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Newspaper
Orono Weekly Times
Location
Orono, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 16, 1944
Page
2
Captain Ivan Smirnoff faced Japanese fighters when his DC-3 burst into flames near Batavia. A tiny package meant for a Melbourne bank sparked a hunt as diamonds washed ashore, with a beachcomber later turning up gems and rumors of millions still missing.
British midget submarine crews prepared for a surprise Tirpitz strike at Alten Fiord Norway. They endured two years of rigorous training in damp houses to simulate onboard conditions and extreme sleep deprivation. Each crew of four to five faced limited cooking and strict rations as three vessels joined the mission amid overall Indian population growth figures.
In a House of Commons exchange Prime Minister Churchill quipped that he favors bells over gun salutes for UN victories. He noted the world would hear enough guns already. The report also notes American Indians boiled milkweed flowers as greens.
The piece notes Allied convoy losses down to one ship per thousand with the bridge of ships to Europe secured by convoys. It cites German submarine defeats, Wolf packs broken, and American and British pledges to outpace Japan after Europe. It warns Germany may try again, while Britain and America strengthen naval power.
Two forms of pruritus irritate women and rectal itching from piles pinworms or varicose veins. Relief is sought immediately and Dr Chase's Ointment offers quick alleviation. Pruritus vulva and pruritus ani addressed with 60 cents per box and a $2.00 economy size.
Read as a compact notice of charity and general trivia. The Red Cross offers Leap Day donations for immediate aid while a mix of quotations reflects on public duty and cultural beliefs from Canadian papers.
The Windsor Star quotes Dorothy Dix on emotional release and venting through crying, noting a good cry can help both personal troubles and relationship tensions with husbands.
The Kitchener Record notes farmers likely accept a proposed minimum price floor for their products, expecting stabilization despite regional concerns about implementation and market impact.
The Ottawa Journal editor asserts that the closest earthly bliss is being the editor. The piece reflects on duty, identity, and the role within a newsroom.
The Dominion urges record food production to meet Allied needs in 1944. Col J J Llewellyn warns Britons face meat and dairy shortages until 1950. Dr W H Barton cites feed grain as key to sustaining dairy and livestock. 100000 Red Cross parcels weekly require butter milk cheese. The war effort strains convoys ships and Empire outposts. Lamb rail grading improves market quality.
Advertises Moone's Emerald Oil as a concentrated antiseptic treatment for eczema and various skin troubles. Claims first application relieves itching, eruptions dry, and scales shed in days, with no grease or staining. Offers money back satisfaction.
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