Daughter of Destiny chapter twelve unfolds in Palm Springs
Devona and Dale enjoy a day in Palm Springs amid curious shoppers and a gleaming silver locket. Back at the hacienda Devona confesses love, but Vara questions a proposal while arranging a college entry for Devona. Devona clashes with doubts as she fears Dale may not intend marriage.
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Devona
Dale
Palm Springs
Devyona
Vara
Dale Brasher
George
Los Angeles
Bells and keys in wartime Britain raise invasion alarm questions
A bishop asks who will ring bells signaling invasion as Britain braces for attack. Churches lock at night and key access lags between rectories and parish churches, prompting idle guards to consider skeleton keys or rocket signals as alternatives.
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Britain
Chelmsford
Paul Reveres
Menzies Dismisses Overbearing Official During Press Talk
A London News Chronicle report recounts Mr. Menzies, visiting West Country military stations, confronting a officious official who tried to shield reporters. The premier asked him to push off and continued a candid interview, blighting the official from the scene.
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Plymouth
Menzies
West Country
Menzie
Mr. Menzies
Arthur village meets Victory Loan quota at sunrise
The village of Arthur in Wellington county Ontario cleared its Victory Loan quota on the first day at 10 o clock. Residents and the editor of the local newspaper, though blind, united with neighbors to look ahead and support the effort. Parliament construction took 20 years.
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Arthur
Wellington County
Ont
X Ray Examinations Promise Fairer War Pensions
Dr G P Wherrett of Ottawa briefing the Canadian Tuberculosis Association says all armed forces members will receive X ray checks on discharge to resolve pension claims tied to tuberculosis. He notes wartime progress lowered TB impact since the First Great War and cites Jarry's figures of about 2,000 Canadians found unfit for service due to TB, 1.4 percent.
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G. P. Wherrett
Ottawa
Canadian Tuberculosis Association
Wherrett
Canada
J. A. Jarry
Montreal
Slovakia loses independence as pilots join Luftwaffe
More than 800 pilots and observers are moved from Slovakia to the German Luftwaffe by Premier Tuka without diet consent. Anti-aircraft units are scattered among German army contingents. The Czech puppet regime loses the last illusion of true independence, with oil wells reportedly drained as Nazi exploitation surges.
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Slovakia
Luftwaffe
Tuka
Berlin
Bratislava
Cleveland Press
Gems of Thought on Nation and Morality
A collection of moral maxims from Coleridge Jabez Curry Roswell Hitchcock Mary Baker Eddy and others. The quotes emphasize national strength through moral character divine guidance brotherhood and generous policy as foundations for lasting prosperity and peace.
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Jabez Curry
Mary Baker Eddy
Herr Hitler vows United States of Europe claim
The Buffalo Courier-Express cites Hitler as stating Germany has achieved its war aims and will proclaim a United States of Europe while declaring no further reason to continue the war. It asserts conquest of England would have occurred without notice.
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Hitler
United States of Europe
England
Buffalo Courier-Express
Memphis union pickets shielded by umbrella in rain
In Memphis Tennessee a line of union pickets faced heavy rain as a woman customer drove up. One marcher stepped from the group to escort her inside with his umbrella. The scene contrasts with a harsh Nazi propagandist line about debates and executions.
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Memphis
Tenn
Temperature Rise Accelerates Noise Travel Speed
Each one degree increase in temperature makes noise travel one additional foot per second, showing a linear relationship between heat and sound propagation.
Demolition Bomb Weights Range From 50 To 4000 Pounds
The range of demolition bombs spans from 50 pounds up to 4000 pounds indicating a wide variety of explosive devices. Additional context not provided.
Develop Correct Tennis Form Learn Footwork And Strokes
Learn to improve tennis with proper footwork and a two step approach to the ball. The guide by George Agutter covers serve forehand backhand lob volley and cut strokes with emphasis on balance and hitting hard. Send 15 cents to Winnipeg Newspaper Union for the 32 page booklet and more titles available at 15 cents each.
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George Agutter
Home Service Dept
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave. E
Winnipeg
Man
Two Bhar Ladies Recall Their Housekeeping Feats
In a casual tea chat, two Bhar women boast of helping others and recount Mrs. Harris. The speaker notes she once worked hard for Mrs. Harris and now her efforts have led to several of Mrs. Harris's friends breaking their legs, a claim told with pride.
Food shortages mark May in Warsaw and German looting
The BBC reports an average of 450 deaths daily in Warsaw in May due to famine while Germany publishes lists of confiscated Polish food and materials. The piece notes long standing borrowing customs and mentions ancient Chinese umbrellas as a separate fact.
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British Broadcasting Corporation
Warsaw
Poland
Unclear Asia and Americas Rice Harvest Comparison
A statistical note observes India’s rice harvest this season as the smallest in over two decades, while noting that 95 percent of South America lies closer to the Old World than Montreal.
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South American
Montreal
India
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