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Newspaper

The Canton Repository

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1949

Page

8

30000 View Crash Scene Where 7 Died

Seattle crowds swarmed a debris strewn area after a twin engined C 46 liner crashed injuring 31 and killing seven. The wreckage struck five homes as Amos E Heacock of Air Transport Associates said operations would resume with four other C 46s and insurance coverage up to one million per passenger. The crash occurred at Boeing Field during a takeoff for Chicago.

Seattle Black-long Harney George D. Eastman Pete Chamos Amos E. Heacock Air Transport Associates, Inc Civil Aeronautics Administration Heacock Boeing Field Chicago

Ford U A W Members To Meet New Director

Members of the C I O United Automobile Workers at the Canton Ford plant will meet their new regional director Pat O Malley at the union hall 807 Carnahan Ave NE Saturday at 10 am He reports on new Ford contract negotiations and delegates Theodore Thomas and Harry Mazzetti will report on the Milwaukee convention Confirmation of O Malleys post follows the international union convention last week in Milwaukee Ohio and Pennsylvania areas are covered by his regional duties and the Canton local prepares for the report and meeting.

C.I.0 United Automobile Workers Canton Forge Ford Motor Co Carnahan Ave Pat O’malley Richard Reisinger International Union Milwaukee Mr. O'Malley U.A.W Ohio Pennsylvania Ford Theodore Thomas Harry Mazzetti Canton U.A.W

False Statement Costs Alliance Driver $200

Carl A. Englehart of 668 S Arcist was fined 200 dollars and costs in Alliance Municipal Court for making a false statement to obtain a temporary driver's permit. Englehart had previously been fined 100 dollars and costs in 1947 on a similar charge.

Repository Bureau Alliance Carl A. Englehart S. Arcist Englehart

Weather Report Canton Area Partly cloudy with showers

Partly cloudy and warm with scattered showers this afternoon tonight and Friday. Probable low temperature tonight about 72 degrees. Readings show barometer 28.74 at station 30.05 at sea level with steady pressure. Wind at 11 am from the southwest at 5 mph. Humidity at noon 97 percent.

Canton UU. Ss. Weather Bureau Akron-Canton

Ohio's Weather Expects More Electrical Storms

International News Service reports excessive humidity will trigger more electrical storms across Ohio. Forecaster CC G Andrus says cloud cover will cap temperatures in the mid 80s while heavy rainfalls continue in many areas. Cincinnati tallies 2.98 inches as humid conditions persist with no near-term relief.

Ohio International CC. G. Andrus Cincinnati Andrus Owever Lake Erie

Almanac Data From Kent State Canton

Tomorrow's almanac provides times for sunrise and sunset, moonrise and moonset, and meridian positions. It lists Saturn setting around 10:34 p. m. with reference to the sun and moon positions for the day.

Kent State Univ. Canton

New Hormone Arthritis Relief Hopes Rise

Dramatic relief from arthritis shown by compound E and A C T H in early trials, but peaking scarcity limits access. Mayo Clinic findings note insufficient supply for 20 patients. Armour and Co. reports hog pituitary shortages. Patient Swanson, treated at Wesley Memorial, gains pain relief and walks without a cane, yet uncertainty remains about long-term effect. Researchers aim to synthesize or better extract compounds to boost supply. Official guidance urges patients to consult physicians and await full certification before widespread treatment.

Paul R. Lane Associated Press Philip S. Hench Mayo Clinic A.C.T.H Armour and Co Walter T. Swanson Chicago Swanson Wesley Memorial Hospital

North Atlantic Pact outlined with defense commitments

The pact asserts collective self defense, urging action to restore North Atlantic security if Europe or North America is attacked. It creates a council and a defense committee, with a 20 year term and a 10 year review, listing United States, Canada, Great Britain, and other Western nations as members, totaling about 300 million people in the region.

Europe North America United Nations North Atlantic United States Canada Great Britain Belgium Denmark France Iceland Italy Luxemburg Netherlands Norway Portugal

Italian Vote on Treaty Outnumbers Deputies

Rome July 21 AP A Chamber of Deputies ballot on the North Atlantic Pact was nullified as 546 ballots were reported though only 469 deputies voted. The invalid tally showed 338 for approval and 208 against. Gronchi planned a new vote, calling the error possibly due to simultaneous ballots for two minor laws.

Rome Chamber of Deputies Giovanni Gronchi Chamber Gronchi Christian Democrat Party Palmiro Togliatti Com

Guatemala Resumes Normal After Failed Revolt

Guatemala City reports order restored after a two day uprising against President Juan Jose Arevalo. Government says about 300 killed or wounded, insurgents surrender at barracks used as rebel HQ. Air Force fire set, surrender mediated by foreign diplomats, Arevalo to address nation by radio. Crisis reportedly ends with government members safe.

