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The Canton Repository

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1951

Page

8

Assassination Of Abdullah Sparks Middle East Turmoil

The July 21 assassination of Jordan's King Abdullah at the Mosque of Omar shocks the region. A dynastic succession crisis and renewed Palestine conflict are feared amid British and American hopes for stability. Prince Naif as regent and Prince Tallal abroad dominate the succession scene. The assassin is Mustapha Shukry Ashsha, a 21 year old Jerusalem tailor, linked to the Sacred Struggle Organization.

Jerusalem Jordan Abdullah Middle East Russia Omar Old City Mohammed Mustapha Shukry Ashsha Sacred Struggle Organization Britain United States Palestine Desert Arab Legion Transjordan Tallal Switzerland Naif

The Guy Who Came Back and Other Theater Dates

The listing covers showings at multiple theaters with a roster of stars and films. Palace features Paul Douglas and Joan Bennett in The Guy Who Came Back and Loretta Young with Richard Greene in Kentucky. Ohio presents Randolph Scott and David Brian in Fort Worth and Sid Melton with Iris Adrian in Stop That Cab. Loew's shows Kathryn Grayson and Howard Keel in Show Boat plus Robinson Turpin fight pictures. Remaining venues list Mozart With Byington and Brett King in According to Mrs Hoyle and Arizona Territory, Dillinger with Lawrence Tierney, The Gangster with Barry Sullivan and Belita, The Great Caruso with Mario Lanza and Ann Blyth, Home in Indiana, The Red Head and the Cowboy with Glenn Ford and Rhonda Fleming, Smugglers Island with Jeff Chandler and Evelyn Keyes, I Can Get It For You Wholesale with Susan Hayward and Dan Dailey, Painted Hills with Bruce Cowl ing and Cary Grey, Park presents Alan Ladd and Mona Freeman in Branded and Goodbye My Fancy with Joan Crawford and Robert Young.

Palace Paul Douglas Joan Bennett Loretta Young Richard Greene Kentucky Ohio Randolph Scott David Brian Fort Worth Sid Melton Iris Adrian Loew’s Kathryn Grayson Howard Keel Robinson-Turpin Mozart Spring Byington Brett King Jeff Chandler Evelyn Keyes Dueber Susan Hayward Dan Dailey Bruce Cowling Cary Grey Park Alan Ladd Mona Freeman Joan Crawford Robert Young

One-armed bandits jailed in Huntington raid

Eight slot machines seized in a gambling raid shared two cells at Huntington city jail. Officials said there were no complaints about overcrowding as the machines were locked up for safe keeping.

Huntington Ind City

Hirsch Promoted to Houston Manager of KC Life

William B. Hirsch, longtime Canton sports figure and insurance executive, has been named manager of the Houston branch of Kansas City Life Insurance Co. He previously headed a similar post at South Coast Life for about a year. Hirsch and his family moved from Canton to Houston four years ago to run the Reliance Insurance Co. of Pittsburgh branch.

William B. Hirsch Canton Houston Texas Hirsch Kansas City Life Insurance Co South Coast Life Insurance Co Reliance Insurance Co Pittsburgh

Man Looks at His Burial Plot Ends in Death

Eugene Ellsworth aged 69 from Jacksonville Florida died of a heart attack while viewing a grave he had picked for burial in a Bowling Green Ohio cemetery. Denzil Russell Oak Grove Cemetery superintendent showed the plot in a family lot. He collapsed en route to Community Hospital.

Bowling Green Eugene Ellsworth Jacksonville Fla Florida Michigan Denzil Russell Oak Grove Ellsworth

Army reports Korea enemy casualties pass 1.2 million

The army estimates enemy casualties in Korea through July 13 at 1,213,544, up 10,616 from the prior week. Chinese losses are about 602,453 with 506,000 battle deaths and 79,000 non battle losses, while North Korea losses total 611,091 including 374,000 battle casualties and 91,000 non battle losses.

Washington Korea Batte

Petitions to Seek Ike's 1952 Nomination Circulated

Cleveland unread petitions will circulate urging Gen Dwight D Eisenhower to run for the Republican presidential nomination in 1952. Morton S Zaller, active in local GOP since 1926 and former elections board member, says the public must voice demand and circulate petitions. He adds that liberal Republicans struggle to gain nomination under conservative Congress and the presidency should provide leadership.

Cleveland Dwight D. Eisenhower Morton S. Zaller Zaller Board of Elections Congress

Fire destroys Newark paper mill in 500000 loss

A Newark, Ohio newsprint mill on the southwestern edge of the city was virtually destroyed by a night fire. The blaze caused an estimated 500000 dollars in damage, starting shortly after 5 pm in a seven foot storage pit. Twenty to twenty five employees were on site but no injuries were reported. Plant officials cited possible static electricity as the ignition.

Newark Lesavoy Industries, Inc

Four year old seeks new playmate after fox cub spares none

In Tunica Mississippi four year old Nita Power needs a new playmate after her fox cub Buster, fed on the family chickens, forced the previous one to the zoo. The incident underscores the perils of keeping wild pets alongside domestic poultry.

Tunica, Miss Nita Power Nita Buster

Firm Incorporates Universal Materials Corp of Canton

The secretary of state approves articles of incorporation for Universal Materials Corp of Canton to produce process and sell quartz sand gravel and related materials. Incorporators are Glenn W Vogelgesang Delma Dantas and Rose Grubish. Authorized capital is 250 shares of no par common stock.

Secretary of State Universal Materials Corp Canton Glenn W. Vogelgesang Delma Dantas Rose Grubish

Canton Sees Coldest July Morning In 65 Years

Temperature dipped to 47 degrees at 4 am at the Ohio highway garage marking the coldest July 21 in Canton weather records. The U S Weather Bureau at Akron Canton Airport urged residents to store warm clothes, as a brief cold spell passes. Showers and thunderstorms were forecast to roam Ohio tonight and Sunday with uncertain locations.

Canton Ohio Highway Garage U. S. Weather Bureau Akron-Canton Ohio

Wooster High Names New Principal H Don Scott

H Don Scott, age 32, will become principal of Wooster High School when the next term begins. He previously served as principal at Barnesville High School in Belmont County.

Wooster High Wooster Wooster High School H. Don Scott Scott Barnesville High School Belmont County

Hollywood Bowl Reopens With Symphony Program

Hollywood Bowl will reopen next Thursday with a symphony program after a reorganization. The Pilgrimage Play, previously set to close, will extend its run at the outdoor theater near the bowl for at least three more weeks, as officials aim to restore public support and return to the famed Symphonies Under the Stars.

Bowl Association

New Philadelphia Escapee Captured in Warren

Percy King, who fled the New Philadelphia jail Thursday night, was captured in Warren yesterday. He faced a charge of shooting with intent to kill while held in New Philadelphia.

New Phila Warren Percy King New Philadelphia

Woman Found Dead Of Monoxide Poisoning

EAST LIVERPOOL July 21 Mrs Julie Wykoff 47 wife of Harold Wykoff treasurer of Mullins Manufacturing Co of Salem was found dead in her home from monoxide poisoning according to INS.

East Liverpool Julie Wykoff Harold Wykoff Mullins Manufacturing Co Salem

Houston as capital of Tex as of 1640

The text notes that Houston served as the capital of Texas until the year 1640, indicating a historical status prior to later developments in the region.

Houston Text

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