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Public notice lists subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions, with carrier and mail options. Details include daily and Sunday combined, daily only, and Sunday only prices, plus regions served in Ohio counties and advance payment terms. Local carriers cover Stark and neighboring counties. outside rates available on request. Publication date October 21, 1950.
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Stark
Tuscarawas
Carroll
Columbiana
Portage
Summit
Wayne
Holmes
Ohio Democrats face pressure from unions in pivotal election
The piece argues that Ohio Democrats loyal to past reform efforts face a squeeze as C I O PAC allies push to control the party and unseat Senator Taft. It warns that Ferguson backing unions would consolidate union influence, while many Democrats may vote Taft or abstain to resist coalition domination and defend independent thinking in Congress.
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Taft
C.I.O.P.A.C
Ohio
C.i.0.p.a.c
Ohio Democratic Party
National Democratic
Congress
Ferguson
Roosevelt
Hanley Letter Diversion Moves New York Elections
A political diversion unfolds as Lieut. Gov. Hanley releases his letter to steer voters away from New York police corruption under a Democratic administration. Dewey’s stance dominates the debate while Democrats seek to reset public focus amid scandals and intra party friction.
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Hanley
Joe R. Hanley
New York
New York City
Dewey
New York State
Stassen’s bid stirs Kremlin with VOA propaganda impact
The Stassen invitation to Stalin on Oct 2 drew a belated Pravda rebuke on Oct 20. Pravda’s dismissal shows VOA reach pressures the Kremlin. The piece notes American propaganda methods and their effect on Russian officials, highlighting Soviet responsiveness to U S messages amid Cold War tensions.
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Harold E. Stassen
Stalin
Kremlin
Pravda
Stassen
Voice of America
U. S
Iron Curtain
Truman
San Francisco
Perfect Plus October Weather Inspires Townwide Praise
Elders recall no period matching last week’s conditions with perfect skies and blue October days. Daytime sun shone cloudless while nights stayed chilly but frostless, winds calm, and spirits rose as residents embraced a rare stretch of ideal weather.
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Earth
Formosa Policy Remains Unchanged Says Truman
President Truman insists no shift in Formosa policy occurred since the Korean War began. Naval forces will guard Formosa until UN guidance or safe withdrawal, with the Seventh Fleet possibly drawn after Korea ends but not inviting an attack by Communist China. A UN committee will draft a final plan, while Dulles works on a UN formula to prevent fighting around Formosa during deliberations.
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Truman
Gen. MacArthur
U. S
Formosa
Red China
United States
Korea
America
China
United Nations
Formosan
General Assembly
Washington
Moscow
MacArthur
U. N
John Foster Dulles
Department of State
Security Council
N. Y
No Tricks at All by Truman Twill
A humorous reflection on social inadequacy and the futility of pursuing parlor tricks. The narrator laments lacking wit, memory for jokes, singing ability, and sleight of hand while noting that many others excel, leaving the speaker to endure communal misery with quiet resignation.
Thoughts for Today and Biblical Reflection Quote
A compact devotional note cites Job 38 18 19 about the breadth of the earth and light and darkness. It credits Horace Bushnell with a claim that Jesus is the true manifestation of God and the regenerating power of a divine life.
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Jesus
God
Horace Bushnell
Illinois machine aid to save Lucas amid crime ties
The piece argues the Fair Deal coalition relies on Chicago political machine power and crime-politics links to back Senate Leader Lucas in Illinois. It notes Kefauver’s probe uncovers a long-running crime archive guiding political favors, with Dan Gilbert under scrutiny and Dirksen as strong opposition. The piece ties local corruption to national welfare goals.
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Senate
Lucas
Illinois
Chicago
Truman
Federal Income Tax Commissioner
Congress
U.S
Everett Dirksen
Gilbert
Chicago Sun- Times
Washington
Associated Newspapers
Berlin Industries Fair Signals Germany's Recovery
Report from Berlin notes restored flag display in Western sectors and a booming reconstruction under Marshall Plan funding. The Berlin Industries Fair showcased German-made radios, appliances, machinery, and a ranch-style house exhibit, highlighting postwar potential and European competition for German trade amid Soviet influence.
