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Newspaper
The Canton Repository
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1951
Page
1
U S moves to have the United Nations label Chinese Communists aggressors after new Korean offensives. American diplomats coordinate with Britain and France while consulting India Egypt on cease-fire options. A decision on sanctions remains pending as the 60 nation committee prepares to hear a cease-fire report.
Allied forces in western Korea faced a fresh Red offensive as six Chinese Communist armies carved a salient within 17 air miles of Seoul. After retreating up to 11 miles in freezing weather, UN troops prepared new defense lines. The attack, expected in days, left key positions near Tongduchon and Uijongbu vulnerable while air power inflicted heavy casualties on Communist forces.
Republicans in Ohio's 99th General Assembly began with a streamlined structure naming 11 standing committees, down from 17. Senator Roscoe R. Walcutt, as Senate majority leader, cited efficiency and fewer intra committee conflicts. Several hundred spectators attended the New Year's Day opening ceremonies in Columbus.
Bliss Co announces start of defense orders at its Raffid SW facility leased from the U S Navy last June. A section focuses on elements for the Cadillac tank plant in Cleveland. Negotiations proceed with the Navy Bureau of Ordnance for naval ordnance items. Production centers on mechanical and hydraulic presses for defense use amid rising demand.
U S must curb peacetime atomic energy development due to global tensions. AEC Chairman Gordon Dean says basic research will stay, Russia has the atomic bomb, and Congress will be asked to grant wide discretion to share atomic information for U S advantage.
The 81st Congress dies today after pushing to meet wartime to peacetime demands and deliver most of President Truman’s program. The 82nd Congress begins tomorrow amid fierce foreign policy in a clash of isolationist and internationalist voices and escalating partisan charges.
President Truman will speak in person to a joint session of Congress at 1 p.m. next Monday. The White House said the annual budget message will follow on January 15, one week after the state of the union address.
The article notes sharper lines between backers of bolstering home front defenses and those urging continued aid to foreign allies. An unusual New Year’s Day House meeting cleared Truman’s major emergency bills from a dying Congress as the House winds down. The Senate has sat in near recess since December 22. The House’ only major item is a Senate bill restoring part of the old war powers act to authorize renegotiating contracts. the Senate rejected restoring another part allowing Truman to reshuffle executive powers.
Canton Lodge No. 60 F and AM will meet at the Templetenie at 7 30 for a funeral service honoring our late brother George H Belchad.
A holiday prompt invites membership to the 1951 Xmas Club at Canton National Bank. The message highlights the bank’s big chime clock over the door as a landmark feature and extends a general invitation to join.
Stark County Tuberculosis and Health Association mobile X ray unit X-rayed 50 891 persons in 1950 during community industry and school surveys. The unit set a one day record with 1 368 X rays at the county fair. Since starting four years ago more than 180 000 persons have used the service funded by Christmas Seals.
The 1950 Canton yearly temperatures averaged 50 degrees, tying the 64-year average. January was unusually warm, while November and December were colder. precipitation exceeded normal by nearly 3 inches. Snow fell 36 inches from Thanksgiving to year end, with 20 inches in November and 16 in December. Maximum of 96 degrees occurred August 17 and 28, and a 4.4 inch rain on June 28 marked a heavy rainfall. No destructive winds or major storms were reported. A reader is asked to contact 70654-ad about a tractor trailer unit parked near San Cleveland at 45th St NW last Thursday night.
An advertisement from Maytag Rice Co. of Pennsylvania highlights a reliable automatic washer with 23 years of continuous service. The listing invites customers to spend money wisely on dependable home appliances.
Unofficial reports claim local and state authorities would overlook violations as Canton and Stark County venues opened early for holiday parties. Cafes, night clubs and taverns defied Sunday liquor restrictions, with some extending sales into early morning hours amid enforcement activity in Cleveland and Canton districts.
Police investigate an 8 month old girl found asleep in a snow suit at the entrance to St. Peter's School nuns quarters about 9 30 am. She slept on laundry beside a milk bottle and was put under care at Mercy Hospital. Clarence Joy reported the infant to authorities. Captain Scrimo leads the inquiry to identify the child and her parents.
Advertisement from Harter Bank and Trust Co inviting customers to open a checking account at 126 Market Nad. The brief promotes banking services and immediate account setup.
Fred K. Domer was elected president of the Canton board of education at the annual organization meeting. John B. Baker was re elected vice president. Domer begins his 16th year on the board, succeeding Hayes R. Putman who served last year and declined to seek another term.
Paris reports Russia agrees to a preliminary Big Four conference to draft an agenda for a foreign ministers meeting. France, noting the nine day reply, hopes diplomacy can curb Cold War tensions. U S officials deem the note short of full acceptance while Paris sees it as a conciliatory sign despite Prague resolution disputes.
An invitation to send to the Hoover Committee in Philadelphia for the free booklet Will We Be Ready detailing how the government can save billions annually in operating expenses. The Timken Roller Bearing Company ad.
The 1951 city budget, details unreleased, will be on the council agenda at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Clerk Lester Schroyer said the meeting was called by finance committee chair Fred G. CaChat, with members Ralph C. Frerichs and John J. Scanlon. Mayor Thomas H. Nichols, CaChat, and auditor T. Frank Snyder planned today to review final budget details.
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