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Newspaper

The Canton Repository

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1949

Page

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11 Injured In City Stark Crash Spree

City and county traffic chaos left 11 injured in multiple crashes on Wednesday. Police arrested John S. Hamley of Youngstown after a stop-sign violation at 16th street and Gross Ave NE. Victims include Edward Harmeyer and family. Mercy Hospital treated five, including Dorothy Hamley and John Harmeyer Jr. A separate Route 80 crash near County Line injured three people in a car from Atwater. victims treated at Alliance City Hospital. Clarence Bell of Diamond drove the truck.

John S. Hamley Youngstown 16Th St Gross Ave Edward Harmeyer RD 3 Mercy Hospital Dorothy Hamley Harmeyer Mary Harmeyer John E. Harmeyer County Line Charles Miller RD 2 Atwater Alliance City Hospital Hilker Donald Hall Cynthia Patterson Clarence Bell Diamond

Car Crash Injures Two Teens on Fulton Road

Joan O Hearn and Angela McGaragle were treated at Mercy Hospital for injuries after a car driven by 19 year old Robert O Hearn skidded on Fulton Road near 3300 block and struck brick pillars at H E Johnson's home. Deputies cited passing car as cause and damage to lawn and shrubs.

Joan O’hearn Shadyside Ave Mercy Hospital Angela McGaragle Arlington Ave Fulton Rd Robert O’hearn H. E. Johnson Johnson

Boy struck by car near home in city

Eddie J. Nelson aged six of 1833 Bryan Ave SW suffered face and arm scratches at 5 p m when he ran into the street in front of his home and was struck by a car driven by Burke B. Denison 40 of 4625 7th St SW police said Denison stated the boy darted from behind a bus Eddie was treated at Aultman Hospital for injuries

Eddie J. Nelson Bryan Ave Burke B. Denison 7Th St Mr. Denison Eddie Aultman Hospital

Car crash injures Gardner passenger at Har rison and Tuscara

Karl G. Gardner, 41, of 153 Claremont Ave NW, was treated at Aultman Hospital for shoulder and elbow bruises after a car he rode in was rear ended by a vehicle driven by Edgar McQueen, 22, of Baltic, at Harrison Ave and Tuscara Street W. The Mornocha machine from Seymour, Wisconsin, was the lead vehicle in the collision.

Karl G. Gardner Claremont Ave NW Aultman Hospital Edgar McQueen Baltic O. J. Mornocha Seymour Wis Harrison Ave Tuscara St W

Plane safe after engine fails 600 miles from Shannon

Fifty four passengers and nine crew on a Pan American Stratoliner returning from London to New York endured engine trouble 600 miles out of Shannon Ireland. A magnesium fire in the port engine failed the propeller. the pilot reduced from 18000 to 3000 feet and diverted to Shannon where two London planes ferried passengers to New York. Notable aboard included comedian Danny Kaye and former Indiana governor Paul V Mee Nutt. tennis stars Louise Brough and Margaret Osborne duPont also traveled back from Wimbledon.

Shannon Ireland Danny Kaye Pan American World Airways Paul V. Mee- Nutt Indiana Federal Security Agency Stratoliner London New York H. G. Gunbransen Lake Success N. Y Gunbransen Louise Brough Margaret Osborne duPont Miss Brough

Baby Races With Death In Oxygen Tent Dash

Two month old John Callahan, a twin of Mr. and Mrs. James F. Callahan of Louisville, travels by car in a portable oxygen tent from Canton to Henry Ford Hospital Detroit. Doctors say the baby is in serious condition and a corrective operation date is uncertain. The father drove, the mother watched over the infant during the long journey.

