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Newspaper
The Canton Repository
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1942
Page
12
Gov Bricker told a Columbus luncheon that Defense Bonds and Stamps give every Ohioan a chance to help win the war. He recalled Ohio’s Liberty Loan quota and praised volunteers, urging widespread payroll-deduction purchases through a new Ohio Defense Savings program.
An old advertisement urges correcting habits and drinking water to prevent constipation. It touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a vegetable aid to bowel movements and liver bile digestion, claiming decades of use and urging readers to buy at druggists for 15 30 or 60 cents.
Canton dealers report a surge in auto battery and spark plug sales after a circulating rumor that Uncle Sam would restrict battery sales. Enquiries say stockouts occurred for some, prices and demand spiked, while officials warn hoarding risks waste and deterioration if stored unused.
Canton motorists Wrathan A. Ellington aged 21 pleaded guilty to reckless driving, fined 25 dollars and costs, with five day driving rights suspension. Harry E. Polen, 28, of 1723 3rd Street Southeast, pleaded innocent to speeding.
Three groups of evacuees arrive at San Francisco San Diego and Seattle as America shifts to Pacific readiness. Wives and children of military families bring tense stories from Hawaii Alaska and Chicago. The group includes Mrs. J R Sawyer who recalled a hospital attack and called for retaliation.
The Canton fair rent committee linked with Civilian Defense Council seeks city help after a visit by P H Hofstra of the Office of Price Administration. The group reported 78 complaints since September with 51 justified, 27 fair. Eviction threats include 13 cases, five resulting in eviction. Municipal court cooperates and plans to involve health, fire, welfare, and tax officials to inspect disputed properties.
Henry H. Zielasko, 19, son of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Zielasko of Louisville, a sophomore at Iowa State, is named second alternate to Harmon C. Penny for the U S Naval Academy at Annapolis. James M. Jameson of East Liverpool is first alternate. Zielasko, Louisville High School graduate 1939, ranked ninth in a class of 118 and served as class president in junior and senior years. He was a two year letterman in football and track and a band member.
Gov. Bricker invites 137 agricultural groups to a state farm defense institute in Columbus on January 20. Session will tackle war needs in farming labor, equipment, production goals, civilian defense and armed forces support with speakers including Wickerd Townsend Logan McKenzie Lloyd Burton Kruse Goble Wertz Miller and Col. Logan.
Former Detroit mayor Richard W. Reading was sentenced to four to five years after a circuit court jury convicted him of involvement in protection of vice and gambling in Wayne County. Co-defendant John Roxborough, manager of heavyweight champion Joe Louis, received two and a half to five years for dealing in policy slips.
Dewitt Mackenzie argues that Allied attitudes toward France will shape the war's outcome. He notes French morale improves with American entry, while distrust of Petain and his circle tests alliance. The piece stresses that France, though crippled, remains a potential ally with vast resources.
Cleveland January 7 Machin ery was set in motion to enlist school pupils and women for harvesting and preserving fruits and vegetables. Edward L Keenan acting chairman of the regional labor supply committee said W V Allen will confer with state directors of the US Employment Service in Ohio Kentucky and Michigan on early registration of youths women and others capable of light farm work. A farm placement specialist will be named in each state. With an acute labor shortage on farms the program aims to replace workers in military service or at industrial jobs to keep 1942 crops moving for food and to supply Allies.
Atty General Biddle announced plans to reregister all enemy aliens in the United States and require them to carry photo identification cards. The 1,100,000 enemy aliens would have cards showing permitted travel routes and fingerprints. Presently aliens receive only a receipt and are not required to carry it.
New York January seventh. Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt refused to enter Mansfield theater last night to attend the play In Time To Come after noting pickets from local 802 of the American Federation of Musicians. Admission priced at 9 dollars 90 cents was returned by the management.
Deputy Donald Wolfe was presented a pen and pencil set by Stark county deputy sheriffs at a Massillon Country Club dinner in his honor. He departs Monday for induction into the army.
Grace Evangelical church hosted the opening of the Union Bible Institute under the auspices of ten Evangelical churches in Canton and Stark county. About 35 members attended as Dr D L Caldwell lectured on Ephesians and doctors Williamson Lauby Haskins led Prophecy Genesis and John classes with six Tuesday sessions planned.
Former King Carol of Rumania accepts leadership of the Free Rumanian committee for democracy. Leon Fischer, committee president, reports Carol telegrammed from Mexico City and plans to reach the United States around January 15 to 20. Fischer notes Carol faced a dilemma between his son Michael and national welfare, choosing to fight for a free nation.
The Cleveland Plain Dealer is 100 years old, celebrated by the publication of its history "The Plain Dealer 1842 1942" by Archer H Shaw. The paper began as a morning publication and became an evening daily in 1845.
Tyson Roller Bearing Co announces a expansion costing about 300000 dollars for a new machine shop beside the Oberlin avenue SW plant in Massillon. The 150 by 100 foot building by Warren Hoffman Co will open by April 1 and will employ about 100 workers. Federal defense funds totaling 295000 dollars will finance most of the project. The shop will produce bearings for big guns and aircraft engines.
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