Alliance Chief Denies Wide Open Vice Report
Acting Police Chief A O Lower said two weeks into his tenure there have been no complaints of commercialized vice or wide open gambling in Alliance. He pledged strict enforcement, dismissed secrecy about the alleged 17 bootleg joints, and noted a review by Mayor Althouse and the Alliance Ministerial Association.
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Repository Bureau Alliance
A. O. Lower
Alliance
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Capt. Lower
Harry L. Stark
Stark
Robert D. Althouse
Cleveland
Lower
State Liquor Department
Auxiliary To Meet Deliberations Of Zollars Group
Anon Zollars Auxiliary Army and Navy Union will meet Friday at 7 p.m. at 803 Tuscarawas. The session aims to coordinate activities and discuss upcoming community service plans.
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Anon Zollars
Army and Navy Union
Tuscarawas
Weather Forecast Canton and Vicinity Today
Partly cloudy and windy with light snow flurries this afternoon. tonight will be clear and cold with a low 12 to 15 degrees. Wednesday will be fair with a slow temperature rise as warmer air returns. five day outlook calls for above normal temps and mixed rain or snow midweek. Weather data from Akron Canton Airport and state reports: highs near 34 across several cities, lows mostly in the teens, with continued snow in Cleveland Cincinnati Cleveland and Pittsburgh and rain by the weekend. Almanac notes and sunrise sunset times accompany the forecast.
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Ednesday
Ohio
International
Weather Bureau
C. G. Andrus
Andrus
Cleveland
State Highway Department
New York
Associated Press
Conci- Yes
Trons
Akron
Snow
Pedestrian injuries and arrests fill city traffic report
Three nine year olds were treated after being struck by cars in separate incidents. Edward Gronow and Loretta Cunningham suffered injuries including scalp cuts and a possible skull fracture. Additional motorists faced crashes, tickets, and a series of stop sign and signal light summonses as police logged ten arrests.
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Edward Gronow
Mahoning Rd
Mercy
Anthony A. Cavella
Lippert Rd
Loretta Cunningham
6Th St
11Th St
Cherry Ave
Anthony Manderine
Waynesburg Rd
Loretta
Mercy Hospital
Traffic summonses listed for residents and stop sign case
Louis Primack of 1008 5th st NW and Arthur Mason of RD 5 stop for signal light summons. Albert F. Vinciguerra of 1524 4th st NE issued a stop sign summons.
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Louis Primack
5Th St
Arthur Mason
RD 5
Albert F. Vinciguerra
4Th St
San Diego Population Surges Past Half Million
San Diego area population reaches 490000 according to chamber estimates, while city population stands at 392000 an increase from the 1940 census. The gains reflect broad expansion across the metropolitan region.
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San Diego
Chamber of Commerce
Old Courthouse Gets 2 New Wastebaskets
The county courthouse adds two modern public waste baskets to the first and second floor lobbies. Custodian Orville Pyles said the containers will be moved to find spots that attract the most waste and reduce litter on the floor.
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Orville Pyles
House Group For 1 500 New Tax Workers
The House appropriations committee approved funds to hire 1,500 tax enforcing workers amid a $3.07 billion Treasury and Post Office bill. It rejected a 7,000 person expansion as near diminishing returns and backed higher postage rates for second class publications. The panel also endorsed vast permanent appropriations and stockpiling goals, with no major post office cuts.
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Washington
House Appropriations Committee
Treasury
Post Office Departments
Treasury Department
Internal Revenue Bureau
Bureau of Narcotics
Customs Bureau
Secret Service
Post Office
New Firemen Bring City's Roster to 125
Safety Director Walter J. Weber announced the appointment of four cadet firemen to expand the department to full strength of 125. The new members are Frank D. Caster, 321 Girard Ave NE, effective March 10. Donald F. Miller, 713 Dewalt Ave NW, effective March 12. Frank Dodich, 1805 Superior Ave NE, effective March 16. and William E. Klinger, 701 Tanner St SW, effective March 17. One member remains on sick leave.
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Walter J. Weber
Frank D. Caster
Girard Ave
Donald F. Miller
Dewalt Ave
Frank Dodich
Superior Ave NE
William E. Klinger
Tanner
Mr. Weber
Saint Francis Xavier Missionary Traveled 11 Years in Asia
Saint Francis Xavier, a 16th century missionary priest, journeyed for 11 years across India the East Indies and China. He is believed to have baptized more than half a million people.
