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Newspaper
The Canton Repository
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1949
Page
2
The House, meeting in temporary quarters with no spectators, stays lively as debates cover everything from Tom Dewey's mustache to the eighty worst Congress. Rep Huber jokes about mistaken identity with Hugh D. Scott while Rich lobbies for economy.
Walter Reuther entered his third presidential term at the CIO United Auto Workers convention in Milwaukee. He faced a weak left-wing challenge but won easily with a 12 to 1 margin over W. G. Grant, 8080 to 672, and secured reelection for his top aides Emil Mazey Richard Gosser and John Livingston amid strong union support.
Mineral City July 13 Special J F Zack resigns as superintendent at a board meeting and will become superintendent of Midvale schools. He served 13 years in Mineral City and holds a master’s degree from Ohio State University after graduating from Middle Branch High School. He also attended Ohio University.
Berlin July 13 AP The Russians eased the Berlin bound truck blockade letting five to six German supply trucks pass hourly, up from four. The two mile line of trucks shrank to 150 200 as U S Army convoys of 60 trucks were deemed routine training maneuvers. British protests cited a four power agreement.
Enforcement inspectors from the State Liquor Department conducted 9 286 inspections across permit holders in June. The Canton district saw 787 inspections, with 53 raids and 95 convictions for illegal liquor possession or operation. Fines totaled 12 085 dollars and jail sentences reached 9 620 days. The liquor control board handled 106 cases, resulting in 48 permit suspensions and one revocation.
In Massillon Municipal Court this morning three people were fined a total of 55 dollars and costs for traffic violations. Carl Pandria, 29, of 1160 13th St SW, paid 15 dollars and costs for driving with a temporary permit. Martin K. Snell, 24, of Birmingham Michigan, was fined 25 dollars and costs for driving over a freshly painted lane line. David A. Lehman, 32, of RD 2 Dalton, paid 15 dollars and costs for a similar charge.
In San Francisco on July 13 AP reported the Tokyo Rose treason case expanding to include a dozen additional women linked to wartime Radio Tokyo broadcasts. Defense attorney Collins listed co workers with Mrs. d Aquino such as Ruth Hayakawa Kay Fujiwara and Mieko Furuya, all born or connected to America, amid government efforts to limit witnesses.
Unemployment compensation recipients in Tiffin decreased from 534 in June to 514 this month, reflecting a small drop in claims and continuing the local labor market trend reported by officials.
Three children suffered injuries in traffic accidents reported to police on Tuesday. Eight-year-old Charles Jackson from 1160 Spring Ave NE received face and knee cuts and a possible fractured knee after running from behind a parked trailer and being struck by Harley Shook of 805 Lawrence Rd NE at 3 p.m. He was treated at Mercy Hospital. Eleven-year-old Stanley R. Waselly of 237 Dueber Ave SW was treated at Aultman Hospital for arm, hand and back bruises after being struck by John R. Addleman of 221 Ralphot NW while crossing Dueber Ave SW at 6:15 p.m. Seven-year-old Jerry Vona of 1818 Henry Ave SW had minor scratches at 1 p.m. after riding a tricycle from a driveway onto a sidewalk and colliding with a trailer truck driven by his uncle Steve Barson who was backing into the driveway. Jerry was treated at Aultman Hospital.
Uhrichsville July 13 Special Lewis I Ward deceased Uhrichsville mechanic left an estate of 99 401 89 it was revealed today when an inventory of his estate was filed in Probate Court Stocks and securities were listed at 74 712 50 and cash on hand as 24 689 39 Seven heirs will share the estate
Alliance city council met in a special session July 13 to authorize month to month coal purchases after the existing contract expired July 1. Auditor Karl Ayers said funds were insufficient for a full year contract and $5,305 was moved to the water fund to cover coal buying through September. The council created a sewage department clerk position to shift one worker from water payroll to sewage to gain more funds. Councilman Albert Fraraccio blocked emergency action to authorize a $1,420 sidewalk contract for Goat Hill veterans project, delaying work begun prior to his decision. The issue will be reviewed at the regular meeting Monday night.
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