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Newspaper

The Canton Repository

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1950

Page

10

Burglars Net $1387 in Five Canton Area Heists

Across Canton several break ins yielded cash and valuables totaling $1387. Break ins included L L Television at 4000 Cleveland Ave NW where three sets a radio a pay master and cash were stolen. Walnut Hills tavern on South Canton Massillon Road suffered cash losses from a pinball machine juke box and a pay as you use fridge. Canton homes reported combined losses of $230 including a prowler waking a girl and stealing $60 from purses. A 136 billfold taken from Pearl Brown tied to the day’s receipts. A second floor ransacked home yielded purses totaling $34 found later in the yard.

Sheriff’s L. & L. Television, Inc Cleveland Ave Thei Clifton H. Little Robert W. Lennox Grant Dietch Walnut Hills South Canton-Massillonrd Canton Toni Medal Dewaltave Sn Pearl Brown Lawrence Rd Brown

Massacre at the cathedral leaves vast death tollunconfirmed

Eyewitness reports describe a cathedral massacre with about 100 victims. Lt Shultice notes two trenches near the scene of 700 dead will be opened tomorrow, likely containing more bodies. The church is ruined, sacred images destroyed, and the lone priest is missing amid occupation by Reds. Father Francis Biel, an army chaplain, claims locals say he was taken to Seoul and did not survive.

Shultice Reds Francis C. Biel Baltimore Seoul

Akron gas blast fatal to Woodrow Starcher at home

Woodrow Starcher, 30, died when a gas explosion ripped through his Akron kitchen. Firemen reported 15 other residents in the apartment building escaped with injuries or shock, while no further fatalities were indicated.

Akron Woodrow Starcher

Weather Outlook Canton Area Sunny Warm Day

Forecast from the U S Weather Bureau Akron Canton Airport shows sunny and warm conditions today with highs near 80 in Cleveland and mid to upper 70s elsewhere. Tonight expected 55 to 60 degrees with no rain in sight for at least two days though some cloudiness tomorrow. Readings include barometer 30.31 at sea level and humidity around 75 percent with light southerly winds. Tomorrow's almanac notes sunrise 6 25 a m and sunset 6 07 p m Moonrise 10 22 p m sets 1 52 p m.

Canton U. S. Weather Bureau Akron-Canton Ohio International News Service Mercury C. G. Andrus Cleveland Andrus Associated Press Akron Buffalo Chicago Cincinnati Columbus Ayton Denver Detroit Miami New Orleans New York Pittsburgh San Francisco Oledo Af Washington

South Koreans Sing on March Over Parallel

South Korea's 3rd Division crossed the 38th parallel into North Korea at Yangyang without firing a shot and captured the town amid deserted streets. Civilians greeted the advance with smiles while several prisoners indicated Yangyang was a rallying point for North Koreans fleeing earlier defeats.

38Th Parallel North South Korea North Korea R.O.K Republic of Korea Robert Mirachan New York City Air Force Yangyang Thomas D. McPhail 1St Corps Yangyang Singing Red Wonsan

Two fined at Massillon in traffic cases

Massillon Municipal Court fined Fred Rocyna 25 dollars and costs for driving with one license plate. Roy M. Kelly 31 of 2327 Lincoln Way W received 25 dollars and costs and a 15 day license suspension after pleading guilty to speeding.

Massillon Massillon Fred Rocyna Uhrichsville Massillon Roy M. Kelly Lincoln Way W

Judges Offered Parking Space At Harter Site

County Commissioner Glen Sponseller proposed that Fifth District Court of Appeals judges be allotted parking at the Harter annex site on Market and use bus service to reach the courthouse. Judges Putnam Montgomery and McClintock had ordered two spots at the west side of the courthouse during appeals court sessions. With 111 county cars and 12 courthouse spaces, officials questioned feasibility. Sponseller cited space and budget limits and suggested exhibiting fairness by reserving scarce spaces for officials who are on site most days. No action by the full board was reported and observers expect no action.

Fifth District Court of Appeals Harter Annex Market Glen Sponseller Robert B. Putnam Charles Montgomery C. B. McClintock Appeals Court Sponseller Court of Appeals

Hull urges sustained defense to avert long conflict

In a speech continued from page one, the veteran statesman backs President Truman and administration warnings to maintain high defense efforts after Korea. He warns that without wise leadership the postwar period could become a prolonged struggle. He refrains from detailing an international army but supports UN defense plans and world order under law. He calls free nations to stay alert and united as long as lawless elements remain. The note adds that Cherrapunji in northeast India usually receives about 400 inches of rain annually.

Truman Korea Free World Western Europe United Nations Organization

Stark County Men Begin Preinduction Physical Examinations

The first of 642 Stark County men reported at the Canton recruiting station for preinduction physicals this month. Boards 109 110 and 111 set quotas and dates through October with delinquents listed for investigation. Delinquents are urged to contact boards or risk U.S. attorney action.

