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Newspaper

The Canton Repository

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1949

Page

5

Hoover Plan Faces Qualified Endorsement by Chamber

Washington May 2 AP The United States Chamber of Commerce opens its 37th annual meeting with hundreds of business leaders to vote on a qualified endorsement of Herbert Hoover’s government reorganization plan. The policy committee proposes a “thorough going reorganization” to the greatest extent practicable rather than an all or nothing approval of the 18 volume Hoover commission blueprint.

Washington Herbert Hoover United States Chamber of Commerce Chamber Congress Hoover Commission Hoover D. A. Haley Lone Star Oil Co Dallas Haley Truman Chamber of Fials

Burglars Loot Brown's Restaurant on Route 30

Robert Brown proprietor reports that burglars entered Brown's Restaurant on Route 30 at RD 3 Minerva early Saturday and stole $20 from a cash register. Deputies were informed.

Brown RD 3 Minerva Robert Brown

Weather Forecast for Canton and Vicinity Today

Cleveland area notes include clearing and cooler tonight with a low around 60. Tuesday looks fair and mild. Ohio forecasts predict two more days of dry, mild weather after yesterday’s high 72 with spots at 80s in Zanesville and Wheeling. Almanac details give sunrise and sunset times and moon phases.

Canton U. S. Weather Bureau Akron- Canton Ohio International News Service C. George Andrus Andrus Chesapeake Parkersburg W. Va Zanesville Wheeling Cleveland Akron Bismarck Boston

Supreme Court To Hear Canton Water Rent Appeal

City Solicitor Thomas H Nichols will plead Thursday before the Ohio Supreme Court to review a 52 000 water rent suit against Canton. The Fifth District Court of Appeals ordered 52 000 from the general fund to the water department for office rent 1941 to 1946. Willis E Himebaugh filed the suit in 1942 seeking about 270 000 for 1931 to 1946. The appeal also seeks 218 000 more for 1931 1941, while the appeals court allowed repayment for 1941 1946. Nichols will be joined by Robert P Wilson. Nichols and Samuel Krugliak will push a grade crossing bill in Columbus proposing a 50 50 cost split.

Thomas H. Nichols Ohio Supreme Court Canton Fifth District Court of Appeals General Fund Water Department Willis E. Himebaugh Common Pleas Court Warren G. Smith Mr. Himebaugh Appeals Court Nichols Robert P. Wilson Ohio House of Representatives Public Utilities Committee Carl F. Klein Common Pleas

Nazir Grotto Spring Festival Tickets On Sale

Nazir Grotto announces tickets for the 12th annual spring music festival May 23 to 25 at the Palace Theater. Tickets went on sale at Finney's drug store with over 2,000 of 6,000 sold. the event features a 60 piece novelty band directed by Charles Lotz and guest artists.

Palace Theater Finney’s Drug Store 415 Market N. C

Horse and motor clash leads to deserter capture

In Welch West Virginia police spotted an alleged army deserter riding a horse. They flagged a passing switch engine and chased the horse for about a mile along the tracks. The rider was captured at his home.

Welch W. Va

Predicts Defeat of Reds Budenz Tells Massillon Crowd

Louis F. Budenz, ex-Communist Daily Worker editor turned Catholic, told 6,000 at Tiger Stadium Massillon that the U S would defeat communism though Soviet blows are felt worldwide He urged prayer aid to China oppose Russia Poland and defend China democracy while criticizing U S moral weakness and Western missteps.

Massillon Tiger Stadium Louis J. Budenz Communist Daily Worker Ana Louis F. Budenz United States Mr. Budenz China Russia Poland American Legion Knights of St. John of Akron Knights of Columbus Stark Summit Counties America Hungary Yantze Alaska Communist Party Kremlin Budenz

Explosion continues claims and family tributes in Mineral City

The article lists survivors of Martin and Knide families from Mineral City and nearby towns. Earl Boyd of near Sommersville is named as stepfather to a casualty. Frank Knide is noted as deceased. Funeral arrangements for Mrs Martin and Mr Martin are detailed, with services set at Gordon Funeral Home and the residents’ home respectively, burial in Mineral City Cemetery, and visiting hours beginning Tuesday afternoon.

