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Newspaper

The Canton Repository

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1951

Page

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Auditor Refuses to Honor Defense Fund Vouchers

City Auditor T Frank Snyder stated he would honor no vouchers drawn on the ten thousand dollar civil defense fund until authority to disburse the money is clarified. Mayor Thomas H Nichols said he would refer the requests for five hundred dollars each for auxiliary recruiting and civil defense prep to the council for action.

T. Frank Snyder Thomas H. Nichols Laurence C. Maloney James B. Quilligan Robert P. Wilson Finance Committee Nichols Carl F. Klein

Six Rapid Shots End in Double Tragedy at Akron Airport

At Akron-Canton Airport a 26 year old Warren man Edwin Caldwell shot and killed JoAnne Gaugler an airline reservations clerk then killed himself. Caldwell had a history of psychiatric treatment and had been ruled incompetent by Trumbull County Probate Court. Witnesses said Gaugler had waited for Caldwell to leave his car before approaching the administration building.

Akron-Canton Capital Airlines Warren Summit County C. I. Martin Edwin C Ted) Caldwell JoAnne Gaugler E. Wikbethrd Akron Caldwell Miss Gaugler John McMillan Bittakerst Fred Loomis Marion Ind Veterans Administration Hospital Navy

Fire Inspector Reviews Cellar Raid Site on Navarre Road

State fire marshal inspector Dean Leatherberry examined the Cellar on Navarre Road SW after a January 7 raid by liquor agents to assess fire safety. Accompanied by Canton liquor chief Stanley Cmich and Fire Prevention Bureau member Karl Lehr, the review aims to decide if the building remains a fire trap with a full report due in about a week. Meanwhile two men, Joseph Melito and Tony Dominick, face continued trial January 25 on charges linked to illegal liquor sales and hindering inspections, following a raid in which inspectors were assaulted attempting entry.

Navarre Rd Harry J. Callan Dean J. Leatherberry Stanley A. Cmich Canton District Karl H. Lehr City Fire Prevention Bureau Cmich D. L. McCarroll Joseph Melito 14Th St SE Tony Dominick 18Th St NW Melito Dominick

Gen Collins on Hand As Tanks Rout Reds at Suwon

Allied tank infantry raiders pressed three western Korean outposts within reach of 120,000 Chinese troops. Gen J Lawton Collins watched tanks and planes rout a 1,000-man Red garrison at Suwon, with 500 casualties in about an hour. B-29s hit Kaesong Chongju. Osan Kumyangjang scouts withdrew south of their targets.

Suwon Seoul-Chonan Kumyangjang Seoul U.N Wonju Samchok Tokyo U. S. Army J. Lawton Collins Han River Yongwol Collis Osan Kaesong Far East Chongju Korea Manchuria Ichon U. S. 8Th Army

Lausche Attacks Racketeers in Senate Crime Probe

Ohio Governor Frank Lausche testified at the Kefauver committee opening in Cleveland urging federal action against interstate betting. He accused the Continental Press service of supplying racing information for wagers and called for a federal ban on cross state wire betting and slot machine transit.

Cleveland Ohio Frank J. Lausche Senate Crime Committee Kefauver Continental Press Service

Burma Surgeon Seagrave Convicted Of High Treason

In Rangoon Burma court finds Dr Gordon Seagrave guilty of aiding rebel Kachin tribesmen during 1949 Namkham seizure. He receives six years hard labor on one count and one year on another, to run concurrently. appeal planned as nurses weep in court.

Rangoon Burma Gordon Seagrave Seagrave George VI U. S Joseph Stilwell Namkham South Dr. Seagrave

Seagrave Verdict Sadness In U S Daughter Says Won’t Survive

Mrs Richard Buttermore, daughter of Dr Gordon Seagrave, said in Parkersburg that the verdict shocks her and fears the health impact of six years in prison. Two of Seagrave's three sons study at McDonogh School near Baltimore, another is training as a navy pilot, and his wife is with them. The family had no direct communication with him since last August. their only news came through Burma friends who visited him.

Parkersburg W. Va Richard Buttermore Gordon Seagrave McDonogh School Baltimore Corpus Christi Tex Buttermore Dr. Seagrave Burma

Wallpaper sale at Economy Wall Paper Co

Be smart and buy wallpaper now with special prices offered by Economy Wall Paper Co located at 225 East Tuscaloosa Street.

Economy Wallpaper Co E. Tusc

Free Lecture On Christian Science At Timken High

A free public lecture on Christian Science is scheduled at Timken High School Tuesday evening January 23 1951 at 8 15 PM. Hosted by local Christian Science groups the event invites community members to attend and learn about the religion.