Guatemala City Juan Jose Arevalo Arevalo

Italy votes to reject pact amid Russian protest

The Italian Parliament votes 318 to 159 with 13 abstentions on rejecting the pact. Foreign Minister Carlo Sforza says Russia’s note protesting ratification is astounded, calling it almost a duplicate of a prior Soviet note to Atlantic Pact ministers in Washington last April, to which ministers replied the pact is not an aggressive alliance.

Carlo Sforza Russia Washington

New Phila firm offers proposal to strikers

New Philadelphia plant manager submits a settlement proposal to United Steel Workers Local 2478 for the Joy Mfg. Co. strike which idled the plant since September 1. Details await union approval at a special meeting Saturday at 10 a.m. The session was arranged by U. S. Conciliator Charles Tilton.

New Philadelphia Joy Mfg. Co United Steel Workers Local 2478 U. S Charles Tilton

Philip Kaiser Named Labor Department Aide

President Truman announced the selection of Philip M Kaiser as assistant secretary of labor. Kaiser, then director of the International Labor Office, heads a Labor Department division.

Philip Kaiser Labor Department Washington Truman Philip M. Kaiser Kaiser International Labor Office

Krantzs Buy Electric Store With Dimes and Pennies

Mr and Mrs Harry Krantz saved 2050 dimes and 49 pennies in a year and a half then counted out 20549 dollars cents to buy a new electric store in Wellington South Dakota.

Wellington S. D Harry Krantz

First Hawaii Dock Battle Leaves 19 Injured

Honolulu reports violence marked Hawaii 82 day dock strike with a clash between CIO pickets and non-union stevedores. Police separated crowds within 10 minutes. 19 injured and 30 jailed identified as I.L.W.U. strikers. Judge Park issued habeas corpus for pickets to appear in court.

Honolulu Hawaii C.I.O I.S. W.U John E. Park Dan Liu International Longshoresmen’s and Warehousemen’s Union

Stamping Institute Elects Salem Man to Office

Howard Wolf of Mullins Mfg Corp was elected vice president of the Pressed Metal Institute at the national convention in Cleveland. Other officers include Woodard J. Jeschke of Milwaukee as president and Joseph J. Boehm of Cleveland as secretary treasurer.

Salem Howard Wolf Mullins Mfg. Corp Pressed Metal Institute National Association of the Metal Stamping Industry Cleveland Woodard J. Jeschke Milwaukee Joseph J. Boehm

Aide of Benes Escapes Reds

Dr. Jaromir Smutny, former chancellor to Benes and Gottwald ally, fled to the American zone in Germany. U S authorities said he will be interrogated by intelligence officers and may hold inside knowledge of Czechoslovakia's Communist coup and Benes resignation. Smutny had been at Benes bedside during his death and previously headed Benes personal office before fleeing to England in 1939.

Frankfurt Germany UFP Jaromir Smutny Czechoslovakia Eduard Benes Ger Smutny Benes Klement Gottwald Gottwald England Prague Bryan

John S Knight Jr Rites To Be Friday in Akron

Funeral services for First Lt. John S. Knight Jr. son of the Akron Beacon Journal editor, will be held in Akron Friday. Knight, 22, was killed March 29, 1945, in Germany while leading a reconnaissance patrol. He was awarded a battlefield commission and decorated before his death. Burial will be in Rose Hill Burial Park.

Akron John S. Knight Jr Akron Beacon- Journal Knight Germany Europe John S. Knight Knight Newspapers, Inc Chicago Daily News Detroit Free Press Miami, Fla Herald Dorothy Wells Knight John S. Knight, III C. Landon Frank Knight Robert Craig Chicago Rose Hill Burial Park

Chiang Kai-shek Leaves Canton for Formosa Amid Unity Efforts

Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek departed Canton aboard a warship for Formosa as talks continue on unifying quarreling Nationalist factions. He chairs a new Kuomintang policy council and urges party unity to secure military strength, while Communist forces press toward Canton.

Canton INS Chiang Kai-shek Formosa Chiang Kuomintang Li Tsungjen China

McCrae Named Leader as Barker Farewell Marked by Changes

McCrae to take on year long trial as Basil A. Thurin becomes vice president succeeding Rev. John B. Barker. Re-elected officials include Mrs. C. A. Allensworth secretary Paul B. Belden treasurer and G. B. Cottrell assistant treasurer. Clara J. Burns named secretary of the Social Planning Council replacing James C. Francis. Maj. McCrae resigns Salvation Army post after 23 years to join Canton federation duties. Domer, longtime federation board member and Timken real estate head, will assume leadership roles as Francis previously resigned. Board commends Barker and his predecessor.

