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Newspaper

Orono Weekly Times

Location

Orono, Ontario, Canada

Date

Oct 31, 1940

Page

6

Saving Ontario's Natural Resources No 14

An Ontario Federation article argues conserving resources is global in scope. Professor Sears warns civilizations fall from depletion. Separate groups must unite—farmers, city dwellers, naturalists, hunters, and anglers—to protect woods waters soil and wildlife.

G. C. Toner Ontario Federation of Anglers Ontario P. B. Sears Philadelphia China Mediterranean Mexico Sears Rome Greece

New Car Markers Ready December 1

Ontario officials said 1941 motor markers will be ready for issue about December 1 despite a sheet metal shortage. War orders tie up steel production yet enough material will remain to complete the markers on time.

Ontario Provincial Secretary’s Department Ontario Reformatory

War week steady advance despite looming invasion threat

The piece surveys Britain's wartime stance across Britain and empire. It notes RAF air defense and naval blockade, North American aid, and Soviet praise. It cites invasion forecasts for spring, Axis armor moves in the Mediterranean, and Britain’s diplomatic steps in the Near East and Balkans. It also reports Gandhi's independence campaign and the U.S. election climate with Roosevelt versus Wilkie.

Britain Royal Navy Channel North Sea Atlantic Mediterranean North America Great Britain Red Star Germany Vincent Sheean Frank England R.A.F Goering London Near East Istanbul Yugoslavia Turkey Bulgaria Balkan London Times Anthony Eden Egypt Italy Gibraltar Dakar Hitler Far Eastern Tokio Japan Far East Pacific Netherlands East Indies Southeast Asia East United States Burma China Gandhi India Wizened Gandha U. S Roosevelt Wilkie

Dominion politics and wartime urgency in Canada amid 1940 election talk

The column notes the 1940 U S election as a topic in Canada where Willkie might win and Roosevelt seems decisive. It describes Parliament's address in reply to the Throne Speech, ministers returning from Britain, and dissatisfaction with Gardiner over wheat policy. Prime Minister King hints at possible changes without committing.

King Canada Willkie Roosevelt Great Britain Dominion Defense Ralston War Services Gardiner Britain Godbout Quebec Sr Ceed Gardiner

Gospel Oak of Polstead Passes to New Owner After 342 Years

The famed Gospel Oak in Polstead Suffolk is changing hands for the first time in 342 years. The tree, believed to have hosted early gospel preaching in the seventh century to East Saxons, is dated at 1300 years old.

Polsstead Suffolk Eng

C N Railway Revenues Show Big Increase

Canadian National Railways reports September net revenue of 8.93 million and nine months to date at 27.97 million, with September operating revenues 21.12 million and expenses 17.19 million. Year to date revenues total 178.42 million, up 36.17 million from last year, while expenses rise to 150.45 million, up 14.85 million, yielding nine month net revenue of 27.97 million, up 21.32 million.

Canadian National Railways

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