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Newspaper
The Canton Repository
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1951
Page
1
Marlboro Local School District voters approved a $35,000 school bond by 229 to 78 in a Tuesday special election. Officials say the 74 percent support ensures completion of the school with necessary equipment by fall, reflecting continued community confidence after earlier bond issues.
Continuing rains sweep Kansas and Missouri worsening flood damage. National guard units called to flood duty and volunteers patrol dikes weakened by weeks of rain. Flooding hit thousands of acres of farm land and left hundreds homeless, with Manhattan Kansas again to face rising water and evacuations.
Name Your Own Price sale on carpet furniture TV sets curtains and drapery at Zane's Bankruptcy Sale located at 137 6th NE. Open daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. No reasonable offer refused.
Mayor Thomas H. Nichols said Safety Director Herman E. Weber’s investigation into Buddie Hardin’s June 23 death at Moon Glow cafe found no information justifying action against police. Witnesses offered no concrete statements. Hardin had a long arrest history and died after arrest and transport to Mercy Hospital with a preliminary death due to acute alcoholism.
United Nations briefing officer Col. George Ruhlen said cease-fire talks in Korea were on the tracks and nearer an armistice than 24 hours earlier. The official communique spoke of a better understanding between negotiators and less stiffness from Red delegates. Names and places include MUNSAN KAESONG five Communist generals Nam II Joy Ruhlen Burke and Admiral Joy.
Iran's oil nationalization commission approved sending W Averell Harriman to discuss the Iran Britain oil dispute. Premier Mossadegh accepted the offer, while officials note little likelihood of compromise without policy shifts. Grady had sought a meeting but Mossadegh cancelled.
Timken Roller Bearing Company offers a Greyhound Bus pilgrimage to Shrine St Anne De Beaupre in Quebec Canada departing Sunday July 22 returning Friday July 27. Information by calling Mrs M Popovich 20119.
A bankruptcy auction at 137 6th NE invites buyers to bid on furniture carpets and TV sets on easy terms. The notice directs readers to page 9 for the full advertisement details. The event emphasizes self-determined prices and flexible payment options. Local buyers are urged to participate.
Weather reports show 88 degree high and 82 percent humidity at Canton area airports. Forecasters warn of continued heat with chances of thundershowers to bring a break. A cool front stalled over the Great Lakes limits relief for Ohio, with Lake Erie expected cooler while elsewhere remains hot.
Softee Inc offers a free one year salt supply with every Lindsay automatic water softener installed and purchased this month. Phone 45181. Located at 134 12th NW ad.
Voters in Hartville approve incorporation by about 68 percent in a special election, with 462 ballots cast and five blanks. The new village would cover roughly 1.5 square miles and hold an election within six months to choose officials, likely in November.
The House voted 200 to 112 to remove a slaughtering quotas provision from the controls bill. Rep Hope of Kansas spearheaded the anti-slaughter clause as Multer of New York warned the coalition would push amendments to shield other farm products from price rollbacks. The administration faced fresh setbacks as Cooley of North Carolina insisted on no compromise, while Andresen of Minnesota backed a two year ban on foreign fats. The National Production Authority outlined a plan to curb building projects, signaling broader tightening amid a heated policy fight.
Stark County will receive an $80,000 federal funds payment as the first installment toward the 108 bed addition to Molly Stark Tuberculosis Sanatorium. County commissioners, Dr. George Fishback and state health officials announced the sum, one of over $250,000 to come from the state toward the project. The brick structure is above the first floor and progress is satisfactory.
Large selection announced for a TV and home furniture sale at Jewel Box and Onesto Hotel with two locations, evenings 7 to 9 and trade offer of $50 for any Motorola TV set. Includes addresses 1416 7th NW and 1600 E Tusc and contact 29109 ad. Community notices for Maximo Festival at St. Joseph's Church on July 14.
Washington July 11 AP The Marine Corps joins the army in seeking 13 000 draftees over August and September 7 000 and 6 000 respectively due to a fall in volunteers and reserves. Air force and navy rely on volunteers through summer.
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