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Saint Francis Xavier
India
East Indies
China
Stalin Orders Cut in Soviet Cost of Living
Moscow reports a government decree signed by Stalin and Malenkov cutting prices in 45 food clothing and other item classes. Bread butter fish and canned goods fall 10 percent cheese 20 percent and many clothing items 12 to 20 percent with stores posting new price marks overnight.
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Moscow
Stalin
G. M. Malenkov
Communist Party
Central Committee
Trad
Soviet Trade Union
Pravda
America
United States
Russia
Kenyon Search Of Ruins Waits For Wreckers
The Kenyon College dormitory fire left nine dead and six missing as wrecking crews prepared to tear down Old Kenyon Hall. Bishop Henry Wise Hobson led memorial services while colleges nationwide offered aid and clothing for displaced students.
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Kenyon Hall
Kenyon College
Gambier
Jack McDonald
Hamilton
Mount Vernon
Gordon K. Chalmers
Chalmers
Edward Brout
N. Y
Marc S. Peck
Fenton
Mich
Henry Wise Hobson
Southern Ohio
Waynesburg
Waynesburg College
Kenyon
State Building Fund Favored by House Finance Panel
The Ohio House finance committee recommended an emergency bill to provide 4,266,000 dollars for immediate improvements at 11 state institutions. Allocations include Cleveland State Hospital 85,000 Columbus State Hospital 33,000 Hawthornden 631,000 Longview 290,000 Tiffin 845,000 Apple Creek 1,540,000 Columbus State School 35,000 Orient 90,000 Marysville Reform 225,000 and Marion training school for boys 392,000.
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Columbus
Welfare Department
House Finance Committee
Cleveland State Hospital
Columbus State Hospital
Hawthornden State Hospital
Longview State Hospital
Tiffin State Hospital
Apple Creek State School
Columbus State School
Orient State School
Marysville
Parole Granted for Two Stark County Inmates
Two inmates at London Prison Farm, John Philabaum convicted of burglary on May 4 and William McGrew for operating a vehicle without consent on April 5, have been granted paroles by the State Pardon and Parole Commission.
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Stark County
London Prison Farm
State Pardon and Parole Commission
John Philabaum
William McGrew
Notre Dame chemist outlines RH factor control work
Professor Charles C. Price of the University of Notre Dame describes new chemical discoveries aimed at controlling the RH blood factor linked to many stillbirths and miscarriages. He cautions that experiments are in early stages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Ind
Charles C. Price
University of Notre Dame
City eyes state aid for Market ave resurfacing plan
Council discussed possible state and federal funding for Market avenue work while confirming Tuscarawas street resurfacing would not affect Market avenue projects. Estimates for widening Market from 9th to 12th streets run about 36,693 dollars and from 12th to 21st about 26,419 dollars. Mayor Klein notes strong chance of state aid for parts of the program.
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Neel
Market Ave
Public Square
Tuscarawas St
Finance Committee
John A. Shisler
Market
Carl F. Klein
Council
Klein
Water Foremen Pay Increase Plan Delayed At City Council Meeting
Water department foremen would have received $1.50 extra per hour under a plan backed by Water Superintendent A E Ransom and approved by the water committee led by Councilman Ralph Frerichs but the council voted to reject the report. The debate centered on granting individual raises versus waiting for a special committee study of pay inequities affecting all city employees. Frerichs argued a minority could quit if raises were limited. the committee preferred granting raises to all mentioned in the recommendation.
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A.E. Ransom
Ralph Frerichs
Frerichs
Mr. Frerichs
Ransom
Service
A. W. Fabry
Water Department
Tales of Hoffman Impress 1 000 at Civic Opera Night
About 1000 attendees filled Lincoln High School auditorium for the Civic Opera Association’s 13th production Tales of Hoffmann directed by Alberto Bimboni. Cast includes Bernard Griffin May Takasugi and Georgia Shrigley with ensemble from Canton Symphony. plot follows Hoffmann through three loves and a hypnotic Dr Miracle.
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Hoffman
Lincoln High School
Civic Opera Association
Alberto Bimboni
Juilliard School of Music
Canton Symphony
Luther’s Tavern
Bernard Griffen
Olympia
Coppelius
Dick Daniels
Blanche Kutt
Venice
Giulietta
May Takasugi
Nicklausse
Jean Shelley
Crespel
Munich
Antonia
Stuart Phillips
Miss Shrigley
Don Meier
Dr. Miracle
George Kantzer
Frantz
Luther
Officials push pay raises for key city department leaders
The report notes requests for salary increases for the department's chief pump man, distribution superintendent, and office manager described as underpaid, alongside broader staffing concerns.
