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Newspaper

The Canton Repository

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1950

Page

10

Cancer cells in everyone may exist at birth says study

Scientists reported that everyone likely harbors lone cancer cells from birth, which do not grow unless four to six such cells come together. Using crystal growth math, Fisher and Holloman of General Electric linked age related cancer rates to mutation accumulation and faster infant cell growth, explaining why elderly and infants show higher cancer incidence.

National Academy Congress G. E J. C. Fisher J. H. Holloman General Eectric Research Laboratory Fisher Holloman General Electric American Cancer Society

Bow attacks U S spending and tax burden

Frank Bow, Republican candidate for U S representative in the 16th District, says the government does not give and only taxes. He argues production comes from people and that high taxes soak the average man, criticizing Truman administration for increasing spending and shrinking the small man amid defense costs.

Frank T. Bow U. S WHBC Truman

Weather Forecast for Canton and Vicinity

Weather report from Akron-Canton Airport forecasts partly cloudy and cool tonight with a low near 40 to 45 degrees. Wednesday will be fair and warmer with continued cool, cloudy conditions and light showers remaining across Ohio. highs expected around 60 to 65.

Akron-Canton Ohio Mercury Milton Davis Weather Bureau

Pleasant View adds new fire truck and retires old tanker

Pleasant View volunteers led by Clyde Shorb as president Bert Leese as treasurer Capt George Black Harold Wright and Charles Ley as Plain Township trustee welcomed a General Motors unit with a portable pump usable on the rig or remotely to supply water Designer Ira Stockburger. The department now fields two modern vehicles along with a 1918 American LaFrance kept in reserve The first station, built in 1945, sits at 31st and Root Ave NE.

Department 31St and Root Ave

Reds Hold Wonsan Fortifications as South Koreans Net Captures

Allied reports describe fierce day and night street fighting around Wonsan with hundreds of Reds surrendering. R.O.K. divisions pushed to clean up fronts while U.S. Cavalry near Kaesong advanced toward Pyongyang. MacArthur noted stubborn resistance but small gains as Western troops joined the push. In four days, over 22,000 Communists were captured and nearly 1,760 killed or wounded.

Wonsan R.O.K A.P William Jorden Pyongyang U. S. 1St Cavalry Kaesong Re 1 Seoul Red Korea Simchon Yesong River Panbu MacArthur Hwachong Yonchon R. O.K. 6Th Hwachon

Shah of Iran to wed tribal leader's daughter

Shah Reza Pahlavi, 30, announces engagement to Saroya Esfandiari, 19, daughter of an Iranian tribal leader. It marks his second marriage after his 1940s divorce from Empress Fawzia. The announcement follows his US visit where he drew public attention and flirtations.

Eheran Iran Shah Saroya Esfandiari Shah Reza Pahlevi Fawzia Farouk Egypt

Soviet veto feared as UN peace plan debated

Diplomats weighed Vishinsky’s potential redlines while Dulles warned against dangerous motives. Younger urged unity for a strong UN. Officials doubted Soviet willingness to back patrols, yet favored preservation of the veto and a plan that requires country consent for missions. Lie’s successor at the UN remained unsettled with Lie’s term ending February 1951.

Vishinsky Dulles Kenneth D. Younger U. N Russia Soviet Union Security Council Council United Nations Assembly Vichinsky

Tony Bukovich Sets Big Ten Season Scoring Mark in 1943

Pur due's Tony Bukovich scored 78 points in four conference games during the 1943 season, a Big Ten scoring record that still stands.

Purdue Tony Bukovich

Five year old boy dies from accidental gunfire in home

A 5 year old boy Melvin Edward Husted of near Spargursville died after playing with a loaded revolver at his home. The tragedy occurred in Chillicothe as authorities investigated the accidental shooting.

