The Canton Repository starts its 1950 edition with rates and masthead
The Canton Repository line lists founding dates back to 1815, mergers and name changes, and daily, Sunday, and mail subscription rates. It notes AP affiliation, special representatives, offices in major cities, and carrier and mail rates as of Saturday October 7 1950. It includes instructions for publication submissions and contact details.
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Weesle
Brush-Moore Newspapers, Inc
Repository
Market Avenue
Fifth Street
Canton
Ohio
Nananee
Ohio Reository
Stark County Republican
Canton Repository & Reublican
Theanton Repository
Canton Dailyepository
Evening Repository
Canton Repository
Canton Daily News
Stark County Democrat
Associated Press
AP News
Story
Brooks & Finley
New York
New York Central
Philadelphia
Fidelity-Philadel- Tee Trust
Chicago
Nichigan Avenue
Cleveland
Euclid Avenue
Boston
Statler
Los Angeles
Guaranty
American Newspaper Publishers Association
Audit Bureau OF Circulation
Inland Daily Press Associaton
Ec Prvate
Stark
Tuscarawas
Carroll
Columbiana
Porters
Summit
Wayne
Holmes
Ieecisseeeeisise
Our Front Man No Is Newspaperboy Day
An article praising the newspaperboy as the front man of the paper and a key connector between the newspaper and its subscribers. It explains the nonemployee role, customer focus, and the value of self-reliance in the American free enterprise system.
The Clock Ran Out on Johnson as Defense Secretary
The piece argues President Truman forced Louis Johnson to resign as defense secretary on September 12 1950 to appease critics after Korea reverses. It links Inchon landing days later to a shift in Korea prospects and notes public opinion would have resisted removing Johnson if Inchon had not begun. The White House timing and knowledge of Inchon influenced the resignation decision.
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Louis Johnson
Defense
Inchon
Korea
Department of Defense
Mr. Johnson
Gen. Marshall
Johnson
White House
National debate on deferments for mobilization policy
Symington and Hershey clash over selecting civilians for deferment to sustain national mobilization. The piece argues wartime needs treat civilian skills as essential, not Willy nilly drafts. It calls for a clear national policy applied locally to keep vital workers on task.
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Selective Service
Willy-Nilly
Mobilization
United States
Amphibious warfare lessons span Pacific and Korean wars
The piece argues American public focus overlooked Pacific amphibious landings from World War II, highlighting MacArthur's campaigns including Leyte and Okinawa. It asserts naval air power and anti submarine forces protected carriers at Okinawa, and that Korean War victory relied on ready air power both land and carrier based, with three services prepared for invasion support.
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Hatever
America
Pacific
Inchon
Europe
MacArthur
New Guinea
Philippines
Leyte
Marines
Army
Tarawa
Guam
Saipan
Okinawa
Iwo Jima
United States
U. S. Navy
Navy
Army Air Forces
U. S
Korea
Patton
Far East
N. Y
Farm Vote Shifts as 1950 Election Looms
The 1950 farm vote showsmarked shifts from 1948 as Truman Brannan policies face farmer opposition. Brannan plan subsidies and price guarantees drew backlash with fears of surpluses and taxpayer burden. Farm groups and Congress resisted, weakening administration support and sidelining Allan Kline of the Farm Bureau Federation ahead of next month’s election.
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Brannan
Farm Bureau Federation
Congress
Truman
Allan Kline
Kline
Symington Advisory Board
Prestige and Power of the UN Assembly in Korean Crisis
A U S driven push to use the General Assembly to end Korean hostilities and reconstitute a united Korea could boost its prestige and influence. The United States seeks a stronger UN role, including earmarking forces for a UN police under the Assembly, noting Russia cannot veto there. The piece contrasts Assembly power with Security Council vetoes and cites historical shifts that erode upper-house authority in bicameral systems, urging clarity of Assembly functions as a global conscience.
