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The Canton Repository

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1949

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Cain Attacks Wallgren in 7 Hour Senate Speech

Senator Cain of Washington delivered a long assault on Mon Wallgren’s fitness to head the National Security Resources Board. The speech stretched from 2 15 p m to 9 p m, with Cain declaring Wallgren not competent for the $14 000 a year defense post and calling for sworn testimony on a dice game report.

Washington Mon Wallgren National Security Resources Board Cain Washington State Defense Post Wallgren Truman Senate Armed Services Committee Drew Pearson

Democrats to seek cloture in Senate clash

In Washington on March 9 AP reports that Administration Democrats plan a Senate move to break the southern filibuster. Democratic Leader Lucas will file a petition for cloture to limit debate, forcing a ruling by Vice President Barkley on debate limits.

Washington Senate Lucas Barkley

Cain defends a public figure amid dispute over past gambling claim

The report alleging a $50,000 dice game with Johnny Meyer is denied by Wallgren who calls the tale false. Meyer, tied to Howard Hughes, and Pearson contest Cain's use of the report as political vendetta while Cain pushes a Marshall Plan bill through the Senate amid interruptions.

Johnny Meyer California Wallgren Meyer Howard Hughes Senate War Investigating Committee Cain Pearson Miami Connally Texas Senate

Axis Sally Case Goes to Jury in War Crimes Trial

The Axis Sally treason case was given to a seven man five woman jury in Federal District Court at 12 03 p m Judge Edward M Curran instructed the jurors to weigh the evidence dispassionately Mildred E Gillars 48 known for wartime German radio broadcasts faced possible death penalty if convicted Trial began Jan 24 and involved the Axis Sally program The ad line for Special Springers 47c Ib and United Poultry at 139 Cherry NE 22306-ad appears in the same column.

Washington Federal District Court Edward M. Curran Mildred E. Gillars

Genoa Hero Keeps Baby Safe From House Fire

Four year old Robert Johnson earns hero praise in Genoa after saving his 15 month old brother Richard from a deadly blaze that destroyed their one room home at 327 S Genoard Road Massillon RD 5. The boy posed amid the charred remains of the dwelling.

Robert Johnson Genoa Richard S. Genoard Massillon Robert Clifford Johnson Johnsons Mr. Johnson

Newls Deftly Let Brush-Moore Honor Debaters at OSU

Ohio State hosts state finals for high school forensic speaking March 18 19 with the Louis H Brush Memorial Trophy first awarded to the Class A winning team chosen from 13 district winners. Schools listed include Canton McKinley Lima Central St Xavier Ravenna Wooster and others.

HIO Ohio State University Louis H. Brush Brush-Moore Newspapers, Inc Brush-Moore Paul Carmack Ohio State Speech Department Ohio High School Speech League Canton McKinley Louisville Sylvania Burnham Lima _ Central Columbus East Columbus Central Athens Cincinnati Mt.,. Union College Brush Brush-Moore Organization Ohio Canton Repository Marion Star East Liverpool Review Salem News Portsmouth Times Steubenville Herald-Star Brush- Moore WHBC Whbc-Fm Canton WPAY Portsmouth Ohio State

McKinley Monument Plans Outlined by Ohio Society

R. S. Fatig of Columbus outlined a maintenance program for the McKinley Monument in Canton. The plan includes protective glass doors, interior and exterior lighting to replace gas, lagoon reconstruction, and a completed dome roofing project. Funds will come from the trust and new state money, with a hearing noting vandalism and steps to repair disfigurement.

McKinley Monument Ohio State Archaeological and Historical Society R. S. Fatig Columbus Fang Canton Fanig Fatig Ann Ryan McKinley

King George VI to undergo foot surgery in palace

London March 9 AP King George VI will be operated on within a week to improve blood flow to his right foot. The procedure lumbar sympathectomy will cut nerve knots to loosen arteries and ease circulation. Two American doctors helped in the plan.

London George VI Buckingham Palace Palace James Learmonth United States Mayo Clinic Rochester Minn

WHBC To Air Diabetes Talks

WHBC will broadcast six consecutive diabetes talks led by Stark County doctors as part of a detection drive. The schedule runs Thursday to Tuesday with topics on What Is Diabetes, Diagnosis of Diabetes, I Am a Diabetic, Treatment of Diabetes, plus a final summary by Dr. Lamont. Free urine examinations will be offered by county society members all week.

