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The Canton Repository

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1949

Page

3

American Day rally invites new citizens at Timken High

Belden School eighth graders sponsor a 2:30 p m program at Timken Vocational High School auditorium to honor new citizens and those who recently turned 21. U S Representative John McSweeney is expected as guest speaker for a Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities themed dedication co sponsored by Canton Parent Teacher Association and Belden School.

Belden Timken Vocational High School Cess U. S John McSweeney Raymond Capestrain Newton Ave Claudette David Popa Betty Capestrain Capestrain France Anthony Heropoulos 7Th St NE Helen Apostalides Charles Silea Canton Parent- Teacher Association Susannah Latham R. C. Custer

Doctor Truman Near 65 Described as an Iron Man

Washington May 7 AP President Truman nearing his 65th birthday is described by White House physician Brig. Gen. Wallace Graham as virtually an iron man with a splendid constitution. He warns the President works too hard and sees many callers, often reading night reports. Truman weighs 178 pounds but Graham would like him nearer 170 and notes the President swims with glasses on in the White House pool.

Washington Truman White House Wallace Graham Graham Dr. Graham

Warren-Benjamin Baker dies in Hubbard suicide

The 80 year old Warren Benjamin Baker of Hubbard killed himself by tying a shotgun to a chair and triggering it with a broom handle, according to Coroner Michael E. Cristo.

Warren Benjamin Baker Hubbard Michael E. Cristo

Sentences Deferred for Two Carrollton Defendants

Common Pleas Court Judge Frank F. Cope deferred sentences for Charles Ward 18 of near Amsterdam who pleaded guilty to passing a worthless check and Forest Barnes 20 of Carrollton who admitted stealing small sums from two Carrollton businesses on separate occasions.

Carrollton Common Pleas Court Frank F. Cope Charles Ward Amsterdam Forest Barnes

House Bill Aims to Boost Rural Phones with REA Help

Washington May 7 AP House leaders seek a slot next week for a plan to expand farm telephone service by allowing the Rural Electrification Administration to make loans for rural lines. Rep Poage says support is strong in agriculture committee and from both parties, but opponents fear duplication of existing facilities and will push amendments. The Senate has not acted. TE ams and Bell oppose claiming progress. REA notes 42 of farms lack phones now versus 39 thirty years ago. The industry argues it is expanding rural service and restoring modem farm communications.

Washington Rural Electrification Administration Poage Texas Agriculture Committee Rayburn House Senate REA United States Independent Telephone Association

Chicago ordinance bans smoking in public elevators

Chicago city council passed a law prohibiting smoking in public elevators. Officials must enforce the ordinance or face continued restrictions on smoking within city hall facilities.

Chicago

Want Ads Make Easy Work of Hard Problems

A compact note highlights how want ads simplify finding solutions to tough challenges by connecting needs with available skills, services, and resources. The item emphasizes practicality, efficiency, and broadests reaching matches for jobs, projects, and assistance.

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