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Newspaper

The Canton Repository

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1950

Page

12

U S W Seeks Union Shop at Carnegie Plant

International officials of the CIO United Steel Workers asked the NLRB for a union shop election at Carnegie Illinois Steel Canton plant. About 200 Canton workers would join 85 000 production and maintenance staff in a wave of elections across several U S steel plants. The drive seeks bargaining rights for a union shop agreement and follows recent gains in the steel industry.

C.I.0 United Steel Workers National Labor Relations Board Canton Carnegie-Illinois Steel Corp U. S. Steel Corp Pennsylvania Ohio Illinois Indiana Steel Workers Union Canyon Onesta Hotel I. W. Abel Republic Steel Corp International Union Pittsburgh Abel Atlantic City

Courthouse Fire Scare After Wood Fires Under Walk

A Monday incident at Stark County courthouse sparked smoke from wood insulation on steam pipes when workers cutting valves ignited material. Firefighters from No 1 station checked boiler and basement areas, extinguishing remaining flames. onlookers misidentified a parked car as burning.

Stark County No. 1 Station Ohio Power Co

Prague fishermen attend eight day political and specialist course

Union of Fishermen in Prague conducted an eight day course described as political and specialist training. About one hundred union members from streams across Czechoslovakia attended the program at a school that none of the attendees reportedly attended before.

Prague Czechoslovakia The Union of Fishermen In

Weather Report Forecast for Canton and Vicinity

Forecast from U S Weather Bureau Akron Canton Airport calls for sunny pleasant afternoon. Tonight partly cloudy mild with low near 50. Wednesday partly cloudy continued mild with above normal temperatures expected. Ohio Weather by International News Service notes sun and warm trend with lower 70s highs and nights 50s. Five day outlook shows above average temperatures with small rain chance Friday or Saturday and cooler weekend.

Canton U. S. Weather Bureau Akron-Canton Ohio International News Service Mercury Milton Davis Weather Bureau

Seoul Liberated as UN Forces Enter City

Allied troops completed the encirclement and seizure of Seoul, with U N forces including the 17th R O K army regiment and U S 7th Army and Marine units, ending Red resistance in the capital. Inchon landings began the hour long push to sever Korean Reds from the North, as front lines report 2,000 Reds fleeing and 1,800 slain on Seoul’s northwest outskirts. The campaign extended 35 miles along the northern wall, with a 70 mile armored thrust toward a second front link. The battle sees Marines repulse a night counterattack near the governor’s palace and urban fighting across Duk Soo Palace grounds.

Seoul Republic of Korea United Nations R.O.K U. S. 7Th Army List Marine Division MacArthur Inchon Gen. MacArthur Korea 10Th Seoul- Inchon U. S 1St Leathernecks Duk Soo Palace Duk Soo Taejon U. S. 24Th Division Heartbreak Highway Kumchon William F. Dean U.S. 25Th Division Chinju Pusan Nam River Hamnan Uiryong Hyopchon Kochang

Father Found Guilty On Nonsupport Charge

David Johnson about 27 returned from Chicago on a charge of failing to support his two minor children. A jury in Common Pleas Court found him guilty Monday afternoon. Judge George N. Graham deferred sentence for one week on a defense motion. State prosecutors Foster J. Flatline and W. Bernard Rodgers represented the state.

David Johnson Chicago Common Pleas Court George N. Graham Richard Kuhn Foster J. Flatline W. Bernard Rodgers

Mine Fire at Creswell Colliery Claims Several

Ernest Stacey one of the escaped miners said we only just managed to get out. A young volunteer rescue worker said it was impossible to get closer than a mile from the underground fire. Survivors recalled others dragged along and a race against time as the main shaft was reached. Clergy and Salvation Army aides comforted relatives. Britain faced its second coal mine disaster in weeks. The Creswell mine near Welbeck Abbey employs over 1,500 workers in a 6,000-person community.

Ernest Stacey Bill Edwards Salvation Army Britain New Cumnock Scotland Creswell Creswell Crags Welbeck Abbey Dukes of Portland

Canton considers survey report on highway master plan

Mayor Nichols challenged claims by Mr. Frerichs that other cities posted later survey data and had reports ready on gratis basis. The council debated credit for part of 2700 dollars spent on the origin destination survey and the risk that promised cooperation would endure with future highway directors. The master plan proposal, supported by Traffic Commissioner Deerwester, passed on a weak voice vote after Frerichs withdrew his motion to table pending a written agreement from Mr. Kauer.

Nichols Frerichs Canton Carl F. Klein Ohio Kauer Council C. L. Deerwester George W. Branscomb

RESPONSELLER TO MEET Sponseller Grange Assembly

Sponseller Grange members will meet Thursday at 8 30 P M at the grange hall Joseph Kitz miller preside and Mrs Madaline Foster will lead the lecture hour.

