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Orono Weekly Times

Location

Orono, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jul 14, 1949

Page

2

Britain’s Eden Appears in Parliament After Rest

The article notes Anthony Eden’s return to Parliament after a recent recess with claims of perfect health following a sun-related collapse. It covers a Milverton party-defection speech criticizing colonial slavery and a Finance Act tax debate where the standard income tax rate stayed at nine shillings, nearly unchanged since the war.

Anthony Eden Britain House of Lords Lord Milverton Nigeria

Far East Cold War spreads with Soviet ties favored by Mao

The piece notes Mao Zedong calling Soviet Russia China’s real ally while Secretary Acheson warns that South Korea needs rapid U S aid to avoid falling to communism. It cites Soviet activity in Asia, ex‑prisoners returning from Russia, and ongoing efforts to block totalitarian spread. Moscow’s link between Europe and Asia is discussed as part of a broader revolutionary push.

Far East Mao Uze-Tung Soviet Russia China Washington Acheson House Korea United States Southeast Asia India Europe Orient Moscow

Rise of the Du Pont empire and antitrust probe

The 149 year history of Eleuthere du Pont's arrival in the United States and the growth of a vast enterprise with holdings in chemistry, plastics, and automotive interests. Attorney General Tom Clark filed an antitrust suit in Chicago alleging secret agreements and rebates to restrain competition among du Pont, General Motors, and U S Rubber.

Eleuthere Irence du Pont Nemours France United States Wilmingon Delaware du Pont General Motors United States Rubber Company Tom Clark Chicago U.S

Luke Appling Highlighted as 20 year Major Leaguer in Collier’s Feature

Collier's Weekly profiles Luke Appling of the Chicago White Sox praising his hitting and fielding while noting his unique 20 year tenure across the 16 major league teams. The piece contrasts Appling with 1920s greats like Cobb and Ruth, discussing durability, injuries, and training myths across eras.

Collier's Weekly Luke Appling Chicago White Sox Somerset Maugham Popular

Oldtime pitchers and modern managers clash over durability

The piece recalls 20 to 23 year major league careers of legends like Cy Young and Walter Johnson, contrasts with today’s players who rely on rubdowns and therapies, and rails at managers for over juggling linesups and hindering durability and star development.

Denton Tecumseh Young Cy Young Herb Pennock Sad Sam Jones Walter Johnson Eppa Rixey Ted Lyons Red Ruffing Waite Hoyt Grover Cleveland Alexander Urban Faber Tris Speaker Fred Clarke Napoleon Lajoie Mel Ott Honus Wagner Jimmy Foxx Frankie Frisch Gabby Hartnett al Simmons Paul Waner Southworth Boudreau

Old Folks Cone on Comics and Child Morals

An editorial in Collier’s argues against blanket condemnation of comics. It cautions that censorship worsens civic friction, complicates publisher efforts, and overstates comics' harm while noting kids seek adventure and resolution through simple, action filled stories.

Collier's

Fall Chick Sales and Farm Equipment Advertisements

Classified notices include farm supply listings from Twed die Chick Hatcheries and Top Notch Chick Sales in Ontario with prices for started chicks pullets and cockerels, plus tools like glass cutters and Allis-Chalmers equipment. Also employment ads for nurses and a general sales pitch for a tax service.

Quelph Ontario New New Hampshires Tweddie Chick Hatcheries Limited Fergus New Hampshire Sussex New Hammpshires Guelph

Comics Not The Root Of Juvenile Crime

An opinion argues that healthy children need not absorb poison from comic books to commit crimes. Delinquency results from pent-up frustrations and fears, not from cartoons. Comics are an easy scapegoat, while adults should tackle underlying causes rather than blame comics.

Treasure Island Jack the Giant Killer Moone

Darling Township seeks teachers for committees and nurses listed

Darling Township solicits applications for teachers with duties to committees including salary expectations and last inspector name plus two general duty nurses at 160.00 with 35.00 deductions, 28 days plus 7 holidays, no broken shifts at King’s Daughters’ Hospital Duncan BC.

General Hospital Chatham Ontario Darling Township Commietes Mack H. Warr Sec -Treag Clayton B& Hospital King’s Daughters’ Hospital Duncan British Columbia

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