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Newspaper
The Canton Repository
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1949
Page
17
Alliance voters turnout reached 3010 as Harley Ewing and Robert T. Wright contested the Republican mayoral nomination. Ewing won 1436 to 491 while incumbent Democratic Mayor Robert D. Althouse ran unopposed for a second term.
In the Republican race William T. Martin held the solicitor nomination 1110 to 862 over Charles J. O'Brien and will seek a eighth term. Republican incumbents Harry S. Wykoff and Mary E. Finney ran unopposed for judge and clerk. No Democrats filed. Council nominations: Brown, Davis and Russell for at large. Wells won second ward. Abegglem won fourth ward. Democratic picks Fraraccio Hubbard Mayer for at large. Flickinger first ward. Trombitas third ward. Williams fourth ward. Despite light turnout the election had 1,989 Republican votes across 30 precincts.
Complete unofficial returns show Democrats leading in mayor and council races with Robert D. Althouse and Raymond E. Metz prominent in leadership. Republican candidates include Harley R. Ewing and William Morgan among others, with various ward council contests and municipal court posts listed alongside vote tallies.
Andrew Kertes was sent to the Ohio State Penitentiary for life for the slaying of Hiram Berlin on August 3, 1948. A jury of five women and seven men convicted him after a two week trial amid psychiatrists' disagreement on his sanity. Canton attorney James Aungst defended him. Kertes confessed after prior theft and flight from Carrollton to Canton and Green Bay before returning to the area.
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U S Comptroller General Lindsay C Warren writes in American Magazine that waste and incompetence are rampant in Washington and calls for a bush ax style cleanup to curb a government he calls a Frankenstein monster. He warns Congress and the President must act to avoid surrendering to wasteful spending.
McGregor School seventh and eighth graders perform The 49ers an operetta with a gold rush first act and modern second act The show features a student drawn map lighting up during the journey Gramps Narrator is played by Clifford Amos Jimmy by Eugene Skapura Director is Mrs Agnes Bryant and accompanist Miss Vivian Newacheck
Akron draftsman Hob Hart aged 21 walked 36 miles from Akron to Cleveland in 10 hours 10 minutes to win a $10,000 bet backed by War Bonds totaling about $2,000. He swapped worn shoes at Cleveland limits and arrived at Public Square at 12:05 p.m. after leaving at 1:45 a.m. Friends followed by car as Hart collapsed exhausted.
Police reported Margaret Zemechel 12 of 1943 3rd Street NE was treated at Aultman Hospital Tuesday for a wrist fracture suffered while playing at Belden School.
The Senate weighs cutting 100 million from a 300 million federal aid to education bill by limiting aid to 25 states. Debates over state needs, per pupil expenditures, and civil rights amendments shape the vote as leaders push for final action before adjournment.
Carrollton May 4 Special Harry Shane of Carrollton was elected chairman of the Carroll County C R O P Committee in its organization meeting Monday night. Officers named include A L Roof vice chairman Rev Gerald Wright secretary C T Newsom treasurer Rev Bernard Lomas county agent and publicity chairman. Rev Wallace Aker of Bowertown district chairman conducted the meeting.
Police report four children and a adult treated at Mercy and Aultman hospitals after bites from dogs. Ralph Kraus 5 of 1919 St Elmo NE, bitten by Verne McNeal 1331 19th St NE, received a wrist abrasion. Jody Schneeberger 5 of 110 12th NW St, bitten by LeRoy Schirack 1139 Ridgerd NW, received a hand abrasion. Thomas Anastas 21 of 1842 10th NE, bitten by a stray dog at 2nd and Cleveland NW, received a thigh bite. Vanda Torchia 2 of 820 Milton NW, bitten by her dog, received a hand laceration at Aultman Hospital.
A linguistic column argues that the correct noun and adjective form is preventive, not preventative, and explains the pattern of forming -ive adjectives from verbs. It notes pronunciation, obsolescence of the doublet, and memory tips for spelling supersede and -ceed words, ending with a punctuation exercise.
New Orleans reports Rev. Carl Schutten alleging D P workers on Louisiana sugar plantations earn 2.80 to 2.90 a day for nine hours with debted arrival and near bondage. Displaced Persons Commission opens inquiry as plantation owners defend workers as compliant. Attaches in Washington say investigation ordered.
John Lengyel, 29, a former Pottstown postal clerk famed for accurate sports predictions, faces federal charges for allegedly using the mails to defraud. He allegedly postmarked letters before games, waited for results, and collected prizes from sports publishers and papers. Conviction could bring up to $1,000 fine and five years in prison.
London AP reports Danny Kaye American comedian injured in an automobile accident on Tuesday. He appeared at Palladium Theater in pain and left mid performance. A theater spokesman announced the accident but gave no details.
Police sought relatives for Martha Therrion 22 who hanged herself in a city jail cell by tying a towel to a doorknob and using a sitting position.
In Columbus on May 4 AP reports the defense in the Oppenheimer and Ruel bribery case opens as the judge denies a directed acquittal. Witnesses recount bribe solicitations for a hotel night club license and a Deshler-Wallick Hotel room meeting with a mysterious boss from Portsmouth.
Minerva May Day pageant highlights Patricia Robbins of East Rochester as Queen. Scenes depict American history from the Gold Rush to World War II. Minerva High School band, directed by Harold Korbor, performs selections.
McKinley High School varsity debaters discussed the proposed world federal government at Metro Club on Tuesday night at 530 Walnut Ave NE. David Smith and Joan Miday argued for the proposal while Maurice Heller and Bruce Slesnick argued against it. The club voted to fund two memorial trees in Israel for Bernard Rudzin, a former member.
Canton unit of the Ohio Cosmetologists Association held a meeting at the Belden Hotel where Philip Portaro and Ross Portaro of Cleveland demonstrated hair cutting and styling. Mrs. Lee Ross presided and plans were made for a spring dance on June 11 at American Legion Post 44 Home with Fred Seckler and his orchestra performing. Movies from a recent state style show in Cleveland were shown.
The Ohio Senate judiciary committee opened hearings on a bill to tax all real and personal property at 100 percent of true value aiming to boost city and school revenues. Sen Howard Metzenbaum projected sizable increases statewide, while noting potential losses if industrial property remains on lower tax lists. He cited Roseville Pottery and Standard Oil decisions as underpinning changes and warned of possible $2 million annual losses for Cuyahoga County if courts rule against cities.
Canton Advertising Club heard Chester H. Butler of the Visioneering Institute in Denver explain a new ad technique that claims to predetermine what readers look at and remember. Butler said reading material is retained eight times more effectively than spoken word. Maxwell Falk was ill and did not attend. The club will elect three directors for three-year terms at the May 24 bosses night meeting.
W J McManus of the United States Quarry Tile Co. will discuss ceramics at the Shrine Club luncheon meeting set for Thursday noon. The event will be held at Mergus restaurant in East Sparta.
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