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Newspaper
Orono Weekly Times
Location
Orono, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 18, 1941
Page
6
The Cornwall Standard Freeholder editorial condemns those who boycott War Savings stamps as Fifth Columnists while acknowledging democratic rights to criticise government policy. The piece contrasts UK industrial efficiency with wartime Canadian tension and urges prudent gift choices this Christmas.
Cowboys needed Atlanta police assistance to corral three gateers who escaped from a rodeo. The Windsor Star notes a lean, old time voice likening the scene to Buffalo Bill.
A Hamilton Spectator item notes a prisoner sentenced to two life terms asked the judge whether the terms could run concurrently. The request reflects unusual optimism while facing a lengthy incarceration.
An unnamed navy note explains that the submarine responsible for sinking the Ark Royal is later accounted for by the corvette H.M.S. Mari golc. The terse line asserts prompt action and adds a flowery flourish about the official statement.
A crossword style list of horizontal and vertical clues about timber tree terms. Includes definitions for 41 cents genus 9 good by 12 duet and many related word pairings, such as beans dunes dreads weep awn redress frost bite simpleton peasant and other entries.
A war time overview cites President Roosevelt asking Congress to declare war on Japan. It notes Japan used peace talks to mask a surprise attack on Pearl Harbor. It highlights American unity across parties, industry, and unions, plus Churchill's call to bolster factories and sustain allied strength in Europe and the Pacific.
A motorist in England was asked about a new atomizer claimed to cut petrol use. He said it saved fifty percent plus a carburetor thirty percent a different petrol twenty percent and sparkplugs ten percent but on a test run the petrol tank overflowed within five miles. An American ambassador called Hitler malignant.
Joe Chrys dale brings zest to CKOC shows like Bandwagon and Columbia Swing Session. Georgia Dey rises in CBC CKOC collaborations, with Bob Farnon Musical Beauty Box and Sweet and Low on air. Matt Kenney moves to Sweet and Low. NBC Blue Old Gold Show awaits. New Sunday waltz program debuts at 1.15 D.S.T.
A dense OCR listing shows numerous radio stations across Canada the U S A and Europe with call signs locations and power figures in kilowatts. Notable entries include CKAC Montreal CHIK Ottawa CKGL Brantford WGR Buffalo WGY Schenectady WLW Cincinnati WEREN Buffalo and WSA stations in Europe.
A group of pilots is being groomed to operate a new warplane and materials ferry service to Africa via South America. The base will be Municipal Airport in Miami. Pilots will return to Miami by clipper ships used in trans Atlantic and trans Pacific services.
Two German airmen escaped from a British prison camp and stole an RAF bomber. They were recaptured after forced landing near an airfield over 100 miles from their origin. Posing as Dutchmen, they planned to strike ships offshore but intelligence spotted fake wooden buttons covered in tinfoil revealing their deception.
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