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Newspaper
The Canton Repository
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1949
Page
9
A Canton reporter notes hamsters become popular household pets after a local 10 cent store began selling them as an experiment. Hundreds of area families adopted the rodents, drawn by odorless care and entertaining antics. One hamster escaped into a furnace area, needing pipes removed for rescue, yet remains a favorite with its owner.
The Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey show and Cole Brothers circus feud over ads and timing as Ringling denies competition while Cole claims provocation. Watchful towns see wait ads from Ringling and direct disclaimers to not be misled. Historians note the clash mirrors a bygone era of fierce rivalries in the circus world.
Walter McKinley Branch, 48, of 420 Acorn pl NE, was arrested at 2 a.m. Saturday by the police vice squad on a charge of permitting gambling. He allegedly operated two games at the Yacht Club, 423 Cherry ave SE, where he works as a porter. Two men were also arrested on gambling charges.
Marion County grand jury declines to indict strike picket Gene Edington for stabbing a non-striker with a pin. It also refuses to indict or investigate shotgun attack on strike leader Thomas S. Mitchell, urging police to continue inquiries. Strike by 80 Ohio Federation of Telephone Workers workers ongoing since April 7 seeking higher wages and union shop.
Two gunmen robbed the Economy Savings & Loan Co in Akron of 148 dollars. They menaced three customers, two clerks, and the manager with automatic revolvers while rifling a cash drawer in the robbery.
City health officials warn there is no complete immunity to poison ivy or sumac and urge prevention through thorough washing with soap and hot water after exposure. They note limited success from inoculations and advise using physician guided treatments, ointments with sodium perborate, tannic acid rubs, and home remedies, while stressing professional care for best results.
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