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The Canton Repository

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1949

Page

4

Jobless Pay And FEPC Up In Ohio House

In Columbus on May 11 AP reports the Ohio House considered boosting jobless benefits and replacing FEPC with an educational program. The debate centers on a compulsory FEPC bill, with Democrats seeking concurrence while parties weigh labor support and employer opposition.

FEPC Ohio Columbus Ohio House House Representatives Senate House Democrats Frank J. Lausche

Burglars Enter The Esquire Club Seising Vent Fan

Police report burglars entered The Esquire Club at 607 Cherry Ave SE by removing a ventilating fan. They broke open cigaret and music machines and stole about $30 and 15 packages of cigarets. Bruce Harbert of 120 Dryden Ave NW reported a stolen ball glove valued at $10 while at City Field.

Esquire Club Cherry Ave SE Bruce Harbert Dryden Ave City Field

Tobin in Cincinnati Urges Loyal Democrats Back Platform

Secretary of Labor Maurice J. Tobin told Hamilton County Democrats that many party members are disloyal and must support the platform pledges. He predicted Taft-Hartley repeal by the 81st Congress and labor would regain Wagner Act freedoms. Tobin urged unity behind Truman's pledges and the party platform.

Cincinnati Maurice J. Tobin Hamilton County Tobin Truman

Lewis Douglas To Stay On Job as Ambassador

London report says U S Ambassador Lewis Douglas will remain in his post for a few more months under Washington pressure after seeking retirement this year. A fish hook damaged his left eye near Southampton and he wears a patch, working only about two hours daily.

Lewis Douglas London U. S Washington Douglas Southampton

Purse Thief Steals $12 From Woman Walking Home

Mrs. Mabel Schneeberger of 1220 Market Ave N reports a man approached from behind on the 100 block of Market Ave N at 10 30 p m Tuesday struck her with a fist and grabbed her purse containing $12 before fleeing east toward Rex Ave NE. Police reported the incident.

Mabel Schneeberger Market Ave N Rex Ave NE

Cities Seek Greater Share Of Local Tax Funds

Ohio municipalities push to curb county budget commissions and win a bigger cut of sales tax and local funds. The executive committee of the Ohio Association of Municipalities proposes a bill to cap allocations at 1948 levels and secure relief for cities. A May 18 meeting is planned, with the association gathering in Wilmington on May 19 to discuss legislation.

Columbus Ohio Ohio Association of Municipalities Michael di Salle Toledo di Salle Wilmington Association of Municipalities

Bee Keepers Meet Carrollton

May 11 Charles A. Reese extension apiarist and S E Bailey state apiarist will speak at Carroll County Bee Keepers Association meeting May 18 at 8 30 PM in the Carroll County Court House on Bee Culture and Control of Disease.

Carrollton Charles A. Reese S. E. Bailey Carroll County Bee Keepers Association Carroll County Court House

Ruth Farnsworth Smock Displayed In Murder Trial

Guam May 11. A bloodstained smock belonging to Ruth Farnsworth, hailed as the prettiest girl on Guam, was found under the driver’s seat of a weapons carrier used by Pvt. Calvin Dennis who faces charges in her slaying. Dennis Jr. and Staff Sgt. Robert Burns also face trial for participating in the murder of the former WAC and navy worker after she was kidnapped from a jade shop and beaten until unconscious.

Guam Ruth Farnsworth James Hackett Calvin Dennis Seguin Tex Dennis Herman Dennis Jr Calvert Miss Farnsworth Robert W. Burns Spokane Wash WAC Navy

Grange Meets Thursday With Pageant Plan

Sponseller Grange will meet Thursday at 8 30 p m in the grange hall Walter Cramer will lead the business session Mrs Charles Ream juvenile matron will direct the Mother's Day pageant to be staged by the juvenile grange.

Grange Sponseller Grange Walter Cramer Charles Ream

Face Vice Charges In Town Police Sweep

Geraldine Murphy 26 and Patricia Morgan 24 arrested by the police vice squad at 410 5th street SE Tuesday. Murphy charged with residing in a dis orderly house and Morgan charged with soliciting.

5Th St Geraldine Murphy Patricia Morgan

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