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Berlin
Communist Party
Maxwell D. Taylor
U. S
Germany
United States
West Germany
Great Britain
France
Switzerland
Italy
Belgium
Netherlands
George C. Marshall House
NEA Service, Inc
Price of democracy and education in Canton levy debate
A letter questions whether a Canton 742-mill tax levy for schools rivals the sacrifice of soldiers in Korea. It argues voters should fund education to honor the dead and defend democracy, urging turnout on November 7 and highlighting contrasts with spending on vice.
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Canton
Korea
Color video chaos sparks legal and ad battles nationwide
FCC color television decisions spark fierce industry conflict as manufacturers dealers and advertisers push for vivid hues. Lawyers replace smokers in protests while color set owners face mounting install repairs and new gear. The public debates if innovation will drive viewers back from radio to TV.
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FCC
Elmer Twitchell
Mr. Twitchell
Ken Murray pokes fun on TV and other era jabs
A columnist riffs on Ken Murray's poker skit from a Vinton Freedley TV segment and recalls George Allen's book dedication. The piece glances at public figures including Cardinal Spellman, Truman, MacArthur, Dewey, and references to Meet the Press and United Nations Week. It also notes public mood on video sets and installment buying while remarking on age and nominations.
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Gotham Bugle & Banner
Ken Murray
Vinton Freedley
George Allen
John Burke
Cardinal Spellman
Tom Dewey
Ike
MacArthur
Truman
Harry
David Low
Douglas
Ohio and Penn RR contracts awarded in 19 sections
Contracts for preparations for construction of the Ohio and Pennsylvania Railroad from Massillon to Wooster were awarded to Andrew Reilly Peter Carney M Moriarty G Weaver Co H E Smith B Quinn Shriber Dibbs Harris Co Banfield Co and Daniel Clare. Also noted 40 years ago pictures show the Trent rescue of Walter Wellman and crew from the airship America. Albert Baloun and W Taylor signed a contract in New York for a ten day vaudeville tour with their comedy musical act.
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Ohio and Pennsylvania Railroad
Massillon
Wooster
Andrew Reilly
Peter Carney
Moriarty
G. Weaver & Co
H. E. Smith
B. Quinn
Shriber & Dibbs
Harris & Co
Banfield & Co
Daniel Clare
Trent
Walter Wellman
America
Atlantic City
Europe
Albert Baloun
8Th St
3Rd St
W. Taylor
Tuscaranas
New York City
Army air service officer charged with killing goose in flight
Lt Fred C Nelson faced charges after his airplane shot down a goose over Missouri and he allegedly landed to recover the fowl. In a separate incident, 25 men excavated 30 feet of sewer at Midvale to free Griffith Ford's Beagle hound trapped in a pipe while chasing a rabbit.
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Fred C. Nelson
Army Air Service
Missouri
Midvale
Griffith Ford
Mayor Falk to appoint parking meters advisory panel
Ten years ago Mayor Ed S Falk prepared to appoint members of a special advisory committee on parking meters after local civic and labor groups recommended delegates. Representative Martin Dies of Texas chairman of HUAC said Axis agents were active near Detroit defense plants.
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Ed S. Falk
Martin Dies
Texas
House un-American Activities Investigating Committee
Detroit
Target Practice by H. V. Wade editorial musings
The piece riffs on We versus I in opinion and parental you in daily life. It touches on a hypothetical winter debate about breaking up the American League for a more balanced World Series and oddly notes suction cup jewelry ending a song about a nudist with a fraternity pin.
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Stark County Democrat
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Story
Brooks & Finley
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Cleveland
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Boston
Statler
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Guaranty Building
American Newspaper Publishers Association
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Ouch
David Lawrence
By Truman Twill
By Galbraith
Fair Deal
Coalition In Action
By Raymond Moley
Kefauver
Chicago Crime Commission
Cook County
Anton Cermak
Edward Kelly
J. M. Arvey
Alben Barkley
Pat Harrison
Kelly
Barkley
Henry Wallace
Dan Gilbert
the New
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H. I. Phillips
Faye Emerson
Howdy Doody
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Ima Dodo
T. Chester Whizzle
By H. V. Wade
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