John Callahan James F. Callahan N. Mill St Louisville Ruth Canton Henry Ford Hospital Detroit Detroit Hospital R. F. Ziegler

Threat of steel strike looms after parley fails

AP report from Pittsburgh July 7 outlines U S Steel rejection of CIO United Steel Workers demand for a fourth round wage rise and company financed pensions and insurance. Union schedules wage policy meeting for July 13 and potential strike July 16 as talks recede indefinitely. News cites firm stance on wages pensions and insurance and quotes Murray and Fairless on economic risks.

U. S. Steel Corp C.I.0 United Steel Workers Murray Philip Murray Steel Workers The Steel Corp Steel Corporation U. S. Steel Board of Conciliation and Arbitration Benjamin F. Fairless New York

42 Stoplights Head 71 Defects Found in Tests

Police inspected 507 vehicles in the traffic safety checkup on Wednesday and found 71 defects. Stoplights led with 42 defects, followed by 13 headlights, 7 tail lights, 5 brakes, 2 steering mechanisms, 1 windshield wiper, and 1 tire. Inspections run Monday through Saturday from 10 am to 6 pm at police headquarters.

William Adams

British Dollar Crisis Draws Cool American Sympathy

Washington July 7 AP Britain faced a tightening financial crisis as officials and Congress reacted coolly. Britain was reported down to 1.642 billion dollars in gold reserves, with lawmakers saying the problem must be solved without added U S aid. Secretary of State involvement noted in diplomatic circles.

Washington Great Britain Congress Britain U. S

Snyder rejects French plan to devalue dollar by gold rise

Paris reports U S secretary of the treasury John W. Snyder rejected a French proposal to raise gold from 35 to 55 dollars an ounce to devalue the dollar. He argued a solution to Europe’s crisis lies in expanding markets for surplus European and American goods.

Paris John W. Snyder U. S

Britain to Cut U S Purchases Amid Marshall Plan Strain

Acheson warned Britain is trimming purchases as income falls, calling it a temporary measure. If Congress does not raise the aid figure, Britain could receive about 920 million dollars in Marshall Plan support this year. Cripps announced sharp cuts in buying from the U S and other dollar areas. Republicans and Democrats urged Britain to solve its own economic issues, with Taft calling the 920 million the likely limit. McCarran noted the matter as part of aid considerations.

Acheson U.S Britain Congress England Stafford Cripps United States U. S Taft Ohio Senate Republican Policy Committee McCarran Nevada Appro

Truman Sees U.S. Peace Prosperity Despite Pending Bill

President Truman voiced optimism about the U S economy citing rising stock prices since mid June and promised to address a proposed 15 billion public works program in a midyear report. He urged UN control of atomic energy before talks on disarmament and urged renewed consideration of Taft Hartley repeal by House leaders.

New York Exchange Congress Truman United Nations Vandenberg Michigan White House Taft Lew House Senate

Italian Club Buys Former Pesthouse

The city board of control awarded the sale of the pest house frame building on Cherry avenue SE to Leroy J. Contie Jr. for $6,000, representing the Marco Tullio Cicerone Club. Only other bid was $5,500 by Smith Matthews. the building is appraised at $7,500 and will be used as a clubhouse.

Cherry Ave Seext City Board of Control Leroy J. Contie Jr Marco Tullio Cicerone Club Contienna Smith Matthews Liberty Ave SE Matthews

New York Electric Output Dips in Week Ended July 2

Edison Electric Institute reports US industry power production fell to 5.41 billion kilowatt hours in the week ending July 2 as vacation shutdowns reduced output. The decline reflects widespread plant idling and lighter demand across sectors.

New York Edison Electric Institute

Dulles Named Interim Senator by Governor Dewey

Governor Dewey appoints John Foster Dulles to fill the unexpired Wagner term in New York. Dewey cites Dulles as a lifelong international affairs figure though unlikely to seek a full term in 1950. Wagner resigns for health after 23 years in the Senate. Dulles may return to diplomacy after this session.

