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Newspaper
Orono Weekly Times
Location
Orono, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 16, 1941
Page
3
British merchant ships use deck catapult Hurricanes to repel German raiders such as Condors and Kuriers. Hurricanes take off to engage long looping raiders from Brest, trading speed for firepower. Many pilots die or are lost after combat, choosing crash landings or sea bailouts with limited chances of rescue.
Fall 1941 fashion emphasizes wrap around coats with tide belt lines and natural shoulders, replacing the squared padded look. Raglan shoulders return in sloped lines, dolman sleeves bloom with bloused waists, and zip in linings add knitted wind breaker cuffs. The boxy double breasted Brooks style features back belt, welted seams, vent back and large patch pockets.
Hon. W. P. Mulock announced that all Canadian Post Officers will act as depositing centres for books for soldiers, sailors and airmen in Canada and Newfoundland. Books only. magazines and newspapers not accepted. Donated volumes should be clean and in good condition and may be left at any post office.
London marks the second month with silent air-raid sirens as September passes without warnings. Last year September recorded 113 warnings in the capital, and the sirens last sounded on July 27.
A compact study outline on the Holy Spirit tracing its presence from creation through prophetic promise to Pentecost. It covers the Spirit as life, power, intercession, and the fruit of the spirit, with emphasis on born again renewal and living by the Spirit.
Britain will raise fat rations 25 percent from eight to 10 ounces and sugar rations 50 percent from eight to 12 ounces starting November 17, lasting through March to ease wartime strain. The move follows aid from the United States and coincides with earlier increases in meat and cheese rations as German actions fluctuate. The official note cites generosity of allied support and the winter blackout as key factors.
A numbered puzzle list links poetry themes with mining terms and other clues. Entries include inner wordplay on phrases like a vertical prompt and a reflection on mood in poetry, suggesting cross references between literature and linguistics.
In 1935 Mart Kenney rises as Canada's leading modern band, headlining from the Brant Inn and featured on CKOC and CBC networks. Georgia Dey returns as a notable vocalist with Burt Austin and the Campbell Sisters on Blended Rhythm Tuesday nights at 8:30. CKOC plans a 1941 Autumn War Savings Campaign with CBC network involvement and a Sunday Hit Parade at 1:30 ECST.
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