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The Canton Repository

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1949

Page

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Chiang Kai-shek pledges war fight against Communists

Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek tells reporters in Taipei that he will lead Nationalist China’s struggle against the Communists and appeals to the United States to restore moral support to the government. He warns that unchecked Chinese Communism would spread across Asia and risk another world war. He asserts Moscow’s treaty violations and rejects peace with the Communists, maintaining the revolutionary leadership наслед.

York Chiang Kai-shek China United States Chiang Taipei Formosa Nationalist China Kuomintang Government Party Sun Yat-sen Asia Moscow Russia Mao Tze-tung Tito Communist Party In Marshal Tito Yugoslavia

Capt Fried 71, Skipper of Liners, Dies at Sea

Yonkers New York July 5 AP Captain George Fried aged 71 famed master of America's largest ocean liners died yesterday. He commanded the Leviathan America and President Roosevelt and led sea rescues including rescuing 32 men from the Florida off Virginia and aiding the Antinoe with two crew deaths in a North Atlantic gale.

Yonkers N. Y George Fried America George Washington Roosevelt Fried Florida Virginia

See Qur Ad on page 22. W R Sports

Local brief notes indicate a sports item titled See Qur Ad on page 22 in section W R at 134 Tusc. W.

W-R Tusc

Senate Opens Discussion of Atlantic Pact

Senator Connally urged ratification of the North Atlantic Treaty as a bold stand against world communism. He said the pact is separate from the proposed arms program, which he hopes will pass this session, and that ratification requires a two thirds Senate vote. The accord pledges mutual defense and would let each nation decide its actions in case of attack.

Washington Connally Texas Senate Foreign Relations Committee Russia North Atlantic Congress United States Europe North America

Hartville Plans Program in Honor Of Emma Miller

Hartville to honor Emma Miller national girl marbles champion with a 8 p.m. Thursday ceremony at Lake Local School. P M Barry presides. Kim Calvin introduced as 1949 national spelling champ. Canton Chamber of Commerce and Stock family gift a puppy. Dennis R Smith recalls Emma’s 1924 Asbury Park win by 11 games. Public reception. attendees from Canton and surrounding areas expected.

Hartville Emma Miller Lake Emma P. M. Barry Repository Kim Calvin Canton Chamber of Commerce Samuel Stock Dennis R. Smith Repository Marbles Asbury Park N. J Canton County

Abel to speak on WUO program at 6 30 p m

Hear S. W. Abel district director United Steel Workers of America C I O over WAND at 6 30 p m ad brief radio notice urging listeners to tune in for the speaker Abel district director of the United Steel Workers of America will discuss labor matters on the WAND program at 6 30 p m.

S. W. Abel United Steel Workers of America C.I.0 I. W. Abel United Steel Workers of America C.1 WCMW

Miners Return To Coal Pits on 3-Day Schedule

United Mine Workers end no contract no work policy and send miners back to digging after a 10 day paid vacation. John L Lewis orders soft coal workers east of the Mississippi to a 3 day week while some western miners stay on five days. Talks resume July 12 to reach a new contract as the old agreement expired June 30. Lewis to meet anthracite operators in Philadelphia on Thursday.

Pittsburgh United Mine Workers John L. Lewis U.M.W Mississippi Lewis Philadelphia Pennsylvania

Area Passes Sizzling and Safe Fourth

Sweltering July Fourth heat in Canton reached 96 to 98 degrees with no drownings and few injuries. Road hazards from hot bricks caused two blowups on Lincoln Highway and Route 80, while traffic remained heavy and many sought cooling at amusements. Miners, amid talk of a shorter week, prepared to work three days as contract talks with UMW officials continued.

Lincoln Highway Robertsville Route 80 Alliance New York

Record Death Toll Soars During Three Day Fourth of July

Associated Press reports a record 663 people died in violent accidents over a three day Fourth of July period. Traffic fatalities reached 289, drownings 240, and other violent deaths 134 as sweltering weather drove millions to highways and water. The toll surpassed 1949 and 1941 records, with traffic deaths exceeding safety estimates.

Associated Press National Safety Council

Winds Cause Six Deaths As Storm Lashes New York Area

A violent wind and rain storm hit the metropolitan area on the Fourth of July, causing at least six deaths from boat drownings and beach hazards. Dozens of boats capsized, power poles toppled, and planes were disrupted as temperatures plummeted from 96.7 to 83 degrees. Coast Guard rescue teams searched Long Island Sound for missing persons while hundreds of boaters were rescued.

York Central Park Larchmont Yacht Club Westchester Long Island Sound Coast Guard

Conciliator to Sit in Timken Union Talks Wednesday

Timken Roller Bearing Co and the CIO United Steel Workers resume new contract talks Wednesday at 2 p.m. with conciliator Robert Burns of the U S Mediation and Conciliation Service present in Cleveland. Union rank and file meetings in Canton Columbus Wooster Zanesville and Mount Vernon led to a vote to keep negotiations open to July 16. The union seeks a 15 cent hourly raise a $150 monthly pension and 7 holidays plus a half hour lunch. Timken will decide on new proposals or adjustments to keep talks moving.

Timken Roller Bearing Co C.I.0 United Steel Workers Robert Burns Cleveland U. S. Mediation and Conciliation Service Union Canton Columbus Wooster Zanesville Mount Vernon Timken Canton and Gambrinus

Why Not a $100 Fine It’s Okay With Judge

George Nicholas Gianakis 26 of 825 Market Ave N faced Municipal Court on an intoxication charge from a Monday disturbance. He pleaded guilty and was fined 50 plus costs, then asked for 100 and the judge complied.

George Nicholas Gianakis Market Ave N Donald L. McCarroll Gianakis

Canton Woman Dies From Burns In Fire At Home

Mrs. Cora Schlafly of 1256 Perkins Ave NW died at Mercy Hospital from burns after her clothing caught fire while burning papers at her rear on Monday. Native of Massillon, 81, widow of John Schlafly, she had lived in Canton 55 years and belonged to Trinity Reformed Church. Survived by son Homer Schlafly, daughter Helen Elder, six grandchildren, three great grandchildren. Services Thursday at Spiker Funeral Home at 1:30 p.m. Burial Westlawn Cemetery. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Wednesday.

Canton Mercy Hospital Cora V. Schlafly Perkins John M. Schlafly Elta Rebekah Lodge

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