines fought a brief 15 second blaze in Salt Lake City. The fire department logged total damage as one badly burned lamb chop and brought the incident under control.
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Louis Sabin Dies Noted Lake Shipping Authority
Louis C. Sabin, 88, former vice president of the Lake Carriers' Association for two decades until his 1948 retirement, died at his Cleveland Heights home. A premier authority on Great Lakes navigation, Congress honored him in 1919 by naming a 1,350-foot lock at Sault Ste. Marie after his work on the St. Marys Falls Canal locks.
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Canton Chamber forecasts record state and local sales in 1950
The Canton Chamber projects post office receipts of 1,535,000 and state sales tax stamps sales of 3,640,000. Estimated total retail sales for Canton and vicinity reach 194,000,000 and county sales hit 252,000,000, both new highs. Construction volume tops 7,120,000 with over 500 new housing units the largest since 1941. County auto dealers expect a banner year with 13,735 new cars, 1,960 new trucks and 18,965 used vehicles.
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U.N. Observers Track Chinese Armored Buildup Near Seoul
Fifth Air Force planes report growing Chinese concentrations facing U.N. troops in Korea. Big guns and armor spotted east of Kaesong and near Maehyon. Artillery moving toward front lines in Yongchon area. Pilots say 20 artillery pieces destroyed or damaged, plus tanks and vehicles. China shows heavy equipment support as they mass nine divisions north of Seoul.
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Alloy steel demand rises with defense program
Republic reports high demand for electric furnace alloy steels used in aircraft engines and other defense related products. About one third of Timken's alloy steels go to bearing plants while the rest serve automobile farm implement and aircraft manufacturers. Canton and Massillon plants play key roles in production and employment.
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Defense job program expands to test and place workers
The article notes that future recruiting from outside the area may be hindered by housing shortages. A state and national job inventory will provide full information on defense opportunities, reducing rumors. A testing department added last February aims to match applicants to jobs, with 740 people tested by year end.
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Dog and rabbit coexist after parking incident in Memphis
Anne Caruthers reports her dog and pet rabbit now get along, after the dog previously chased and bit the rabbit over parking. The two animals have resumed peaceful interaction in Memphis, Tenn.
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