Sponseller Sponseller Grange Joseph Kitzmiller Madaline Foster

Eight Area Reservists Ordered to Activate Duty

Army reservists recalled to extended active duty and 14 called for physical exams. Names and addresses provided for those reporting Oct. 2 to Oct. 10 at Ft. Campbell Ky Ft. Meade Md Ft. Knox Ky and Ft. Meade. Recalls include privates Beverley Anthony Boni Downey Catlin Heslop Oprean Leasure Mead Potters Sponaugle Dean Eby Clark Riley Bitzel Burdette and Norman Albert Artuso Rich Rinehart.

Army Ft. Campbell George B. Beverley 3Rd Charles L. Anthony 13Th St NE August L. Boni E. State St. Alliance Don H. Downey N. Main St Uhrichsville Ft. Meade Howard G. Baum Harter Ave Walter L. Catlin Robert E. Heslop Buckeye Ave Alliance Ft. Knox Ralph L. Leasure Spring Corp Earl R. Mead Jr State St NE Massillon Richard L. Potters Malvern Kenneth R. Sponaugle 23Rd St Donald D. Dean 6Th St William T. Eby Jr Bernard St Harold J. Clark East Sparta Richard M. Rinehart Jr Helen Fred W. Renner Manorave James F. Riley Louisville Norman Albert Penn Pl Dominick Artuso Carnahan Peter A. Bitzel Waynesburg Pfc Ray L. Burdette Grant St Dennison

Hoffman praises aides as he nears ECA exit

In a farewell, Hoffman tells Truman he could leave in good conscience but will stay to help as long as needed. He commends Foster as administrator designate and urges U.S. unity in democracy abroad and military strength at home, proposing large future spends to counter Soviet advances.

ECA Washington Europe Asia Mr. Truman Hoffman Truman Foster Commerce Westfield N. J Ford Foundation Ford Automobile Family Ford Studebaker Corp United States

C I O Group on Public Square Urges Voter Registration

The Canton C N O Political Action Committee set up a booth on Public Square to promote registration for the November 7 election. Handbills urge voters to visit the board of elections in the courthouse annex to ensure qualification. The booth runs 8 30 a m to 8 30 p m today and Wednesday with the last day to register or transfer on Wednesday.

Canton C.N.O

Arthur Clare Murder Trial Delayed Two Weeks

Common Pleas Judge George N. Graham granted a continuance to October 16 in the first degree murder trial of Arthur A. Clare 34 of Lake Cable Jackson Blvd connected to the fatal August 4 shooting of his brother-in-law Wilbur Nerner 42. Clare was set to begin trial October 2 but one defense attorney Daniel Q. Gennett faced ill health and could not prepare.

Common Pleas George N. Graham Arthur A. Clare Jackson Blvd Lake Cable Wilbur Erner Clare Daniel Q. Gennett

Attack Suspect Bound to Jury On 2nd Charge

Samuel Thomas, 34, of 429 4th st SE, already bound to the grand jury after pleading guilty to criminal assault and unarmed robbery, pleaded innocent in Municipal Court to another criminal assault charge. He waived a preliminary hearing and was bound to the grand jury by Judge D. L. McCarroll, who had bound him over on the other two charges. A 25 year old married woman identified him as her assailant in a Sept 15 attack near Cherry ave SE. He was arrested after a second woman reported a purse theft and assault. police recovered much of the stolen items.

Samuel Thomas 4Th St SE D. L. McCarroll William D. Harrison Thomas Harrison Cherry Ave Victor C. Rotar Daniel Stulka

Hoover Union Seeks 15 Day Contract Extension

The A F L union at Hoover Co North Canton plant seeks a 15 day contract extension as fourth round talks begin Wednesday at 9 am. The current two year pact expires tomorrow and resumed after a pause caused by a bid by the C I O United Steel Workers for 1750 workers.

Hoover Co North Canton Hoover C. I. O. United Steel Workers National Labor Relations Board NLRB Steel Workers Union Hoover-A. F. L Logan O. Teagle Jr

Women Backers Of Taft To Hear Senator Thursday

U S Senator Robert A Taft will speak at a Canton Woman's Club tea Thursday from 2 to 5 pm. The Canton Taft-for Senator committee plans a house-to-house canvass led by Mrs Catherine Cox with 285 workers. Taft's Stark County visit follows a two day schedule including major addresses and club talks in Canton and Massillon.

