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Newspaper
The Canton Repository
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1949
Page
15
A radio quizmaster tests word meanings and pronunciations, noting myopia means near sightedness and stressing that radio is not a guarantee of correctness. The piece corrects terms such as lethargy versus lethargic, allergy versus allergic, egret versus aigrette, and explains gyroscope roots and pronunciation nuances.
NEW YORK July 26 AP American Woolen Co the world's largest manufacturer of woolen and worsted fabrics said it was making one of the biggest price cuts in men's suitings in almost 30 years The reductions will be on American Woolen's spring 1950 line of men's suitings The cuts run up to about 19 percent compared with spring 1949 prices and in dollars and cents up to about 70 cents a yard.
Seven Canton cases reported to the city health department marked the highest total in months for whooping cough last week. Health officials urged awareness and vaccination.
E T Weir, chair of National Steel Corp, after visiting England, says Britain cannot sell high priced goods abroad. They rely on bilateral pacts limiting competition and U S loans or gifts to cover losses, aiming to push English goods into export markets. The situation risks US losses if such policies persist.
By George E. Sokolsky argues US grants to England fuel a failing mixed economy. He cites 1948-49 aid, Marshall Plan costs, and Britain’s welfare outlays, urging reductions to prevent harming US trade and mandate reciprocal deals, warning against subsidizing British socialism.
A refrigerator breakdown at University Hospital in Columbus forced 43 pints of blood to be discarded. The Columbus Red Cross blood bank supplied an emergency 36 pints to the hospital to replace the wasted supply.
HAL BOYLE explains New York on a tight budget with tips to see the city’s free or low cost wonders. Visit Coney Island at night, explore Bowery and Chinatown, and ride the subway for a dime. Save by lunch specials, bargain theater tickets, and evening concerts at Lewisohn Stadium. Explore Empire State, Rockefeller Center, and a Staten Island ferry ride for iconic views.
Hal Boyle jokes about New York's public spaces and etiquette with wry advice for tourists. He notes cheerful crowds in the garment district at noon and Park Avenue mayhem, urging readers to stay calm, avoid risky rescues, and rely on police for help when unsure.
The doctor describes how bladder control develops in infants and young children. Nerve signaling, brain maturation, and gradual timing allow a child to gain voluntary control. Parents should remain patient, avoid frustration, and use consistent potty routines with praise.
The Kroger Co reports four week sales ending July 16, 1949 of 60,536,117 dollars, up one percent from the same period a year ago in Cincinnati.
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