Stark County WHBC A. A. Lichtblau Max Haas Z. Katz Thomas Sherkey Ian B. Hamilton C. A. Lamont

Race Fraud in Georgia Leads to $112,000 Swindle Arrest

Samuel Goldberg was arrested in Kansas City on a race horse swindling scheme totaling $112,000. FBI agent John C. Bills states Goldberg faces a violation of the national Stolen Property Act for transporting $16,000 in Georgia-derived funds across state lines after allegedly obtaining the money by misrepresentation.

Atlanta Kansas City Samuel Goldberg John C. Bills FBI Goldberg Georgia

Club dinners at Mergus Restaurant

A local club hosts dinners at Mergus Restaurant offering complete dinner options. Members gather for a social evening with a varied menu and festive atmosphere.

Mergus

Ohio Prepares Federal Aid Road Projects

Ohio plans federal aid street improvements in 116 urban areas defined as populations of 5,000 or more. A 1947 appropriation of 5.3 million dollars will fund one fourth local share for projects, with a Dayton bridge on Route 49 part of a 2 million dollar effort, split costs among city state and federal agencies.

Columbus Ohio T. J. Kauer Highway Department Miami River Dayton Kauer

Revised Turnpike Bill Set For Ohio Senate Test

A revised Ohio turnpike bill moves to the Senate for a second test after two years. Sponsors Winter and Boyd hope changes clear past House obstacles as rural critics prepare to oppose again. The plan seeks toll superhighways linking Ohio with the Pennsylvania Turnpike extending toward the eastern border.

Ohio Senate Columbus Ralph A. Winter Medina House Winter William M. Boyd Cuyahoga Pittsburgh

Harry S. Truman Chugs Toward Lee Record on Mississippi

The towboat Harry S. Truman departed New Orleans at 5 p.m. with Captain Willis Smith aiming to beat the 1870 3 day 18 hour 14 minute Robert E. Lee record for the New Orleans to St. Louis run. The Federal Barge Lines vessel, top speed 18 knots, was christened by Margaret Truman last year.

New Orleans Harry S. Truman Mississippi St. Louis Robert E. Lee Willis Smith Delesseps Morrison Lee Smith Federal Barge Lines Margaret

Massillon Man Pleads Guilty to Liquor Charge

John Tiarog operator of the Honey Club at 506 Nealeave SW pleaded guilty before the Liquor Control Board in Cleveland to displaying punch boards while holding an Ohio liquor permit. The Board took the case under advisement and will rule on a penalty later.

Massillon John Tiarog Honey Club Nealeave SW Liquor Control Board Cleveland Tiarog Ohio

Apple Creek Fund of Million Voted in House

The House passed a bill to provide 4,266,000 for welfare institutions to handle 2,000 additional state wards. The 123 to 1 vote, with Clinton L. Caryl dissenting, sends emergency funding to the Senate for Governor Lausche to sign. Institutions include Apple Creek 1,540,000 and Tiffin 845,000 amid others.

Columbus Senate Welfare Department House Clinton L. Caryl Frank J. Lausche Apple Creek Tiffin State Hospital Hawthornden State Hospital Cleveland Longview State Hospital Cincinnati Marion Training School Marysville Women’s Reformatory Athens State Hospital Orient State School Cleveland State Hospital Columbus State Hospital Columbus State School

Prosecutor Seeks Quick Probe Into Alliance Bribery Evidence

County Prosecutor D Deane McLaughlin told Alliance pastors that evidence of bribery involving public officials would be promptly and thoroughly investigated if presented to the grand jury. He urged calm, noted local law enforcement has not broken down, and said misconduct tied to vice and racketeering would be treated as misdemeanors under Ohio law.

Grand D. Deane McLaughlin Alliance Ministerial Association Avnnesn Af Ohio McLaughlin Alliance State Department of Liquor Control

Honest Furniture Values 15% Down 21 Months to Pay

Local home furnishings retailer advertises 15 percent down and 21 month terms for furniture purchases. Sale highlights Honest Furniture Values at 229 Market Street South ad location.

Home Furn

Atlantic pact seen to ratify Western defense unity

Secretary of State Acheson outlined the Atlantic treaty as drafted, stating it binds the United States and Western allies to defend against aggression and creates a consultative body and regional command. He said the pact fits UN Charter aims and aims to reassure signatories, with Senate ratification after public disclosure and hearings.

Washington Acheson Russia United States Canada Western Europe United Nations North Atlantic Western Europe Congress Connally Texas Senate Foreign Relations Committee Vandenberg Michigan George Georgia U. S Ernest A. Gross

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Rips Truman Vital Defense Axis Washington Hotel United Poultry Gary Ind Mary Cheever Eugene Swartz Footy George Sokolsky Westbrook Pegler Apple Creek Fund Anna F. O’neil Summit House Finance Committee
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