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Newspaper

The Canton Repository

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1949

Page

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Red Armies Open Drive Toward Canton China

Two Chinese Communist field armies totaling about six hundred thousand men move south toward Canton refugee Nationalist capital. Nationalists may facing three hundred thousand troops. other forces assemble near Chungking. Liu Po Chen leads one army toward Kishui Kanhsien and Kukong as Manchurians under Lin Piao advance along the Canton Hankow railway. Yu Han Mow defends Kukong with one hundred thousand troops. Pai Chung Hsi concentrates around Hengyang before a possible southwest withdrawal to Kwangsi. Sung Hsi Lien holds Yangtze gorges protecting Szechwan as forces mass for a regional defense.

Kishui Canton Liu Po- Chen Kan River Kanhsien Liu Kukong Changsha Pai Chung-Hsi Pai China Hengyang Kwangsi Kweichow Szechwan Chungking Sung Hsi-Lien Yangtze River

Senate Labor Bill Compromise Gains Reported

Washington June 4 AP Senate leaders claimed progress on a compromise version of the administration labor bill but said more votes are needed. Ellender and Byrd criticized the cuts, predicting 15 Southern Democrats may back a Republican substitute while Neely Murray and Pepper urged no changes. Barkley and Truman favor the best bill attainable as Taft-Hartley repeal remains central.

Washington Senate Ellender Louisiana Byrd Virginia Barkley Neely West Virginia Murray Montana Pepper Florida Senate Democrats Truman White House Taft G.O. P Ohio Donnell Missouri Smith New Jersey Douglas Illinois Hill Alabama Morse Oregon Aiken Vermont Senate Labor Committee G.O.P

Fugitives Captured After Escape in West Virginia

Carrollton dispatch reports four of fourteen fugitives captured in a Western Virginia escape. Sheriff Orwick notes the killer possibly fled out of state as authorities scale back area search. Autopsy confirms shotgun deaths of John and Virginia George.

W. Virginia Carrollton John D. George Virginia Here Carroll County Roy Orwick Ohio State Patrol Massillon Clarence J. Deckman Orwick

Big Four Secret Talks Continue Over Berlin Plans

In Paris the Big Four foreign ministers meet behind a news blackout to seek co existence in Berlin. They discuss a single city and veto power while a currency dispute and dual city government in the western and Soviet zones loom large. Dean Acheson summons advisor Lewis Douglas to aid technical questions as talks resume. P. L. A. V. post 35 hosts a mid summer dance at Slovak Hall Henry Ave SW with live Polka Dots starting 8 pm. Ad Rummage sale Aud Children's Mission 9:30 Monday June 6.

Paris Russia West Berlin Foreign Ministers Conference Kioterg Dean Acheson Lewis Douglas London Douglas

Honors to Deserving Graduates at Three Canton High Schools

Canton seniors received numerous class night and awards across Lehman Lincoln and McKinley high schools. Valedictorians Joyce Ritzman Evelyn Stewart Eugene Mickle and more were honored alongside department prizes, academic medals and special honors in arts science languages and athletics. Baccalaureate services follow with dates at each school and a senior breakfast at Central Catholic High.

Canton Lehman High School M. P Carl H. Meyer L. H. Booker McKinley High School McKinley Eugene Mickle Irwin Kline Nicholas O’browne Mary Alice Royer Central Catholic High School Mt. Marie St. John’s Timken Vocational High School Lehman Lincoln Elaine Willen Susan Theobald Miller Mary Lou Frantz David Puryear Kenneth Cope Joyce Ritzman Richard Smith Loren E. Souers Ione Abt National Forensic League Barbara Novak John Haldicup Ann Berry Ensign Evelyn Stewart David Sponseller Marilyn Schoman George Bole Danforth Foundation Alexis League Marilyn Schuman Nick Onacea Norman Moreland George Mitchell John Stucker Renssalaer Polytechnic John Weisel Bausch and Lomb Celia Morgan Merri Lou Zim

Mount Union Student Drowns at Woodland Lake

Richard J. Monarchy, 22, of Alliance, a Mount Union College student, drowned at Woodland Lake after diving from a diving board. Friends reported an undertow while six companions searched. body recovered with grappling hooks. Naval veteran, member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon, survived by parents and sisters. services arranged.

