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Newspaper

The Canton Repository

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1949

Page

5

Berlin Strike May Be Taken To Paris Parley

American spokesmen said Berlin’s paralyzing railway strike may be settled at the Paris Big Four conference. U S State Department adviser James W. Riddleberger noted the conference can step in, while transport expert C A Dix said high policy issues hinder a clear stance. The Soviet zone moves to form a rival German republic loom over the talks as Berlin endures 7,830 tons a day of airlift deliveries.

Berlin James W. Riddleberger U. S. State Department Germany Paris C. A. Dix Dix Red Bonn People’s Congress Soviet Zone West Zones West Berlin Frank S.S. Howley U. S Cc. P. Zorchenko Russia Buckeberg U. S. Air Force

Census survey to map Stark county business growth

U S Census launches a regional survey expected to show at least a 25 percent increase in Canton's retail wholesale and service sectors since 1940. Joseph J Baum district supervisor says a 26 member staff will cover 38 enumeration districts with one enumerator per district.

Canton U. S Baum Stark County Anton U.S

Centenarian Mary Ruth Thompson Reaches Century Mark

Ohio resident Miss Mary Ruth Thompson, confined to bed for two months with a heart ailment, has reached her hundredth birthday, celebrated as a local milestone in Wilmington.

Ohio Wilmington Mary Ruth Thompson

Filipino Leader Warns U S Policy Could Drive Asia to Reds

Brig. Gen. Carlos P. Romulo told a Harris Foundation audience that American policy toward Asia after World War II risks disillusioning Asian peoples under colonial bondage. He warned communism gains appeal where democracy failed to deliver, citing China’s victory and its global power implications.

Chicago Asia Carlos P. Romulo United States Ih University of Chicago Harris Foundation Institute On International Affairs Philippines Romulo America China

1881 Leonard Refrigerator Display at Canton Hardware

A Leonard refrigerator built in 1881 is shown in Canton Hardware Co.’s window at 114 4th St NW. The six-foot oak ice box, shaped like a Welsh dresser, features a two-shelf interior lined with enamel and chinaware shelves above. A wax great grandmother figure sits beside the box, with a rocking chair and an oil lamp overhead. Leonard’s traveling display visits cities nationwide and arrived Friday for a 10-day show.

Leonard Canton Hardware Co 4Th St Canton

Carpenters Win $2 52 An Hour Raise For Ohio Districts

The carpenters union accepted a raise of 15 cents to 2.5214 an hour for 8,000 members in Cuyahoga Lake and Geauga counties. The increase mirrors a raise given to AFL electrical workers.

Carpenters Cleveland Carpenters Union Cuyahoga, Lake Geauga A.F.L. Electrical Workers

Mt. Vernon Man Named To Ohio Scout Position

Mt. Vernon resident Bruce Williamson, an eagle scout and Kenyon College student, was appointed field executive of the Boy Scouts Ohio Tomas hawk Area. He will lead the district comprising Tuscarawas Holmes Knox and Coshocton counties.

Mt. Vernon Ohio Boy Scouts Tomahawk Area Bruce Williamson Williamson Kenyon College Tuscarawas Holmes Knox Coshocton

Navy Aims Higher with Second Viking Rocket Flight

The Navy prepares a second Viking rocket at Glenn L. Martin Co in Baltimore for launch at White Sands New Mexico. The May 3 Viking reached 5114 miles altitude and 2250 mph speed. ten Vikings planned to beat German V-2 performance as tests continue.

Washington Navy New Mexico Proving Grounds Baltimore Glenn L. Martin Co White Sands N. M

Dover Man Sentenced For Theft From Mails

Lloyd Livingston an 18 year old from Dover was sentenced by Federal Judge Paul Jones to 15 months in prison for stealing a $271 check from the mail. He admitted trying to cash the altered draft card identifying himself as the payee after the theft.

Cleveland Lloyd Livingston Dover Paul Jones Livingston

Inventor of Koroseal To Get Lamme Medal

Ohio State University awarded the 1949 Lamme medal to Dr. Howard E. Fritz vice president in charge of research at B. F. Goodrich in Akron. Fritz developed the plastic Koroseal and will receive the gold medal at the June 10 commencement. The award honors engineering meritorious achievement in technical arts by OSU graduates.

Columbus Ohio State University Howard E. Fritz B. F. Goodrich Co Akron Fritz Ohio State

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