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U.N. General Assembly
U.S
Assembly
U.N
Little Assembly
United States
Russia
Security Council
U.N. Korean Commission
South Korea
House of Lords
House of Commons
Lords
Commons
Senate
Admiral Byrd
Wall Street
Foster Dulles
Tomcat essay on cats crooks and fish markets
The speaker muses that crime and politics attract easy money, likening crooks to cats around fish markets. He argues drives to purge crooks fail as they return once unguarded, and notes public investigations only tempt new circles of mischief. He ends by urging prompt payment and declares he works for his sustenance.
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Senate Committee
Kansas City
New York
Gratitude from Stark County Board of Elections
A Stark County Board of Elections clerk thanks The Repository for extensive front page coverage of the registration period and notes a record turnout expected in November. The letter praises the newspaper for aiding citizens’ exercise of their franchise and acknowledges the paper’s role in reporting daily progress of registration and qualification.
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Board of Elections
Stark County
Ohio
Leroy T. Schirack
Thoughtful Verse Reflection for the Day
A devotional excerpt presents Jeremiah 29 13 urging seekers to find God when they search with all their heart. The tone is contemplative and encourages personal devotion through steadfast intent and prayerful effort.
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Jeremiah
Case of the Missing Icebreakers Reaches Soviet Reply
The U S S R responds to a US inquiry about two icebreakers loaned during the war. Moscow claims the ships engaged in aggression and drifted west after being unleashed. The USSR proposes a Russian‑led commission with mirrors to verify membership and calls the US to withdraw all breakers from icefields.
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Moscow
United States
Gotham Bugle and Banner humor and chatter
A collage of light notes and opinions features Vinton Freedley promoting a dress-suit via television, strike chatter from Gotham window washers, routine tweaks for the Hartmans, praise for Season in the Sun, plus quips about Dr. Walter Chon and an Oakridge lab orchestra. It moves through politics, racing bets, and a playful jab at President Truman vs Gettysburg reading.
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Vinton Freedley
Gotham
Hartmans
Walcott Gibbs
Walter Chon
Oakridge Atomic Laboratory
Philneutronic
Korea
Vishinsky
Harry Truman
Shadda Haddim
Belmont
Abbe Boy
Foxy Baby
Vanishing American Film News Fragments
A fragmentary note from a Vanishing American reel shows characters longing for excitement while commenting on cheap stocks. A line hints at a large bookie operation and a call to law enforcement. The text presents dialogue cues and social mood rather than a full narrative.
Cambria Arrives in New York With 40 Passengers
Up through a century ago the British steamer Cambria docked in New York with 40 passengers and European news after stopping to deposit 10 at Halifax Nova Scotia. The voyage featured heavy fog and easterly head winds on the Atlantic.
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New York
Europe
Halifax
Nova Scotia
Atlantic
Vatican press critiques Fascist violence fuels strain
Twenty five years ago the Vatican paper Osservatore Romano criticized Fascist violence as a political tool, widening tensions with Mussolini’s regime. In Chicago Andrew Nichas of Canton won election as supreme secretary of AHEPA, the national American Greek fraternal group.
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Vatican
Italy
Osservatore Romano
Andrew Nichas
Canton
Ahepa
Chicago
Chance meeting of Mc Nary and Wallace 10 years ago
In Minneapolis a light exchanged banter occurred between vice presidential candidates Charles Mc Nary and Henry A. Wallace. The Italian fascist government expelled Herbert Matthews of the New York Times from Italy.
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Minneapolis
Charles McNary
Henry A. Wallace
Benito Mussolini
Italy
Herbert
Target Practice By H. V. WADE
Babies thrive when allowed to choose their own diet though the benefit varies with vitamin enriched paint on educational toys. Duncan Hines recommends stuffing squash with spinach. A quip about a husband and hats concludes with a wary note on Korea Europe and Uncle Sam.
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Duncan Hines
Korea
Europe
Uncle Sam
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