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Newspaper
Brookshire Times
Location
Brookshire, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1940
Page
8
Warden George Alexander of the Oregon State penitentiary asserts that almost every prisoner who takes a taxi after leaving the prison is later returned for new crimes, a finding he calls a jinx on released inmates.
Seattle Washington reports Marion Anderson an 18 year old blind writer won a short story contest themed on nature fantasy, proving talent can shine beyond visual limitations. The victory reflects a striking achievement amid evening gloom.
A fairy tale titled How the Butterfly Got Its Name features a gentle fantasy nature tale read aloud by Miss Anderson who dreams of buying a cello with her prize money.
A cocker spaniel belonging to Howard Wilder toppled a telephone and got tangled in the cord. The dog barked into the receiver alerting the operator, who called police. Officers arrived quickly to resolve the confusion.
Cronan a 50-year-old Candia farmer has spent three years advertising for a wife to run his farm. He received about 5000 replies but none meet his standard. He believes middle-aged women lack applesauce making skill and now offers 100 to anyone who introduces the right woman.
A black and white kitten with a passport across the nation has appeared at Fort Worth and New York airports after allegedly riding in baggage compartments. Officials say the cat has traveled coast to coast, with sightings from Memphis to Los Angeles, prompting a puzzled response from airline staff.
Cairo officials report 200 Balkan nightclub girls under suspicion by British counterespionage as potential Mata Haris. Some arrested for spying and several expelled as dangerous women while others plead with influential patrons to stay.
Detective Charles Tracey dragged 46 year old Harry Pilger to the station after a subway pursuit. The prisoner claimed he was broke and needed a dollar to spend in jail. Magistrate Robert Mahoney sentenced Pilger to six months.
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