Timken Hi School

Burglars Steal TV Sets From L and L Television Store

Thieves burglarize L and L Television at 4000 Cleveland Ave NW early today, taking three 16 inch TV sets worth 841 and about 65 in cash. The store had a prior break in four months ago. Owners Lennox and Little reported insurance covers the loss. Deputies noted entry via broken window and inner door, with tools left behind. Stolen models include Stewart-Warner Olympic and Admiral. 100 TV tubes in office untouched. A prior September break also stole three sets plus a radio, a checkmaster, cash and checks. Sheriff cautioned buying from authorized dealers.

L. & L. Television, Inc Cleveland Ave Sheriff's Office Lennox Mr. Little Stewart-Warner Olympic Admiral TV Mart Fulton Rd Harry W. Grossglaus

Missing 19-year-old serviceman from Millersburg in Korea

Pvt. Richard H. Finley of Millersburg is reported missing in action in Korea since December 1. Enlisted in Canton last year, he trained at Ft. Knox and served overseas after July, with a first letter dated November 6 from Pusan. Today marks his 19th birthday as area casualties reach 157 with 101 wounded and 26 killed.

Pvt Richard H. Finley Paul Finley RD 2 Millersburg Defense Department Finley Korea Canton Ft. Knox Japan Mr. Finley Pusan Richard

VoderS Repository Amusements and Editorial Page

A condensed column from the newspaper features items on amusements, comics, deaths, editorials by George Sokolsky, and notes on markets, radio and television, social news, sports, and weather. It highlights the page’s varied offerings and the day’s editorial stance.

Amusements George Sokolsky

General Price and Wage Freeze Seen in a Week

Washington reports a general price and wage freeze may begin within five to six days with a rollback to January 1 levels under consideration. Alan Valentine of the Economic Stabilization Administration prepares across the board ceilings as officials push staffing and regional offices toward February 1 readiness.

Washington Charles E. Wilson Office of Defense Mobilization ESA Max McCullough OPA Bureau of Labor Statistics

You Can't Need Chains If You Drive On Hawkinson Steel Treads

Ad style catalog item describing tires with Hawkinson steel wire treads applied in one day from Stockton Inc. listing multiple brands and appliances including RCA Motorola Admiral Philco Crosley Raytheon Fada Capehart TV sets and Apple House cider noting affordable terms and local business locations such as 702 Cherry Ave NE and 229 Market Sad.

Hawkinson Stockon Inc Cherry Ave R.C.A Motorola Admiral Philco Crosley Raytheon Fada Capehart Home Furniture Co

Peiping Rejects UN Korea Peace Plan as Impossible

Peiping radio announced that the Chinese Communist government rejects the United Nations five point cease fire proposal as impossible. Premier Chou En lai urged withdrawal of all foreign troops, Koreans resolving internal problems, U.S. forces leaving Formosa, and Red China to be admitted to the UN. The United Nations had approved the plan Jan. 13 by 50 to 7.

Tokyo Peiping United Nations Kyodo Chou Enlai David Owen U.N New York Roberto Urdaneta Arbalaez U.N. General Assembly Chou Korea U. S Formosa U. S. 7Th Fleet Red China U. N

Television sets on sale at Home Furniture Market Sad

Advertises 14 inch Admiral TV sets for 199.95 and 16 inch models for 249.95 with easy credit terms offered by Home Furniture at 229 Market Sad.

Admiral

Snow Clears as Warmth Returns Across Region

A spring like air from the south moved in at Akron Canton Airport, lifting temperatures to the 50s with 30 at 7 am. Snow on the ground since Nov. 24 likely to disappear as mild weather lasts a couple of days. Tonight’s low near 40 to 45. Thursday expected warm with possible evening rain. January clearance sale noted for Lewis & Greenlo Furniture in North Canton.

U. S. Weather Bureau Akron-Canton

Budget Priced Quality Wallpaper Canton Hardware

Canton Hardware on 4th Street advertises budget priced quality wallpaper with durable finishes and broad selection. Local shoppers can compare patterns and textures while the store offers seasonal discounts and in-store consultation.

Canton Hardware 4Th St

Maytag Rice Co Offers Dependable Washer Service

Spend your money wisely with dependable service for your new automatic washer. Maytag Rice Co. boasts 23 years of continuous service and can be reached at Ph. 23817-ad.

Maytag Rice Co

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U. S. 2Nd Division G.i.’S Taeion Namwon Miles Sangjus Kochang Pohang Taegu Kyongju Collins Washington Rentagon Walter Bedell Smith Central Intelligence Agency Alexander R. Bolling Red Lausche Senate Crime Dynasty Sin Burma Court Robert W. Lennox Clifton H. Little Holmes Voders Apple House Fulton Far Eastern Lewis & Greenlo Furniture North Canton
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