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The Canton Repository

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1949

Page

2

Taft Surprises as Republican Unity Shapes Labor Fight

Senator Taft moves to steer labor policy as Republican liberals align with him against Democratic pushes on Taft Hartley reforms. The clash follows Senate maneuvers over housing, health insurance, and social security without immediate repeal, shaping 1950s political terrain and Taft’s re election bid.

Eso OY Taft Wayne Morse Oregon George Aiken Vermont Senate Truman House Taft Vs. Truman Ohio G.O.P Committee On Education Irving Ives New York Labor Committee

Third Man Hunted In Athens Slaying

In Athens Ohio a third man is sought for questioning in the murder of 52 year old church worker Eleanor Gifford. Sheriff George Bateman said the unnamed Columbus bartender may have joined Harry Dodds Jr. and Army Pvt Grover Rawlins in a Jan 3 break in with Dodds admitting beating the victim with a claw hammer.

Athens Eleanor Gifford George Bateman Columbus Harry Dodds Jr Army Grover Rawlins

Mother and four children die in Kentucky house fire

A Kentucky mother Fannie Lou Norton aged 28 and her four children Ruth eight Wanda Lou six James Jr three and Shirley Ann fourteen months died when their home in Taylorsville burned. James Dillard Norton 31 fell from a window and survived with serious burns and cuts.

Taylorsville James Dillard Norton Fannie Lou Norton Ruth Wanda Lou James Jr Shirley Ann

Ordinary wart noted as conspicuous but not dangerous

The statement describes the ordinary wart as a visible skin condition that is among the least dangerous of skin afflictions, implying low health risk despite its noticeable appearance.

Rheumatism Cure Book Offered Free By Ball Clinic

Excelsior Springs Missouri February 7 A specialized treatment system for rheumatism and arthritis using mineral waters and baths is promoted by the Ball Clinic. A new book entitled Rheumatism will be mailed free to readers who request it with no obligation, promising relief and improved health.

Excelsior Springs Ball Clinic Dept Missouri

When Can Worker Quit? Labor Bill Tests Limits of Freedom

James Marlow discusses whether individuals may quit and whether unions in vital industries like railroads may strike. The piece weighs individual rights versus general welfare, the danger of strikes, and how a new labor law must balance freedoms with societal protection against disruption.

America Congress

Collision of Air Flows Drives US Weather Outlook

Experts at the American Meteorological Society link a collision of cold Canada air and warm Caribbean air to one of the harshest winters in memory, with California, Midwest, and Rockies snow and the Northeast mild. Namias notes a westward shift in patterns, predicting cooler West and colder East into February.

Canada Arctic Gulf of Mexico U. S California Midwest Rockies American Meteorological Society Rose Bowl Atlantic Seaboard Florida Newfoundland Caribbean Great Plains Namias Weather Bureau Pacific China

New Midwest Storms Set Back Army Bulldozer Road Crews

Storms across the West and High Plains halt rescue work as Wyoming winds pile deep snowdrifts and close highways. A Burlington Lines bus with 36 passengers stalls near Casper, while 14 truckloads of hay bound for snowbound ranchers are marooned south of the city. NebB Gov adds four counties to emergency area, bringing total to 44 counties in state aid program. Three deaths reported in Missouri, Idaho, and Oregon. A plane with three aboard is missing near Rawlins, Wyoming as Union Pacific holds westbound trains. Wool market cut by storms, 37 million pounds.

Wyoming Burlington Lines Casper Wyo Missouri Idaho Oregon Albuquerque N. M C. J. Fawcett Boston National Wool Marketing Association Rawlins Union Pacific

Two Children Rescued From Blaze In Columbus Apartment

A kerosene stove caused a fire in a second floor apartment. Neighbor Oscar Wilkins carried 5 year old Harry Deal Jr. to safety. Fireman Eugene Miller used a gas mask to rescue Judy Deal, 15 months, after the neighbor could not find her amid smoke.

Columbus Harry Deal Jr Eugene Miller Judy Deal Oscar N. Wilkins

Wave of Colds Cost Millions

Reliable sources state that last year 50 million people suffered from colds and lost 500 million dollars due to work absences and attending expenses. Father John’s Medicine relieves colds caused by Vitamin A deficiency and soothes sore throats. For over ninety years it has been used by four generations.

Father John

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Sen. Taft Jay G. Hayden Washington Robert A Taft Blaze James Marlow U.S Edward L. A. Wagner York Tha Athar F. W. Reichelderfer Donald Yates Air Force Weather Service Howard Orville Navy Jerome Namias British Isles New York City United States Siberia Italy Associated Press High Plains Pacific Ocean Lower Lakes Ohio Valley Peterson Nebraska 5Th Army Montana The Home Savings & Loan CO Tuscarawas LT. W Canton Federal Savings & Loan Insurance Corporation David Crystal T. M. Reg U. S. Pot Zem United AIR Lines Gay Ashion Hop Rene
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