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The Canton Repository

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1951

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One Killed Two Men Wounded In Korea Action

In Korea action three area servicemen are noted wounded or killed. Pvt. Lee Bonner, 19, killed after enlisting last June 13 and arriving overseas November 14, is survived by his mother and seven sisters. Corp. Burtford Hammond, 22, wounded December 31 in an ambush, spent time at Ft. Riley and a Japanese hospital, previously worked at Krispy Kreme. Corp. Joseph William Taylor, 39, slightly wounded December 17, formerly resided in Canton and Massillon, with prior World War II service. Total local casualties reach 160 with 103 wounded, 27 killed, 30 missing.

Corp Burtford Burt) Hammond 3Rd St SW Joseph William Taylor R. G. Schimke Canal Fulton Pvt Bonner Park Broadway Alliance High School Church of God In Christ Lawrence Bonner Sandusky Patricia Janet Bonner Edith Davis Alliance Louise Wade Columbus Gertrude Young Wierton W. Va Ada Williams Florence Roach St. Louis Hammond Ft. Riley Kans Dueber Ave Taylor 32Nd Army Canton Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner and Beane Massillon Armed Forces Europe Japan Korea

McBride Says Close Tracks to Halt Race Gambling

Arthur B. McBride founder of Continental Press and owner of the Cleveland Browns testified to U S Senate crime investigators that the only solution to stop gambling on horse races is to close the tracks. He asserted the trouble starts at the track and noted more bookies in Florida now than before the investigations. He defended Continental Press as a legitimate wire service. He admitted ties to former convicts but said many he helped turned out well. The investigation plans to quiz Polizzi next, a Florida real estate operator with a Cleveland police record.

McBride Continental Wire al” Polizzi Polizzi Florida Cleveland Coral Gables Fla Miami Cleveland Browns Arthur B Mickey) McBride Washington William Dempsey Senate Crime Committee Estes Kefauver Lausche Ohio Continental Press Edward

12 Additional Wings Of National Guard Face Active Duty

The Air Force announces a mass mobilization calling up about 150,000 personnel to raise manpower to 971,000. At least 12 National Guard wings and 21 air reserve training wings will go on active duty, along with ground units and many reservists.

National Guard Washington Air Force Air Reserve Air Reserve Training Center Tactical Air Command

Amerman Receives Death Sentence in Murder Plot

Medina January 18 AP Max Amerman 27 farmer faces death by electric chair on May 9 after panel of three judges convict him of first degree murder for plotting to kill farm tenant Harold Mast to pursue Mast’s wife Norweigian war bride 24. Pal Gerald Killinger 18 to be electrocuted March 15. Witnesses described a bold possessive relationship as Amerman admitted arranging the ambush.

Medina Max Amerman Harold Mast Mast Randi Gerald Killinger Amerian Killinger Amerman O. C. Duke of Duke Common Pleas Windsor E. Kellogg Medina County A. V

Togglewmn Repositor Amusements and Editorials

A fragmented OCR piece lists sections such as Amusements Comics In Deaths Editorial Page and Markets and Financial Radio and Television. It references George Sokolsky and a social news item with sports and weather notes amid jumbled headers.

George Sokolsky

Local grocer ad fragment with meat and pantry offers

Fragment lists beef cuts and freezer needs from Vie Spies at Broad and Fulton with a $300 freezer. Also mentions Spies Colonial Market ads for oz fryers, Cooper eggs, and a Snow White bleach delivery service with a 1.60 gallon price. Ferraro's Italian bread noted as a reference.

Spies Colonial Market Broad & Fulton

Allies Battle Reds on Korean Front Near Kumyangjang

Allied tank led patrols clashed with two Communist companies near Kumyangjang, 25 miles southeast of Seoul, in a brief but heavy fight under air cover. After 990 minutes of fighting the two units withdrew with one captured, sustaining casualties and loss of equipment. Reds estimated at 25 killed amid reports of massed enemy forces along the front.

Okyo U. N Kumyangjang Seoul Wonju Chungju Hug

Hershey pushes indefinite draft extension plan

Maj. Gen. Lewis B. Hershey urged Congress to extend the draft law indefinitely with authority to induct men aged 18 through 25. He backed universal military service and training as the best act for a potentially prolonged crisis, and supported extending service for draftees from 21 to 27 months.

Washington Lewis B. Hershey Congress Senate Armed Services Preparedness Subcommittee Hershey Defense Marshall Johnson Senate Group

Park Poultry Ad Brightens Spring Market Reach

Stewers 3l lb pullets springers and fryers highlight the Park Poultry listing at 30th and Harrisburg, signaling fresh poultry offers for shoppers seeking ready to cook birds.

