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The Canton Repository

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1950

Page

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Russian Flier Shot Down Near Korean Coast

Washington reports a Soviet marked bomber attacked U N naval forces off Korea and was shot down after firing on a United Nations fighter patrol The body of Lieutenant Mishin Tennadhi Vasilebiu identified as Soviet forces personnel was recovered The incident north or south of the 38th parallel was not specified and may be raised at the U N Security Council meeting later today

Washington United States Russia United Nations Korea State Department U. N U. S South Korea Tokyo WU. N Geo Lie Shrape Security Council 38Th Parallel North Yellow Yellow Sea Manchuria Red China Mishin Tennadhi Vasilebiu U.S.S.R U.S

Stark County Fair Opens With Record Crowd

The 101st Stark County fair began with the biggest attendance yet, as 50,000 people including concessionaires crowded gates and halls. Weather flipped from cool to chilly, food sold briskly, and the Red Cross helped locate 45 lost children while first aid treated 71 cases and 22 headaches.

Stark County Fair

Airliner Crashes in Utica Kill 13 On Takeoff

A DC-3 airliner crashed into treetops two minutes after taking off from Oneida County Airport killing 13 people and injuring ten. Pilot Captain Harold Carter died. witnesses described a wobbling, disabled engine and an emergency attempt to land. Civil Aeronautics Board opened an investigation.

Utica N. Y Oneida County Newark N. J Harold Carter Freeville Carter Civil Aeronautics Board Charles Johnston Drake Hill Staten Island Johnston Robert Hesler

Yanks Slow Red Offensive on Korean East Coast

U S and allied forces halted a major Communist push along the Korean East Coast toward Kyongju. American units slowed the attack while holding Kasan near Taegu and pushing back Reds near the Naktong, with Pohang’s port area briefly isolated and fighting continuing near Sinam and Changnyong.

Tokyo Kyongju Pohang Pohang-Yongchon U. S. 8Th Army Taegu Pusan Walton H. Walker Korea U. S Kasan Naktong Walker 8Th Army Douglas MacArthur East Coast 1St Cavalry 2Nd Division Sinam Changnyong U.S Haman Masan

Army Seeks 70 000 Draft for November Raises Calls

The Army requests a 70 000 man draft for November, lifting total calls to 170 000 for the service. Navy and Air Force plan no draft in November, relying on volunteers and reserve recalls. Draft remains 19 to 25, with older men called first, and a broadening likely as aims grow toward 3 million under arms by next June. Vinson signals possible January review to raise draft age and include WWII veterans.

Navy Air Force Washington Army Defense Department Vinson (D Georgia House Armed Services Committee Vinson Lewis B. Hershey Selective Service

Louis Market Ad Cites Canning Peaches and Prices

Freestone canning peaches priced at 1.95 dollars per bushel. Mangoes medium or hot peppers listed at 59 cents per basket. Tomatoes also 59 cents per basket. Market located at 811 Market Street in S. Ad.

Freestone Louis

We Will Finance Your Car at Low Bank Rates

Harter Bank advertises RCA Motorola Fada and Raytheon 12 14 16 19 inch TV sets with immediate installation. Also promotes Home Furniture at 229 Market and Globe Dairy Stores offering city inspected milk in 4 qt bottles at 56c for homogenized and 52c for regular.

Harter Bank-ad RCA Motorola Fada Raytheon Globe Dairy

Teachers Must Meet Challenge at Annual Convocation

Harold H. Eibling, superintendent of schools, told Timken High School teachers at the annual convocation that the American way of life as seen through schools is being challenged at home and abroad. He praised teachers as better able than ever to meet the challenge and outlined steps to strengthen the nation through education. It was the first meeting of the year.

Harold H. Eibling Timken High School

Eibling Earns Doctor of Philosophy at Ohio State

Harold H. Eibling Canton superintendent received the degree of doctor of philosophy in ceremonies at Ohio State University Columbus where he has pursued postgraduate work.

Harold H. Eibling Canton Ohio State University Columbus

Two broad concepts collide as teachers open 1950-51 term

The speaker warned of living in a war torn century and urged Americans to pursue democracy by ending war and tyranny. He questioned U.S. aid to rebuild German bearing factories for shipment to Russia, urging readers to ask Congress about Timken bearings.

