Truman Calls 3 Million Man Army to Halt Reds
President Truman proposes a mobilization to 3,000,000 service members to block Communist aggression in Korea and elsewhere, pledging rapid production of weapons while urging higher taxes and broader draft calls. Congress strongly supports the plan despite possible future increases. the White House warns against underestimating American power.
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First Draftees Board Train for Fort Knox Entrainment
The Canton area began its first draft intake since 1948 with 82 of 115 men processed reporting to the recruiting office. They traveled by train from a Pennsylvania Railroad station to Fort Knox Kentucky, under police escort amid veteran spectators. The group, mostly single men from 18 counties, included 15 Stark County draftees and featured interviews, fingerprints, physicals, and orientation before swearing in by Captain Howard Cann.
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Enemy Driven Back at Major Points on Line
Allied infantry pressed along the 120 mile Korean front driving back Communist divisions. U.S. 25th and 2nd Divisions recaptured positions near Nam River and Yongsan while B 29s bombed Kumchon Chinju Kochang. Reds massed tanks west of Yongsan as 24th Division pressed north of Pohang and Masan target remained unresolved.
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Naktong River
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Senate approves 4.5 billion tax boost as next year’s levy looms
The Senate passed a 4.508 billion tax increase by voice vote after a long session with many amendments. The measure, pending House approval, plans an excess profits tax on corporations next January and backdates it to either October 1 or July 1, 1950. Bricker supported deferring immediate action to next year.
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Alliance Man Dies in Korea
Pfc. George Aurel Hampu, 20, first Alliance service member killed in the Korean War, died in action August 12. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Hampu of 1103 E Grant St, he enlisted July 21 1948, trained at Fort Benning, sent overseas, served in Japan before Korea. He attended Alliance High School, worked at Alliance Clay Products, and belonged to Romanian Orthodox Church. He leaves his parents, a brother Andrew Hampu Jr, and four sisters Violet Elaine Janice Nutial.
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Janice Hampn
FCC Delays Final Ruling on CBS Color TV Decision
The FCC endorses CBS color method as best yet but postpones final ruling to study improvements and other dual-reception schemes. It urged manufacturers to switch to receivers compatible with CBS color and black and white, or risk an immediate final order adopting CBS standards.
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Edgefield Sewer Contract Awarded to Pfaff
Stark County commissioners awarded the Edgefield sanitary sewer project to F. E. Pfaff of Bryan Ohio for 71415.40. The extension will serve about 300 homes east of Route 8 between 38th Street and 53rd Street including Forest Hill Cemetery. Pfaff expects to start about two months from the award.
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Canton Lodge to Conduct Funeral for Charles Feldbush
Canton Lodge 60 F. and A. M. meets at the Temple Sunday evening September 3 at 7 45 to conduct the funeral service for our late brother Charles Feldbush adorned with Masonic rites and bearing.
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Greece to send infantry brigade to Korea
Athens Sept 2 Premier Sophocles Venizelos cabled UN Secretary General Trygve Lie that Greece will dispatch an infantry brigade to Korea. The cabinet unanimously approved the move to reaffirm solidarity with other United Nations in the fight for liberty and independence.
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Trygve Lie
Korea
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Labor Day rally and Stark County Fair open in Canton
Canton's Labor Day weekend centers on the largest labor rally in over a decade and the opening of the Stark County Fair. Buses and trains run briskly while private autos are expected to carry most travelers amid near record traffic. Weather prospects are fair with moderation and some cloudiness, no rain expected. Many Cantonians look to church fall season as pastors resume duties after August vacations. Postal services close Monday with special delivery through 10 p.m. and, for the day, business places except some eateries close. The first joint AFL CIO and Railroad Brotherhood rally in Stark County since 1937 will be held.
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U. S. Weather Bureau
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Milwaukee Trains Collision Leaves Five Dead At Convention
Milwaukee reports two interurban excursion trains carrying 80 model railroad fans each collided head on. A reporter counted five fatalities as crews removed victims. The trains operated by Milwaukee Speedrail Co. were excursion specials for the National Model Railroad Association convention opening today.
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Writ Prevents City Taxation At Fair Gates
A temporary restraining order by Common Pleas Judge George N. Graham blocks the city from taxing admissions to the Stark County fairgrounds during the 101st fair opening Monday. The Stark County Agricultural Society seeks relief and will post a $1,000 bond until a full hearing. Defendants named include Mayor Thomas H. Nichols Service Director Harold K. Williams and Louis Kauffmann.
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