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The Canton Repository

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1949

Page

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Veterans to receive 2.8 Billion National Service life dividend

Veterans Administration head Carl R. Gray Jr announced a 2.8 billion dollar National Service life insurance dividend for about 16 million World War II veterans. Payments begin January 1950 with completion in early 1950s. eligible policy holders include those in force for at least three months.

Washington INS Veterans Carl R. Gray Jr Gray V.A Veterans’ Service Organizations National Life Insurance Congress National Service Life Insurance Fund

Third Spraying of DDT in Polio City Texas

SAN ANGELO Texas June 20 0P This polio stricken west Texas city received its third coat of DDT today City Manager Sam Lawhon said spraying would continue until the epidemic subsides The outbreak has stricken 194 persons killing 8 Four new patients were admitted to Shannon Hospital yesterday but 9 were discharged bringing total under treatment down to 58.

San Angelo Tex West Texas Sam Lawhon Shannon Hospital

Gordon Gray Sworn In As Secretary of Army

Gordon Gray of Winston Salem North Carolina was sworn in as secretary of the Army before cabinet members government officials and military leaders in Washington. The North Carolina newspaper publisher who was a private years ago has been acting secretary since April 27 and succeeds Kenneth C Royall who attended the ceremony.

Washington INS Gordon Gray Winston- Salem N. C Gray North Carolina Kenneth C. Royall

Tax Talk and Local Ads Hit Waco Market

A dated compilation shows Franklin D Roosevelt quotes on taxation as a burden borne by workers through reduced wages and higher prices. Local ads promote The Timken Roller Bearing Company products and Globe Dairy Stores specials, plus Can ton Hardware and a Waco Mapleton Road notice for an American Legion Auxiliary card party on Tuesday at 8 pm with public invited.

Franklin D. Roosevelt The Timken Roller Bearing Company

Dutch Boy Glidden Pratt Lambert Paints Ad

An advertisement presents leading paint brands Dutch Boy Glidden Pratt Lambert and Harris Paints from 1146 Tusc. St. West with the contact dial 43626 for purchases and inquiries.

America Glidden Pratt & Lambert Harris Paints Tusc St West Dial

Umstattd Warns Strike Could Cut Timken Jobs 25 Percent

William E. Umstattd, Timken president, warned on WHBC that a prolonged strike by United Steel Workers against Timken Roller Bearing Co could permanently reduce Timken jobs by as much as 25 percent. He cited lost business from two past strikes and warned of high prices pushing customers to redesign products or seek suppliers elsewhere. The talks with union negotiators resume after a five day recess with a July 1 contract expiry for about 12,000 workers across five Ohio plants.

C.I.0 United Steel Workers Timken Roller Bearing Co Polltiy William E. Umstattd WHBC St. Louis Ohio Unine Umstattd Steel Workers Union Timken Canton Gambrinus Columbus Zanesville Wooster Mt. Vernon

Emma Miller wins three of four in national marbles tourney

Canton girl Emma Miller the state champion wins three of her first four games opening the national marbles tournament at Sbury Park. She defeated George Bochert of Sidney and split with Jeannette McClincey of Cleveland. Waldeen Burris and Sammy Spencer also posted wins and Burris faces a slate including George Wentz and Thomas De Shields in League 3 while Spencer competes against Freddie Cunningham in League 5. The event started slowly with contestants resuming after lunch.

Emma Miller Dennis R. Smith Repository Marbles Sbury Park Canton Emma George Bochert Sidney N. Y Jeannette McClincey Cleveland Waldeen Burris George Wentz Huntington W. Va Michael Duke Yonkers Sammy Spencer Freddie Cunningham Jerry Daley Easton Fairmount Children’s Home Thomas Deshields Pittsburgh William Suffrich Bethlehem Ronald Hunt Durham N. C James Calloway Hartford Reading Pa Washington School Robert Williams Earl Brown Binghamton N Y Brian Crabb Johnson City Louise Parisi Oneonto John Karder Uniontown Lake Local School Hartville Geraldine Thaxton Hackensack N. J Janet Siers Philadelphia Frank Abe East Hartford

Red Hecklers Disrupt Czech Archbishop Sermon

In Prague on Corpus Christi Day Archibishop Josef Beran was shouted down by hecklers, likely Communists, at St Vitus Cathedral. He was forced to abandon his sermon and retreat to the police-controlled palace amid months of church-state conflict in Czechoslovakia.

Prague Czechoslovakia Archibishop Josef Beran St. Vitus

Vatican Excommunicates Czech Catholic Action Members

The Roman Catholic Church on June 20 excommunicated members of the government sponsored Catholic Action Society of Communist dominated Czechoslovakia.

Vatican City Catholic Action Society Czechoslovakia

Archbishop Beran Faces Corpus Christi Disruption

Crowds gathered outside the cathedral as Archbishop Beran denounced government efforts to cripple the church during Corpus Christi services. Police arrested numerous demonstrators while rival groups dispersed without violence. The archbishop warned Catholics against subjugation to Marxism and asserted loyalty to the state but refused to bow to anti Christian ideology.