Earl Boyd Sommersville Gilbert Russ William Geissinger Canton Barbara Phyllis George Pedhran Cleveland George Bowman Frank Knide Martin Mineral City William Martin Wilber Martin Carl Martin Alliance John Dugan Waynesburg Pearl Capocella Dover Catherine Baker New Alexander Gordon John Guy

Mother To Be Queried In Death Of Two Children

MADELIA Minn May 2 Authorities sought to question 33 year old Minnesota farm wife Mrs James Teigland about the deaths of two of her children June 8 and Robert7. She is in hospital after a nervous breakdown and too ill to be questioned. Searchers found her in a dazed condition at a rural school car wheel with the two children in the back seat both dead. An autopsy found carbon monoxide poisoning. Their 18 month old sister Margaret survived in the front seat.

Madelia Minn Minnesota James Teigland Robert Margaret

Truman Picks Boyle for Patronage Clash in D C

William M Boyle Jr a plumpish lawyer takes charge of Truman’s patronage fight with Democratic lawmakers in Washington The move signals a high position for Boyle and prompts a reshuffle of leadership at the Democratic National Committee The White House clash centers on party loyalty test tied to labor legislation amid announced ticket sales for Nazir Grotto Spring Music Festival in Palace theater May 23 25

Lyle C. Wilson United Press Washington Boyle Truman Franklin D. Roosevelt Supreme Court William M. Boyle Jr White House Capitol J. Howard McGrath Rhode Island Mr. Truman McGrath Democratic National Committee Palace Theater Finney’s

Wood bill eyed for softer labor curbs in Congress

Republican leaders push two amendments to ease the Wood labor bill before House debate resumes. President Truman opposes a compromise on the Taft Hartley repeal plan, while administration aides weigh concessions. House Speaker Rayburn signals opposition to the Wood bill this week.

G.O. P Washington Truman Lesinski Michigan Secretary of Labor Tobin Arthur Goldberg Rayburn Representative Wood Georgia House McConnell Pennsylvania House Labor Committee Nixon California Senate Taft Ohio Ives New York John Lodge Connecticut Taft-Hartley

Freighter and Tanker Collide Off New York

A 7000-ton Indian freighter Jalaketu collided with a 10000-ton tanker Marine Leader in dense fog seven miles southeast of the Narrows. The freighter was stove in below and above water, one hold flooded, and anchored in port at Stapleton Staten Island after the collision with no casualties reported.

New York New York Harbor Marine Leader Stapleton Staten Island Brooklyn

World Events Force Occupation. MacArthur Addresses Japan

General Douglas MacArthur told Japan that Allied occupation is due to events and circumstances elsewhere, not Japan’s fault. He spoke on the second anniversary of Japan’s new constitution, noting a shift from rigid military control to protective guidance under occupation.

Tokyo Anese Douglas MacArthur Jap S Allied Powers Japan

Martins Ferry Driver Appeals N Canton Fine

Edward W. Nickles of Martins Ferry files appeal in Common Pleas Court to overturn a $10 fine and costs for disregarding a stop sign in North Canton Mayor's Court. Nickles, manager of Nickles bakery, charged by Stark County deputies for the Harrisburg Road NE stop sign incident outside city limits.

North Canton Common Pleas Court Edward W. Nickles Martins Ferry Nickles Guy Price Stark County Harrisburg Rd Hammond Ave Paradise Heights Sherman Church Odysseus E. Dakides Youngstown James P. Salitro Ravenna East Canton Vincent Lepar 5Th St 38Th St William Vadant RD 2 Hartville James A. Davis N. Garfield Ave Alliance Irwin Breckler Chicago Minerva

Court ties up bribery case in 1946 football scandal

The Supreme Court ruled 4 to 4 to uphold the bribery convictions of Harvey Stemmer and David Krakower in the Filchock Hapes football scandal. The tie vote means the lower court decision stands, with Stemmer and Krakower each jailed five to ten years. The case centered on bribery attempts to influence Giants stars Frank Filchock and Merle Hapes.

