Senators Shift To New York City Gambling
United States Senate crime probes moved their gambling investigation to New York City, focusing on northern New Jersey tieups. Hearing set in Foley Square with witnesses including Brooklyn figure Joe Adonis and Bergen County detectives Orecchio and Guidetti.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States Senate
Senators
New Jersey
New York City
New York Federal Building
Foley Square
Estes Kefauver
Tennessee
Brooklyn
Chicago
Thomas Harrison
George White
Harrison
Kefauver
Joe Adonis
Frank Costello
Rudolph Halley
Adonis
Michael Orecchio
Bergen County
John Guidetti
Orecchio
International Association of Chiefs of Police
Colorado Springs
Colo
Walter Winne
Halley
Alger Hiss
Judith Coplon
Elsie Chandler Heads Stark Cancer Society in 1950 51
Stark County unit of the American Cancer Society names officers for 1950 51 with Elsie M Chandler as president and O H Morgan, Mrs Otmar C Miller and Harley J Fast elected to vice president secretary and treasurer roles. Two recruitment meetings planned at Minerva grade school and Massillon YWCA with talks from Dr Robert Hines Mrs Floy Wisman Dr John Rohrbaugh and Guy Smart describing free clinics dressings and other cancer patient services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stark County
American Cancer Society
Elsie M. Chandler
O. H. Morgan
Otmar C. Miller
Harley J. Fast
Miss Chandler
Society
Minerva
Massillon Y.W.C.A
Robert Hines
Stark County Medical Society
Floy Wisman
Leith Weaver
John Rohrbaugh
Medical Society
Massillon
Guy Smart
Canton Weather Forecast and Readings
Partly cloudy and warmer tonight with a low around 45 to 50. Thursday remains mild. Ohio forecast shows two days of cloudy skies and fair weather with highs near 70 today and slightly higher tomorrow. Readings list city temperatures, barometer, wind, humidity, and almanac data for Canton and nearby towns.
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Ohtio
Weather International
Ohio
Associated Press
Akron
Buffalo
Chicago
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Columbus
Dayton
Clidy Penver
Detroit
Housing controls curb boom and private lending terms
The new rules limit down payments for FHA VA loans to 5 and 10 to 25 percent respectively, with up to 30 years to repay. Private mortgages remain unrestricted for existing homes. The aim is to slow the 1950s housing boom, reduce construction from 1.3 million to not more than 800,000 units in 1951, and curb inflation and labor use while preserving defense production.
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V. A
FHA
V.A
Foley
Federal Reserve Board
Meeting Set for Stark County Sex Crime Group
Prosecutor John Rossetti described plans for a general meeting of agencies to curb sex crimes against children in Stark County. Tentative date Oct 26 depends on agency representatives. each group to appoint a permanent representative for a juvenile committee and a steering committee to form a continuing organization. More than 100 attendees at the first meeting Sept 26 welcomed the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CNNTY
John Rossetti
Stark County
Rossetti
George J. O’brien
K. of C
Canton Fire Prevention Week Demonstrates Trash Burn Methods
Canton prevention bureau members Ted Wilson and Karl Lehr, of the fire department, display oil drums prepared to show proper outdoor trash burning during Fire Prevention Week. Twelve drums with holes around the bottom and side messages are being distributed downtown and to outlying business areas. Captain Kenneth Ash notes the top screens prevent burning paper from blowing away and explains how real practice uses larger screens not fastened to the can.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton Prevention Bureau
Bureau
Fire Department
Ted Wilson
Karl Lehr
Kenneth Ash
Fire-Prevention Bureau
Ash
Navarre Board Seeks School Levy Renewal
Navarre officials vote to place a renewal of the 5 mill school levy on the November ballot to fund operations. A new school bus will be delivered this weekend. The board approved a bus-route change to let north end children board without crossing the highway. The Kings Club may use the school building for the Halloween program.
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Navarre
R. H. Hall
Kings Club of
Mrs. Audy Recovering After Ashboro Crash
Mrs. Haney M. Audy of 900 Shorthave NW is in fair condition at Randolph Hospital Ashboro North Carolina with a fractured leg and ribs shock and possible internal injuries. Her husband was killed in the same auto crash while returning from a Miami trip. The body arrived at Wackerly funeral home and will be moved to St George's Syrian Orthodox Church hall for services Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haney M. Audy
Randolph Hospital
Ashboro
N. C
Audy
Miami
Fla
Wackerly Funeral Home
St. George’s Syrian Orthodox Church Hall
Anthony Lakey
Nicholson Trial Draws to Close Of Testimony
The second degree murder trial of Margaret Nicholson of Alliance neared its end as she testified in her own defense. She said her common law husband William Seals stabbed to death while she was blacked out from a beating and she did not remember cutting him. A rescuing man present claimed she did not stab Seals, and she said a fight erupted between the man and her husband. She noted Seals had beaten her on prior occasions, including an incident where he pushed her from a truck. The case may go to the jury before nightfall if cross examination ends today, with a holiday recess tomorrow. The defense also called six witnesses to describe a drinking party and preceding altercation.
