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Newspaper

The Canton Repository

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1951

Page

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Council Splits On Naming of New Member

A divided GOP bloc prevented electing a new at large member to fill the Branscomb term as Democrat Howard Neel came within one vote. Three ballots produced 6–6 splits with Hill and Smith taking Republican votes. Nomination battles ended with no majority and adjournment set for August 6, possibly leaving Mayor Nichols to appoint Aug. 2.

George Branscomb Howard Neel Mr. Neel William S. Hill Earl L. Smith Herbert Baker Council Ralph Frerichs Mr. Hill Market Area Young People’s Republican Club Clarence Anderson Timken Roller Bearing Co Taftare NE Myron van Nostran Fred CaChat van Nostan CaChat George Hostetter Ralph Finefrock Anderson Don Davis Carl Klein John Scanlon Mr. Smith 10Th St NW Republic Steel Corp Allan Sterling Neel Hill Smith Casper Klein Thomas H. Nichols Branscomb Finefrock

Terms Begin For Pair in Cellar Raid

Joseph Melito and Dominick Domi faced fines totaling 2500 and sentences totaling 120 days in Stark County jail after a raid on The Cellar at 118 Navarre Road SW. Convicted January 31, their terms include daily fines of 3 dollars, with three days suspended for each 30 days of good behavior, and costs of 56.50 and 20 respectively.

Joseph Cheese) Melito 14Th St SE Tony Dominick 18Th St NW Stark County Donald L. McCarroll Navarre Rd Common Pleas George N. Graham Melito Dominick Liquor Department Stanley Cmich Canton McCarroll

Chformation Will Be Tried As Solution

Ralph Doll seeks an injunction to stop the city from discharging more than 14 million gallons of raw sewage daily into a creek near Bauhof Park. He says chlorine treatment is only a temporary fix and construction delays for a new trunk line sewer prolong the issue, risking downstream damage and possible lawsuits. Assistant Prosecutor W Bernard Rodgers is handling the matter. plan to consult in Columbus.

Bauhof Park Ralph Doll Stark County American Legion Doll W. Bernard Rodgers Columbus Cleveland City Service Harold Williams Mr. Doll Sandy Creek Tuscarawas River Williams Howenstine North Industry East Sparta Sandyville

Akron quiz Nickles in bond case and prior schemes

Akron police plan further questioning of John Nickles 56 a former keno king linked to 23500 in stolen U S bonds traced from a 1948 Akron burglary to a local bank. Nickles denies theft knowledge and faces a Friday Cleveland Municipal Court hearing for receiving and attempting to cash a stolen 5000 Israeli bond while earlier involved in counterfeit Belgium bonds case.

Akron Canton John Nickles Stark County Nickles Cleveland John Struzenski Struzenski U. S Ornamental Iron Co New York City FBI Joe Artwell Kingdom of Belgium

Armistice Talks at Kaesong Seeiciting Slow Progress

In Kaesong progress was reported on the fifth day of armistice discussions as the United Nations delegation noted some movement on the agenda amid language delays. Gen Nam of the Communists led talks with Joy, with translators clarifying definitions as back and forth dialogue continued. No Red Guards were seen near the meeting site, and only two armed Communists were observed in Kaesong.

Kaesong Hsieh Fang Teng Hua Nam II Lee Song Cho Pyung San Munsan Korea United Nations James A. Norell Mountain Home Idaho Nam U. S. Army C. Turner Joy Joy United Nations Command

Council Favors Harrison Work

City council heard plans to open and widen Harrison Street NW between 12th and 17th streets as part of a new roadway to the Fawcett Stadium area. Estimated cost 20 712.90 dollars by City Engineer John Shisler with a 44 foot road plus storm drainage and a graveled sidewalk on one side.