Stark County Canton Army and Air Force Tuscarawas St Canton Board 109 Board 109 Board 110 Board 111 U.S. Attorney James Ray Ladd Washington Hotel Wilbert Edwards George Williams George Edward Evans Cleveland Ave Massillon Paul R. Maddox Charlie W. Smith 18Th St Kenneth E. Nordick Oak Ave Kenneth E. Stidd Cleveland

U S Officials Warn Of Inflation Risks And Steel Push

A government economist warned inflation risks from rising prices and urged basic controls including higher taxes and tighter credit. Secretary Tobin backed the view as the NPA plans steel production and allocation orders to aid defense needs. Sawyer announced steel capacity to rise about 9.4 million tons by year end 1952, while firms hike some prices amid broad increases, with U S industry leaders signaling potential further moves.

Washington Maurice J. Tobin Tobin NPA Charles Sawyer Philip Murray C.I.C United Steel Workers McKeesport

Nursing Home Operators To Hold Dinner Meeting

Stark County nursing home proprietors will attend a district dinner meeting of the Ohio Association of Licensed Homes Tuesday at 6 30 p m at Youngs Hotel south of Akron. Paul Lyon of Canton serves as district trustee. Licensing for nursing homes tops the agenda with reports from the American Association of Licensed Homes convention in Omaha. The district covers Holmes Summit Wayne Portage Stark Mahoning and Columbiana counties.

Stark County Nursing Home North Central District Ohio Association of Licensed Homes Young’s Hotel Akron Paul Lyon Canton American Association of Licensed Homes Omaha Holmes Summit Wayne Portage Stark Mahoning Columbiana

Ohio Protestant Women Open Drive for Members

The Ohio Council of Church Women meets in Columbus to sign up 50,000 Protestant women for a world wide register during World Wide Week Oct 8 15. Mrs Clyde Matheny first vice president leads the effort.

Columbus Ohio Council of Church Women Clyde Matheny Council

Traffic crash injures three youths prompt arrest in Alliance

Albert L. Arbaugh, 16, driver of one car, sustained a head injury while passengers Elsie Engel, 16, and Steve Mc Dowell, 15, suffered head, knee, and scalp injuries. All were taken to Mercy Hospital. Joseph O. Ritchie, 20, of Alliance, was arrested on intoxication charges after his car failed to stop at an intersection and collided head on with the Arbaugh vehicle. He was booked at Canton Municipal Court.

Albert L. Arbaugh Blackburn Rd Elsie Engel Vassar Pl Steve McDowell Hills & Dales Mercy Hospital Joseph O. Ritchie E. Prospect St. Alliance Martindale Ritchie Canton Municipal

Foggy Route 173 crash injures Beloit man Earl Wright

A thick fog and a sudden curve on Route 173 at Five Points sent 24 year old Earl Wright of RD 2 Beloit to Alliance City Hospital for observation after his car was demolished in a field. The mishap occurred Sunday at 3 15 a.m., deputies said.

Earl Wright RD 2 Beloit Alliance City Hospital Wright

Woman injured after sleepy accident on Route 30

Lillian Schultz of Massillon, 31, was admitted to Mercy Hospital with nose forehead and knee injuries after her car struck the rear of a machine on Route 30 as she dozed at 1:40 a.m. A Detroit man, Emil Scholtz, 30, was driving the other car and was shoved into a guard railing.

Lillian Schultz Amherst Rd Massillon Mercy Hospital Emil Scholtz Detroit

Couple Fined In Alliance Speeding Plea

Ruth E. Wisel age 18 of 1167 Harrisburg road and Luther D. Brion age 27 of 916 South Freedom Avenue were each fined ten dollars and costs in Municipal Court after pleading guilty to speeding charges.

Alliance Alliance Ruth E. Wisel Harrisburg Rd Luther D. Brion S. Freedom Ave

Patient Kills Doctor Then Takes His Own Life

In Jeanette Pennsylvania a former patient Gerald Aland shot Dr Russell Garman in his home. After firing three times and wounding the physician in the heart and head, Aland killed himself in front of Mrs. Garman. No motive was given.

Jeanette Mercy Russell Garman Gerald Aland Garmans Alland Dr. Garman

Three Pittsburgh Papers Struck by Mailers Union

In Pittsburgh on October 2 AP reports a wage contract strike by the AFL Mailers Union No.22 halted all three papers the Sun Telegraph Press and Post Gazette. Only a few copies of the Sun Telegraph and Press were printed while the Post Gazette remained suspended. Police paced outside plants but editors and printers prepared for initial runs before ceasing. Spokesmen said no plans to resume publication were set.

Pittsburgh A.F.L. Mailers Sun- Telegraph Post-Gazette Sun-Telegraph and Press Mailers Union No.22 International Typographical Union

Korea bombs East Coast port and Reds plan stand

Red forces organize delaying stands at Kansong Kosong and Changjon with about 250 troops each. B-29s press the line north as mop up continues south toward Kumpo and Ichon. Allied progress includes Marines near Uijongbu and patrols on mountain roads while Pyongyang and its radio stay silent.

