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Newspaper
Orono Weekly Times
Location
Orono, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 26, 1947
Page
6
Editorials urge drivers to heed others on the road noting most accidents stem from carelessness and bad manners rather than skill or vehicle faults. Authorities stress vigilance, courtesy, and anticipation of other drivers actions to reduce crashes.
A set of satirical quotations comments on morality honesty and outdated practices from various papers including Quebec Chronicle Telegraph Ottawa Journal St Thomas Times Journal Brandon Sun and New York Sun. It notes a failing to recognize right from wrong and a critique of railroad crossing safety measures with statistics on last year’s accidents.
An eastern maker unveils a compact 80 pound piano with 64 keys and 2 1/3 octave range. Developed by Peter N. Comstock it fits a swit case style with legs folded, sells under 300 dollars once in production and was shown at the Chicago NAMM event.
Absenteeism in British coal mines fell from 13.7 percent in the first of five weeks to 3.1 percent for the week ending May 17, continuing a downward trend from 17.13 percent the previous year.
A grisly record notes 68 school age children killed in Ontario in 1946 due to traffic incidents on city streets. The report cites hazards from parked cars, bicycles and vehicles emerging unexpectedly while children played near roadways.
Official Ontario Highway statistics compiled by Minister Doucett show that in 1947 the chance of being killed in a traffic crash was about 6 000 to 1 and a crash of any kind about 236 to 1. Rural areas accounted for 46 percent of accidents, with 19 percent affecting under 14 year olds and 10 percent over 65.
Provincial Police push a road safety drive against slow drivers to curb accidents. The Cornwall Standard-Freeholder notes the act section penalties for impeding traffic and reminds motorists not to take offense when checked for slow driving.
The Ottawa Journal notes that under the change in India Prince ruled states may join Hindustan or Pakistan or stay independent. The British plan to withdraw implies no bases or control remain in other parts of India.
A wary message urges care to prevent deaths and accidents stating that the truth you save by careful action may be your own life or safety. The text emphasizes personal responsibility and caution to avoid tragedy.
A farm family scenes unfolds as Uncle Joe plans to move to town. After a bidding sale, the buyer offers to repurchase the farm, but Aunt Martha and Joe secretly plot a reverse move while a daughter notes the ruse and the narrator hints at ongoing schemes.
A four year old boy seated on his father’s knee on a crowded bus notices a gaudily dressed woman squeezing into the last seat. He asks his mother a puzzled question about the newcomer while the family discusses the scene.
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