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Newspaper
The Canton Repository
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1950
Page
1
The United Nations backed an American plan for Korea ending in principle cross border action, passing 47 to 5 with seven abstentions in the Political Committee. The Soviet bloc opposed the plan's rival. Secretary Acheson warned against premature recognition of any group before U N admission.
The U.S. mine sweeper Magpie was sunk by a floating mine near Chuksan-dong Korea. Twelve survivors were rescued, bringing total casualties to 24 missing 11 killed and 17 injured across three ships including the destroyers Mansfield and Brush. Admiral Sherman cited Russian mined devices and The Hague Convention outlawing drifting mines.
John Dindo a New Philadelphia coal dealer was found guilty by Municipal Judge Gordon Burris of delivering a short weight coal load to Molly Stark Sanatorium on September 14. Sentencing deferred. Dindo plans an appeal. He faces a $25 to $50 fine and possible suspension of his chauffeur license and trucks for one year.
United Nations forces massed up to 175000 troops near Parallel 38 to push back North Korean resistance. South Korean and non Korean allies prepared to cross into the north as they probe into Communist held territory beyond the 38th parallel. American leadership signaled readiness to deploy all forces if needed and UN directed MacArthur to unify Korea, with the 3rd Division seizing Changjon and Capital Division engaging Reds near Hwangpo.
A New York Central express train struck a derailed oil tank car near Erie Pennsylvania at 1 15 a m causing a spectacular fire but no deaths Between 40 and 50 people were injured though none were burned One dormitory car with 10 workers was the sole car to burn Fifteen cars were scattered and rescue crews aided hundreds of passengers Firefighters and police handled the scene as engineers and firemen escaped with minor injuries including shock The crash occurred on a parallel track as a freight train moved eastbound and the train was traveling about 70 mph at impact
In Uhrichsville on Wednesday at 11 35 a m a Pennsylvanian triple diesel struck a Baltimore and Ohio coal train derailed 15 cars and smashed through a coal car. The engine caught fire and burned for an hour as crews from Uhrichsville and Dennison fought the blaze. No serious injuries were reported though several crew members were hospitalized briefly. Traffic resumed later that day after signals and tracks were restored.
A compact page tease lists sections such as Deaths Editorial Page and Markets with notes on comics and radio. It includes a small ad for poultry offerings with prices like 35c for rock hens and 27c for hens, plus an ad for Janson's after the game with dining options and free delivery at Cooper, 921 9th NE.
Two more area men were killed and one wounded in Korea, lifting the district casualty list to 58. Pfc Wenger 18 of Sugarcreek and Corp Newton 17 of Uhrichsville died in the current fighting, while Pvt Ott 17 of Newcomerstown was wounded. Wenger mailed a letter home two days before his death describing front-line service. He enlisted August 27, 1949, and had been in Japan since June.
In Philadelphia the World Series game two saw the Yankees grab a 1-0 lead in the second inning after a walk to Jerry Coleman and two-out singles by Allie Reynolds and Gene Woodling. Granny Hamner triple threatened for the Phillies but Reynolds induced a pair of outs to end the threat.
United Press reports Robin Roberts, 23, signed for 25000 dollars, takes the mound for the Phillies against Allie Reynolds as the World Series shifts to New York. Casey Stengel’s Yankees aim to close out and preserve a dominant home record, while Philadelphia seeks a timely hitting spark after a 1-0 loss and a protracted slump.
Republican Harold E. Stassen floated a personal call for a face to face conference with Joseph Stalin to halt a drift toward war. The State Department said the idea has no official backing, while experts doubt Stalin would meet. Stassen warned Soviet leaders risk misjudging U S strength amid Korean War actions and rearmament.
An insurance and advertisement notice for Harter Bank offering no minimum balance checking accounts and FDIC membership. Includes a prompt to remove an awning and mentions Herbst Awning Co at 1025 10th St NW with insured storage and a contact dial 29212.
News Deput ad Avondale Shell Service offers expert car washing and lubrication at all times. Will call for and deliver. Chas. Sexton, Prop., George Stephens, Mgr. Cor. Broad and Fulton, Ph. 40513-ad Everything in poultry we have Baby turkeys pheasant chickens heavy hens 29c lb no Leghorn Eggs 3 doz 1 Jack's Poultry 846 Savannah NE Free del 68661-ad
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