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Margaret Nicholson
E. Front St. Alliance
Common Pleas Court
Seals
Willis E. Himebaugh
Adolph Unger
Nicholson
Verna Hancock
Willowave
Kenny Phillips
Jersey St
Josephine Leath
N. Webb St
Lymes S. Stark
Patterson St
Vivian Thomas
E. Patterson
Burness Rogers
Knights Templar Elect Athens Man Commander in Ohio
The Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Ohio chose Thomas E. Gibson of Athens as commander at its 108th conclave in Columbus. New officers include Russell Davis, Earl C. Krueger, Chesterfield J. Holley, Ralph O. Bower, Fern J. Blose, George T. Thomas, Earl T. Armesy, and Clayton G. Cousino with re-elected Rev. Phil Porter, Robert H. Pausch, Robert J. Hackett, and Henry A. Senert. The 1951 gatherings will be in Columbus on Oct 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Knights Templar of
Ohio
Thomas E. Gibson
Athens
Gibson
Robert W. Taylor
Russell Davis
Worthington
Earl C. Krueger
Sandusky
Chesterfield J. Holley
Bridgeport
Ralph O. Bower
Akron
Fern J. Blose
Dayton
George T. Thomas
Cincinnati
Earl T. Armesy
Cleveland
Clayton G. Cousino
Toledo
Phil Porter
Robert H. Pausch
Robert J. Hackett
Henry A. Senert
Mansfield
Grand Council
Massillon Flood Control Funds Not Cut
Massillon Conservancy funds escape cut as expenditures for the Massillon Flood Control project remain at 624 800 for the fiscal year ending June 30 1951. Army engineers announced in Washington that 618 564 650 would be spent nationally on flood control rivers and harbors projects for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massillon
Ohio
Army Corps of Engineers
Washington
Army Engineers
Community Chest groups map drive plan at Onesto Hotel
Paul H Belden Jr general chairman outlines precampaign schedule for Division A focusing on industry and big gifts. Division B led by Robert Elliott meets at Belden Hotel, Divisions C D meet Thursday. North Canton Division led by Mrs Waltenbaugh meets Topps restaurant. Campaign opens Tuesday in Onesta ballroom and runs through November 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul H. Belden Jr
Onesto
H. W. Hoover Jr
Ralph McFadden
E. Robert Shellhase
Smith Wildman
Robert Elliott
Belden Hotel
Belden
C. W. Masters
J. D. St. Clair
North Canton
Topps
W. S. Waltenbaugh Jr
George Nieport
Onesta Hotel
UN drive into Red Korea gains momentum near Kaesong
U N forces press toward Pyongyang as Gen Gay notes 25 000 Reds still could reinforce. Kaesong area fronts host fighting with mined roads and hill defenses. Wonsan airfield seized. Gen Walker and Gen Partridge arrive to set up base for fighter bombers. Red troops move supplies south and east amid ongoing battles.
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Gay
U.N
Red Korea
Fhe
South Korea
Red Border
Kaesong
Pyongyang
Kumchon
Wonsan
Walton H. Walker
Earle E. Partridge
Korea
Sea of Japan
Walker
U. S. 8Th Army
Partridge
5Th Air Force
U. N
North Korea
A. P
William Jorden
R.o.k.’S
R.O.K
Warning On Buying Stolen TV Sets In Canton Area
Sheriff Harry W Grossgliaus warns buyers to shop only at authorized dealers after a second Canton area television store burglary in two weeks. Thieves at TV Mart on Fulton Road took $1,315 in sets radios and accessories plus $290 cash and checks. four sets valued at 280 each and three boosters plus other items were stolen. Deputies found a boarded window and outside cellar door used to haul loot. several sets remained. Insurance covered the loss. another similar burglary at L and L Television occurred Sept 30 with multiple items stolen. Investigations continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry W. Grossgliaus
Canton
TV Mart
Fultoa Rd
Theodore
Ted) Vechey
28Th St NW
Wvechey
Mart
the Mart
Vechey
L. & L. Television, Inc
Cleveland Ave NW
Truman Plans Far East Conference and West Coast Tour
President Truman planned a rapid overseas tour to the Pacific area with a likely Guam site for a high level meeting with MacArthur. Acheson opposed some Far East policy, while speeches in San Francisco and New York would outline outcomes of talks. The White House sought secrecy on the exact meeting location, and the trip included a San Francisco civic event.
