The Canton Repository History and Rates Ad
A historical notice outlines The Canton Repository lineage from The Ohio Repository to The Canton Repository with key merger dates and editions. It includes private phone exchange, subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions, carrier and mail options, and serving counties in Ohio.
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Stark
Tuscarawas
Carroll
Columbiana
Portage
Summit
Wayne
Holmes
Canton Two-Mill Levy Urges Voters To Vote Yes
The editorial argues the two-mill Canton levy is essential for city finances, warning of a looming deficit if it fails and noting even if approved the city will still need higher levies in coming years. It compares local tax raising to federal spending and urges voters to accept financial responsibility.
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Canton
Tito as a wedge between US and Soviet blocs
A liberal analysis argues Tito’s break with the Kremlin became a bargaining chip. Yugoslavia seeks an international sponsor, with US support as the price for defection. The piece notes Moscow’s pressure pushes nations toward American aid and military backing to resist communism.
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Marshal Tito
Kremlin
United States
Yugoslavia
Soviet Union
Tito
Father of His People Weden's Mourning for Gustaf V
A mourning message praising King Gustaf V as a respected constitutional ruler. It notes his legacy, the peaceful transition to his successor Gustaf VI, and argues for constitutional monarchy over dictatorships. The piece underscores royalty’s diminished prerogatives and the enduring value of lawful, mild governance.
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Weden
Gustaf V
Gustaf VI
Sweden
Yoder a strong re election bid for county auditor
County auditor J lis man has the inside track at election time. Joe Yoder Stark County auditor has managed his office competently and proven he can administer the work of this elective position. There is reason to retain him with a vote of confidence on November 7.
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J Lis
Joe Yoder
Stark County
Yoder
Independent Democrats By David Lawrence
The piece argues the 1950 election could shift the Democratic Party toward labor union control if independents fail to oppose backed candidates. It warns of bossism at state and city levels, coercion within unions, and loss of independent judgment among regular Democrats, urging independent Democrats to act.
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Democratic Party
Jefferson
Woodrow Wilson
Franklin Roosevelt
House
Senate
Washington
Great Britain
Independent Democrats
Hanley
C.I.O
John L. Lewis
N. Y
Why Not Try Fun Election Day Proposition
A Vintage era column argues that voting should feel like a holiday not a duty. It urges moving Election Day to September or October, adding parades, contests, and broadcasts to boost turnout and make voting a festive American occasion.
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America
Kansas City
Fifty Years Ahead in Human Engineering and Life Science
The Kansas City section of American Chemical Society asked top U.S. scientists to predict future breakthroughs. Dr. Harold C. Urey foresees high temperature chemistry on atom nuclei and origin of life studies. Dr. Harlow Shapley highlights sociological and global resource advances as pivotal. KU medical dean R Franklin Murphy predicts medical debuts in mental disorders and cancer. others cite water supply, chemical synthesis, three dimensional TV, fast air travel, weather control, and early electronic calculators shaping life by 2000 A.D.
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Kansas City
American Chemical Society
United States
Harold C. Urey
Chicago University
Institute For Nuclear Studies
Earth
Mars
Harlow Shapley
Harvard Observatory
Cambridge
Mass
R. Franklin Murphy
University of Kansas School of Medicine
H. G. Wellis
Edward Barton
Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
State University of Iowa
Iowa City
New York City
Los Angeles
California
Chicago
Ray Q. Brewster
Department of Chemistry
University of Kansas
Lawrence
North American Newspaper Alliance
Voting patterns and funds shape 1950 midterm results
The piece notes forecasts of a 40 to 50 million voter turnout in the upcoming 1950 midterms, with Clinton Anderson predicting dominance by higher turnout. It contrasts Republican and Democratic fundraising, highlights Truman and Barkley campaign limits, and argues party control of executive departments will persist, guiding business ties with Washington.
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U. S
Clinton Anderson
Senate Democratic Campaign Committee
Bill Boyle
Anderson
Washington
NEA Service, Inc
Cake diplomacy near UN birthday cake debate
A humorous exchange between Harry and Andrei over a UN birthday cake mocks Cold War rhetoric. They spar over frosting as a rich part, imperialism, and rights within the charter, ending with a toast to world peace and disarmament while coffee requests spark a playful veto on cream and sugar.
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Harry
Andrei
United States
U.N
Soviet Republics
Campaign Oratory Note Amid Election Noise
In this season of political campaigns Elmer Twitchell vents that many dirty charges flood the race leaving little appetite for hearing aids. He notes the effort to turn swords into plowshares is stalled by voices focused on microphones and amplifiers.
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Elmer Twitchell
Tibet Invasion Threat From Chinese Communists
The report states Chinese Communists aim to seize Tibet, a region described as the last peaceful spot shielded from trouble and conspiracies. The Associated Newspapers notes the situation cannot be tolerated.
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Tibet
Associated Newspapers
Cholera in Steubenville 100 years ago reports
A century back cholera struck Steubenville with twenty cases and twelve deaths. Among the deceased was Judge James Willson, former editor of The Herald, marking a notable local impact in the era.
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Steubenville
James Willson
The
Herald
Dougherty Honored at 90 by Canton Club
Charles A. Dougherty, longtime dean of Canton real estate, celebrated his 90th birthday at the Canton Club, recognized for bringing industries and leading city development. Howard A. Cummins of Wapakoneta was named FSA district supervisor for 14 counties with offices in the Canton post office basement.
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Charles A. Dougherty
Canton Club
Howard A. Cummins
Wapakoneta
Farm Security Administration
Canton Post Office
Target Practice By H. V. WADE
Stand by for a satirical roundup of public figures and politics. The piece riffs on world peace, Cripps stepping down, Queen Mary, a lighthouse home, and Morrie Ryskind’s Brannan plan idea applied to racing. It blends humor with political jab and social commentary.
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Brannan
Morrie Ryskind
Warning in Upper New England About Shooting Farmer by Mistake
In upper New England a stern warning is issued against shooting the farmer by mistake while he picks apples from a ladder. The notice stresses safe firearm use and identifies the risk to rural workers in orchards.
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Upper New England
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