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The Canton Repository

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1949

Page

2

Polish refugee family finds new life in Ohio thanks to coat note

Bigniew Glowacka and his wife Hanna and child Alicja arrive in Ironton Ohio sponsored by Eleanor Hudson. A coat left in Germany with Hudson’s note led to letters, a move to Dayton Malleable Iron Co. and a four room apartment. Glowacka, a mechanic, will work in Ohio. Hanna is a nurse who speaks four languages.

America Bigniew Hanna Alicja Miss Hudson Alicija National Catholic Welfare Wacka Hud Glowacka Dayton Malleable Iron Co Ironton Wil Liam Jeffreys United States Warsaw

State Senators Back Local Aid Plan Known as Youngstown Plan

The Senate taxation committee backed a bill to earmark 15 percent of annual sales tax collections for local governments, boosting the allotment by about 6 million dollars yearly. A companion measure would restore 15 million dollars of intangible tax proceeds to the state general fund, then redirect to localities later. Named the Youngstown plan, the measures were sponsored by Senators Clingan Jackson and Nicholas Bernard of Mahoning County.

Columbus Senate Taxation Committee State General Fund Clingan Jackson Nicholas Bernard Mahoning County

Liquor Permit Freeze Up for New Decision

In Columbus on March 31 AP reports the state liquor board may decide today to freeze all retail liquor permits. A two hour hearing drew 12 of 14 witnesses in opposition to the regulation proposal. The plan would extend a 60 day administrative freeze ending last Monday and limit permits to current totals with replacements only for revoked or surrendered permits.

Columbus State Liquor Board

Injured in Fight Sends Young Man to Hospital

Eugene A. Ries nineteen of 713 Marion avenue southwest was treated at Aultman Hospital Wednesday night for a possible nose fracture after a fight at Navarre road and Cleveland avenue southwest police said.

Eugene A. Ries Marion Ave Aultman’ Hospital Navarre Rd Cleveland Ave SW

Merchants Borrow Less as Inventories Drop Nationwide

Washington reports merchants, mirroring consumer caution, reduced new purchases and paid off old loans. Federal Reserve data show business loans down over 670 million since December, a four percent three month drop driven by demand, not tighter bank lending. Retail stocks fell 295 million by January end, while wholesalers and manufacturers lagged in inventory cuts.

Washington Federal Reserve Board

Invasion of Ohio TV Drama Promised Sunday

WEWS warns viewers not to panic during an airborne attack drama titled Operation Pretend. The program plots a guided missile strike on Terminal Tower and Cleveland airport capture, with Ohio National Guard and Army Reserve Corps cooperation and frequent real announcements clarifying it is make-believe.

Cleveland WEWS Ohio Ohio National Guard Army Reserve Corps

Monson Welcomes Third Set Of Twins At Home

Mrs Ephraim V Monson announced the birth of her third set of twins. Waiting to greet the newborns at home were brothers James and Johnny, eight, and David and Laraine, four. The Monsons also have three other sons.

Salt Lake City Ephraim V. Monson James Johnny David Laraine Monsons

Taylor Fights Alabama Law Over Racial Segregation

Idaho Senator Glen H. Taylor appeals a Birmingham police court verdict for disorderly conduct arguing Alabama segregation laws violate free speech and assembly. The all white jury trial followed a May 4 conviction. Taylor, once a Henry Wallace vice presidential candidate, seeks U. S. Supreme Court review. Patrolman Casey testified Taylor attempted to enter a door reserved for Negroes at a Southern Negro Youth Congress meeting.

Birmingham Ala Glen H. Taylor Idaho Taylor Henry Wallace U. S. Supreme Court W. W. Casey Southern Negro Youth Congress

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