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Newspaper

The Canton Repository

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1942

Page

12

Coast paper raises subscription rates in Spokane

By the Associated Press Spokane March 24 increased cost of production prompts the Spokesman-Review and the Spokane Chronicle to raise home delivery and morning edition subscription prices. Weekday rates rise from 20 to 23 cents and the combined morning and Sunday package goes from 25 to 30 cents per week.

Associated Press Spokane, Wash Spokanesman Review The Spokane Chronicle

Irish Blackout Impresses AEF in British Isles

U S troops in northern Ireland cope with long blackouts and cold as they adapt to wartime life away from home. Heat comes from coal in Nissen huts, while new American-built quarters offer comforts. cooking gear and gastronomy improve with American provisions arriving. Soldiers miss hot dogs and radio entertainment, yet enjoy Irish street scenes and shared tunes with local girls.

U. S Ireland United States Northern Ireland Army States Owever

Water rates and city officials discuss revised charges

Water rate changes outlined for three month minimum bills, suburban adjustments, and volume tiers. New minimums shown against old, with comparisons to Massillon Mansfield Elyria Warren and others. City Eng John A Shisler seeks permission to contract with army engineers for water rights in Sandy valley. referred to water committee.

Cherry Ave Tuscarawas St Ohio Massillon Mansfield Elyria Warren Youngstown Wooster Dayton Newark John A. Shisler Cooper The Army Engineers Sandy Valley Water Committee

Dalton High School Junior Play Almost Eighteen

The high school junior class presents Almost Eighteen at 8 p m in the school auditorium under the direction of Miss Helen Fosnight and Miss Mildren Santschi.

Name packs wallop in McKeesport patrol note

McKeesport Pennsylvania reports a local coincidence as Joe Louis Dempsey, 31 and unmarried, was drafted into the U S army. He has worked as a grocery clerk for eight years and notes his name resembles famous boxers Jack Dempsey and Joe Louis, though neither were known when he was born in 1911.

Mckeesport Joe Louis Dempsey U. S. Army Dempsey Jack Dempsey Joe Louis

Undertaker Donnell Diedrich Teaches First Aid in Quincy

Quincey Michigan March 24 Donnell Diedrich an undertaker dedicates three nights weekly to teaching life saving and first aid to Quincy firemen Boy Scouts and others in the community.

Quincey, Mich

British Naval Officer Reunites With Canton Aunt

Lieut. G. W. Farrow of the British navy visited Canton to renew ties with his aunt Mrs. G. W. Rispin after 12 years. A New Castle, England native, he has spent most of his life at sea and is now on active Royal Navy duty escorting ships in the Atlantic. He praised Canton’s production activity but warned total war will bring sacrifices and expected Canton to rise to the challenge. He departed for New York City Monday night.

G. W. Farrow Canton G. W. Rispin Taft Lieut. Farrow Sandy New Castle England Royal Navy Lieut Farrow New York City

War production priority program changes extend blanket ratings

Interim applications may be filed when extra material is needed for war or essential civilian use. The transition from blanket ratings to PRP will continue April 1 to June 30. Many P orders are amended to revoke blanket ratings after a date, forcing producers to apply for priority assistance under PRP.

Kuendig PRP

Company cuts costs with bonus plan and army discount

The firm defends its bonus system while claiming lower overall costs. It notes a 28 percent price cut to the army air corps on the January 19 1942 contract and explains navy pay premiums due to small orders. The text discusses production timing and potential further reductions to the air corps on automatic pilots, with a planned refund if new machinery speeds production.

Army Air Corps Navy Army Air Corps

Gales Ebb as Canton Records 24 Degree Drop

A week of strong spring winds ended last night with a temperature slide to 24 degrees, the lowest in nearly three weeks. Winds fell from 20 to 40 miles per hour since March 16, drying the ground and bringing out lawn work, garden tasks, and fertilizer scents across Canton.

Canton

German couple’s trial dismissed as aliens in US court

The trial of a German couple, married abroad and residing in the United States since 1923, was dismissed after Judge Floyd ruled that German citizens are aliens and cannot sue in American courts. The case was continued indefinitely with potential revival after the war’s end.

Germany United States Floyd America U. S. District Court For Eastern Pennsylvania

Akron man charged with reckless driving on Route 8

Mike A. Krosnick, 30, of Akron, was arrested Monday afternoon on route 8 north of North Canton by deputies on a charge of reckless driving. He passed their cruiser and another car at the same time, crossing the middle yellow line. He was fined $10 and costs in the North Canton mayor's court.

Mike A. Krosnick Akron Route North Canton

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