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Newspaper
The Canton Repository
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1949
Page
7
Kiwanis Club president Carlos Parks spoke at a luncheon on the recent Kiwanis International convention in Atlantic City. He cited the theme aggressive citizenship is an individual responsibility and noted speeches by Senator Carl Mundt and Henry.
Slum clearance and public housing hinge on city choice and state action. Government funds up to 1.5 billion over five years in loans and grants to cities willing to tear down blighted slums and move residents to low rent housing, with protections for relocatees and priority access to new units. The Public Housing Administration will oversee eligibility, distribution, and oversight.
The Floyd Hughes VFW Drum Corps from Canton won the Ohio title after a 10- minute Jolson medley and Warsaw Concerto. They will practice at Northeast Water Field Thursday to pursue the national championship in Miami, Fla., Aug 2026. Members Jakmides and MD Dor won individual awards. Bolduce led the quartet and solo drum. The 48 players and 8-person guard are led by Ian Mac Cartney with Don Leininger as business manager.
James Seccombe Canton board of elections clerk warned of waning freedoms during a Lions Club talk at Mergus restaurant. He contrasted low Canton voting with Italy high turnout, urged protecting fundamental liberties and urged citizens to exercise rights won by forefathers.
New York report states that industrial progress helps pretzel production as Westinghouse Electric Corp uses three inch fans to blow air on dough, case hardening it for easier handling and shaping during processing.
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