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Newspaper
Orono Weekly Times
Location
Orono, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 18, 1946
Page
7
A letter criticizes sports writers for overhype of events like the J Louis Conn affair and for undercutting other business coverage. The piece defends heavy sports space while urging clear labeling of promotional content and recounts the rise of modern sports sections. The column cites Finkelstein stock tale and notes issue date 1946.
The Philippines gains independence with Manuel Roxas as first president. Manila hosts a celebration on July 4 marking the birth of a nation joined by Dewey Boulevard’s Dewey landmark. The country faces famine risk with sugar shortages, rice crippled, and war losses. The United States provides military and reconstruction aid totaling about 670 million dollars.
Sarawak along with North Borneo becomes a British crown colony as King George pledges Britain to promote welfare and development. Christopher William Dawson named chief secretary pending governor appointment. the Brooke family will receive proceeds from a 960000 pound trust fund. Sir Charles Vyner Brooke ceded Sarawak in 1941 after ruling since 1840.
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