Ball & Roller Bearings Russia Germany The Timken Roller Bearing Company

Dewey Accepts Draft Run for Third Term in NY

Governor Thomas E. Dewey reversed reluctance and will seek a third term as New York Republican leaders prepare to nominate him at the Saratoga convention. He cited the international crisis and urged Lt Governor Joe R. Hanley to run for the Senate, while Hanley resigned his bid for governor. The Democratic side tightens as candidates emerge including Walter A. Lynch Oscar Ewing and Charles W. Froessel, with the Rochester convention looming.

Lbany N. Y New York Thomas E. Dewey Dewey Joe R. Hanley U. S. Senate America Free World White House Hanley U. S Herbert H. Lehman Saratoga Springs Rochester Daniel P. O’connell Albany County Oscar Ewing Bronx Ewing New York City James A. Roe Queens County Charles W. Froessel Court of Appeals Queens

Ford Pensions Jump to 125 and Wage Rise for 130000

The Detroit based Ford Motor Co boosts pensions from 100 to 125 dollars monthly and awards an eight cent hourly wage increase as part of a five year contract awaiting union ratification. Kaiser-Frazer remains the major holdout. Ford’s action follows Labor Day gains across the industry and signals the next wage step toward broader industry-wide pay raises.

Detroit C.I.O United Auto Workers Kaiser-Frazer Ford K-F

Identity sought for body found in woods near Bolton

Investigators from Columbiana, Cuyahoga and Stark counties probe the nearly decomposed body of a woman found Labor Day morning in a wooded area two miles northwest of Bolton. A door key with the letters PYCML, made by Eagle Lock Co., is the only clue amid speculation the victim may be Mrs. Bertha Pawek, missing from Cleveland since July 16. The body was found at 10 a.m. by two local youths in Fruitland Park.

Burtenrd Bolton Columbiana County Cuyahoga Diana Mt Nest Vvuillryy Wn Uvulililmvil Zricas VuUult Stark County Deputies Bertha Pawek Cleveland PYCML Eagle Lock Co Terryville

Ravenna Youth Admits Killing Girl Over Dog Grapes

Ravenna, Sept. 5 AP A 17 year old high school senior Donald Overholt admitted choking Linda Hickman seven to death after she fed grapes to his dog in his parents' apartment police quoted him saying he strangled the Knoxville Tennessee girl and stuffed her body in a clothes closet He said she wandered into the home yesterday afternoon and fed the dog grapes the dogs stomach upset he grabbed her from behind and choked her tying two socks together.

Ravenna Donald Overholt Linda Hickman Knoxville Tenn Young Overholt Linda Overholt

Taxes Rise for Industry and Unions Ad Highlight

Industry and unions face higher taxes while unions pay none. The piece urges readers to ask a union leader about ongoing tax increases. Additional items note ad placements for The Timken Roller Bearing Company and a doctor's office move to 704 McKinley NW with phone contact, plus local ads for Lewis & Greenho Furniture in N Canton and Water heaters Eclipse.

The Timken Roller Bearing Company

Army Reserve Instructor Gets Overseas Orders

Captain James S. Townsend, local army reserve unit staff instructor for 34 months, received overseas orders transferring him to Korea. He will report to a West Coast embarkation port between September 10 and 30. Townsend, Akron resident and cavalry officer, has served as unit and assistant instructor since arriving here. Navy and air force personnel are named in latest active duty calls for area reservists, including Lt. Edwin Lipschutz of 1025 Prospective SW who reports to San Francisco on September 10 for sea duty, and Sgt. Walter P. Merillat of Fredericksburg who will report to Langley Field on September 18.

James S. Townsend Korea Townsend Akron Edwin Lipschutz San Francisco Calif Walter P. Merillat Fredericksburg Langley Field

Canton Chapter OES Chili Supper at Masonic Temple

Canton chapter of the OES hosts a chili supper at the Masonic Temple at 6:00 on September 12. Tickets are fifty cents. Reservations by September 9 are requested. call 26692 or 23968.

Canton Masonic Temple

TV Sets Highlighted for Market Sale

A fragment notes 12 percent and prices for 16 and 19 inch TV sets at 229 Market Sad, indicating a local sale or discount listing. The readable snippet centers on consumer electronics and a market display.

Also Mentioned on This Page

U.N Red Cross Bureau of Missing Persons Daugh Ter Stark County Pamela Crumb Eugene Crumb Navarre Republic of Korea Kigye Pohang- Yongchon Road Red F Pohang George Sokolsky Eibling Paul E. Fitzpatrick Rep Walter A. Lynch Downes Orchards N. E. Quilligan McKinley NW Lewis & Greenho Furniture N. Canton Army Reserve
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