Trial Opens in Frisco on Tokyo Rose Treason Case
The United States begins a treason trial against Iva Toguri D Aquino known as Tokyo Rose. Prosecutors will not seek the death penalty and seek life or lesser punishment for eight treason counts. Jury selection favors an all white panel as preliminary testimony and broadcast recordings are set to be introduced. The defense questions citizenship and radio control as factors in the case. The defendant sits with her husband Felipe D Aquino and family members in Los Angeles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo Rose
Iva Toguri D’aquino
San Francisco
U. S
Herbert R. Cole
Pacific
Francisco
Los Angeles
Tokyo
Radio Tokyo
de Wolfe
United States
D’aquino
Portugal
Felipe D’aquino
Jun Toguri
Chicago
June Hori
Hiroshi Hori
Mas Hori
New Plan Offered Road Squabble Imperils 200 Jobs
A new plan to relocate the Greentown to Mt Union road near the Diamond-Portland Cement Co would avert lay offs. Company officials asked county commissioners to allow a temporary southern road while mining ends and the original route would be restored later. The plan involves posting a bond to guarantee road re establishment, but would take longer than prior proposals. Turn to SQUABBLE for more details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greentown
Mt. Union
Diamond-Portland Cement Co
E. H. Raff
Russell J. Burt
Lish
Doctor John Dueber Opens Joliet Medical Office
John Dueber Joliet M D announces the opening of his office for general medicine and obstetrics. Medico Dental Building, 718 West Tusc, Joliet. Telephone 58108.
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John Dueber Joliet
Medico Dental Bidg
W. Tusc
Ministers' Queen Emma Miller Named National Girls Marble Champion
Hartville 11 year old Amish girl Emma Miller was named national girl marbles champion after the Asbury Park New Jersey tournament. The Repository sent her to the event and the council unanimously adopted a resolution praising her conduct and expressing congratulations and best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Miller
Hartville
Asbury Park
N. J
Repository
Council
Stark County
Rain and heat ease in Canton as temps plunge
A Canton heat wave relented with a 10 degree drop from 96 at noon to 86 by 2 pm as rain and cooling winds moved through. Forecasters warned the respite would be temporary with above normal temps through Friday or Sunday. Road crews reported buckling on several highways and urged caution to drivers amid sudden pavement failures.
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Mercury
State Highway
Heatwave Shrivels Ohio Roads and Claims Lives
The high heat forced bituminous road filler to melt and ooze, creating a slippery surface as highway crews spread sand. Officials say the heat improves road life overall. Youngstown hit 104 degrees, Springfield 103. The day’s toll reached four deaths and five drownings in the state.
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Ohio
Youngstown
Springfield
Lawn Watering Times Set for 4 City Districts
Water Superintendent A E Ransom urges Canton residents to follow a staggered lawn sprinkling plan to conserve mains during a heat wave. Northwest and southeast sparingly Mon Wed Fri. northeast and southwest Tue Thu Sat. Sunday allowed with staggered timing. Pressure drops peak 5 to 9:30 pm. northwest areas hardest hit. Hospital also notes lower pressure. plan aims to balance demand with ample supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Ransom
Canton
Mr. Ransom
Aultman
Aultman Hospital
Vandenberg Praises North Atlantic Treaty as Shield for Free World
Senator Vandenberg urged Senate ratification of the North Atlantic Treaty describing it as a shield for free men against embattled, greedy communism. He warned the United States is the final target and called the pact the best means to deter aggression while urging timely approval as Senate debates continue.
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Vandenberg
Michigan
Senate
United States
Senator Connally
Texas
U. S
Hostetler Elected Canton Chamber Head During Election
G L Hostetler, president and owner of Canton Storage Inc, was named president of the Canton Chamber of Commerce at the noon election in the Belden Hotel. He succeeds Eugene Carr who became a national councillor of the U S Chamber after two terms as local president. Louis M Klinehinst and John G Ketterer were named first and second vice presidents. Harley J Fast is third vice president and James R Troxell is assistant vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arrison L. Hostetler
Canton Storage, Inc
Canton Chamber of Commerce
Belden Hotel
Eugene Carr
Brush More Newspapers, Inc
U. S. Chamber of Commerce
Louis M. Klinehinst
Timken Roller Bearing Co
John G. Ketterer
Harley J. Fast
Canton National Bank
James R. Troxell
Study on Skid Row improvements reported to city council
Cooperation by the police department has brought noticeable gains in Skid Row since a special council committee began its month old investigation. The unanimous report urges further improvements in law observance and public health, notes medical attention needs for cafe workers, and cites some underage workers. The panel, led by Robert H. Graham, Vera Elliott, and Ira Caspers, seeks to stay intact to continue the inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Board of Health
J. B. Quilligan
Robert H. Graham
Vera Elliott
Ira Casper
J. Lewis Marshall
Goodwill Union
Tuscarawas St E
Stark County Federation
Canton Schools Seek 1.5 Mill Levy to Raise Salaries
Canton board voted to boost Superintendent Harold S. Vincent’s pay to 11 000 for 1949 50 and 12 000 for 1950 51 and asked voters in November for a 1 5 mill levy to fund raises. Levy would fund teacher raises and other salaries, with a temporary 100 increase for 1949 50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold S. Vincent
Board of Education
Vincent
Canton
Canton Education Association
Canton Classroom Teachers Association
Council Pleads Canton KSU Branch Stay Open
Canton City Council urged Kent State University to keep the Canton branch operating beyond July 1 1950 to give the city more time to pursue a municipal college. Councilwoman Vera L Elliott asked President George Bowman to act to preserve access for local students while Stark County lawmakers offered support.
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Kent State University
Canton
Vera L. Elliott
George Bowman
Elliott
Stark County
Ohio General Assembly
Bowman
Timken Foundation
Timken Estate
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Frisco
U.S
Tom de Wolfe
Lenges
Canilictia
Anainiini
Incinca
Amaniian Ey
George Sokolsky
Emma
State Highway Department
Edwin L. Board
East Rochester
Alliance
Mr. Board
Lincoln Highway
Robertsville
Louisville
Navarre
County Highway Department
Perry Fd
Reedurban
J. B. Young
London Zoo
Milady
Mary Jane
Onesto Hotel
G. L. Hostetler
C. Head
Garrison L. Hostetler
C. of C
Special Committee
Loren E. Souers
Shipcard
K.S.U.C
Ferraro
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