Mayor commends garbage truck pilot and seeks cans thawing grant
Mayor Carl F. Klein lauded the experimental covered garbage collection and can washing truck after a May 1948 trial on city routes. He urged a $1,000 appropriation to thaw and wash cans at the sewerage disposal farm while noting a September 1948 ordinance to buy eight trucks for $55,000 was delayed by litigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl F. Klein
Council
Klein
Common Pleas Court
Finance Committee
Canton Police and Firemen Seek Annual Uniform Allowances
In letters to council the Canton police and firemen requested clothing allowances of 85 and 75 dollars a year respectively. They said uniforms are costly and many cities provide similar allowances, and the letters were referred to the police-fire committee.
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Canton Police
Council
Police Fire Committee
Referendum Plan Protest Against $3.6 Million Bond Plan
Stark County Industrial Union Council protests a council resolution urging a public vote on a $3,600,000 sewage garbage disposal plant bond. The plan, by Councilman Fred CaChat three months ago, has been sent to sewer garbage and finance committees.
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Stark County Industrial Union Council
Fred CaChat
Trial Continues in Alley Slaying Case Identification T
Witnesses identify Martin at the crime scene near the 900 block Carnahan Ave NE where Rose was fatally beaten. Kaifas and McGee describe arousal from a dog and a struggle as Martin is seen. A wallet in Martins room matches the victim’s Christmas gift. Detective testimonies recount arrest and statements.
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Martin
John Kaifas
Carnahan Ave
Rose
Opree Russell McGee
Massillon
Lowell Thomas
Smith Ave
Mike Szostak
Ray Barrett
FBI
Wea Gton
Rail chief warns of looming depression linked to railroads
Robert R. Young, head of Chesapeake and Ohio Railway, told a press conference that the nation faces a serious depression driven by railroad poverty. He cited a $450 million loss on passenger business last year and predicted more losses and potential elimination of passenger service within five years.
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Washington
Robert R. Young
Young
Chesapeake & Ohio Railway
Federation of Railway Progress
Association of American Railroads
Interstate Commerce Commission
ICC
Congress
City project faces doubt over public approval
A debate arises as officials claim the project is essential for the city while opponents allege the move bypasses public consent and undermines established council plans. The exchange highlights tension between governance steps and community input.
Council Approves Street Openings and Equipment Upgrades
The Monday night meeting endorsed opening 8th Street NE from Ryandt Bridge to 7th Street NE, and approved a tow truck purchase with impounded car parking space leased from private service. The Safety Director seeks eight new police motorcycles. A zoning petition proposes reclassifying Cleveland Avenue NW between 13th and 14th streets from residential to business.
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William Schumacher
Vera
Elliott
8Th St
Ryandt
7Th St
Young Are
Baxter C. Sharrock
Police Department
Walter J. Weber
Zoning Board and Planning Commission
Cleveland
Rural Traffic Accidents Hit High of 19 239 in 1948
Ohio reports rural state highways records show 19 239 accidents in 1948, a 10 percent rise from 1947, causing 753 deaths and 13 609 injuries. Pedestrian fatalities fell to 104 from 133, while Stark County led in deaths with 24 and Mahoning topped injury totals. Cuyahoga and Paulding counties reported no rural-state highway deaths.
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Columbus
T. J. Kauer
Kauer
Ohio
State Highway Patrol
a_ central
Missouri
Alabama
State Highway Department
Division of
Traffic and Safety
Mahoning
Lucas
Stark
Franklin
Columbiana
Wood
Stark County
Trumbull
Lorain
Montgomery
Cuyahoga County
Paulding County
Mrs. Kenneth Frease's Obituary Services at Spiker Funeral Home
Armitage Mrs. Kenneth Frease leaves four grandchildren. Rev. C. W. Recard and Rev. R. E. Appel will officiate at services in the Spiker funeral home Thursday at 1 30 p m. Burial will be in Northlawn Cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday after 2 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Frease
C. W. Recard
R. E. Appel
Spiker Funeral
Northlawn
HELLO GIRLS CHIP IN PARKERSBURG HELP SARGE HOME
In Parkersburg West Virginia a group of telephone operators raised funds to buy a wounded army sergeant a bus ticket home to Oklahoma after he lost his wallet containing 471 dollars and a bus ticket.
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Parkersburg
W. Va
Oklahoma
Storm Knocks Out Power Delays Dentist Session
In Shawnee Oklahoma a temblor of rain and winds knocked out power just as Dr. Fred Riddle prepared to treat a patient. The patient joked you can't do that to me and the dentist paused work until lines were restored.
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Shawnee
Okla
Fred Riddle
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14Th St
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Middlebranch
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