ITH U. S Robert A. Taft Canton Catherine Cox Stark County Taft Timken Vocational High School Junior Chamber of Commerce St. Francis Hotel County Republican Executive Committee Phillis Wheatley Washington High School Massillon

New Driver Permit Law Ends Waiting in Lines

Canton's motorists experience normal permit flow as new state license law takes effect September 30 1950. Permits issued for three years and valid until the licensee’s first birthday after that date. Operator permit costs 1 and chauffeur permit 1.25 including fees. Permits can be sold only 30 days before the birthday.

Canton

2400 Striking Ohio Miners Return to Jobs

BELLAIRE O Sept 26 AP Some 2400 striking Ohio coal miners returned to work after a one week walkout. Commissioner Ford Sampson of the Ohio Coal Association cited misunderstandings over staggered shifts as the cause. About 5000 miners had struck two weeks earlier. return followed an agreed end to staggered shifts, though some miners misunderstood and stayed out or quit again.

Bellaire Ohio Ford Sampson Ohio Coal Association United Mine Workers Sampson

22nd polio victim reported in Louisville area

The county health department reported the 22nd case of infantile paralysis this year. Ginger Davis, six, daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Davis of RD 2 Louisville, was admitted to Aultman Hospital Monday.

Ginger Davis Robert Davis RD 2 Louisville Aultman Hospital

Liquor Board Suspends Area Permit Holders in Lewd Conduct Case

At hearings an attorney cited Raven as a supplier of devices. Dan Gide of AD 4 Trump rd NE faced the heaviest penalty, 60 days, for entertaining of lewd character. Joseph Gilbert of 1700 6th st SW drew 45 days for Sunday sales gambling devices and malt liquor on permit premises. John V. Ranalli 702 Madison ave SE and Jack Stevens 708 Madison ave SE received 15 day suspensions for similar charges. Elks Lodge 510 at 150 E High ave New Philadelphia faced a gambling devices sanction. Clifford Watts 908 Tremont ave SW Massillon and B. F. Wetter 541 Tremont ave SW Massillon got ten days each for gambling devices. William E. Effantis of Tip Top grill 700 Lawrence rd NE retained a penalty withheld while charged with possession of gambling devices.

Raven Dan Gide Trump Rd NE Joseph Gilbert 6Th St SW John V. Ranalli Madison Ave SE Jack Stevens Elks Lodge E. High Ave New Philadelphia Clifford Watts Tremont Ave Massillon B. F. Wetter William E. Effantis Tip Top Grill Lawrence Rd

Union officials face trial for camera destruction at Timken plant

Timken strike case centers on camera damage to Canton photographer Robert Groshan. John S. Johns and George E. Smith, union figures, faced charges of property destruction and assault, with Secker previously tried in May but mistrial declared after a juror conversation. Proceedings adjourned to October.

John S. Johns C.I.O. Stark County Industrial Union Council U.S.W George E. Smith Lawrence Rd Secker Robert Groshan Canton Timken Groshan Johns Smith Robert McCurdy D. L. McCarroll David Clayman Columbus Herschel Kriger W. M. Huebner Robert Rybolt

Marines Advance Through Seoul Street Barricades

Lt Col Robert W Rickert describes a 12 day combat push in Seoul as Marines move past a prison toward the city heart. Tanks Pershing 90 mm guns and flame throwers support foot troops while Red shells whistle overhead and civilians watch from shattered streets. A ambulance shortage and wounded officers are noted as Marines press forward amid fires and explosions.

Robert W. Rickert la Jolla Calif Mapost Seoul Pershing Lewis Devine Oakland Devine Capt Stanton E Company Goodwin Gross Concord F Company

Life Term in Burglary Reduced to 5 to 30 Years

Common Pleas Judge George N. Graham reduced Earl Boonie's sentence from life in an Ohio penitentiary to 5 to 30 years in Mansfield reformatory for burglarizing an inhabited dwelling at night. The 21 year old from 511 18th Street NW admitted breaking into Nelson Yodes residence at North Industry and stealing a small sum and auto keys after testimony was heard.

Common Pleas George N. Graham Earl Boonie 18Th St NW Ohio Mansfield Reformatory Boonie Nelson Yodes North Industry

Swedes See Red Gibraltar

Swedish newspaper Stockholms-Tidningen says Russia harriers a vast Baltic defense line from Porkkala to Ruegen Island forming a northern Gibraltar. The article cites bases for guided missiles on Oesel and reports 12,000 to 15,000 workers, including slave laborers, building southern island fortifications.

Stockholm Sweden Russia Stockholms-Tidningen Moscow Porkkala Finland Ruegen Island Baltic Sea A. Sverdlov Oesel Bay of Riga

United Nations Official Languages List

The United Nations recognizes five official languages: Chinese, English, French, Russian, and Spanish. The languages serve for delivering UN documents meetings and communications worldwide. This designation reinforces multilingual accessibility and global diplomacy across member states.

The U.N

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