Dewey Dulles New York York INS John Foster Dulles Robert F. Wagner U.S Senate Wagner United Nations General Assembly U. N Council of Foreign Ministers

Rain Brings Brief Heat Relief and Flood Woes

Thunderstorms moved through Canton as the first July rain fell at 2 06 PM cooling temperatures from 96 to 70 with 8 AM rainfall of 35 inches at the state highway garage and over an inch north of the city. Ohio reported 12 heat deaths across Cleveland Cincinnati Springfield and Lorain.

Canton Akron-Canton Nature Lumbus Ohio Cleveland Cincinnati Springfield Lorain

George Sokolsky’s Opinion Sparks Debate Across Pages

A sweeping feature across sections including Amusements and Markets highlights George Sokolsky’s editorial voice. The page compiles diverse items from comics to social notes, with sports and weather briefs anchoring the day’s reading.

George Sokolsky

German Peace Outlook Improves in Berlin Talks

Berlin reports a calmer East West stance with Russia showing conciliatory signals says Western officials. Four power talks likely next week with two key meetings on Berlin and Germany as occupation chiefs seek to set up an operating basis for the divided city.

Berlin Germany

Maine Port Blasted In Million Dollar Fire

A quarter mile stretch of industrialized river front in Bangor Maine was blackened by a fire sparked by explosions. Property owners estimated losses at 1.5 million dollars as investigators probed the blaze.

Maine Bangor

A Guide to Confident Living serial in The Repository

Dr Norman Vincent Peale presents a program to build self assurance using Bible based ideas restated in modern psychiatric form The book helps with inferiority guilt defeatism and worry and shows practical steps for marital happiness sorrow and personal growth Read the first chapter in Sundays Repository and follow 17 installments through the week

Norman Vincent Peale America Peale Wv. Pease Dr. Peale

Timken C I C talks stall as US conciliator cites little progress

Negotiations between Timken Roller Bearing Co and the United Steel Workers resumed with only slight advances after a two hour session. Federal conciliator Robert Burns reported the talks touched wages pensions and other economic issues with plans to discuss seniority grievances and contract details today. Deadline for talks is Saturday July 16 with mass meetings planned in Canton Columbus Wooster Zanesville and Mount Vernon. Plant operations slated to resume July 17 after a two week shutdown for vacations and inventories.

Timken Roller Bearing Co C.I.C. United Steel Workers Robert Burns Cleveland I. W. Abel Burns Canton Columbus Wooster Zanesville Mount Vernon Timken

City backs state act to curb Nimishillen Creek pollution

The Stark County Conserva tion Council led by Ralph Doll released a state chemist report showing Canton Alliance streams heavily polluted by industrial waste. The east fork Nimishillen Creek bears the worst load with orange red rivers of oxides and sulfates of iron.

Ralph Doll American Legion Stark County Conservation Council Canton Alliance Legion Committee Nimishillen Creek Welfare Committee East Fork Superior Sheet Steel Co Louisville Middle Branch Cook Park Papier Superior Pennsylvania Railroad Berger’s Alloy Coke Weber Dental Co West Fork

Sale of Used Equipment Brings County $2,545

The Stark County garage auction earned $2,545 from used equipment. Two Caterpillar tractors each bid at $930, going to Mike Eslich of Louisville and Maurice Weaver Coal Co. of RD 8. Eslich bought a Dodge for $115. A Galion grader sold to F. R. Vergon for $310, a Warco grader drew no bids. A 5-ton dump truck sold to Adelman Auto Wrecking Co. for $160 and a 2-ton truck for $100.

Stark County Mike Eslich Louisville Maurice Weaver Coal Co Eslich F. R. Vergon Adelman Auto Wrecking Co

Fryers 33c lb Cooper's Free Delivery

Local advert for Cooper's at 921 9th NE offering fryers at 33 cents per pound with free delivery from W-R Sports Inc. at 134 W. Tuse. contact details included for ordering and delivery.

Fryers Cooper's W-R Sports Inc W. Tuse Sat

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