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Newspaper
The Canton Repository
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1951
Page
2
In New York on January 27 AP reports business leaders pledged support for price controls while cautioning about hardships. Store operators warn shortages are likely and suppliers urge credit controls. Some manufacturers fear growth will stall as the freeze slows progress in developing industries.
In Miami Beach President William Green of the AFL says the wage price freeze is unjust to labor without a chance to work out inequities. Chicago auto workers head Walter Reuther notes escalator clauses not affected. New York CIO leader Michael Quill calls the order a shocking blow to workers and consumers and vows continued mobilization against inequities and dictatorship abroad. Textile union president Emil Rieve expects wage policy details soon and pushes for higher textile wages to match other industries amid protests.
The forecast from the U S Weather Bureau Akron Canton Airport calls for cloudy, windy conditions this afternoon with light snow mixing with rain. Highs expected 30 to 35 degrees, turning much colder tonight and Sunday with snow squalls and a low near 10 degrees. Across Ohio highs will range 30 to 50 with much colder temperatures tonight. scattered snow flurries likely tonight and tomorrow, with 25 to 15 degree expectations.
Marlow explains the government will let firms charge a bit more to secure fair profit margins after last night's price freeze. Many adjustments may be worked out in 30 days as DiSalle's limited staff struggles to police the market. Chiselers may push prices higher nationwide while the freeze is loosened gradually to avoid a sudden inflation surge.
Three armed men stormed the Valley Club in East Liverpool early today and escaped with 435 dollars after proprietor Luke Phillips fought back. Phillips lost 250 dollars. a Wellsville man and his wife recovered the rest. Police say the thieves may have sustained bruising in the scuffle.
Robert K. Mather of Alliance joined 64 other Ohioans in passing the certified public accountant examination held last November. Of 266 testers, 198 failed. Three Kentucky accountants also passed the American Institute of Accountants examination in Ohio.
The Dec 19 to Jan 25 price freeze caps most goods while wages are frozen as of Jan 25. Economic Stabilizer Eric Johnston signed the orders, with Cyrus S. Ching and Di Salle’s agencies implementing the policy to avert labor disputes and maintain production. The move mirrors earlier OPA actions, but with a leaner slate of orders and a plan for rapid wage formula agreement within days. Coal talks loom as Feb 1 raises conflict with the freeze.
The sheriff's office hosted 85 junior safety patrolmen from five Plain Township Schools at the Lehman McKinley basketball game. Deputy Ivan Ray said more guest nights are planned for other groups to reward patrol participation. John Werren, Edgefield junior patrol, attended in a sheriff patrol car after a recent leg injury. Deputy Ray was aided by Deputy Barnhart and William Surbey. hamburgs and malted milk followed the game. Perry Township patrolmen are set for next Friday.
The seven nation group would convene to settle Korean issues including foreign troop withdrawal and then widen talks to other Far Eastern problems. Peiping would be invited with a 48 hour response. Israel urged enlarging the U N good offices panel for a cease fire while supporting labeling Red China an aggressor. Nehru warned such a declaration would derail negotiation chances. The United States regards a cease fire as a military matter not suitable for an international conference.
Boston University medical researchers Drs. Francis C. Lowell and Irving W. Schiller report that three major antihistamine drugs are worthless for treating the common cold after a three month study of 1,214 people. The New England Journal of Medicine notes in an editorial that antihistamines have no value in the common cold.
A report notes native Indian cooks prepare meals in a copper pot over a small blaze and promptly throw away the contents if the shadow of a different caste is seen, reflecting strict caste customs influencing food handling.
A dense broadcast schedule lists guests and programs across stations WNEK-4 WXEL-9 including John Kiernan Faye Emerson Nature of Things Ken Murray Bob Considine Frank Sinatra Cisco Kid Sing It Again Smiling Ed Lone Ranger Midnight Movie One Man's Fame Ben Blue Sid Caesar Sheila Graham Manpower Haadlines Jimmy Dudley Stu Erwin Paul Whiteman Poundup Time Madison Sq Garden Wrestling Sam Levenson News stations WXEL-9 and WNEK-4 feature a mix of dramas comedies news and concerts throughout the day with multiple time slots listed.
