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Newspaper
Orono Weekly Times
Location
Orono, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 24, 1948
Page
2
Billy, fleeing school, encounters two tramp men near a beach fire who pressure him to join them. They rob him of his shoes and mock his hunger with stewed pig tails as he pleads to return home and avoid trouble. The scene ends with plans to find a canoe and head home, mocking family duties.
The Defence Research Board launches Operation Insect with eight field parties to study mosquitoes black flies and deer flies across the Alaska Highway Mackenzie Delta Southampton Island Goose Bay Ungava Bay and Frobisher Bay. Teams from several universities will collect insects observe breeding and biting habits and test repellents and control methods under Dr T N Freeman from Ottawa.
Readers learn of Russia producing medicated honey with quinine and other drugs via infected-feeding bees. An Australian vet touts do-terfisation as superior to pasteurization, while Canada reviews lamb quality and hog breeding. Farm camps seek 500 extra girls for strawberry and cherry harvests. A Kansas trial finds no grade difference between full and two-thirds grain, and pest control tips urge cleaning bins and fumigation options.
The scene shows a husband reciting a vacation folder aloud while his wife remains in the kitchen. He notes the hotel overviews a large range, and she dismisses the idea, saying she does not need to travel or pay to see a range.
A plumber writes to the Bureau of Standards claiming hydrochloric acid cleans clogged drains. The bureau warns of corrosive residue harming metal, refuses responsibility, and suggests alternatives. The plumber remains pleased, but the bureau cautions not to use the acid as it damages pipes.
Mary Young of Picton Ontario acted with courage during a trench cave in saving a girl and warning others. Although a boy died, her quick actions and presence of mind averted further tragedy and she receives The Dow Award and a $100 Canada Savings Bond.
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