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Newspaper
The Canton Repository
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1950
Page
1
George C Marshall, 69 and a five star general, is tapped to head the Defense Department replacing Louis Johnson. President Truman accepted Johnson’s resignation and Marshall’s appointment faces a possible legal hurdle over prior active duty status.
President Truman asks Congress to allow General George C. Marshall to serve as secretary of defense though he remains a military officer. Senate Armed Services approved the exception 10 to 2 and work moves quickly toward final action. Johnson resigns prompting the transition with Marshall favored for the post amid debate over civilian control and wartime needs.
Signals seen by engineer of St. Louis and flagman describe a passenger train tearing into a stalled troop carrier near Newcomerstown Ohio. Engineer William Eller says he failed to slow from 50 mph after an approach signal. Flagman W G Lancaster recounts frantic, ignored alarms as the New York to St. Louis flyer sped on, sparks flying from its wheels.
Lt. Gen. Walton H. Walker told frontline troops in Korea that Allied forces will shift from defense to offense soon. He said the enemy is weakening, with positions pulled back, as a three-day drive tightens the noose around Red Korea. The offensive momentum followed a week of arduous fighting and legions of gains along the 125 mile defensive perimeter.
The Saturday Evening Post highlights Glidden’s Speed Satin Paint as 100 percent rubber wall paint and highly scrubable. Distributors are Dependable Harris Paints at 1146 Tusc. St W, dial 49464-ad for details.
ANTON had .47 of an inch of rain in showers Tuesday morning and a harder rain during the night. It brought the two day total to .82 of an inch. It was sufficient to give the ground a good soaking and to help lawns and gardens. The U. S. Weather Bureau said additional scattered showers are likely and that the temperature will turn cooler.
Security Council delegates vote a long recess after Russia vetoes a move to form a commission on Manchuria and to condemn U S actions. They plan to consult governments on Formosa and prepare for the General Assembly opening next Tuesday.
The notice announces a registration deadline of Wednesday September 27 and directs voters to the Board of Elections office in the courthouse annex. It mentions numbers 54,016 1,312 1,039 31 55,328 and urges readers to register now to save their vote.
The Senate passed a combined McCarran Kilgore bill 70 to 7, seeking wartime internment of dangerous Reds, registration of Communist groups, bans on Reds holding government jobs or passports, new anti sabotage and espionage provisions, and deportation rules for subversives. Conferees prepare to reconcile differences with a likely veto by President Truman.
A public service message from Harter Bank and Trust promoting safe payment by check. The notice urges customers to use secure methods and follow banking guidelines to prevent fraud and protect personal information.
Arthur A. Bordner a Canton attorney for over 50 years died at age 85 in his home at 825 14th Street NW. Born in Bethlehem Township he studied at Riverdale District School East Ohio Normal School and Ohio Northern University law before joining William J. Piero in 1899. He later formed a partnership and continued handling legal work from home until ill health stopped his practice.
Immediate installation offered for 12 16 and 19 inch television sets from RCA Motorola Fada and Raytheon. Home Furniture at 229 Market and Danish Manor promotes charcoal broiled lobster squab and steak dinners, with opening soon at 3129 W Tusc.ad.
The note discusses the expulsion of Communists from the C I O and the State Department and questions why their ideas persist despite removals. It mentions the Timken Roller Bearing Company as a reference point.
Barr Dairy advertises Improved Elberta peaches at $2.00 and up per unit with contact Tel 23888 on Martindale Road NE.
Brig. Gen. Gar Davidson, a West Point football immortal and former cadet head coach, leads a United Nations task force in Korea. His swift strike closed a trap on 3,000 Red Koreans northwest of Kyongju, sealing off the southern gate of a mountain corridor near the Pohang air field.
Thurin's holds final closeout on Thursday and Friday for remnants and odd lots with floor samples. Shop at Thurin's, 524 Market, as yardhouse deals clear out stock.
An odd classified snippet advertises televisions described as 16 and 19 inch sets priced at 124 percent and mentions a Market Sad location. The fragment lacks clear dates or seller details.
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