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Newspaper
The Canton Repository
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1949
Page
10
Romania stripped former big landowners of all remaining acreage through a Supreme Presidium decree. About 315000 acres were expropriated with livestock machinery and personal belongings mostly taken by the state. The State Farm Administration will run the farms this season.
Ohio rail groups oppose the belt line project as committee chairmen urge quick prep for a March 15 hearing. Proponents describe a weather proof steel tube belt line with two way operation and freight savings. Public utility status would enable land condemnation and street access under a contract setup. Senators Sheppard and Sawicki seek a four percent excise tax on gross earnings.
A theft report cites Everett Mallett of 1306 Marco et SE reporting eight dozen eggs taken from his car parked in a lot at 202 6th St SW. The incident was logged with the police today.
Fair this afternoon with slowly rising temperatures. Fair tonight with a low near 20. Thursday partly cloudy with rain by late afternoon. Ohio's weather notes expect a warm spell briefly then a return to cold, with scattered rain tomorrow and a high later in the week. Across cities, temperatures range from the upper 20s to mid 40s with varied cloud cover and light precipitation. Almanac details include sunrise and sunset times, moon phases, and planetary positions for Canton.
Postwar aviation shows rapid record breaking across speed distance and altitude. The article notes the XS-1 near supersonic flight and lists major NA A records held by the U.S. Army Air Force and Navy, while civilian growth includes jet era airliners and expanded landing facilities reaching 5 759 licensed fields.
Two women were struck by cars on city streets Tuesday. Edith Mitchell, 57, was hit twice by the same car at 2 40 p m on Beldenvale SE and taken to Mercy Hospital with leg and shoulder injuries and bruises. Anna Whipple, 65, was hit by an eastbound car at public square while hurrying to catch a bus and treated at Mercy Hospital for cuts. Jimmie Crowe, 24, suffered bruises when his car hit a utility pole on Swamp Road. he was treated at home. Several motorists were arrested for traffic violations and light infractions as police investigated local crashes.
Canton area mobilizes rural teams to push 1948 Red Cross fund drive with home display stickers already in many windows. Campaign runs across seven townships including Lake Plain Canton Nimishillen Osnaburg Pike and Sandy with daily reports to campaign headquarters and cash contributions only.
New York police and Grand Rapids authorities linked a slain woman to Janet Fay via statements from Fernandez and Mrs Beck who claimed the victim was their quarry. The suspects, posing as siblings and traveling from the South to the East and Midwest, allegedly beat and strangled victims.
The G O P House policy committee endorses immediate excise tax reductions as a first act of the 81st Congress. Proposed cuts would lower rates on jewelry furs theatre films and more while preserving liquor taxes and opposing Truman budget consolidation proposals.
More than 100 residents met at the Pennsylvania Railroad Y M C A to form a Fairmount Welfare League to press street improvements. William Armbruster was named chairman as city officials outlined a $79,000 storm sewer trunk line delayed by railroad right of way negotiations. An April meeting is planned.
The article details a murder plot connected to marriage intentions involving the Girb Fernandez and Mrs Downing case. Fear of disclosure led to the killing of Mrs Downing and her daughter Rainelle, with Mrs Fay's death blamed on jealousy of a New York woman. Prosecutors say the group first secured $3,000.
March 2 Mrs Paul Kelley elected president of the Good Cheer Class Greentown Methodist Church. Mrs James Samuels named vice president, Mrs Ed Schlemmer secretary, Mrs Marion Ebie treasurer. The wolverine is a member of the weasel family.
Signal light summonses issued to James A. Gatlin Audrey Beck Ray H Bauman and Herman J Eber man Jr. Stop sign summonses issued to Charles Hauses Robert E Uth Ralph Cunningham and Salem Shaheen with addresses in Massillon Magnolia and surrounding townships.
The Spahr Motor Trucking Co. at 1927 Sherrick Rd SE reported a truck stolen after the thieves pumped 40 gallons of gasoline. The 1948 tractor valued at 5300 dollars was taken, along with 2 dollars in cash, seven blank checks, and ignition keys left in place. The company is run by Elmer and Glenn Spahr.
City and state liquor officials announce a thorough investigation into alleged vice operations in Alliance. Mayor Althouse and police officials vow sweeping action, while a bartender, George W Mitchellson, faces charges for selling liquor to a minor. A court hearing is set for Friday. a youth witness is in custody.
Dr Albert E Day former pastor of First Methodist Church is honored at a homecoming after the first community Lenten service at First Christian Church. He spoke on Living in the Superlative from Isaiah six and urged an attitude shaping holiness. An overflow crowd heard him as Lincoln High School choir performed. Ash Wednesday services followed across Catholic and Protestant churches with Ashes and benediction planned. Rev Leonard G Fritschel to lead Bethel Lutheran service at 7 30 p m.
Delegates urged a May primary statewide poll on daylight saving time as Ohio considers uniform clocks. They backed bills for fall voting on the issue and pressed legislators to favor national health coverage, civil rights, and labor goals while opposing weak amendments to employment and labor laws. The council also plans to lobby Congress on rent controls housing and national health insurance.
Cleveland dispatch reports Chesapeake and Ohio Railway recalling 265 laid off workers in roadway maintenance in the Chesapeake district. Officials said 1,038 more would be recalled next Monday, with no current plan to recall the remaining 3,000 laid off. Of 3,703 laid off February 21, 418 still out.
Opposition grows in Congress to President Truman’s plan to extend federal home relief to all needy persons including workers. Critics call it a dole for the able bodied while aides discuss public works as a counter. Altmeyer warns costs are uncertain and outlines funding via payroll taxes up to 10 percent to cover expanded social security provisions.
American military police led by Col Sterling Wood surround the Russian mission in central Frankfurt after a midnight blaze lit a yellow building. Col Vasily Argoonov refused to move without orders, claiming deserter status if they left without Berlin guidance. The Russians sang as reporters watched in the snow.
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