18 Jul 1949
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Newspaper
The Canton Repository
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1949
Page
1
A condensed excerpt from Peale's guide explains normal versus abnormal fear, citing a physician cured of fear through biblical text. The narrator recalls a medical student who found deliverance via scripture, specifically 2 Timothy 1 7, and notes that true medicine is mental practice through words.
Weather Bureau chief Ray Robinson explains a Gulf air mass overlaid by a cooler northern air mass created a cool Canton day. Rain began at 9 a.m. and fell steadily, totaling .45 inches. The high reached 70 and the low 68, marking the coolest July 17 here since records began and a sunless day for mid-July.
Dutch Bay House Paint at 5.85 per gallon Glidden Endurance House Paint 4.99 per gallon Dependable Harris Paints 1146 Tusc W 43626 ad Superior Local 1046 stag picnic on Wednesday July 20 Adolph Woit farm N Industry Bolivar d Bring your dues card ad
Dr Myrl D Musgrave announces the opening of general surgery offices at 1311 Market area, marking the start of a new medical practice location.
White House steel fact finding board met for the first time to plan public hearings on wage raises, pensions, and insurance for steel workers. Union leader Arthur Goldberg stated readiness to proceed as President Truman aims for recommendations by August 30.
President Truman named John R. Steelman to direct and coordinate federal spending to areas with high unemployment. Steelman will survey departments, borrow staff, and channel procurement to weakest regions without new emergency funding, aiming to ease domestic hardships over time.
Moscow marks Aviation Day with four new superspeed jet aircraft shown to spectators including foreign observers and diplomats. Admiral Kirk and Rear Admiral Stevens praised the display noting its focus on modern planes and flawless formation flying. Stalin appeared healthy as Lt Gen Vassily Stalin led the military section. crowds watched tailless gliders and jet fighters from Yakovlev Mikoyan and Lavochkin.
A brief note questions how many days a week workers serve the government and urges checking the Federal Tax Bill to see how much is spent, mentioning the Timken Roller Bearing Co. and noting taxes as high.
Prague reports priests read a defiant resolution at masses across Czechoslovakia reaffirming loyalty to church authorities and opposition to government actions. Clerics condemn Catholic Action, claim signatures were obtained by fraud, and promise to bear consequences to defend religious freedom amid church-state clash.
Washington July 18 The 52 20 Club for jobless World War II veterans faces its last week of operation unless Congress acts. The G I Bill provision allowing up to 20 dollars weekly for 52 weeks expires July 25 for most veterans. Rankin plans no action to extend. A House test to bypass Rankin failed. A Senate subcommittee urged extension but full committee action required. Since start, over 8.6 million veterans have drawn benefits totaling more than 3.571 billion dollars.
Henry Kattman, attorney for an unnamed party, posts a $50,000 cash escrow to insure a minimum bid of $245,000 for the old auditorium. The bid of $234,567 was previously withdrawn. City Council will review an ordinance expanding out of town ads in four to five eastern cities and funding $500 for the expense. The ordinance limits use of the building to motions picture theatres and public parking for 25 years, prohibiting a public sports arena or exhibition hall. If no bid meets $245,000 after re-advertising, the escrow is forfeited to cover losses and costs.
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad will abolish about 1100 clerical positions on July 24 due to reduced revenue. Earlier 1100 workers were furloughed on June 24, with plans to end the suspension July 20. Negotiations with the Brotherhood of Railroad Clerks failed, leading to the subsequent layoff and return plan.
Timken Roller Bearing Co and United Steel Workers negotiators plan a Tuesday meeting to draft a one year contract covering five Timken Ohio plants. I W Abel says union will seek company approval for the talks this afternoon. Union locals at Columbus Zanesville Wooster and Mount Vernon voted to accept the firm offer with 90 day wage bargaining rights. Production is back to normal at Timken plants after a two week mass vacation shutdown with several Canton plants resuming this week.
Investigation into army contract handling widens as Maj. Gen. Herman Feldman and Alden H. Waitt face suspension after evidence of improper conduct. Rep. Shafer accuses White House aide Maj. Gen. Harry H. Vaughan of ties to the 5 percent scheme amid ongoing Senate inquiries led by Sen. Hoey.
An advertising notice features a Franklin D. Roosevelt quote about taxation imputed to workers, noting taxes are borne by labor through reduced wages and higher prices. It frames taxation as a production burden, attributed to The Timken roller bearing firm.
Tonight a life story presentation features Reverend Fred Thomas at the Calvary Church of The Nazarene on the corner of 11th and Dartmouth SW. A tent meeting draws local churchgoers seeking inspiration and guidance.
The Yarn Shop at 915 Market N will close from July 25 to August for a vacation break. Customers are advised to plan purchases accordingly and contact the shop for any urgent orders or inquiries.
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