Wonsan Air Force Tokyo Uijongbu Seoul Edward M. Almond Kumpo Kimpo 7Th Division Ichon Suwon Chechon Pyongyang Red Capital MacArthur

United Korea Backed by 15 U.N. Members

A majority plan to unify Korea and extend U.N. aid to all Korea faced debate in the U.N. assembly political committee. Fifteen countries including seven of eight sponsors favored a joint resolution urging a U.N. commission to rehabilitate Korea, oversee elections, and withdraw troops, with broad support from Syria, Iraq, Peru, Chile, Venezuela, Greece, and others.

Korea U.N 38Th U.N. Assembly Russia Andrei Vishinsky Edvard Kardelj Ales Bebler Security Council 38Th Parallel New Delhi China Chou En-lai MacArthur Benegal N. Rau Chou Rau Gen Douglas MacArthur Kenneth Younger Great Britain United States France U.N. Commission Syria Iraq Peru Chile Venezuela Greece Resolution Philippines Australia Brazil Cuba Netherlands Norway Pakistan Britain

Massillon Pfc Anthony Rutkowski Reported Missing In Action

Casualties Proofing Corp. Pfc Anthony Rutkowski 26 brother of Alex Salenko 1405 Lawnave SW Massillon reported missing in action Sept 10 via telegram to his brother. He was with the 29th Infantry Regiment and left for Korea last August. He enlisted in the Marines December 1946 and re enlisted for six years last February. A former Washington High School student and World War II veteran.

Proofing Corp Anthony Rutkowski Alex Salenko Lawnave Massillon 29Th Infantry Korea Marines Washington High School Rutkowski

Wallet stolen in Canton found in Massillon yard

A wallet taken from Mrs. Bernice Reimer of 1307 Woodland Ave NW Canton during an armed masked robbery was found in a Massillon resident’s backyard near Lorin Andrews Junior High School. Police say the same prowler involved in recent Stark County incidents fired at officers before escaping. The wallet contained $25.

Repository Bureau Massillon Canton Bernice Reimer Woodland Ave Lorin Andrews Junior High School Stark County

Man Fined on Charge of Concealed Weapon

John Hatley, 25, of 906 9th st NE, was fined $50 and costs today by Municipal Judge Gordon J. Burris on a charge of carrying a concealed weapon. Police said Hatley was carrying a loaded 7.25 millimeter automatic pistol Saturday night in the Factory bar at Tuscarawas st and Savannah ave. Hatley was fined $25 and costs on an intoxication charge and the gun was ordered confiscated.

John Hatley 9Th St NE Gordon J. Burris Hatley Tuscarawas St Savannah Ave

Humane Society To Get 16 Abandoned Canines

Mrs. George Robart of Dueber reports stray and abandoned dogs burdening neighbors near North Industry. By 11 am today she planned to surrender 16 canines to the Stark County Humane Society, where they would stay with humane officers until adopted.

George Robart Dueber

Probers Seek Survivors of Chicago Crime

U S Senate crime investigating team arrives in Chicago to issue subpoenas to racketeering figures. George H White plans closed hearings starting Thursday and may probe Drury and Bas murders linked to crime information. Virginia Hill subpoenaed, Siegel ties noted, Loop liquor suppliers eyed in the broader probe.

Chicago U. S. Senate Crime Investigating Committee George H. White Kansas City White Federal Narcotics Bureau William J. Drury Marvin Bas Drury Bas John Babb Cook Virginia Hill Benjamin Bugsy) Siegel Siegel Miss Hill Beverly Hills Calif

U S W To Decide On Wage Demands

McKeesport Pa Oct 2 AP Philip Murray president of both the CIO and the CIO United Steel Workers says he hopes his million steel workers won't have to strike to enforce wage demands. The amount of the demands is to be fixed at a meeting in Atlantic City Wednesday and Thursday. Murray said he expects fruitful sessions and no strike. Several large producers have agreed to discuss wages for men averaging $1.70 an hour.

Mckeesport Philip Murray C. I. O. United Steel Workers Steel Workers’ Policy Committee Atlantic City Murray

Canadian Dollar Gains On New York Exchange

The Canadian dollar rose three to six cents against the U S dollar in New York trading with quotes around 93 to 94% cents per U S dollar and Montreal activity between 93 and 95 cents. Limited transactions were reported as the market found its new level.

New York Exchange Associated Press United States New York U. S Montreal

Scoutmaster Appointed in Millersburg Troop 51

Oct 2 Har old Wheaton of Millersburg has been appointed scoutmaster of Troop 51 Millersburg to replace Samuel Matheny who has been called to active service in the Marine Corps.

Millersburg Harold Wheaton Samuel Matheny Marine Corps

Also Mentioned on This Page

Weather Report G.I Pfc Bobby Burden Ryan Okla Waegwan Robert Bennyhoff United Press Stalin Kim Ilsung Yank Harter Hull Cherrapunji Northeast India Economist Sharon Steel Corp General Motors Ford Chrysler International Harvester Co Aluminum Co. of America Westinghouse General Electric Frigidaire Pittsburgh Papers East Coast Oil Center Kansong Kosong Changjon Gen. Almond Gen. MacArthur Unified U. N U.S Humane Society Senate Kefauver Tennessee U.S. W
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