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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Nov 28, 1940

Page

10

Wolf of the Sea: Stan Lifts Baranca in Deep Rescue

Stan, in charge of raising the Baranca, battles heavy currents an octopus and a barracuda to free Gil Bundy. He frees Gil, clears fouled lines, and both divers are saved by recompression, with the Baranca finally raised and towed to dry dock.

Tan Pason Eurging Stan Gil Mac James ‘MacDonnell Barianca California Big Ponthoris Gil Bundy Gill Gils Accus Tom Wes Ines Maun All Richt Laddie San Pedro

Bank of Montreal Reports War Time Strength and Assets

The Bank of Montreal’s annual wartime report shows assets at 961 million with a prior all time peak of 1.025 billion. Profits amount to 3.50 million, with federal and provincial taxes rising to 1.92 million. Public deposits stand at 848.87 million while liquidity remains high at 663.19 million. Loans to manufacturers and farmers rise to 233.56 million, and government-related lending numbers show declines in some categories amid war financing.

Bank of Montreal Bank of Canada Canada

Canada mobilizes wartime diplomacy and production measures

Canada plans to expand its diplomatic service by sending Ministers to Argentina and Brazil with reciprocal missions. A British Food Ministry deal aims to buy 105.7 million dollars of Canadian fish and farm products in 1941. The army passes 300,000 in active and reserve strength, with extended training and air force expansions including a No. 12 Squadron in the UK for Battle of Britain.

Canada Argentine Brasil Bacon Board Canadian Seaboard Veterans Guard of Canada Veterans Reserve Com City of Winnipeg Canadian Air Force United Kingdom Britain Canadian Naval College Naval Volunteer Reserve Great Britain Victor W. Sifton Winnipeg Free Press Ordnance Bureau of Statistics

Letters From Camp Borden Film Preview

The eighth Canada Carries On entry Letters from Camp Borden debuts November 21 in vivid camp life scenes. It covers training in weapons, tactics, physical drills, and camp life with soldiers portrayed as orderly, confident, and spirited.

Camp Borden Canada Ross Hamilton Dumbells Prench Xt Valicartler

Salford Clerk Fails to Find Old Gamling Fine Record

An elderly man in Salford sought to pay a 55 year old fine for gambling but the cashier could not locate the record. The man offered half-a-crown as payment while the clerk searched for the overdue entry.

Salford England

Mirage in Pueblo Asks if Lake Has Water

Two duck hunters spent early hours beside a supposed lake near Pueblo Colorado before discovering there was no water. They searched the empty basin and reported the puzzling scene to local authorities.

Pueblo, Colo.cpi

Dog saves kittens on highway by spaniel rescue

A spaniel saved three baby kittens abandoned on a highway near Pueblo Colorado by nudging them out of the path of passing cars. firefighters or bystanders reportedly assisted after the dog retrieved the vulnerable litter and alerted people to their danger.

Pueblo, Colo

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