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Newspaper
The Canton Repository
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1951
Page
1
U N troops reoccupy Wonju and a rail center with no resistance reported as the Korean front shifts. The United Nations faces a divided council as non Communist nations debate condemning Communist China amid ongoing cease-fire efforts. Arab Asian states call emergency talks after Peiping rejects a new cease-fire bid.
The Canton city council received a request from Ohio Bus Line Co of Cincinnati for details on the bus franchise bidding, asking who currently holds Canton City Lines and the propriety of the city ad seeking bids. The bid deadline is February 15 with a $100,000 performance bond required, as council seeks other proposals during the prior strike and potential extension for Canton City Lines.
Tokyo dispatch reports Wonju reoccupied by United Nations forces with no opposition while two air supported Allied regiments in another sector killed about 1,000 Communist troops and routed the rest. A major Red offensive was anticipated across the peninsula as Communist forces shifted toward central and eastern zones near Yongwol Wonju and Taegu. The front saw patrol actions along the central line with Chinese divisions moving east of Suwon and digging in along a river northeast of Suwon. South Korean police were noted in coverage.
In Cleveland testimony Joe di Carlo refused to answer Kefauver questions about his rackets past, prompting the chairman to threaten contempt action. The witness, a 52 year old former convict, admitted no legitimate business since 1938 and claimed a zero net worth aside from owning a Cadillac. He also claimed ignorance of prior intimidation convictions and denied knowledge of others involved in Youngstown rackets.
The U S Weather Bureau at Akron Canton Airport logged 48 degrees at 7 am setting a dawn temperature record for January 19. Forecasters warn the warm spell will end with cooler conditions near freezing by Saturday night after five days without subzero weather nationwide. High near 60 at a state garage Thursday, two points shy of the January 18 all time high from 1949.
Advertisement lists 14 inch Admiral TV sets at 199.95 and 16 inch at 249.95 with easy credit terms. Also mentions Home Furniture at 229 Market Snd Stewers 3i lb pallets springers and fryers. Park Poultry located at 30th and Harrisburg ad.
Cleveland police report details the Kefauver committee questioning Lawrence County Ohio Sheriff Peter A. Burke about campaign funding from a former attorney who represented a now closed casino. Burke admitted money raised and gas and water bills found in a casino safe were made out to him. He cited lack of knowledge on how the funds were obtained and noted his deputy’s marriage to a former casino manager.
An advertisement notes a free Timken High School lecture on Christian Science scheduled for Tuesday evening January 23 1951 at 8 o clock. Flora Fetzer is listed in the ad with secretarial and typing services offered.
A bipartisan House resolution calls on the United Nations to brand Communist China as the aggressor in Korea. Democratic Leader McCormick of Massachusetts and Republican Leader Martin of Massachusetts introduced the measure on the floor.
The article reports Indonesia along with 11 other nations urging China be given a UN seat to ease tensions while the United States pushes for a formal condemnation of the Peiping regime as an aggressor. Australia Britain Belgium France offer cautious support. India opposes the U.S. plan.
The Canton postoffice will open two contract stations in the north end, near Cleveland avenue and 30th street NW and near Market and 30th street. These stations offer limited postal service with stamps, envelopes and money orders, open 8 am to 5 pm daily except Sunday. Bids due January 31 from store proprietors.
Stockon Inc located at 702 Cherry Ave NE advertises Hawkin steel wire tread tires. The note mentions a rapid one day application and provides a ZIP 67375 adjacent to the address.
Delicious Sunday dinners are served at the Swiss Club from 5 to 7 p.m. Reservations are encouraged to secure a table.
Union leader John L. Lewis wins a $1.60 daily raise for soft coal miners under a 14 month agreement expiring March 31, 1952. Industry plans 5 to 6 percent price increases on bituminous coal, with a Feb 1 effective date for the wage rise and potential wage-price controls discussions underway.
President Truman shakes up the economic high command by replacing Alan Valentine with Eric Johnston as economic stabilization director. Johnston comes from the Motion Picture Association of America, formerly headed the U S Chamber of Commerce. The move aims to speed a wage price freeze decision, with Valentine signaling that overall controls could start around February 1.
John A. Greenwald aged 45 of 4456 16th Street NW was fined 25 dollars and costs by Municipal Judge D L McCarroll for possessing illegal gambling devices. He was arrested Wednesday by the vice squad at a restaurant located at 1700 Dueber Ave SW known as Johnny's Stag where punchboards and quick action tickets were reportedly found.
An advertisement urges spending money wisely on a new automatic washer, touting 23 years of continuous service by Maytag Rice Co with contact number 23817-ad.
Canton is among nine Ohio cities where rental agencies are under investigation by the Ohio Board of Real Estate Examiners. A court test looms to decide if licensing can be lawfully required. Charles Click says two declaratory judgments will be filed. The board widens its probe into unlicensed agencies amid fraud reports and deposit taking.
The piece argues that inflation shifts costs to consumers as wages rise push input prices higher forcing firms like The Timken Roller Bearing Company to raise prices to maintain profits and stay in business.
Local ad notes RCA Motorola Admiral Phylco Crosley Raytheon Fada Capehart TV sets offered with easy terms by Home Furniture Co at 229 Market Street.
Bargain ads highlight remaining TVs at reduced prices at Home Furniture on Market Street. Text mentions Vic Spies and a contact dial 66357-ad for pickup or inquiries.
General Dwight D. Eisenhower arrived in Luxemburg for talks with state officials and the grand duchess as part of his tour of Atlantic treaty nations. He noted the free world must band together to safeguard rights and cultures.
Pfc. Anthony E. DiLoreto, 19, of Massillon, served 24 hours as artillery observer with the 92nd Field Artillery Battalion. He directed heavy shelling on dug-in enemy positions and neutralized troops with a rifle, earning the Bronze Star from Maj. Gen. Edward Almond. He attended Washington High School and went to Korea last September.
Nazir Grotto announces installation of officers and memorial services for tonight at 8 at the Masonic Temple with refreshments afterward.
Eggs 55c dez Fryers 35c Cooper 921 9th NE Free del 58881 ad Apples 25c 144 bu up Fresh sweet cider Apple House Fulton NW ad
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