The Canton Repository February 8 1949 front matter
Historical notice details Canton Repository lineage from The Ohio Repository to The Canton Repository and revisions, ownership, circulation associations, and subscription rates as of Tuesday February 8 1949, including Associated Press and American Newspaper Publishers Association memberships and multiple office addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brush-Moore Newspapers Inc
Goertery
Market Avenue
Fifth Pillon
Beetee
Ohio
Congress
Ohio Repository
Stark County Republcan
Canton Repository & Republican
Canton Repository
Canton Daily Repository
Evening Repository
Canton Daily News
Stark County Democrat
Associated Press
AP News
Story
Brooks & Finley
New York
New York Central
Philadelphia
Fidelity-Philadelhia Trust
Chicago
Nichigan Avenue
Cleveland
Euclid Avenue
Boston
Statler
Los Angeles
Guaranty Building
American Newspaper Publishers Association
Audit Bureau OF Circulation
Inland Daily Press Association
Mindszenty trial shows political absolutism in Hungary
The article argues that Hungarian Communists use courts as political tools to portray Cardinal Mindszenty as a martyr while outside, Communist defendants in the United States face different legal fates. It condemns the lack of justice under absolutist rule where a few despots dictate outcomes and suppress dissent.
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Josef Cardinal Mindszenty
Kremlin
Hungary
United States
Taft Hartley Act Retrial in Public Hearings
The piece argues that attacks on the Taft Hartley Act misrepresented the law and miscalculated public opinion. It credits Senator Taft for challenging opponents while noting a defensive shift in the debate as hearings expose false premises and reassess voter sentiment.
Reorganization Plan Proposed by Hoover Commission
On February 7, 1949 the Hoover Commission sent to Congress the first of several reorganization reports. Observers hailed it as potentially the era’s most important step for democracy, while skeptics doubted Congress would approve a real plan. By February 7, 1950 the question remained what became of the proposal.
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Hoover
Congress
Washington
Commission
Stretchable Steel and the 1949 Economic Shift
Trade magazines report rapid steel supply growth outpacing demand. Auto production gains relief from a handicap, the gray market fades as prices normalize, and government plans to nationalize steel recede. Consumers gain leeway as seasoned steelmen gain influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Foreign Aid and the Cost of Our Exports
A historical reflection argues that from 1946 to 1948 the United States shipped about 52 billion dollars in goods and services abroad while receiving 26 billion, creating a 26 billion deficit and roughly 12 percent of the national product. The piece warns that this drain lowered living standards, strained coal and iron industries, and may not yield profitable future markets. It notes global sentiment that loans and gifts keep unemployment down and questions long term benefits as Europe recovers.
Watch Unemployment Totals By PETER EDSON
Peter Edson argues that rising unemployment figures do not signal a coming depression. He notes census and BLS methods differ, with agricultural drops skewing totals, and that nonfarm employment peaked postwar. Despite higher unemployment claims, officials see no alarming trend.
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Peter Edson
Bias in NLRB Decisions Spurs Wagner Act Controversy
An opinion piece argues the National Labor Relations Board shows pro union bias in interpreting the Wagner Act and Taft Hartley. It claims the board’s rulings undermine employer free speech and warn that repealing Taft Hartley protections would invite renewed controversy.
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National Labor Relations Board
A Matter of Age and Labor Board Tightens Speech
A columnist notes men judge a woman's age with chivalry and humor, then shifts to a labor board case. The piece critiques the Wagner Act era rulings, describing a 1945 picket line incident and the pro union majority’s stance on employer speech. It argues for restoring broad protections and criticizes narrow interpretations that curb free expression on labor disputes.
Letters From Readers To The Repository Congratulatory notes on streets and civic liberty
Readers hail Michael Haddad for criticizing neglected streets and highway conditions near McKinley Airport and Mahoning Road. The letter calls for resurfacing and questions gasoline tax use. A second correspondent praises George Freitag and warns of creeping restrictions recalling prewar Germany and urging constitutional reading. Canton reader Co W McClelland signs off.
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Michael Haddad
McKinley Airport
Mahoning Rd
Target Practice By H V Wade
Utopians long ago found the key to peace. They throw out the man of iron as soon as he walks with a clank. As soon as brakes on inflation are eased, prices sag of their own accord. It is such things that make economics a profound mystery, second only to women. An African chameleon can roll its two eyes in different directions. This may be nature's start on a new breed, that can watch television while studying the home lesson.
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Census Bureau
Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Congress
Joint Committee of Congress
Labor Board
Robert N. Denham
George Freitag
Man of Iron
Elks Club
Letter to a Broadway producer on failed musical ventures
The writer scolds a wealthy producer for sinking millions into Broadway shows without proper prior testing. He urges out of town trials, real audience feedback, and expert input before investing further, warning many road flops become Broadway turkeys. He suggests modest prechecks and eye ear tests at rehearsals to avoid costly misfires.
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Elmer
A Boy's View On Tax Burden And Garden Seeds
A personal reminiscence laments rising taxes and government subsidies. The writer recalls seeds from a congressman, questions what citizens get in return for high taxes, and longs for simpler times with less government meddling and more free garden seeds. He contrasts old summers of free seeds with current costs and subsidies, urging a return to less oversight and taxation.
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U. S
Washington
Sam
White House
Cell
Century of Gold Rush and Royal Dinner Timing
A historical column notes the New York Journal of Commerce warning readers about overoptimism in the California gold rush with a hypothetical 100,000 miners each gaining only a tenth of their hopes. It recounts King George V's Christmas dinner at Sandringham at 8 30, explained by a palace clock set half an hour fast since Prince Edward era.
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New York Journal of Commerce
California
8Th St NE
George V
Britain
Sandringham
Edward
Prince of Wales
Canton mayor Harry S. Schilling dies at 66
Ten years ago former Socialist Canton mayor Harry S. Schilling died at age 66 after losing the office six months into his term in 1912 following a court dispute with Democrat Arthur R. Turnbull. Five Canton men honored by Penn-Ohio Coach Lines as safe drivers were D. K. Butler, H. A. Clark, W. E. Early, A. C. Jeffreys and J. C. Welch.
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Harry S. Schilling
Canton
Arthur R. Turnbull
Penn-Ohio Coach Lines
D. K. Butler
H. A. Clark
W. E. Early
A. C. Jeffreys
J. C. Welch
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