Washington January 27 AP Republicans moved to pick a 1952 convention site fearing hotel shortages due to defense production. Chicago leads a field including Atlantic City Philadelphia San Francisco and Miami with decisions pending after a May or June West Coast meeting. Taft and Eisenhower dominate private discussions as Taft heads the Senate Republican policy committee attracting professional politicians to the national committee.
The House Armed Services Committee weighs extending the draft to World War II veterans and 19 to 26-year-old newlyweds. Chairman Vinson questions why a 90 day 1940s service should defer while a longer draft would apply. The panel also considers marrying status since Korea, and asks Defense to propose tighter deferment rules.
Horatio Ford of Cleveland was re-elected president of the Ohio Forestry Association in Columbus. The slate named Howard Wells, Clay Stackhouse, Philip Hampton, and William Layborne to top posts, with annual conservation awards given to Floyd Anderson, Hammond Crawford, Hartzell Industries, and Roy Battles.
The Treasury Department barred imports of Russian crabmeat citing forced, convict and indentured labor in Soviet production. Signed by Customs Chief Dow and approved by Secretary Snyder the action marks the first U.S. import ban on a Soviet product since 1933. The move follows prior UN inquiries into forced labor and not a broad economic sanction.
General Dwight D. Eisenhower returns to the United States from a Western Europe defense inspection. He flies in from Ottawa to West Point where he will stay until the following Wednesday, report to President Truman, meet with cabinet and NATO representatives, and address Congress. Newsmen may cover his arrival but no statement on the European trip is planned.
Raymond A. Dean, 28, a former Ridgeway Bank cashier, was sentenced to six months probation after pleading guilty to embezzling 7500 dollars. Judge Frank L. Kloeb noted restitution was made and bank officials did not seek prosecution, saying the defendant had probably suffered enough.
Benjamin F. James 71 longtime Canton resident, coke sales worker for Republic Steel, died at his 1006 3rd St NW home this morning from a heart seizure. Survived by widow Hilda, three daughters, a brother, and two grandchildren. Services Monday 1:30 p.m. Arnold funeral home. Burial Westlawn Cemetery.
Harvey H. Halfhill 60 of Millersburg died Thursday at Pomerene Memorial Hospital after a heart attack. A farmer and State Highway Department employee, he was a World War I veteran and member of Holmes Post 192 American Legion and the Lutheran Church. Survived by Mary Spake Halfhill his wife four sons Dale George Jay and Dean Halfhill two daughters Geneva Patterson Audrey one brother Louis Halfhill two sisters Bessie McCullough and Jessie Bergdorf. Funeral services Monday at 2 pm Elliott Myers funeral home Millersburg with Rev. Knox R. Roberts. burial Oak Hill Cemetery. Friends may call Sunday afternoon.
Dr. W. R. Agricola appointed deputy Tuscarawas county coroner for Newcomerstown and vicinity. Coroner Philip Dough ten of New Philadelphia announced the appointment today.
Mrs W E Taylor obituary notices state services Monday at 9 30 a m at St Louis Catholic Church with burial at the church cemetery callers Sunday at Stier parlors in Louisville 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p m Mrs Joseph Kubinyi services Monday 9 30 a m at St Pauls Catholic Church burial Calvary Cemetery callers at Jack parlors
Farwell Sawin, a former Canton resident, died Friday in his Mt. Dora Florida home at about age 70. The body will be brought to Canton Monday morning and taken to Spiker funeral home for services at 1 p.m. Burial is in the family plot at Westlawn Cemetery. He is survived by his widow Olive Eckis of the home, a son Paul Sawin of Bar Harbor Maine, and two grandchildren.
The board of elections issued nominating petitions to Robert N. McAbee of 1523 Cottage NW for Ward 9 council, Arthur Bowe of 1542 Maple NE for Ward 10 council, Guy A. Smart of 1629 Tremont SW Massillon for Massillon council president, and Florence E. Nelson of 1114 Parkside Alliance for Ward 1 council.
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