Spelling Champion Kim Calvin Headlines National Bee Victory
The article notes Kim Calvin winning the national spelling bee in 58 rounds and uses the Memorial Day frame to reflect on broader civic duties. It juxtaposes the heroism of soldiers with traffic victims over Stark County’s 20 year toll, urging safer driving during the holiday period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stark County
Waynesburg
Harry W. Grossglaus
Howard R. Griffin
Accident Prevention Bureau
Canton
Tion
West Plans German Unity Against Soviet Demands
Western powers draft a plan to unify East and West Germany and present it to the Soviet Union within days. They seek German control of political and economic matters while the Allies retain only security, demilitarization, industry, and foreign policy oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
West Germany
Dean Acheson
Robert Schuman
Ernest Bevin
Russia
Germany
Vishinsky
Bonn
Mayor Seeks Large Increase in Sewer Charge for Canton
Mayor Carl F. Klein proposes to raise the Canton sewer service charge for water users from 20 to about 70 percent to finance the $3.5 million sewage garbage disposal plant. Engineers supported the higher rate to retire bonds. current collections are about half of the maximum 40 percent. The plan would add roughly $7 yearly to most residents’ $10 water bill, replacing the present $2 service fee. The mayor discussed four financing alternatives in January. engineers favored the 70 percent option, while the sewer garbage committee agreed it was the most desirable among those offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl F. Klein
Canton
Council
Klein
Chicago
Get Your New Flag Today On Decoration Day Ad
Sale ad for a bright 4x6 flag at The Canton Repository circulation department. Priced at 1.43 dollars with guaranteed fast colors. Promotion urges immediate purchase for Decoration Day.
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Canton Repository
Auditorium Bid Ordinance Due For Alteration
The $50 000 escrow requirement tied to re advertising the old auditorium sale must be amended after Russell H Mack withdrew a bid of $234 567 for a group of unidentified bidders. The public property committee will meet Mayor Carl F Klein to finalize changes and aim for passage at Tuesday night’s session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl F. Klein
Public Property Committee of Council
Russell H. Mack
Klein
Mack
Eisler Freed in British Court Extradition Dropped
In London on May 27, U P reports that Sir Lawrence Dunne, chief magistrate, dismissed the U S extradition case against Gerhart Eisler. Eisler, labeled a Communist agent, walked from Bow Street Court a free man after it was ruled his U K offense could not constitute perjury here. He had fled after bail was posted on 23,500 dollars.
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Eisler
Dunne
America
United States
London
Britain
U. S
Gerhart Eisler
Bow Street
Lawrence Dunne
Batory
U S To Keep Trying Eisler Return From England
Attorney General Tom Clark stated the United States will persist in efforts to have communist Gerhart Eisler returned from England to serve his prison sentences. He criticized the Bow Street decision as narrow and technical and pledged continued exertion to secure Eisler's return.
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Washington
Tom Clark
United States
Gerhart Eisler
England
Bow Street
Wife 18 Charged in Stark County Jail Escape Try
Eighteen year old Betty Cary of 1218 Beldenave NE faces formal charges for aiding her prisoner husband Francis Cary and partner Roosevelt Geter in a jail escape attempt at Stark County Jail. Additional charges of aiding the attempt against Stanley Wronko George Kruichuk and Zane Kennedy stem from prisoners in neighboring cells who received hacksaw blades from Cary and Geter. Deputy reports say Cary's wife aided in bringing blades into the jail as Cary and Geter faced assault with a deadly weapon charges. more bookings expected next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Cary
Beldenave NE
Stark County Jail
Harry W. Grossglaus
County
Francis D. Cary
Dewey Hall
Roosevelt Geter
Gross
Truman Defends Lilienthal Amid AEC Criticism
President Truman backed AEC chief Lilienthal amid charges of mismanagement and pre election politics. He said the atomic program is in good shape and urged an end to hysterical fear when the atom is mentioned while noting a missing ounce of uranium and a Communist award of an AEC fellowship. Senator Hickenlooper, citing politics, urged Lilienthal out. McMahon defended the program and demanded public disclosure of A bombs stockpiled.
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Ashington
Truman
Atomic Energy Commission
Coneziess Mowlyuuy
AEC
Commission
David E. Lilienthal
Hickenlooper
Iowa
Senate
Lilienthal
McMahon
Connecticut
Senate House Atomic Committee
Rita Hayworth and Aly Khan wed in Allauris ceremony
Rita Hayworth and Prince Aly Khan married in Allauris in a ceremony conducted by Communist Mayor Paul Derigne. The wedding clocked at five minutes with only a ring mishap as Aly fumbled the band before Rita slipped it on. The couple kissed, then left for their new life amid a crowd of peasants and millionaires.
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Allauris
France
Rita Hayworth
Prince Aly Khan
Aly
Rita
Brooklyn
Paul Derigne
Cannes
Vallouris
Olmstead Resumes Practice May 31 After Tax Day Break
Dr. A R Olmstead resumes practice on May 31 at 1706 E Tusead Taxes Drive noting Memorial Day observances. This brief notice confirms return to patient care and period of reduced activity during a holiday.
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A. R. Olmstead
Roller Bearing Company ad for Memorial Day
Memorial Day promotional insert from Roller Bearing Company highlights sales and discounts. Located at 1706 East Tuscad, the ad emphasizes bearing products and service, inviting readers to visit the shop for holiday offers and renovations.
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Washington
Canton
Timken Roller Bearing Company
Timken Roller Bearing Company Ad
Public Works For Bad Times Outlined in Bill
Congress debates a new bill to supplement the 1946 Employment Act, creating a national economic cooperation board to advise the president’s council of economic advisers. Sponsors say time for action hinges on worsening conditions, with no administration blessing yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Elbert D. Thomas
Utah
Murray
Montana
National Economic Cooperation Board
Council of Economic Advisers
Repository's Entrant Bests Brooklyn Boy
Kim Calvin of Canton, the national spelling bee champion, correctly spelled dulcimer and onerous after James Shea of Brooklyn finished with a misspelling. Calvin, 13, wins $500 and a two day trip to New York City. Shea receives second place and $300. Fred Shoup of San Francisco is mentioned as a participant in the event.
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Kim
Dennis R. Smith
Repository
Washington
Kim Calvin
Canton Repository
James Shea
Brooklyn
N. Y
St. Savior’s School
Avondale
New York City
James
Fred Shoup
San Francisco
School celebrates principal and spelling champion victory
Avondale School held an immediate assembly when word of Kim's national spelling championship arrived. Principal Paul V. Wryles led the school in cheers as students celebrated the winner.
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Paul V. Wryles
Avondale School
Kim
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