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Acheson
MacArthur
China
Mr. Truman
White House
Hawaii
Civic Opera House
San Francisco
New York
United Nations General Assembly
U.N
Truman
Washington
Traffic Arrests Highlight Quiet Tuesday In Police Report
Police arrested two motorists on a quiet Tuesday and issued nine signal light and stop sign summonses. Norma L. Schum 44 of 1210 Dueber Ave SW charged with ignoring a stop sign at 5th and Shorth Ave NW after a collision with Charles J. Lentz 64 of 339 Smith Ave NW. Robert E. Bolds 22 of 604 Cherry Ave SE charged with no driver's permit after his stalled car on Cherry Ave SE crossing the Pennsylvania Railroad led to discovery of no permit. Signal light summonses went to Ira P. Rose, Harry A. Stewart, William G. Smith, Angelo Simile, C. B. Keller, William H. Wheeler, Martin Kauffman, and Ethel Horvath. Stop sign summons to Arthur G. Lecher.
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OLICE
Norma L. Schum
Dueber Ave
5Th St
Shorth Ave NW
Charles J. Lentz
Smith Ave NW
Robert E. Bolds
Cherry Ave SE
Pennsylvania Railroad
Ira P. Rose
Fulton Rd
Harry A. Stewart
Tuscarawas St
William G. Smith
9Th St
Massillon
Angelo Simile
Clarendon Ave
C. B. Keller
Nevada
William H. Wheeler
Wayzota
Minn
Martin Kauffman
Philadelphia
Ethel Horvath
Middlefield
Legion weighs Acheson vote at national convention
At the Los Angeles American Legion gathering on October 11 AP reports that a resolution demanding President Truman replace Secretary of State Dean Acheson will be presented. The outgoing executive committee backs dismissal and national commander George N. Craig cites a loss of public confidence as the basis for the action. The measure, among about 800 proposals, is slated for committee review on foreign affairs.
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Los Angeles
Truman
Dean Acheson
National American Legion
National Executive Committee
Acheson
George N. Craig
State Department
Streamlined Army Training at Fort Knox Changes the Tank Force
In a six week basic phase at Fort Knox new recruits are hardened for combat, learning tank driving, weapon handling, and patrol tactics. Veterans like Sgt Pool and Brig Gen Harrold emphasize real world drills, improved discipline, and humane leadership as the army shifts to a leaner, more professional training regime.
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Pool
Fort Knox
Army
Knox
Sam
Thomas L. Harrold
Korea
G.I
Gen. Harrold
Army of the
United States
Truman Likes Painting Goes to White House
President Truman favors a Wisconsin oil by Aaron Bohrod that depicts a girl beside railroad tracks titled Waiting for the 3:30. The painting, owned by Senator William Benton, will hang in the White House after Benton’s presentation. Bohrod, UW artist in residence, notes the work echoes campaign railroad stops.
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Madison
Wis
Truman
Wisconsin
White House
Aaron Bohrod
University of Wisconsin
William Benton
Connecticut
Mayor Proposes Fare Tokens For Children And Bus Talks
A city measure would give school children over 12 four tokens per quarter instead of a nickel fare with no service stipulations. The bus company has rejected a three-for-a-quarter plan and wants emergency passage. City Solicitor Wilson prepared the ordinance after a conference with company officials. Negotiations will include Don Pfeiffer of the Ohio Conference of Teamsters and John Rodrich of Cleveland, with federal conciliator Horace C. Vokoun also present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert P. Wilson
Wilson
Phillips
Donald Pfeiffer
Columbus
Ohio Conference of Teamsters
John Rodrich
Cleveland
Joint Council of Teamsters
Horace C. Vokoun
Six Named To Defense Committee at Alliance
Alliance October 11 The office of Mayor Harley Ewing announced the appointment of six men to an advisory committee for civil service defense organization. Appointed were Richard A. Lamont Jr. and C. C. Henderson, both veterans of World War II, along with H. G. Robertson G. H. Rearick Benjamin J. Tuttle and Murray Rhue.
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Repository Bureau Alliance
Harley Ewing
Civil Service Defense Organization
Richard A. Lamont Jr
C. C. Henderson
H. G. Robertson
G. H. Rearick
Benjamin J. Tuttle
Murray Rhue
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State Line
Elsie Chandler
Stark’s Cancer Society
Weather Report
Canton and Vicinity
U. S. Weather Bureau
Akron-Canton
Federal Housing Administration
Veterans Administration
Navarre Board
H.M. Audy
Knights Templar
Massillon Conservancy
Chest Drive
Sage
Tokyo
Kim
United Nations
Seoul
Chang Kyung Keun
Kim In Sung
Russia
Republic
Cho Yyong Ok
R.O K
Gabrielson
Far East
St. Louis
Mary Jane Truman
Eastern Star
Missouri
Fairfield Suisun
California
Guam
Japan
Arthur G. Lecher
Legion
ED Creagh
Ort
Pvt
Lee R. Young
East Lynn
W. Va
Kerrville
Tex
George S. Patton Jr
John Moriarty
John Leslie
Logansport
Ind
Leslie
Harvey Brisson
Lumberton
Defense Committee
Alliance
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