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Newspaper
The Canton Repository
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1951
Page
1
In municipal court, two Canton men face seven charges tied to a State Liquor Department raid on The Cellar at 118 Navarre Road SW. Agents testified of kicks and punches amid a forced entry after shots fired to gain entry.
Canton's last time ordinance passed March 20 1950 faced questions about validity after an initiated measure approved in November. Lawyers cite an attorney general opinion noting referendum timing may bar repeal by initiative if no petition filed within 30 days. The debate hinges on whether the new eastern standard time rule stands or reverts.
Canton pupils will enjoy a Friday holiday as the last day of the first semester. Teachers will work on semester reports and records and hold in-service meetings. The second semester starts Monday morning.
Readers urged to contact Congress on national policy with ads for Timken RCA Motorola Admiral Philco Crosley Raytheon Fada Capehart TV sets and easy terms. Local sale at Home Furniture Co 229 Market St. includes Jewel Box Onesto Hotel notices for Moose initiation Friday 8 pm and dance Saturday night.
Cleveland 112th Engineers Combat Battalion to relocate headquarters to the armory this Saturday afternoon. Interviews for enlistment will start as two combat engineer companies and the assault platoon move to Canton. About 164 men per company at full strength, with 250 area recruits planned initially. Interviews will be conducted by Lt Col William G Hummell and officers from Canton and Massillon.
A bloc of twelve Asian and Arab nations seeks a seven power Far East conference with a Korean cease fire, a proposal reportedly acceptable to Peiping though Western diplomats doubt its success. China may attend without admitting Korea hostilities. United States counters by urging U.N. membership rules and collective security considerations.
On the central Korean front allied patrols probed north of Kyunggi showing little Red contact amid rumors of a large Chinese pullback south of the Han River. U.N. air forces pounded targets in North Korea and rerouted night missions against Yak fighters as Hoengsong town was retaken by allied patrols before retreat.
Fragments from a 1940s newspaper page show bits of sections including Amusements Comics Deaths Editorial Markets Radio and Television columns Sokolsky Social News Sports Weather and a small Classified line for Eggs at 49c with Cooper's store contact 921 Ninth Street NE.
Ohio Governor Lausche commutes the sentence of Joseph P. Simon a Middleport grocer who fled Mansfield Reformatory in 1941 and later served in World War II. Simon to be released February 22 with three children and strong local backing.
Canton police auxiliary volunteers reached 158 as 29 joined Wednesday toward a goal of 750 for the week. Fire department signups remained low at 29 toward 450. Sheriff’s office reported 41 at a Brewster defense staff meeting with pledges for five recruits each.
Washington officials awaited final government clearance to roll back most prices to January 2 levels and freeze wages and salaries. Some expected the price wage freeze to be in place by nightfall, while others cautioned that legal formalities remained unfinished.
The Office of Price Stabilization announced a second price control order amid the current emergency. Hides prices are reduced to the peak levels seen last November, with the order issued by Price Control Director Michael V. DiSalle becoming effective January 29.
Economic Stabilizer Eric A. Johnston plans a morning briefing with Price Controller Michael V. DiSalle and wage stabilizer Cyrus S. Ching to finalize actions. Officials expect a fast rollout of price and wage regulations, possibly with a price freeze preceding or following the wage order, placing government in primary control of many prices and most raises.
The United States Britain and France plan talks to set issues for a possible Big Four conference with Russia. If Russia agrees to discuss a wide range of critical issues and holds preliminary talks below ministerial rank, Paris could host the exploratory meeting. Russian response and terms will determine next steps.
Assistant Secretary of Defense Anna Rosenberg disclosed that the Defense Department will lower physical and mental qualifications for military service “as far as security will permit.” She testified before the House armed services committee amid debate on drafting 18-year-olds.
A courthouse notices a sign posted inside the building beneath a basement spittoon advising in case of an atom bomb attack to jump into the alcove. The sign reads no one has ever hit it yet and reflects wartime civil defense humor.
Complete stock ad for Canton Hardware at 4th Street offering 14 inch Admiral TV sets at 199.95 and 16 inch sets at 249.95 with easy credit terms. Includes Home Furniture at 229 Market Street in the same ad.
Stark County Dental Society adopts resolution urging fluorine in public water to reduce dental decay with no untoward effects. Court of health and local authorities must approve before Canton water department proceeds.
Furniture Outlet at 315 Cherry SE advertises low costs on new furniture with easy terms and a comparison invite. The brief notice highlights value and affordability for customers seeking modern pieces.
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