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Newspaper
The Canton Repository
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1941
Page
4
An obituary of mediation in labor disputes notes mediation efforts collapsed amid rising union power. It cites railroad, steel coal mine, and government boards failing to curb strikes. The piece argues labor groups now dominate national affairs and mediation has effectively ended.
In Libya a modern hybrid war unfolds as American tanks and planes undergo trials while British officers adopt German mobile warfare concepts. The conflict mirrors the Russian front last summer, illustrating that no nation can keep weapon superiority for long. The lesson favors offense over defense as the best strategy.
Rees highlights Charles West of Mt. Vernon educated at Ohio Wesleyan and taught at Wooster and Denison. West served in Congress, joined New Deal roles, then interior undersecretary, later on tax and transportation boards. Now in New York court seeking 687000 from Empire Ordnance Corp over 70 million in war contracts.
A brief item notes tensions between two figures, Murray and Lewis, labeled as not serious. The report frames the strain as exaggerated by observers and suggests no lasting dispute. No specific dates, places, or organizations are cited.
Pawl Mallon Ashington reports rumors at the CIO convention of a mortal slingshot clash between John L. Lewis and Murray allylines, with Hillman and Roosevelt tangling over control. The piece outlines internal faction struggles, closed shop pressures, and arbiter Steelman’s role, amid broad speculation of future splits and policy moves. The report also mentions Russian air power rumors and a new Stormovik dive bomber.
A satirical column portrays Truman Twill leveraging support for the National Audubon Society to back a fur-safety crusade. It argues for ending animal slaughter for pelts while contrasting public affection for birds with views on fur fashion and conservation. The piece suggests a mutual political deal if Audubon backs the fur cause.
100 years ago the Prince de Joinville toured the Midwest and Ohio region, visiting Columbus Zanesville and crossing lakes Mississippi and Ohio before returning east. 40 years ago W S Portner left Bucher Gibbs Plow Co to start a grocery business, with George F Schroyer replacing him. Isaac Harter and family visited Geneva Switzerland. Peter Gloss, 64, fractured his leg dancing at Southern dancing hall.
Baron Long welcomes a guest tied to a prominent hotelier network, a figure tied to the risky hotel business. The appearance underscores connections between publishing and hospitality leadership, signaling industry intrigue and potential shifts in guest affiliations.
Damon Runyon recounts the Los Angeles Biltmore as a premier convention hotel with 1500 rooms and a grand Galeria. He profiles Baron Long, manager Charley Band, and Edward S. Bernard, tracing the hotel’s 1920s opening, financing, and revival after tough times, noting Long’s bold restoration and lasting influence on Southern California hospitality.
Morgan M Beatty explains why Congress voted to arm merchant ships and escort them through war zones. He notes practical aims such as deterring submarines, boosting merchant crew morale, and enabling a future overseas Allied campaign supported by U.S. shipbuilding projections.
A compilation of remarks from OPM co directors, defense officials, a Treasury secretary, church leaders, and authors. The lines touch on wartime readiness, democratic process, consumer importance to defense, responses to shocks, faith and totalitarianism, gender roles, and social dynamics between men and women.
The 25 year old report notes Venizelos aligned leaders in a provisional government announcing war. County Commissioners Ake and Bidwell stated last night that $250000 would be spent on county roads next year.
Ten years ago Thanksgiving day services were held in the city auditorium. The death of Frank Lanciere, city garbage department superintendent for two years, was reported yesterday at his home on 4th Street NE. The United States government and the League of Nations council stood side by side in the event.
An American in England chronicles shopping under rationing with a large bag and coupons. She details butcher, grocer, and greengrocer visits, ration limits, and scarce items from meat to sugar, bread, tea, jam, and eggs, noting prices and shortages while adapting to the tight island market.
A devotional line reads I fear no foe with Thee at hand to bless Ills have no weight and fears no bitterness by Henry Francis Lyte highlighting faith over adversity
Ruth Millett argues against “chatty” letters to soldiers, warning that detours into details about daily life bore eager suitors abroad. She stresses that heartfelt lines like “Darling, I miss you” perk up soldiers most, while mothers and maiden aunts remain likely to write the chatty notes.
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