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Newspaper
The Canton Repository
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1950
Page
1
Associated Press dispatch from Seoul on September 26 describes a brutal urban fight as marines battle Reds amid fires and smoke. Marines push toward the French consulate and American embassy, capture the Seoul railway station, while 7th Infantry divisions clear Namsan Hill.
A C-54 transport carrying 51 aboard crashed into the Korea Strait during takeoff from a south Japan base. Officials fear 23 dead, 1 listed dead, 22 missing, 28 survivors. Survivors include a heroic nurse who directed rescue efforts. The flight was part of an airlift to Kimpo near Seoul for the Korean war effort.
AP reports Gen. MacArthur announcing the liberation of Seoul from North Korean forces after nearly three months. UN forces advanced through a ruined, smoke-filled capital as Marines used Pershing tanks and flame throwers to breach red barricades. A gray bearded sergeant led a South Korean flag ceremony amid continuing mop-up fighting.
The 24th Division infantry liberated the first American war prisoners near Yongdong. All were wounded but unharmed by abuse and fed after hunger as Marines pressed toward the American embassy. Sgt Ferrino, a 24 year veteran, hoisted the flag amid combat roar. An estimated 5,000 Red Koreans fought a death stand as flames licked burning buildings.
An underground fire at Creswell Coal Mine trapped and killed 83 miners. About 80 perished behind flame walls as gas and fumes suffocated others. three rescuers died. After nine hours, rescuers withdrew and the mine was sealed. Officials said no one else could be saved and warned bodies would be unrecoverable. The tragedy drew a large local turnout and rescue efforts from neighboring mines.
City council adopted a master plan study for Canton highway improvements at cost 18000 to be paid to engineers. Massillon and Stark County would each share 7000 for a combined report. State and federal funding would cover 75 percent identified as credits against future projects.
The Cleveland Plain Dealer notes that real would be enslavers of labor are labor bosses who seek to suppress opposition by firing dissenters by declaring them not in good standing with the union, a power Taft Hartley Act denies. An ad lists Timken Roller Bearing Company and brands RCA Admiral Motorola Crosley Capehart Fada Raytheon TVs with immediate installation. Home Furniture at 229 Market addresses upholstery services and contacts Oscar Leverant in a classified ad.
Nine Ohio liquor permit holders face suspensions totaling 190 days issued by the Ohio Board of Liquor Control for violations of state liquor laws. Two penalties of 10 days each were withheld for future good behavior. Louis Raven of Raven Distributing Co. drew one withheld suspension after a raid seized about 2000 punchboards.
Affidavits charging three CIO union members with criminal acts in the Timken Roller Bearing Co strike disturbances were withdrawn and an agreement released all principals from further civil liability. Defendants pay prosecution costs. settlement covers all future liabilities and civil matters. Separate note on pending trial of Herbert Secker, Timken Steel Workers official.
President Truman accepts Paul G. Hoffman's resignation as head of the Economic Cooperation Administration after two and a half years. William C. Foster, deputy administrator, is named to succeed him. Hoffman states his departure does not imply any waning in the ECA's usefulness as the Marshall Plan runs on.
Canton election officials announced an all time voter registration high for the November 7 election with 57,594 qualified electors. The prior record of 57,543 was set before the 1948 election as Canton, Alliance and Massillon registration closes Wednesday evening. Further registrations may push totals higher before the deadline.
Canton Massillon Alliance residents age 21 by Nov 7 must register to vote. If moved since May 2, transfer or lose voting rights by November. Registration deadline is Wednesday Sept 27 at Board of Elections courthouse annex from 8 30 a m to 8 30 p m.
A 190 million pound butter reserve held by the Commodity Credit Corporation, financed by taxpayers, keeps butter prices high. The note questions whether this planning serves the public interest. The rest of the page contains ads for car buying, theater tickets, eyewear fashion show, and home furniture.
Two Canton men are listed as casualties in Korea the 41st and 42nd in the area. Corporal Louis F McKee 19 missing in action son of Mr and Mrs James J McKee of Leshid RD Canton Corporal Harvey F Yates wounded in action Yates wrote his wife Marion 2822 4th st NW that he was struck in the head by a rifle slug Yates served 15 years and was prisoner of war during World War II. His parents reside at 2220 7th st NE.
Justice Jackson ruled the 10 Communist party leaders must remain free for now to avoid harming American rights and avoid martyrdom fears. The bail stays while the appeal proceeds, with a warning to stay under DOJ supervision. Ten named defendants plus one already jailed. Aggregate bail set at 260000. Sale of antique furniture 17 to 5 p.m. 603 W. Tusc.ad
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