Harrison 12Th 17Th Sts Fawcett Stadium John Shisler Ralph Frerichs

Shirley's Twice-A-Year Shoe Sale Draws Thousands

Thousands of women watch for ads as Shirley's Famous Twice-A-Year Shoe Sale spotlights new location at ground floor 116 McKinley Ave NW with Al Sheetz Agency.

Shirley al Sheetz Agency McKinley Ive

Stark County Tops Ohio Sales Tax With Record Year

Ohio Treasurer Roger W. Tracy reported Stark County sales tax receipts for the year ended July 1 reached a record 5,618,067.20 dollars, up 23.8 percent from the prior year. Gains were noted in Tuscarawas Holmes Carroll Wayne and Columbiana counties with double digit increases. Dr. L A Rice, Optometrist, now at 1102 Second NE ad.

Ohio Stark County Roger W. Tracy Tuscarawas Holmes Carroll Wayne Columbiana

Douglas to Poll Chicago Bar on Truman Judge Picks

Senator Douglas of Illinois said he will poll the Chicago Bar Association to see if his and President Truman’s federal judge selections align. Truman rejected two of Douglas's three nominees for Illinois vacancies, naming Joseph Samuel Perry, Drucker, and Harrington as appointees.

Washington Douglas Illinois Chicago Bar Association Truman William H. King Jr Benjamin P. Epstein Cook Chicago Joseph Samuel Perry

Iran Parliament confronts riot charges over minister plot

Tehran July 17 Iran's parliament adjourned in turmoil after a deputy accused Interior Minister Fezlullah Zahedi of plotting Sunday night riots to topple Premier Mohammed Mossadegh. The session highlighted government divisions as Mossadegh and US envoy Harriman press for a solution to the oil nationalization crisis amid martial law and violent demonstrations.

Mossadegh Harriman Zahedi Lehah Pirasteh Reza Hekmat Mountain Guest Palace Truman Francis Shepherd Bagher Kazemi

Free salt with Lindsay water softeners this month

Advertisement notes Softee Inc offers a free one year salt supply with each Lindsay automatic water softener purchased this month. Includes phone number 45181 and listings for 134 12th NW Mary Jane Hat Shop 216 2nd NW St. Francis Hotel Bridg. plus summer hats sale at $1 $3 and $6.

Lindsay Softee Inc Mary Jane St. Francis Hotel Bridg

Partial Victory Seen Price Rollback Battle In House

Administration forces in the House defend the 10 percent beef price rollback while opposing broader non agricultural rollbacks. Republicans and southern Democrats push to ban all future price rollbacks, with farm leaders signaling no compromise. Debate extends as votes loom and amendments shape the showdown on economic controls.

Michael V. DiSalle House Truman G.O.P Senate Secretary of Agriculture Cox Georgia Cooley Jensen Iowa

Penalty Free Deadline For Realty Tax Is Friday

County Treasurer Frank A. Hoffman reminded Stark County owners that Friday is the deadline to pay current real estate taxes without penalty. Only about 76 percent of the total tax is collected so far, with mail payments backlog expected to raise the percentage. About 150 tax bills cannot be mailed due to missing addresses, and owners who have not received bills must pick them up at the treasurer’s office and pay before Friday.

Frank A. Hoffman Hoffman Stark County

City council approves 203000 arena equipment fund

A supplemental ordinance authorizing spending up to 203,123.95 to complete the new city auditorium equipage passed 19 to 2 with Van Nostran and Hostetter opposed and McAbee not voting. It reallocates funds for bids exceeding estimates and adds items including a parking lot, lighting, seating, stage gear, and public address systems.

City Myron van Nostran George Hostetter Robert McAbee

Doctor announces office move to 1522 Cleveland Ave NW

Dr W H Schumaker relocates his medical office to 1522 Cleveland Avenue Northwest. The notice advertises a large sale by Lewis and Greenhe Furnishings in North Canton with open hours Tuesday and Thursday evenings.

W. H. Schumaker Lewis & Greenhe Furn N. Canton Thurs Eves Aed

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