Takes His Final Curtain Jolson Dies of Heart Attack in San Francisco
Al Jolson a veteran jazz singer and U S O star died in the St Francis Hotel San Francisco from a coronary without pain at 64 He had just returned from Korea where he sang for Allied troops and had met Gen Douglas MacArthur in Tokyo His friends Harry Akst and Martin Fried were with him at the time and a Bing Crosby radio show was planned for that night The loss follows a long career marked by troop entertainment and generosity across multiple wars.
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St. Francis Hotel
MR. Jolson
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Gen
Douglas MacArthur
Tokyo
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MacArthur
Wake Island
Harry Akst
Martin Fried
California
Bing Crosby
Akst
Erle Galbraith
Encino
Calif
Jolson
Europe
Africa
India
Pacific
G.i.’S
U.S.O
Inland News Contest Won By Repository
The Canton Repository won first place among 15 newspapers with 25 000 to 75 000 circulation in the Inland Daily Press Association local government news contest held in Chicago. The University of Wisconsin journalism school presented the award for distinguished achievement to Joseph K. Vodrey, Brush-Moore vice president and director.
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Canton
Inland Daily Press’ Association
Chicago
University of Wisconsin School of Journalism
Ralph O. Nafziger
Joseph K. Vodrey
Brush-Moore Newspapers, Inc
The
Inland Association
Sidewalk Stencils Stir Canton Political Anger
Canton officials probe over 300 sidewalk political ads reading Vote Ferguson Senate painted on curbs and streets. Police lack leads beyond a doubtful license number while residents warn risks of widespread slogans. Mayor Nichols vows enforcement and cites a city ordinance with fines up to fifty dollars for painting signs on public property.
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Canton
Ferguson Senate
Thomas H. Nichols
Deposits Insured Up To $10,000 At Harter Bank
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation now insures deposits at Harter Bank up to ten thousand dollars per account. The coverage applies to individual accounts and certain retirement funds, providing greater protection for local savers.
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Harter Bank
Fed. Dep
Ins. Corp
Name Imprinted Xmas Cards Order now
News Depot ad promotes personalized Christmas cards with name imprinting. Highlighted features include quick order options, bulk pricing, and a festive design lineup aimed at individuals and organizations seeking custom greeting cards. No specific dates or contact details provided.
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News Depot
Canton Community Chest First Report Shows 125173 Raised
Canton Community Chest reported 125 173 raised at noon today in the Onesta Hotel. The amount equals 28 percent of the 445 909 goal and mirrors last year's first day. Most teams reported progress with only one team missing. Next report will be Thursday at the St Francis Hotel for Ladies Day.
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Canton Community Chest
Onesta
Paul E. Belden Jr
Canton Provision Co
Berger Manufacturing Co
the Borden Co
Luntz Iron & Steel Co
Mahoney Sash & Door Co
O’brien Lumber Co
Onesto Hotel
Ohio Power Co
the Repository
Schneider Lumber Co
Sugardale Provision Co
Walker Lumber Co
St. Francis Hotel
Ignorance Not a Defense in Court and Public Debate
A public notice frames the law as not allowing ignorance of the facts or law as an excuse in court and urges readers to stay informed and vote against socialist policy proposals tied to a Timken Roller Bearing Company context.
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Timken Roller Bearing Company
Fulton Lewis Jr News Broadcast Announcement
Timken Roller Bearing Company ad lists RCA Admiral Motorola Crosley Capehart Fada Raytheon television. Immediate installation offered. Home Furniture at 229 Market Street promotes sale and installation during the 7 p.m. Fulton Lewis Jr. program on WHBC tonight.
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WHBC
Timken Roller Bearing Company
R.C.A
Admiral
Motorola
Crosley
Capehart
Fada
Raytheon Television
Cresley
Local Advertisements Open House Sections in North Cleveland
Kempthorn Motors on 15th in North Cleveland showcases new Dodges along with RCA Admiral Motorola Cres Home Furniture at 229 Market Street. A rummage sale at 1223 Cherry Street on Thursday October 26, sponsored by the National Council of Catholic Women.
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Kempthorn Motors
N. Cleve
Cherry S. Thurs
Nat. Council of Catholic Women
Reds Stage Protest Tones of Freedom Bell In Berlin
A large Berlin crowd near city hall square and surrounding streets greeted the dedication of the Freedom Bell. General Lucius D. Clay urged that its voice would be heard worldwide as the bell, shipped from America and installed in the city hall tower, symbolized freedom behind the Iron Curtain. Communist protests were audible as authorities hailed a moment of unity behind German liberty.
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Lucius D. Clay
Gen. Clay
Berlin
Germany
America
City Hall
United States
U. S. Cru
Chinese Reds Fire at Fliers Below Border
Two U S marine fliers reported Red China gunfire across the Manchurian border with their planes five miles inside Korea. An allied source said South Korean troops would drive to the border despite tensions. Most American troops may be out of Korea by Christmas with U S forces returning to Japan by Thanksgiving.
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Korea
Seoul
10Th Corps
Manchuria
Wonsan
R.O.K
Yalu River
Red China
U. S. 8Th Army
Japan
Fool-Proof Disarmament Plan Urged by Truman at U.N.
President Truman urged the United Nations to pursue a fool-proof global disarmament framework linking all weapons, universal agreement, and robust safeguards. He pressed for world disarmament to free resources for fighting poverty, hunger, and injustice, while warning that negotiations alone cannot ensure peace.
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United Nations
Russia
Truman
San Francisco
Soviet Union
Europe
Asia
Korea
Bell marks UN fifth anniversary in Berlin amid world wide toll
The United Nations bell rang from 12 03 to 12 05 EST marking its fifth anniversary. In Berlin crowds gathered across East and West sectors as Gen. Clay urged a world of free nations. The 10 ton bell broadcast to more than 2,000 radio stations including the Soviet bloc and was part of the United Nations Day observance.
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Canton
United Nations
Thomas H. Nichols
E.S.T
Soviet Bloc
United States
Clay
U. S
Germany
The Communist Threat to America in Texas Speech
Rep. Martin Dies recounts a 1940s encounter with Mrs. Roosevelt and youth leader Joseph Lash at the White House. He alleges Lash’s communist ties and perjury before the committee, as published in the Congressional Record by North American Newspaper Alliance.
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Committee On Un-American Activities
Rep
Martin
Texas
Harold H. Velde
Illinois
Martin Dies
North American Newspaper Alliance
Joseph Lash
American Youth Congress
Mrs. Roosevelt
Armed Services
White House
Congressman
Television Center Large Stock of Famous TV Sets
Advertisement for a wide stock of television sets at The Television Center. Offers 10 percent savings if purchased before November 1. Immediate delivery promised. Also features Home Furniture at 229 Market Street Wolf Hat Shop at 134 Cleveland N. and a special group of higher priced hats priced at $2, $3 and $5.
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Wolf Hat Shop
Cleve. N
How Hard is a Lesson Socialism in Britain and America
An opinion piece arguing socialism has advanced under Britain's Labour Party while Americans resist recognizing its dangers. It questions how far a country must go before recognizing socialism as regimentation. It notes a local Sauerkraut dinner event at Timken Roller Bearing Co. and a First Reformed Church ad.
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America
Timken Roller Bearing Co
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