MR. Domer Oscar E. Barker Basil A. Thurin John B. Barker C. A. Allensworth Paul B. Belden G. B. Cottrell Clara J. Burns Federation Office Social Planning Council James C. Francis Alliance Community Chest Maj. McCrae Salvation Army Newark Ohio Canton Federation Francis Domer Federation Board Timken Roller Bearing Co Canton Board of Education Barker

Dog Owner Seeks Lost Cocker Spaniel Reward

Mary Leek of 1513 Irwin NE posted a lost and found ad for Buffie the cocker spaniel. A man who found a dog matched the description but hung up after she offered $2, and she is running another ad to reconnect.

Buffie Mary Leek Irwin Miss Leek Repository Miss K

Rotary District Leader to Visit Canton Club

Rotary International's 229th district governor Hugh K. Dawson of Lakewood will visit Canton Rotary Club Friday for administrative discussions with Lester H. Higgins and Joseph Markley and will address the Friday noon luncheon at the Onesto Hotel. Dawson is president and treasurer of Dickinson and Co. in Cleveland and has served 16 years on Lakewood's council.

Otary International Hugh K. Dawson Lakewood Canton Rotary Club Dawson Lester H. Higgins Joseph Markley Onesto Lakewood Rotary Club Dickinson and Co., Inc Cleveland

How to Attain Married Happiness

A reflection on maintaining inner peace like Bryan amid attacks. The author urges daily contact with God to renew energy and being, citing acts of creation in nature and the Bible. A practical practice promises renewed vitality and calm. Tomorrow: How to Attain Married Happiness.

God

Loot Stolen From Shaheen Grocery on 12th Street

Police report a burglary at Shaheen grocery 713 12th st NE Wednesday night. Thieves cut bars on a window and broke glass to enter, taking 40 dollars in cash and 236 dollars in merchandise including 135 cartons of cigarettes and 9 bottles of wine.

Shaheen 12Th St NE

Union Leaders Merge Politics

Washington July 21 UP Top officials of unions claiming nearly 16 000 000 members agreed to join political forces in 1950 congressional elections The AFL CSO United Mine Workers IAM and a majority of railroad brotherhoods will coordinate to defeat Republican Senators Taft Donnell Keenan of the AFL Political League said the group plans regular meetings to consolidate labor political activity They aim to raise about 14 000 000 to back friends and oppose enemies including Senators Capehart and Millikin.

Washington A.F.L., C.so United Mine Workers International Machinists Railroad Brotherhoods Robert A. Taft Ohio Forrest C. Donnell Missouri Joseph Keenan A.F.L. Political League Union A.F.L. League A.F.L Homer E. Capehart Indiana Eugene D. Millikin Colorado

St Swithin Day Rain Legend Prompts Weather Update

A local weather note tracks St Swithin's Day rain through the week after last Friday's showers. .7 inches fell midweek, total monthly rainfall reaches 3.91 inches, Akron reports 100 percent humidity and fog with calm winds. Forecasters expect more rain today, then a shift to fair weather by Saturday.

St. Swithin St. Swithin’s U. S Akron

Swope Family Rites Set At Community Christian Church

A memorial notice for A. A. Swope and family details a life of church service. Survived by four sons John Canton Raymond Gordon and Robert Swope and six grandchildren. Service at Community Christian Church Saturday 2 30 p m Rev Kern officiating Burial North Canton Cemetery burial rites to follow viewing times listed.

John C. Swope Canton Raymond A. Swope North Canton High School Gordon R Robert Swope North Canton Lewis Funeral Home Community Christian Church C. H. Kern

Two Guns Found in Wayne Tie Bank Robbery Case

In Wooster Jefferson area two pistols were recovered from mud near a farm as investigators tie them to the North Fairfield Bank holdup in Wayne County. Sheriff Glenn A. Rike reported the $2,731 robbery occurred last month. James Perry, 55, is still sought on a federal warrant and Paul Boyes, 18, was recently arrested in Miami, Florida.

Westinghouse Rejects Demand for Pay Raise

Pittsburgh July 21 AP Westinghouse Electric Corp and the CIC United Electrical Workers Union end talks after the company says it is not in a position to grant a fourth round wage increase. Vice President W O Lippmann notes cost of living trends do not justify a boost and declines a 500 dollar per year rise for each employee.

Pittsburgh Westinghouse Electric Corp C.i.c.-United Electrical Workers Union Westinghouse W. O. Lippmann U.K

Mayor Curley urges cow gift for Franklin Park Zoo

Boston mayor James M. Curley urged gifting a cow to the Franklin Park Zoo to show city children where milk comes from, arguing thousands of local youngsters have never seen a dairy cow.

Boston Franklin Park Zoo James M. Curley

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