Self Chillicothe Melvin Edward Husted Spargursville

Bus wage dispute stalls emergency bus ordinance

City council debated an emergency measure tying passage to a labor settlement with bus drivers and maintenance workers. A bid to delay and amend failed as Scanlon and Davis supported suspending rules, while Klein and Casper clashed over procedure. Vote ended 9 to 3 with absences noted. Union seeks wage boosts, holidays, a 48 hour week, and overtime pay. The company counters with changes to working conditions, while past contracts show prior wage increases and fare adjustments tied to labor actions.

John J. Scanlon Don R. Davis Allan C. Sterling Scanlon Mr. Davis Klein Ira A. Casper Davis Esther Archer Sterling Ralph Finefrock Clarence Anderson Ralph C. Frerichs

Alabama Jail Doesn't Appeal To Sen. Taylor

Supreme Court declines review of Idaho Senator Glen H. Taylor's disorderly conduct conviction amid a request to avoid Alabama jail time. Taylor said he will not surrender to a 180 day sentence and $50 fine in Birmingham, while officials promise enforcement if possible. The ruling sits among other court orders, including actions on desegregation and civil rights related cases.

Washington Supreme Court Glen H. Taylor Idaho Taylor Pocatello Birmingham Ala E. C. Conner Alabama Henry A. Wallace Progressive Party Black Douglas Texas Heman Marion Sweatt Law School University of Texas FBI Maryland Court of Appeals Esther McCready Oklahoma City Pioneer News Service, Inc St. Louis Missouri Public Service Commission Missouri Pioneer

Taft backers clash with CIO over alleged voter threats

The Taft for Senate committee leader accused CIO leaders of warning Ohio workers they would lose their jobs if they vote for Taft. Willis Gradison demanded the campaign stop intimidation. Ferguson and Kroll denied comments as AFL CIO supporters rally for Ferguson. Taft hit Truman policy in Xenia while Lausche and Ebright held separate events. Reuther urged defeating Taft, citing anti communist stance.

Associated Press Ohio U. S Robert A. Taft Hio Willis D. Gradison Cincinnati Taft Joseph T. Ferguson Jack Kroll C.I.O Ferguson Kroll A.F.L C.1.o Columbus Walter Reuther United Auto Workers Ohio Wesleyan University Delaware Reuther Gradison C.I.O. Political Action Committee Xenia Truman Korea Frank J. Lausche Don H. Ebright Lausche Ebright Stalin United States Yalta Europe Russia Marshall China Formosa Philippines Kremlin

Sixman Group Maps Demand Of Enginemen

The Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen assigns a six man committee to fix a wage demand for 1,250,000 railroad workers as part of a broad pay drive. Proposed rise ties to cost of living. a penny per percentage point. Union may start negotiations by waiving 30 day notice and works toward 40 hour week with 48 hour pay for yard staff.

Washington The Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen David B. Robertson Robertson A.F.L. Switchmen Switchmen National Yardmasters Association Miami Beach B.L.E Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers J. P. Shields George E. Leighty St. Louis

Mt Union Homecoming Day Planned with Queen Crowning

Alumni meetings receptions and a parade of floats mark Mt Union College Homecoming Day on Saturday. The halftime queen crowning will occur during the Akron University Mt Union football game. candidates were chosen by fraternities and the independent club.

Repository Bureau Alliance Mt. Union College Akron University-Mt. Union

City council debates police hires amid budget clash

At a dinner with city officials, Chief Quilligan urged 25 more patrolmen costing about 80 000. The council approved 15 new officers for 48 000 but split over mayor Nichols plan. Kleins's bid to table failed 5-4 and the full vote defeated the ordinance 10-2 after reconsideration, leaving the original defeated.

Quilligan

Canton Soldiers Helped Break Naktong Front in Korea

Two Canton men served with Task Force Lynch, 7th Cavalry, which breached Red Korean defenses near Tabu-Dong and rushed 35 miles to Sangju. Pfc. Lewis D. Black, 18, and Pfc. Ernest T. Roethlisberger, 24, were among the cavalrymen who overran tanks and artillery, captured 50 prisoners, and routed the enemy. The unit, led by Lt. Col. James H. Lynch, marked the first major breakthrough on the Naktong front since the U N offensive began. Black, a Middlebranch High School graduate, enlisted in 1949. Roethlisberger, a World War II veteran, had returned from a rest camp before heading to Korea last August.

