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Newspaper
The Canton Repository
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1949
Page
13
The speaker cites fear and the un-American activities hearings to describe an invisible picket line that intimidates and brands individuals. He references how questions provoke refusals to answer to avoid incriminating oneself and discusses a play about a university physicist stealing atomic secrets for a Russian agent to illustrate persistent covert intimidation.
A 1949 King Features Syndicate piece by George E. Sokolsky attacks the notion of an invisible picket line used to smear opponents. He argues it spreads rumors to deter support, cites the NAM as a target, and recalls the Joan of Arc controversy as an example of failing propaganda. He laments absentees at a Los Angeles meeting and warns of ongoing deceitful campaigning by whisperers.
Across America Detroit Here notes that Mother's Day is not fixed to a single date or Sunday. It argues each person’s best memory of a mother varies, shaped by teaching, yearning, and life choices that define the bonds between Mothers and sons and daughters. It notes patterns: sons seek fathers, daughters seek mothers, while both sexes crave parental recognition.
Hal Boyle reflects on mothers shaping humanity through their daily labor and responsibility. He compares a mother’s influence to the Phoenix, arguing women propel the future by raising and shaping children, while men chase personal fame. Mother’s Day aside, women continuously light candles to life.
George S. Benson argues Britain’s austerity under a socialistic experiment shows that wage increases drive up prices. He warns Americans that pressing for higher wages could price goods out of the U.S. market, risking a false boom and eventual downturn.
The dedication of two large coal to oil demonstration plants in Louisiana, aims to show coal hydrogenation and gas synthesis. About 500 officials, military, Congress members, and industrial leaders attended, with rail service from St. Louis using plant fuel. Costs: $10 million and $5 million. Plants will yield Diesel, aviation gasoline, automotive fuel, and by products like alcohols and phenol.
Dr Benson, president of Harding College in Searcy Arkansas, addressed a large local audience at the Canton Development Corp annual meeting. The event highlighted regional progress and community future plans.
In Boys Town Nebraska on May 9 AP reports 34 new buildings were dedicated to expand enrollment from 450 to 1000. The ceremony was led by high ranking church officials led by Francis Cardinal Spellman who denounced communism and warned of a global civilizational crisis.
Cleveland police sought a man and a woman after Amos Mosely aged 23 was shot on a sidewalk. Officials said Mosely, who bumped into the woman, was killed when her escort drew a pistol.
Ford M. Pickens of Upper Arlington was elected first commander of the Ohio wing of the Air Force Association. Arman Merriam of Cleveland was named vice commander, Robert Abshire of Springfield secretary, and Larry T. Murnane of Columbus treasurer.
In Lisbon the U S Navy patrol bomber Truculent Turtle landed nonstop from New York to commemorate the 30 year anniversary of the first Atlantic crossing. Admiral Read, builder of the 1919 NC4 route, rode as passenger with his mechanic Eugene Saylor Rhoads aboard. Comdr Thomas D Davies, veteran of the Perth to Columbus nonstop, piloted the flight.
William H. Luden, 90, founder of Luden Inc. of Reading Pennsylvania and originator of the menthol cough drop, died of a heart attack at his beach front home in Atlantic City. He rose to wealth through sale of his famed candy. son of Jacob Luden, a Dutch immigrant watchmaker.
The Blairs join other American families in illustrating that problems are best solved by personal effort. These stories highlight greater success and happiness when peace of mind comes from prudent management and self reliance.
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