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Newspaper
The Canton Repository
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1949
Page
8
The narrator explores old films as cultural fossils, citing CBSs Roar of the Press and The Bond Hotel. The piece follows Wally and Jean Parker in a tense door filled one hour film with constant door openings, cab chases, and Nazi intrigue, noting dialogue in the "Don t worry" style.
A lineup of July Fourth radio programs includes Your Marriage at 11 15 a m on MBS WHK a Bedell Smith speech at 1 30 on MBS WHK and Orson Welles readings on WAND at 2 p m Plus baseball doubleheaders on WAND and CBS WB between Reds Pirates and Indians Tigers and more programs across ABC CBS NBC and local stations with variety from dramas music to quiz shows and special broadcasts.
A dense rundown of programs for Monday across many time slots and shows. It lists musical programs news segments sports reports and public affairs features including The Green Hornet Firefighters News Ohio Story Salon Music Arthur Godwin trial coverage and a variety of musical concerts and talk segments. It also notes signoff at 9:00 and FM weather updates along with community service programming and signposting to special features.
A dense listing of programs and hosts from iPM 115 to late evening shows across multiple stations. Notable figures include Sammy Kaye Julton Lewis Jr Edwin Hill Counterspy Hogan's Daughter Alan Young Show Fulton Lewis Jr. and Dorsey Discs with sports and music blocks throughout the day.
At 10 30 PM NBC WTAM airs Radio City Playhouse. Also at 10 30 PM ABC presents On Trial discussing Should Congress Establish a Federal Employment Practices Commission.
William Horvath of the Massillon State Highway Patrol will discuss the traffic safety check on the radio station WAND at 10 30 a m. The program aims to inform listeners about road safety measures and enforcement.
Sweden Kamraterna faces the Ohio All Stars in an international soccer match airing at 2 50 p m on WNBK. Robert Finch's play Old Whats His Name is shown on Broadway at 8 p m on WNBK. Festival of Freedom, a Cleveland Stadium program, telecasts at 8 30 p m on WEWS.
Mrs. Margaret L Heyne of Louisville and Mrs. Pauline A Murphy of Akron won with letters to Americans Speak Up heard Sunday at 10 30 over WHBC and received a 25 dollar U S Savings Bond. NBC is weighing a video version of Frank Bacons Lightnin Elliot Lewis plans a Mr and Mrs show with his wife Cathy Lewis.
Dr. Daniel A. Poling of Philadelphia will retire as president of the International Society of Christian Endeavor after 24 years. He announced the move at a meeting of officers ahead of the 40th convention in Toronto, where a successor will be chosen during the five day session. Poling remains president of the World Christian Endeavor Union and editor of Christian Herald. He previously served as a Canton pastor.
About 500 Ohio school administrators are slated to attend an annual education conference opening Wednesday at Ohio State University. The theme centers on leadership in educational program building with Professor William R. Flesher leading the event. Guest speakers include Dr. Virgil M. Rogers of Battle Creek Michigan and Dr. Henry H. Hill of George Peabody College for Teachers in Nashville Tennessee.
In Zanesville on Independence Day at 5 15 p m Raymond Emmert a 40 year old unemployed World War II veteran will rise from a six foot coffin after 45 days buried beneath six feet of earth He sought to break the 42 day record set by L McIntyre in Chicago in 1938 Crowds have watched through a ten inch observation opening and saw his progress since May 20
A condensed listing presents WNBK programs from 2:50 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. including Fighting Kit Carson, Howdy Doody, On Broadway, Mystery Drama, Theater Hour, Newsreel, Sports Special, Melody Manor, and Coming Attractions with multiple news and entertainment segments throughout the evening.
A Repository Want Ad reproduced here led to six calls from buyers and successfully sold a used car. The ad’s direct appeal prompt action and immediate response highlight its effectiveness in quick vehicle sales.
Low mileage Buick 1938 Special four door includes radio heater and seat covers. Appears priced with tax considerations. Contact at 1429 16th Street NW for more details.
Five others are seeking similar offers for used cars. Dial 5-5101 and ask for a Want Ad Taker to place an inexpensive ad. Phone by 5:30 p m for the next day’s paper to reach buyers while they are interested.
Cleveland July 3 The recession may hit a low point this month in the steel industry according to a magazine report. If coal or steel strikes occur the low point could come later. Steel notes more consuming plants shutting for holidays, marking an eleventh straight week of decline to 80 percent of capacity. District rates fell in Philadelphia and Chicago while Pittsburgh and Buffalo held steady. Cleveland rose to 85.5 percent. Cincinnati, Wheeling, Detroit, Youngstown, and St. Louis posted gains. Birmingham remained at full capacity.
King George VI and Queen Elizabeth greeted 10 church leaders planning a world church conference in Chester next week. Delegates from eight counties met the royal couple, who showed strong interest in the World Council of Churches activities. Attendees included Dr. Franklin C. Fry, Dr. John A. MacKay, and Dr. Henry P. Van Dusen.
A DC-3 airliner crashed and burned in a Perth housing project, killing all 14 passengers and 4 crew. The disaster occurred about a mile from Guildford airfield shortly after leaving for Darwin.
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