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Newspaper
The Canton Repository
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1942
Page
7
A Canton Fire Chief urges homeowners to follow detailed preventive steps to make houses fireproof. The guidance covers gas, wiring, flues, furnaces, stoves, chimneys, electrical cords, and alarms, stressing immediate action and proper contact with the fire department.
A new streamlined victory suit aims to save wool and omit a vest cuffs belt and suspenders. It features buttoned waist trousers and relies on buttons to keep pants up. Tailors expect a 25 percent price drop and potential 30 million yards wool saved nationally if adopted.
Camp Shelby Mississippi reports bread demand rising for Ohio 37th and 38th divisions. Bakery now produces 12 000 loaves daily with 6 ovens, 60 bakers and 12 student bakers. By peak the output will reach 25 000 loaves daily as private bakeries previously supplied the Buckeye men. Each 100 men receive 50 loaves daily. cakes and pies are unit supplied.
Washington dispatch reports Midway Island remains in American hands after a Japanese attack on December 17. Marines defended the outpost, with Lieut George H Cannon of Ann Arbor and Corp Harold R Hazelwood of Stark City cited for valor. In the engagement, a Japanese cruiser and destroyer were seriously damaged, while Marine fire and communications were maintained despite heavy shelling. The initial assault began at 9 30 a m with two ships opening fire and American searchlights aiding the defense.
The War Production Board urges limited knitting of sweaters for soldiers and sailors. Do not knit unless absolutely needed and requested by commanding officers. Officers apply to the Red Cross, which coordinates the sweater knitting to avoid diverting wool from essential needs.
The Atty. Gen. ruled that a city cannot pay a contractor a bonus for finishing ahead of schedule. Martins Ferry had promised a $6,000 bonus if the municipal electric light plant were completed in two months. Rising material and labor costs do not excuse completing on schedule.
Mineral City postmaster Charles Fishley reports a total sale of 180 dollars in Red Cross Christmas seals, indicating community support for relief efforts. The fundraiser totals reflect the season’s charitable appeal and organizational participation.
An old style ad urges correcting living habits to prevent constipation and promote digestion. It promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a vegetable remedy to stimulate liver bile and ensure gentle bowel movements, noting years of use and pricing.
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