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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 17, 1940
Page
7
Stratford Harlow dominates a web of wealth with estates in Hampshire and a Brighton flat while using loyal aides. Marling, the only party to the big truth, remains a fragile link as Harlow evades capture and relocates to a luxury labor saving flat.
An appraisal praises Winston Churchill as uniquely truthful in government, contrasting with dictators who lie. The piece notes Nazi bombers striking a football match, a sailor wounded and amputated without anesthetic, yet he refuses to lie about his fate or money.
London correspondent to the Ottawa Journal describes allied volunteers known as spotters. They report enemy planes seen from various civilian spots and include school masters gamekeepers ex soldiers and others. Working in pairs with field glasses they endure long shifts in all weather for national safety.
Orin D. Madison of Wayne University says newspapers will increasingly disseminate information. He notes 85 percent of information reaches us through our eyes and that newspaper advertising effectively reaches individuals in a relaxed, receptive mood, supporting the press as a key educational and entertaining institution.
An American Marine Corps officer lauds the Jervis Bay action, asserting duty over personal risk. He praises Britain’s resolve and cites Dunkirk and Taranto, declaring the nation strong and capable in the war.
Huntly Drummond told Bank of Montreal shareholders at the 123rd annual meeting that revenue gaps between taxation and war expenses are large. He said Canada will spend about 1 billion dollars on war costs in the current year plus 448 million in non war expenditures, with larger sums likely next year. He urged government and public bodies to cut peace time spending to conserve resources for victory.
A compilation of aphorisms from Fuller Helps Eddy Seneca and Mann. The quotes emphasize inner discipline moral ascent and the value of education for personal and intellectual growth.
Bulgaria produced about 4.85 million pounds of silk cocoons this year, more than twice the 1938 production. The boost reflects renewed sericulture activity and higher cocoon yields across the industry.
A terse wartime note hints that gallows will be erected in Europe and labeled For Pierre Laval, signaling a grim postwar justice expectation. The fragment implies looming accountability for the former French premier, with a stark, symbolic warning.
The 76 year old Sir Edward Knapp-Fisher died in London. He served as custodian of Westminster Abbey and played an important role in preparations for the coronation of King George VI. European migratory birds spend winter in Africa with some lingering in southern Europe.
Winnipeg Newspaper Union promotes a 32 page booklet offering games and ice breakers for parties. Jigsaw High Jinks and Shouting Proverbs provide crowd entertainment while Oriental Fortunes adds exotic thrills. Priced at 15 cents with other booklets listed for home living and self improvement.
W F Marshall provincial commissioner announced the Saskatchewan Red Cross campaign has exceeded its $200,000 target by 25 percent. About $250,000 collected, with $100,000 sent to the national office for overseas commitments. Since the war began, $265,000 has been sent overseas from the province, excluding the ambulance fund and relief to Poland and Holland.
When making ice cream at home whip the cream only until it holds its shape. Overwhipping yields a grainy texture rather than smooth, fine ice cream.
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