Repository Bureau Alliance Mt. Union College Alliance Richard J. Monarchy Woodland Lake John Jack) Madison Charles Grove Madison Mr. Grove Guy Kirk Roger Vogle Monarchy Alliance Firemen Richard Sheehan Milo Lights Jr Earl Anderson Lawrence Ranft George Lindsay Homeworth Menarchy Ernest Sturges Columbiana County Navy Naval Air Forces American Legion Post Opalocka Fla Sigma Alpha Epsilon St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Joseph Monarchy Clarence Cable Mary Roath Hollywood Calif Linda Monarchy Sharer Funeral Home

Storekeeper Nabs Convict Six Miles Away

Four long term prisoners escaped from the 83 year old state penitentiary near Moundsville and four were recaptured within a day. Dennis P. Taylor, 27, wearing prison garb, was seized in a Glen Easton store by Floyd Fritzman after aiming a rifle at him. Taylor was returning to the prison for questioning about others on the run. Police and guards mounted a wide search with crews and bloodhounds, noting a guard was bound during the escape and that guard shortages aided the break.

Orel J. Sheen Dennis P. Taylor Kanawha County Floyd Fritzman Taylor Fritzman A. E. Winter Glen Easton Moundsville Marshall County Ohio River Winter Denver Barnest Barnest Skeen Colliers Brooke County Stanley Sheftie Search Ohio Bellaire John Valykeo Gerald Noland Powhatan Point Sheen

Hickenlooper Values Espionage in Uranium Loss Fears

Iowa Senator Hickenlooper warned spy activity may explain the missing 4 grams of Uranium 235 as the Oak Ridge waste search continues. Senator McMahon urged caution, noting the FBI found no espionage link at Argonne, while Lilienthal faces a broader probe into Atomic Energy Commission management.

Washington Hickenlooper Iowa Atomic Energy Commission McMahon Connecticut Allan Nunn May Canada FBI Argonne Atomic Laboratory University of Chicago Oak Ridge Lilienthal Atomic Commission Argonne Laboratory Commission Argonne

Bank of America Founder A P Giannini Dies At 79

Amadeo Peter Giannini founder and chairman of the Bank of America dies at 79 after a long career in San Mateo and San Francisco. Final rites set for Monday as Catholic services are planned.

San Francisco Amadeo Peter A.P.) Giannini San Mateo Bank of America

LeMay Attends Columbus High School Reunion

Lt. Gen. Curtis LeMay, commander of the Strategic Air Force, attended a Columbus reunion of 125 South High School classmates. He is a 1924 graduate of the school.

North Industry Father and Son Injured at Farm Gear Failure

Samuel L. Hookway, 57, and his son Harvey, 21, were injured Friday at their North Industry home while mounting an industrial engine for a blower on a feed chopper. A gear broke through a bell housing striking both in the head. They are listed in fairly good condition at Aultman Hospital.

Aultman Hospital North Industry Farm Samuel L. Hookway Harvey Hookway

Lady Fair Beauty Salon Reopens Monday June 6

Lady Fair Beauty Salon announces a reopening on Monday June 6 at 210 East Tusc. Dial 26204. An all pony show event is set for Sunday June 5 at Canton Fair grounds with adults 50 cents and children six years and over 25 cents.

Lady Fair Beauty Salon Dial E. Tusc Canton Fairgrounds

Nazi Uranium Trial Closes in Frankfurt Verdict Pending

In Frankfurt a 5-pound uranium block from Hitler’s stockpile faces verdict for nine Germans accused of attempting to traffic war material. Judge Fred J. Cohn will announce next Wednesday. defendants released on recognizance for Whitsun. The uranium, from Heigenlohe in Wuerttemberg, dates 1943 to 1945 and reportedly valued as a large portion of Germany’s stockpile. Porch rugs and lawn chairs advertised at low prices.

Frankfurt Fred J. Cohn Raleigh N. C Heigenlohe Wuerttemberg Germany

Globe Dairy Stores Ad Mentioning Milk Prices

An advertisement from Globe Dairy Stores at 7th and Whipple Road NW 4029 Tusc E Reg lists milk prices with 52 cents per gallon for regular milk and 56 cents per gallon for homogenized milk.

Globe Dairy Whipple Rd

Columbus Nurse Drowns at Abandoned Quarry

Miss Juanita Blazer, an 18 year old Columbus State Hospital employee, drowned in an abandoned limestone quarry. Identification and investigation details follow as authorities assess how the tragedy occurred in this Columbus area incident.

Columbus Juanita Blazer Columbus State Hospital

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