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The Canton Repository

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1949

Page

4

Finalists named for Canton marbles tournament Saturday

Stark County school finalists for The Repository marble contest are announced. Matches start 9 a.m. at the National Guard armory Schroyer Ave SW with two boys and two girls advancing to the grand final on June 4. Local champions from multiple districts listed with names and ages. others may finish today or Friday.

Stark County National Guard Schroyer Ave Canton Rarreatinn Department Canton City Alliance Massillon Wooster Tuscarawas County Carroll County

Fur Coat Labeling Sparks FTC Call for Truthful Names

Washington May 11 The Federal Trade Commission urged fur coat makers to label rabbits and skunks clearly, noting many products use alias names like arctic seal and Alaska sable. Henry Miller told a House subcommittee that misleading names deceive consumers and disadvantage reputable businesses amid pending bills to require clear product labeling.

Washington Federal Trade Commission Commission House Interstate Commerce Henry Miller Bureau of Trade Practice Conferences Miller

Tuscarawas Man Awarded 110000 By Chicago Court

Clarence P. Eckhardt a Tuscarawas Ohio resident was awarded 110000 by a Chicago Superior Court after denying Pennsylvania Railroad Co motion for new trial and to set aside judgment The railroad argued Eckhardt was at fault for operating a locomotive backward between Scio and Dennison Ohio The railroad failed to protect the rear of its passenger train per regulations Bruneau Heirich represented Eckhardt before Judge John E Pavlik in the ruling his client injured in the accident was not at fault per the decision

Chicago INS Clarence P. Eckhardt Tuscarawas Pennsylvania Railroad Co Eckhardt Scio Dennison Bruneau Heirich John E. Pavlik

Mayors’ salaries rise in 13 largest cities

Mayors in the nations 13 largest cities receive higher pay, with average increases of about 2000 dollars since 1946. Detroit and New York top the list at 25000 dollars annually, per the American Municipal Association.

Chicago American Municipal Association Detroit New York

Columbiana Hot Rods Congress Targeted After Fatal Crash

Judge Milton C Cope of Juvenile Court attacked the Columbiana County Hot Rod club following the deaths of two 16 year old youths when their speeding car wrecked into an abutment. He has suspended driving rights for about 40 juveniles in the past year and urged a countywide drive against reckless driving urging residents to report violations.

Brush-Moore East Liverpool Milton C. Cope Juvenile Court Columbiana County Columbiana Village Cope

Paris gift brings 1791 French constitution to FDR

C Laureau of Taverny Seine-et-Oise presents to Mrs. Franklin D Roosevelt a copy of the original French constitution of 1791. The piece is described as a token of friendship and gratitude to the United States following a Voice of America broadcast.

Paris C. Laureau Taverny Seine-et-Oise Voice of America Franklin D. Roosevelt U. S

Boy Clings To Tree On Cliff Then Is Rescued

In Pittsburgh on May 12 a five year old boy, Jimmy Lardo, slipped along a 60 foot cliff edge. His fall was broken by a small tree and he clung to it until firefighters reached him. An extension ladder was used to scale the slope and two firemen carried him to safety.

Pittsburgh Jimmy Lardo Jimmy

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