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Newspaper
Orono Weekly Times
Location
Orono, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 24, 1946
Page
3
The Heather Hills of Scotland may yield a profitable crop as experiments by the Scottish Co operative Wholesale Society produce synthetic timber called heather wood. Heather plants are pressed with a resin binder into hard boards resembling lumber with natural properties.
A new tractor by U S Burton of Akron Ohio promises smoother riding by automatically adjusting rear wheels to the ground contour. Burton spent five years in a backyard workshop designing and assembling all parts before planning to market the machine.
A lengthy reminiscence recalls Stanley Stasiak as a master actor who electrified Toronto crowds. The piece describes his famous fist-shake gesture and the author’s plan to stage a dramatic action drawing, noting Stasiak's return to a city that cherished his performances and his habit of delivering on promises.
The Paris peace conference concludes after eleven weeks of work producing nearcomplete texts of the first five peace treaties. It faced clashes yet held to schedule and offered recommendations to address great wrongs while failing to bridge the Russia Western democracies gulf, as Molotov signaled continued opposition.
By a 32 to 19 vote Iceland is ratifying an agreement with the United States allowing American use of the Keflavik airfield. The decision sets a strategic base partnership during the Cold War era, positioning Iceland in closer alignment with NATO defense plans.
The crowd puzzled by the scene as Jimmy's illustration of the fish shaking Stanley drew acclaim in the next day's paper. Readers praised the lifelike stance and the artist's quick skill in depicting the moment.
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