Park Poultry 30Th Harrisburg-ad

Hoover Committee drive to enact Hoover recommendations

Citizens urged to join local or state Hoover Committees to promote government efficiency and lower costs by pressing for remaining Hoover recommendations to become law. The Timken Roller Bearing Company ad follows.

Hoover Committee Hoover Timken Roller Bearing Company

Maytag Rice Co. Offers Dependable Washer Service

Spend Your Money Wisely Dependable service is important with your new automatic washer. 23 years of continuous service. Maytag Rice Co., Ph. 23817-ad.

Maytag Rice Co

Budget Priced Quality Wallpaper at Canton Hardware

Canton Hardware on Fourth Street advertises affordable wallpaper options with quality finishes and budget friendly pricing. Deals highlight durable textures and wide selection for home interiors.

Canton Hardware 4Th St

$1.60 a Day Pay Hike For Coal Miners

Washington January 18 AP reports the soft coal industry and John L. Lewis led United Mine Workers agreed to a $1.60 daily wage rise for miners. A voluntary deal sought by all segments including reluctant southern coal producers could be signed soon. Some operators warned the accord might collapse quickly as bargaining continues with talk of a possible 50 cent per ton price rise before government wage and price controls take effect.

Washington John L. Lewis Relucant Southern Coal Producers Association Southern Group Lewis United Mine Workers Policy Committee Lewis’ United Mine Workers

Case Operator Arrested On Gambling Charges

John A. Greenwald, 45, a restaurant operator of 4456 16th St NW, was arrested Wednesday by police vice squad on illegal gambling device possession after findings at a restaurant at 1700 Dueber Ave SW. Chrystal Murray, 25, of 317 5th St SE, also arrested by the vice squad on a soliciting charge.

John A. Greenwald 16Th St NW Greenwald Dueber Ave Sw Chrystal* Murray 5Th St SE

Mme Chiang predicts early drive on China

In Formosa Taipei on January 18 Mme Chiang Kai-shek urged action against Communists, predicting Nationalist forces will invade the Chinese mainland before year’s end. She pressed UN to label the Korea War aggressor and China aggressor, warning readiness to resume attacks if Truman approves. The U.S. halted raids since June 26 in exchange for Formosa defense orders and has provided 10 million dollars in military aid since Korea began.

Taipei Formosa Chiang Kai-shek Red China United Nations Korea U. N Seiying Russia China Truman Mr. Truman U.S. 7Th Fleet U. S

Warm Night Tops Two Months. Snow Melts

Nighttime temperatures fell to 45 degrees at the state highway garage as snow continued to melt and the nine high mark reached 50 degrees Wednesday. The U S Weather Bureau in Akron Canton forecasts balmy conditions today with a temperature drop late Friday. Also noting a sale of Admiral TV sets at Home Furniture with easy credit and a free Christian Science lecture planned at Timken Hi School on Tuesday evening January 23 1951.

U. S. Weather Bureau Akron-Canton Highway Garage Timken Hi School

Truman Seeks Senate Backing for Troop Use in Europe

President Truman said he welcomes a Senate resolution endorsing the use of American troops in Europe under Gen Eisenhower. He noted he can deploy forces with or without Congress but desires affirmative congressional support. He indicated readiness to act in the developing world.

Washington Truman Senate Europe Congress Wherry Dwight D. Eisenhower Nebraska

Bevan Named Labour Minister in Britain Manpower Push

Aneurin Bevan, 53, former health minister and leader of Labour's left wing, was appointed labor minister to lead Britain's rearmament drive and man­power for a $10 billion arms program. He will gain broad new powers, likely clashing with unions as he directs labor for factories and production.

London Britain Aneurin Bevan Bevan Labor Winston Churchill

United States moves to brand Red China aggressor at U N

The United States plans to seek an indictment of Red China as aggressors at a U N emergency meeting called to consider Peiping’s rejection of Korea peace bid. France also condemned Red China, urging caution over consequences while the U S pushes for collective action and possible cutoffs.

France Red

Bill Would Permit Vote On Levies at Primaries

Ohio Senate Bill 31 would allow levies for a subdivision outside schools to be voted at general, primary or special elections this year and next. If not enacted by prompt action, tax levies and bond issues could only go to general elections in the fall. Flora Fetzer, pub stenographer and shorthand reporter.

Ohio Senate Charles J. Carney Mahoning County Senate

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