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Newspaper
Orono Weekly Times
Location
Orono, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 18, 1940
Page
6
A new law to curb loan sharks and streamline small loans became operative January 1. The act, debated in Parliament, requires lenders to disclose loan costs clearly for loans up to 500 dollars and caps the rate at two percent per month for a 15 month loan on the amount disbursed, with reductions for longer terms.
Under the Defence of Canada Act, sixteen dominion airports are listed as zones for direct or indirect military use to ensure continued availability for defense. The move follows a November order in council granting government control of air movements and aims to prevent obstructive development near airfields. Ontario airports among the list, which also includes Vancouver Calgary Edmonton Regina Winnipeg Kapuskasing North Bay Malton Hamilton Uplands St Hubert St John Halifax and Moncton.
A Toronto survey of 90 000 students reports Canadian youth growing taller and heavier due to better feeding and medical care. Upper Canada College notes seven foot beds as evidence of taller, longer feet among its students. The Kitchener Record says the trend reflects the country, with many youths two to three years above the former average.
Dr Cameron chairman of the Railways Department Staff Board told the Commercial Educational Society of Australia that many youths are steered by parents into unsuitable courses. He bases this on interviews with hundreds who lacked inclination or fitness for chosen paths.
Puzzle clues list with answers labeled by number across categories. The page compiles a word puzzle with entries for fish eggs recipient rowing tool famous native land civet pig pen company and many others across vertical and numbered groups.
A March A D 30 lesson in Peraea and Jericho passages explores the laborers in the vineyard parable, humility before God, and that true rewards come from fitness and service rather than self seeking. It notes Christ’s foretold passion and resurrection and the mother Salome asking for honor for her sons, urging readiness to endure the cup.
NBC to air Hugo play Ruy Blas at 2 pm January 21 and Rip Van Winkle next week Lanny Ross to launch CBS daytime show January 22 Eddie Cantor hosts March of Dimes fundraiser January 20 featuring top Hollywood and radio stars Musical Americana debuts January 20 on NBC Blue Edie French Quebec show to Canada What Would You Do quiz program starts January 11 with sponsor Crown Brand Corn Syrup offering weekly cash prize Master of Ceremonies Harry Red Foster
A religious exhortation cites Jesus teaching that true greatness lies in serving others rather than ruling over them. It emphasizes Christ as the model of ministry and contrasts worldly power with selfless aid, urging readers to uphold Christ’s ideals.
Hon. P. M. Dewan, Ontario minister of agriculture, told 750 students at the Ontario Agricultural College that wartime policy should push higher livestock output. He urged emphasis on hogs, sheep, and cattle and praised pure-bred stock as the fastest route to rapid improvement and profitability in domesticated animals. Newspaper men are human, warned Frank B. Noyes.
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