Beran Gottwald Catholic Action Organization Catholic Action

Timken Roller Bearing Co Ad Highlights Stock Tax Cite

Stockholders face double taxation with 38 percent of every dollar earned going to Washington plus stockholders paying their own federal taxes. The Timken Roller Bearing Company ad discusses high taxes and the impact on investors.

Washington Timken Roller Bearing Company The Timken Roller Bearing Company Ad

Truman Seeks New Welfare Dept in U S Reorg Plan

President Truman asked Congress for seven major reorganizational proposals headlined by creating a new federal department of welfare. The plan would absorb the Federal Security Agency with Oscar Ewing as acting secretary until Senate confirmation. Other proposals cover the Employment Service Post Office Civil Service and more as part of economy and efficiency aims.

Washington Truman Congress Executive Department Department of Welfare Welfare Department Federal Security Agency Senate House Food and Drug Administration Public Health Ewing Federal Security Administrator Oscar R. Ewing Welfare U. S. Employment Service Post Office National Security Council National Security Resources Board Civil Service Commission Martime Commission Public Roads Administration Hoover Commission On

Todays REPOSITORY WHBC Indians Tonight News Brief

In Todays REPOSITORY WHBC announces Indians game tonight at 9. The brief notes the matchup and start time, listing WHBC as the broadcast station and highlighting a late evening tipoff. The item focuses on scheduling details rather than game analysis.

Canton Radio Amateurs Hold Fifth Field Day

Canton Amateur Radio Club held its fifth field day since 1940 at the city’s high point near Market and Cleveland, testing gear, signal strength, and weather for 24 hours from Saturday afternoon to Sunday afternoon. Thirty members participated with tents loaned by Boy Scouts, and Wilson Wecker noted upcoming sunspot trouble but ongoing preparations.

Canton Market Ave Cleveland Ave 30Th St Canton Amateur Radio Club Wilson Wecker

$25 000 Suit Is Second Filed in Traffic Crash

Blanche Stoppleman of Wilmington Delaware seeks $25 000 personal injury damages in a Common Pleas Court suit against Elizabeth J Cable administratrix of the estate of Hobart S Cable who died Sept 19 1948 from injuries in a traffic mishap The petition says Cable drove onto the wrong side of Route 30 east of East Canton colliding with a car driven by Richard Stoppleman her husband causing permanent injuries The same party previously filed a $75 000 wrongful death suit on June 2 alleging the Stoppelmans car veered into the truck's path

Blanche Stoppleman Wilmington Del Common Pleas Elizabeth J. Cable Lake Cable Hobart S. Cable Contie & Contie Cable East Canton Richard Stoppleman Stoppelmans

Canton's record heat draws crowds to pools and parks

Canton endured the hottest June 19 in 16 years with a 92 degree high as public pools reported a record attendance of 2165. The day saw extreme humidity and heat driven by a 75 percent humidity reading, while showers nearby cooled readings in some hours. Forecasters warned of more heat and humidity with possible showers later.

Recreation Department Akron-Canton Mercury Ohio Canton Chesapeake Zanesville Columbus Cleveland Youngstown

Big 4 Ready To Adjourn Eye Austria

Paris June 20 UP Russia agreed to give written assurance West will have same access to Berlin as in 1945. Final communique to detail Soviet guarantee on Berlin. Western delegates hailed the agreement as solid on paper, though wary Soviets could reimpose restrictions. Conference aimed to lift the Berlin blockade and resolve Austria properties.

Paris Russia Berlin Council of Foreign Ministers Germany Dean Acheson Washington Truman Ernest Bevin London Andrei Vishinsky West Germany Austria Rose Marble Palace

Breakfast Burglary Suspects Charged In Drive-In Entry

Deputies charged three youths after a breakfast run turned into a burglary at the Spotless Spot on Cleveland Avenue NW. Robert Shackle 18 Fred Harshman 19 and a 17 year old were linked to a Sunday morning entry via a pried rear window. Inside they hid loot then returned for milkshakes and breakfast before fleeing. Investigators recovered nickels cigarets cash and damaged arcade machines plus a screwdriver used to pry the window and control boxes. The restaurant owner is John Lucas of Lake Cable. The suspects face charges and juvenile processing where applicable.

Cleveland Ave NW Sheriff’s Office Robert Shackle Correll Ave Fred Harshman Cleveland Ave Arboretum Park Robert Larkin Thomas Stratton Route 8 37Th St Stratton Larkin Hershman John Lucas Lake Cable

Timken Roller Bearing Company Stockholder Notice Ad

Stockholders must pay high attention to the Timken Roller Bearing Company advertisement. The notice outlines crucial financial actions and is directed at investors and stakeholders. The ad emphasizes compliance, disclosure, and potential implications for ownership interests.

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