Washington INS Supreme Court Harvey Stemmer David Krakower Jackson Stemmer Krakower New York Giant Frank Filchock Merle Hapes Giants Chicago Bears Filchock Hapes New York Alvin J. Paris

District Traffic Arrests Highlight Weekend Enforcement

Police, deputies and state highway patrol arrested 17 motorists Saturday through early today for reckless driving, speeding and signal violations. Several drivers faced fines or court appearances. additional citations included signal light and stop sign summonses across multiple towns and routes.

William R. Albright 6Th St Harrisburg Rd Robert G. Bryan David D. Morris Mahoning Rd Tuscarawas St Donald E. Huberty Struble Ave 9Th St Walnut Ave Jerome D. Rinehart Logan Ave Charles C. Harter Louisville Waynesburg Rd Dominic Colaiacovo Mariell 30Th St Cleveland James L. Voykovich Brewster Navarre Rd Joseph F. Glaser 24Th St NW 25Th St

Accident at Hills and Dales road near Tam O' Shanter golf course

Deputies report a vehicle collision at the Hills and Dales road entrance to Tam O' Shanter golf course. A parked car occupied by Lacking name was struck while its occupant had knee bruises, as Paul H Heiney 26 of 916 Highland Ave NE attempted to flag the other vehicle with a flashlight and then jumped to avoid impact.

Car Crash Injures Mrs Gladys Jacoby in East Canton

Mrs Gladys Jacoby twenty of East Canton was treated for face and ear cuts after a Saturday night car crash on Georgtoward NE. She rode with her husband Estele Jacoby twenty seven who was driving the vehicle, the sheriff s office reported.

Gladys Jacoby East Canton Mercy Hospital Estele Jacoby Georgtoward NE Sheriff's Office

Car Crash Injures Young Woman In Broad Ave Dive

Patricia Hinerman aged 19 of 1337 15th Street NW suffered scalp cuts and bruises after a car carrying Roger McGrady of 1331 18th Street NW ran into a ditch on Broad Avenue Northwest extension at about 4 a.m. Sunday, according to the sheriff's office.

Patricia Hinerman 15Th St NW Roger McGrady 18Th St NW Broad Ave Sheriff's

Bicycle fall injures 5 at Dawson Court NW

A 5 year old bicyclist, Nicholas Dragomire, was treated at Aultman Hospital for eye cuts after falling from a bicycle on Dawson Court Northwest Sunday at 7 50 p m, according to the sheriff's office.

Nicholas Dragomire Dawson Ct NW Aultman Hospital Sheriff’s Office

Gideons of Ohio Elect Paul Kauth Leader

Paul Kauth of Canton was elected president of the Gideons of Ohio at the 46th annual convention in Toledo. Other officers include A. J. Wahlie of Lima as vice president R. C. West of Lima as secretary Harold Patterson of Coshocton as treasurer and Wayne Luke of Montpelier as state Bible secretary.

Toledo Paul Kauth Canton The Gideons of Ohio A. J. Wahlie Lima R. C. West Harold Patterson Coshocton Wayne Luke Montpelier

Auxiliary Meets Tonight at G A R Hall

Auxiliary to Sons of Union Veterans will meet tonight at 7 30 p m in G A R Hall. No election will be held as previously announced.

Sons of Union Veterans G.A.R. Hall

Phoenician Merchants Build Early Commercial Fleet

The Phoenicians first focused on trade and transformed their fishing boats into a commercial fleet, marking the initial shift toward organized commerce in ancient times.

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Associated Press Kent State Univ. Canton Columbus Mr. Nichols Samuel Krugliak Grotto U.S Catholic Order of Foresters Holy Name Society Pius XII James A. McFadden S. Robert Weirich Msgr A. J. Heinrich Catholic Action George O’brien Canton Knights of Columbus Msgr. Heinrich McFadden Massillon Washington High School Canton Central Catholic Crusader Jackson Township Sam Rayburn Truman Taft-Hartley Detroit Mich Salvadore Provenzano Alex Anderson Salvidore High Court George Kisela Aultman Ave Charles W. Bowers Prospect Ave Coventry Blvd Avondale Billy Marks Jr Robert J. Huff Whipplerd Robert P. Payne Wells Joseph Rossi Walter E. Titus 2Nd St Wayne A. Krisher State St Louis Colis 4Th St George Plave Clarendon Office Gideons
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