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Newspaper
The Canton Repository
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1951
Page
1
Weather story discusses warm stretch with 60s and 62 degree high, prompting motorists to wash cars and enjoy scenic drives while noting snow squalls and a drop to freezing as a cold mass approaches. Reports Akon Canton Airport forecast and compares regional temperatures across the nation.
General J Lawton Collins on a Pentagon briefing declared the U N Army in Korea can punish any strong enemy attack. He noted morale among U N troops and South Koreans is very satisfactory and front conditions near Seoul favor tank operations if ground remains frozen.
Gen. Douglas MacArthur arrived at U.S. 8th Army Headquarters in Korea and pledged that allied forces will stay in Korea as long as United Nations orders. He called maneuver the army’s hope against Chinese forces, spoke for about 10 minutes, and described the new censorship policy before leaving for Tokyo.
Canton enforcement district agents raided four Ohio River valley locations, detaining four suspects and seizing gambling gear. At the V Club in East Liverpool a door was forced after a night entry, leading to the arrests of Joseph Lanon and Irwin O’Kelly for illegal liquor sales and operation. Police supported the operation and confiscation included slot machines, cards, dice, beer, liquor, and bar fixtures.
En route to Washington after three days of hearings in Cleveland Senator Estes Kefauver outlined three main findings. Criminals collude nationwide, local law enforcement is permeated by gambling, and racketeers infiltrate legitimate business. He plans 9 to 10 bills to sever gang investments and reduce cross state operations. The probe will resume in New Orleans, with Detroit hearings set for February 5.
Senator Ellender of Louisiana urged the government to nullify the soft coal wage boost and block a price rise, calling it unconscionable amid anti inflation efforts. Senator Capehart of Indiana disagreed, arguing no justification exists and noting stabilization officials failed to impose controls earlier. John L. Lewis and miners won a $1.60 daily hike for 400,000 workers, effective Feb 1, with operators saying coal prices would rise 5 to 6 percent to cover the wage increase. Ellender urged a wage and price freeze with a rollback.
Stark County Republican executive committee forged a three year plan to fill the unexpired term of Carl F. Wise on the county board of elections. Henry W. Kattman will serve year one, Lou Ella H. Baker year two, and Jack H. Barnes year three. Wise resigned to run for Canton mayor.
Allied probing troops retire from Wonju as Communist forces press from east and west toward the Wonju–Andong axis. Jets clash over northwest Korea while B 29s strike rail yards and allied planes pound enemy positions.
In Lake Success on January 20 AP reports the United States seeks a strong UN stand against Peiping's aggression in Korea. Aimed at building support for a condemnation resolution, U S diplomats meet non Communist nations while facing Soviet bloc opposition and Asian Arab counsels pursuing alternative peace moves.
Stark County records a fifth traffic death of the year as Joseph Hessenberger 58 of Oak Park trailer camp was struck on Navarre Road SW near Route 62. He was taken to Aultman Hospital after the 10 a.m. incident and died there about 10:30 a.m. The sheriff's office released initial details.
Dependable service emphasized after 23 years of continuous work by Maytag Rice Co. Readiness for support noted with contact Ph. 23817-ad, highlighting reliable after-sales care for a new washer purchase.
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