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Newspaper

The Canton Repository

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1949

Page

2

Unions urge Stark cities public works to curb unemployment

Stark County Industrial Union Council asked Canton Massillon and Alliance city councils to create public works programs to put idle residents back to work. The plan includes repairs to city buildings parks and streets plus other civic improvements with a Truman conference urged to foster long range full employment. The council also called welfare committees for unions urged lake boat ban continuation at Guilford Lake donated funds for stadium lights and backed laundry workers organizing drive in Canton.

Stark County Industrial Union Council Canton Massillon Alliance Harrison Ave C.I.O Truman Stark County Council State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Guilford Lake

Republic Explosion Shocks Youngstown No Casualties Reported

In Youngstown metal spewed from Republic Steel No 4 furnace during a breakout and explosion last night. Officials say the scene remains too hot for damage estimates. No injuries reported though thousands of dollars in damage expected and a major overhaul likely.

Youngstown Republic Steel Corp Republic No. 3

Careless Smoker, Boy Blamed in Home Fires

A clothes press fire at 728 McKinley Ave SW started by a four year old playing with matches. Firefighters said considerable clothing burned and the attic rafters and roof boards were scorched. In a separate incident at 1112 Hiner St NE firefighters extinguished a mattress fire caused by a careless smoker.

Julia Pachmayer McKinley Ave Ida Vader

East Sparta Man Pleads Guilty in Forgery Case

John W. Clutter, 34, of East Sparta, pleaded guilty to a forgery charge in Municipal Court and was bound to the grand jury by Judge Gordon J. Burris. The case involves passing two checks for 54 dollars at F. and M. and Oscar Co. locations, per Detective Capt. William D. Harrison.

John W. Clutter East Sparta Gordon J. Burris Cherry Ave A. L. Oscar Co Tuscarawas St William D. Harrison

Publisher Williams Injured After Auto Crash

Byron Williams 78 publisher of the weekly Youngstown Journal is in critical condition in a hospital after an automobile accident.

Youngstown Byron Williams Youngstown Journal

Stuckey Captures Dover Democratic Mayor Nomination

In Dover, Harry W. Stuckey won the Democratic primary for mayor by 544 to 41 over Gust Lambros as he seeks a fourth term. Other unopposed Democratic victors include H. S. Ream Jr for council president, Charles J. Luthy for treasurer, and Joseph M. Streb for solicitor. no Republican slate appeared.

Dover Tuscarawas County Harry W. Stuckey Gust Lambros H. S. Ream Jr Charles J. Luthy Joseph M. Streb Richard O. Glover Alvin Horn Robert J. Rimer Louis C. Streb Adrian Lengler Arthur L. Hanni Gene E. Newton George M. Baker Charles T. Greenlee Scott Harrison

Creager Wins Primary For Uhrichsville Mayor

George F. Creager won the Democratic mayoral nomination in Uhrichsville with 268 votes to 62 for Kermit T. Klaserner. Howard H. Davis won the Republican candidacy unopposed with 82 votes. Total Democratic turnout was 329 versus 116 for Republicans. in the only other race Robert Ray Maurer beat J. W. Cecil 17 to 15 for Republican first ward councilman. Fred McCauley defeated J. Walter Moore 21 to 0.

Howard H. Davis Charles T. Greenlee G. B. Hunt Paul T. Reed J. W. Cecil Robert Ray Maurer Harry A. Johnson Fred McCauley J. Walter Moore Uhrichsville George F. Creager Mr. Creager Kermit T. Klaserner Mr. Davis

Only One Council Seat Contested in Dennison

In Dennison on May 4, fifteen write-in votes for Alice Hedelston failed to place her on the Democratic councilmanic slate led by Frank Angelo and John E. Nelson with 116 votes each. The six winners in a field of nine were elected.

Senate confirms Wein as U S Marshal for Ohio district

John W. Wein was confirmed by the Senate for United States Marshal for the northern district of Ohio. The vote was unanimous.

U. S Washington John W. Wein Senate United States Ohio

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