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Show IONAT FELD i America® YW L0fah Chey F¥//4, “WORDPOWER” THE PEOPLE'S NEWSPAPER Salt Lake City, Utah STATEMENT BY GEORGE ROMNEY, SECRETARY U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT in support of the National Observation of ‘Home Improvement Time” If the housing needs of the Nation are to be met, we must keep our existing supply of houses in good repair while we strive to increase the production of new dwellings. | For this reason, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development strongly endorses the national observation of Home {mprovement Time during the month of May. We are glad to join in this effort sponsored by the Association of Home _ National Builders, the National Home Improvement Council, the National Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association, and NERSICA Inc.—the National Remodelers Association. X It is vital that homeowners be stimulated to make the needed repairs and alterations to keep their homes in good condition because we must protect and retain our supply of existing homes. Building snecial eee the many needed thousands and ‘thousands of new houses is only one part of meeting the Nation’s housing goals. We must also retain the present supply of houses. We are proud of the role played by the Department over the years through the FHA Title I property improvement program which, since 1934, has provided insurance protection for approximately 30 million loans at reasonable terms to help home owners modernize and maintain their homes. Today a home owner can borrow as much as $5,000 for seven years for home improvements. Several thousand FHA insured lenders throughout the country are presently making these loans from their own funds. An _ individual home, owner may apply for a loan diteldly with an insured lender or through a responsible home improvement contractor, approved by the lender. THIS ISSUE EDUCATION SERIES — RACISMIN SCHOOLS | R SECTION FOR SENIOR CITIZENS The Central IGNORES City Community Center, 615 So. 3rd East, is a beautiful building with many dedicated and talented people working within it’s walls, but somehow the community has failed to see the need for the Center or gotten together to support it. Since it opened over a year ago, personnel have been faced with the seemingly losing battle of operating without adequate funds and_ without equipment. Mike Kilpack was placed in the center from the Salt Lake County Recreation Department to head the athletic program and arts and crafts department. He soon found himself begging for paints, paper, basketballs, ping-pong tables - basic equipment with which to schedule a program for the citizens using the center. Repeatedly, the Multi-Purpose Board denied his requests - because there was no money. The kitchen does not have a vent for the stove so it is inoperable. The gym has no lockers or coat racks to hang clothes. To see how ridiculous the situation really is, listen to the center’s business manager as she tells how she finally received postage stamps just a few weeks ago and has never had a budget for office supplies. Most recently, the city commission has proposed that Public Safety Commissioner James L. Barker Jr. urge County Recreation to take over the cenier’s operaiion’ This “passing the buck” routine has undermined much of the positive efforts and action of the center’s staff. Morale is low and the young people are discouraged with a building and no_ equipment. WORDPOWER feels it is deplorable to have a facility with the potential of the Central City Community HOUSING PROGRAM, JUNE 6, 1970 CAP BOARD OF TRUSTEES SAY “CHALLENGE US” CENTERS RESPOND LICENSES CITY Volunre 1 No. 7 VALUABLE COMMUNITY Center and risk having» it closed because of the lack of responsible, dedicated governmental leaders. We urge all residents of Central City to scream, march, petition or whatever it takes to wake up an apathetic city commission. The staff has been told to go out and solicit donations of money and equipment. This has been done to such an extent, Mrs. Shirley Woodward, Coordinator says everytime someone sees her coming to their door, they hide. Begging is not enjoyable even when you believe in your cause. It is not necessary in an affluent society which manages to pay handsome salaries to city officials and provide them with supplies and equipment. This center has not had the money | for basic needs and it apparently ‘has a Multi-Purpose Board CENTER The new Northwest Center being completed, will face the same financial problems as it is set up in the same way. We suggest residents of that area investigate now before the center opens - without an adequate budget. 8 Disadvantaged Workers to Gain J obs equally uncommitted and _ disinterested. Thirty-three people could have gained the attention and support of neighborhood residents to receive adequate funding. LET YOUR GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS KNOW HOW YOU FEEL - DEMAND THAT CENTRAL CITY KEEP AND MAINTAIN THE CENTER. THE CITY RECEIVED MONEY FROM FEDERAL PROGRAMS TO BUILD AND SUPPORT THIS CENTER - THEY AREN’T DOING IT. | ‘ May 15, 197° | Write Wordpower Newspaper, 975 E. 3300 So., Suite 1, Salt Lake City, Utah 84106 and give your support to “save the Central City Center”. If you can donate money, supplies or equipment, call or see Mrs. Bette Stanton, Central City Center, 615 So. 3rd_ East, 322-2436. Jobs and training for eight disadvantaged Utah workers have been announced by the USS. Department of Labor. Frank A. Potter, regional manpower administrator, said additional expenses of three employers hiring those with little or no work experience will be met by the federal government in the three Job Opportunities in the Business Sector (JOBS) projects in co-operation with the National Alliance of Businessmen. He said Deseret Detective Agency, Inc. will hire and train two workers as_ protective signal installers and two more as protective signal repairmen; Weyher Construction Co. will train one general office clerk and _ two combination welders and Theatre Candy Distributing Co. will hire and train one stores laborer. r OF BLACK BUSINESSES Class B beer licenses of three establishments were suspended by the Salt Lake City Commission on recommendation of Thad B. Emery, city license assassor. Mr. Emery said City Auditor Lawrence A. Jones reported his office has been unable to complete an audit concerning the three establishments because they have “failed to make available to the city their records and books for auditing purposes.”’ The commission ordered the Police Department to pick up the licenses of The Sound, 559 W. 2nd South; Railroad Exchange: Confectionery, 379 W. South Temple, and Mr. B’s, 517 W. 2nd South. There are several questions that I feel should be answered concerning this item of news. In a phone call to SUSPENDED would be impossible with present manpower and budget to audit each and every establishment operating under a class B beer license. One wonders why 3 black businesses Glenn L. Edwards Legislative District 3° were given the honor. Mr. Emery graciously recommendated ‘that..the suspension only last until “they produce their books and prove they are operating within the 60 percent sale of food and the 40 percent sale of beer set forth in the ordinance” during which time income is stopped and the reputation and potential growth of the business is damaged. We do not ask that black business men be treated differently - only equally. There are numerous _white cafes operating under a Class B license and in a survey, it was determined that few had _ been investigated or audited. It would the city commission, the City appear after research that this is Auditor and the city license another example of harassment by assassor, it was determined that it — local authorities against blacks. Robert V. Williams Legislative District 10 Mr. Robert V. Williams and Mr. Glenn L. Edwards have announced their intentions to run as legislative representatives in the upcoming election. They must first gain the support of delegates. Residents of these areas are urged to give their support to these candidates. Call the Democratic Party Headquarters, or Jeff Fox for information on how you can help. |