Canton Lynch 7Th Cavalry Tabu-Dong Sangju South Korea Lewis D. Black Dorothy Eddleman 26Th St NE Ernest T. Roethlisberger Betty Roethlisberger Hartung Taegu James H. Lynch Naktong River U. N Pfc. Black United States Ft. Bennings Middlebranch High School Pfc Roethlisberger Germany Korea

Absentee Voting Surges in Stark County Record

The Stark County board of elections reports rapid absentee voting. As of this morning 115 servicemen from Canton and surrounding areas have cast ballots in person or by mail, with 114 additional absentee ballots recorded. City residents account for 83 of the ballots and rural residents 31. Servicemen may vote at Canton Massillon or Alliance offices and residents outside the county on election day May 7.

Stark County Board of Elections Canton Board of Elections Massillon Alliance

Coast Guard Tests Radar Buoys on Great Lakes

The coast guard announced an experimental radar buoy program for the Great Lakes. The pyramid shaped steel pockets on the buoys are designed to reflect radar signals from ships as part of the test.

Cleveland Coast Guard Great Lakes

Girl 12 Kills Cousin After He Struck Dog in Strawpatch

Charleston, Oct. 10 AP Police say a 12 year old girl admitted cutting her 2 year old second cousin Samuel Polizzi's throat and kissing him on the forehead as he lay dying in a strawberry patch. His body was found in a 5 gallon can on Sullivan's Island. He had been missing since Friday night from his grandparents' island home. Initially she claimed a man cut Sammy's throat but later said she killed him after he struck her pet dog with a stick.

Charleston S. C Samuel Polizzi Sullivan’s Island Sammy

Timken official to speak on nationalization at Canton dinner

George L. Deal assistant treasurer of Timken Roller Bearing Co. will discuss nationalization of industry at a Canton Association of Credit Men dinner Thursday at 6 30 p m in the Y M C A Canton Retail Credit Group members will attend as guests.

George L. Deal Timken Roller Bearing Co Canton Association of Credit Men Y.M.C.A Canton Retail Credit Group

Monotube creator C A Orr led Union Metal to wartime triumphs

C A Orr strip mill Union Metal expanded the Monotube line from light steel poles to include sign floodlight and sports poles, trolley supports, radio masts, and ship masts. The firm won Army Navy E with two stars and Maritime Commission M with three stars in WWII. Orr served community roles and politics as a Republican. survivors include his widow Jessica, two daughters, and two grandchildren. Services planned Friday at Arnold funeral home, burial Forest Hill Cemetery. calls after 7 pm Wednesday and after 2 pm Thursday.

Union Metal Maritime Commission Orr Canton Club Congress Lake Club Brookside Congress Lake Club Brookside Country Club Jessica Orr T. W. Sidener Canton Reginald Denham New York City Lenschen Jessica Sidener Arnold Funeral Home Herman Sidener St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Forest, Hill Cemetery

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Howard W. Blakeslee Associated Press Science Schenectady N. Y National Academy of Sciences Frank Bow U.S Weather Report U. S. Weather Bureau International News Service Bufffalo Chicago Dayton Denver Detroit Miami St. P New York Pittsburgh San Francisco Toledo Tucson Pleasant View Seite Arthur Shah of Iran Trygve Lie Yugoslavia Lie Sen Taft Backer Taft Fer Senate Mt. Union Nichols Carl F. Klein George E. Hostetter Myron G. van Nostran MR. Klein Fred G. CaChat George W. Branscomb Robert N. McAbee van Nostran CaChat Miscellaneous Business Mr. Scanlon Cousin Timken C. A. Orr Aultman Hospital Canton Welfare Federation Community Fund Campaign Canton Chamber of Commerce Canton Art Institute Boys Village Smithville
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