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Newspaper

Orono Weekly Times

Location

Orono, Ontario, Canada

Date

May 20, 1965

Page

6

Ottawa Report: Canada U.S. auto pact moves forward

Russell C. Honey reports in Ottawa as Parliament advances reforms and debuts two resolutions to streamline the House. The Canada U.S. auto agreement aims to boost Canadian auto and parts production by 1968, creating jobs and lowering external trade costs while noting industry adjustments and eventual price alignment.

Canada House of Commons U.S Pearson Johnson Bud Drury United States Drury

Local Harness Racing Opens 1965 Season at The Raceways

At The Raceways harness fans supported Saturday night events as opening night of 1965 featured multiple heats. Keith West drove in four starts including Mr Obanion and Gratton Portage with solid finishes. Other drivers like Junior West Bill Hooey and Jack Reid earned positions while Friday May 14 saw Hal Spirit win $16 on a $2 wager. Up Mohawk Way Mohawk events attracted Orono horses with Meadowview Champ and Our Patricia placing, and Crone fan entries Jimmy G Unko and Tommy Direct also ran.

Peterborough Keith West Mr. Obanion Gratton Portage Paul Gassien Lindsay Keith Junior West Speedway Pat Bill Hooey Flash Wingay Mohawk Jack Reid Meadowview Patricia

Road allowance sale near Ganaraska forest and Thompson occupancy

The Ganaraska Authority directs closing of the road allowance and transfer to Mr Thompson who plans a pond. The east half remains vested in the Ganaraska Authority. The meeting raises no objection to Thompson’s occupancy after closure, and consents to Clarke Township buying gravel from a Ganaraska forest pit at ten cents per square yard, pending lands and forests approval.

Thompson Ganaraska Authority Authority Department of Lands and Forests Clarke Ganaraska

Fans Injured At Mosport Car Race Incident

At Mosport track an out of control wheel launched into the embankment injuring two spectators among about four thousand. Dino De Julius’s Dodge Polaris lost a wheel in the final laps. Mrs. Van Hemme and Tom Haly were hospitalized. Eitel Maier's Lotus 23B won the combined modified and high performance event. Reading’s driver exited to hospital after hose detachment caused burns.

Mosport Dodge Polaris Dino de Julius John van Hemme Peterboro Tom Haly Cosburn Ave Toronto van Hemm Holy

Sawfly Virus Spray Planned to Protect Durham County Forests

The Department of Lands and Forests plans to distribute a sawfly virus spray to control infestations in Christmas tree plantations across Durham County. Bert Haas urges local plantation owners to contact him at 224 Orono to obtain the spray, which can yield 500 to 1000 gallons of application.

Canada Department of Forestry Durham County Bert Haas Timber Management Forester Department of Lands and Forests Orono

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Ottawa Russell C. Honey M.P Durham Department of Industry Hal Spirit Charlie Reid Thergiers Missile Dares L. Hooey Jack Williams Orone Happy’s Mac Kentcrop Alex Forrest Mohawk Way Jimmy G. Unko Chas, Armstrong Tommy Direct Ronnie West Jimmy G Unko 8 Free Canada Outdoors Sylyapsy Orono, Ontario Oakville-Trafalgar Light Car Club Eitel Maier Reading Ray Dudley Trinity United Church Rotary Curvply Ltd., Stutt’s Pharmacy Clarke High School Glee Club Clarke High School Drama Club Oreno Tina Kozub
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