Alliance Plant Project Rushes Construction of $1.8 Million War Unit
The Babco ck-Wilcox Co plans a $1.8 million plant in Alliance financed by the Defense Plant Corp. to be completed in six months, expanding war material production and boosting a 400-employee payroll. The project includes a two and a half story office building, with Prack and Prack of Pittsburgh as architects, and prompts a storm sewer extension inquiry by P. B. White asserting current facilities are inadequate.
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Alliance
Babcock-Wilcox Co
Defense Plant Corp
Babcock- Wilcox
A.G. Reeves Co
New York City
Prack & Prack Ofittsburgh
P. B. White
Keystone St
Cleveland Fire Destroys War Factory in Cleveland
The National Formetal Co plant, involved in war work, was destroyed by fire last night in Cleveland. Owners estimate the loss at $15,000. The arson squad has taken up the investigation.
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Associated Press
Cleveland
National Formetal Co
Holmes Arrests Increase In February Records
Millsburg police records show eight arrests in February versus six in January, compiled by Sheriff Harry R. Weiss, outlining a rise in arrests for the month.
Purim Celebrations Across Canton Synagogues
Canton's Jewish orthodox and reform congregations mark Purim with morning services at North Cherry and South Cherry synagogues of Agudas Achim and Shara Torah. Observances continue Monday night with Megillah scroll readings to recall the deliverance of ancient Persian Jews from Haman's plots.
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Canton
Haman
Agudas Achim
Shara Torah
Megillah
Purim Readings Begin On Eve Of Festival
The tale of Purim is read in synagogues on the eve of the festival, which ends tonight. The holiday marks the day Haman planned to destroy the Persian Jewish community.
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Purim
Haman
Bible Revision Delayed To 1945, Says Official
Chicago March 3 The task of revising the American Standard Version of the Bible will not be completed before 1945 according to Dr Roy G Ross general secretary of the International Council of Religious Education The revision began in 1930 was halted in 1932 and began again in 1937
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Chicago
Roy G. Ross
International Council of Religious Education
Three Drivers Fined in Massillon Court
Three drivers pleaded guilty to traffic charges in Massillon municipal court and were fined $10 plus costs. Donald E. Eberhardt, 20, of 948 1st St NE, charged with reckless driving. Welker C. Jordan, 41, of Canton, charged with failing to observe a railroad signal, and Walter E. Stilgenbauer, 43, of 118 Tremont Ave SE, for insufficient brakes. Jordan and Eberhardt had their driving rights suspended for five days.
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Repository Bureau
Massillon
Donald E. Eberhardt
1St St
Welker C. Jordan
6Th St
Canton
Walter E. Stilgenbauer
Tremont Ave SE
Jordan
Eberhardt
Railroads Granted 6 Percent Freight Increase by ICC
The Interstate Commerce Commission authorized rail and water carriers to raise freight rates about six percent, with certain basic commodities excluded. The move, based on 1941 traffic, would bring roughly 203 million dollars in annual additional revenue, not counting a 46 million passenger fare hike already in effect. Specifics show varied per ton increases by rate level, with 3 to 6 cent adjustments, and no increase for iron ore.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission
East Canton To Hold Meeting For Defense
East Canton and Osnaburg civilian defense committees announce an open meeting for all interested in civilian defense. The session will be at 8:15 p m Thursday in Osnaburg Two High School auditorium, with L A Spies presiding and talks on first aid, war games, and civilian defense organization by Al Lautzenhelser and Robert Schreck.
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East Canton
Osnaburg
L. A. Spies
al Lautzenhelser
Canton
Robert Schreck
Still No Horses At Oxford Town Meeting
In Oxford Massachusetts the town meeting opened with no horse drawn vehicles parked outside, a remarkable sight given the long memory of the town’s oldest inhabitants amid wartime rationing.
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Oxford
Mass
Massillon to Study Safety Staff Pleas
Massillon council weighs raises for firemen and policemen and pension system adjustments. Police and fire staff seek 10 percent increases, with current caps and salaries listed. A sewer project on Orange Street and bylaws review were also approved. Street light needs under study at several locations.
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Massillon
City Council
Pension Boards
Council
Patrol arrests pair on car theft charge
State highway patrolmen on Monday night arrested Elmer Burson 33 and Jess Dierdorf 32 both of Canton on auto theft charges after they tried to trade car parts for gasoline at a Uniontown service station. The car is owned by Louis Youngblood of 415 Cherry Ave SE.
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Elmer Burson
Jess Dierdorf
Canton
Uniontown
Louis Youngblood
Cherry Ave SE
Three Hurt in Route 30 Crash Near Dalton
In Massillon on Monday at 8 30 p m an 11 month old boy Herbert Johnson of North Lawrence was seriously injured with a brain injury and a poor prognosis. His mother Pearl Johnson 36 suffered lacerations to the left ear left leg facial abrasions and concussion. Francis Johnson 3 the driver received emergency treatment for a chest injury and knee abrasions. Robert Martin 20 of Millersburg was the driver of the second car.
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Repository Bureau
Massillon
Dalton
Herbert Johnson
RD 1
North Lawrence
Pearl Johnson
Francis Johnson
Robert Martin
Millersburg
Carroll County Defense Bonds and Stamps Sales Rise
Carrollton report cites $199000 of Defense Bonds and Stamps sold. Chairman Robert P. Hills announced the total on Thursday, marking strong local uptake of the defense program.
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Carrollton
Carroll County Committee
Robert P. Hills
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