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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 25, 1940
Page
7
Inspector Jim Carlton investigates the disappearance of Mrs Gibbons a charwoman in Lambeth. Aileen seeks help and Carlton discovers a bankbook four one pound notes and a folded paper with possible clues meanwhile the landlady shares concerns about foul play and a potential envelope item for evidence.
Jim Carlton and Aileen discuss Mrs. Gibbins amid a burglary case and a late night meal. He questions her role and background, while she recalls the charwoman and her uncertain fate, uneasy about the burglar’s identity and the uncle’s humanity.
Vivid note predicts crowded theatres and crowds roaring at comical antics. A state ball at the Palace will have couples dancing across many floors, while the reference to Mrs Gibbons is dismissed as insignificant in this teaser.
David Beecroft from the aviation industry told automotive engineers that the future car will evolve from a rear engine chassis integrated with the structure. Expect synthetic tires and fabrics, new fuels, stronger engines, and advanced suspensions with the goal of safer, more maneuverable cars, though no flying cars yet.
The British Ministry of Information adds chatterbug and parashootist to war vocabulary. Dive-bomber and armor with or without quotes reflect evolving terms as nations brace for conflict. historians note Fifth Column and Dunkerque endure as symbols of victory in defeat.
The New York Post reports Department of Commerce figures show a shift in war materiel exports. It notes that in 1916 the government shipped $16.6 million in mules and under $7 million in planes to the Allies. In the six months from September to February, exports via Canada totaled six mules worth $150 and aircraft valued at $61.2 million.
In all the tree planting projects that are being carried out it is well to remember that there are weed trees that are to be avoided. Manitoba maple and Carolina poplar make quicker growth than most other trees and will spread to fence corners and fields where they become pests.
Alice O Shields of Spartanburg North Carolina escaped serious injury when a bolt of lightning struck her home. The blast tore the newspaper from her hands but left her with only a slightly burned arm and no other harm.
Ontario Attorney General Conant announced the province is considering regulating sales of rifles and shotguns in sports goods shops. He noted two legal jurisdictions for firearms: federal authority via the RCMP and militia, and provincial authority. The province may arm volunteer civil guards under provincial authority, while official groups require competent jurisdiction.
A six passenger plane with a pilot and light bombs was donated to France by Harry Hammill, former British war pilot and manager of Austin Municipal Airport. The craft cruises at 182 mph and has been turned over to the French.
A collection of quotes praising the Bible as source of Christian truth inspiration and authority. Prominent figures such as Hale Coleridge Eddy Spurgeon Seward and Landor extoll its depth wisdom and influence across ages.
Springfield Mass youngsters collected several thousand pieces of glass from the Lincoln school playground after a hazard was spotted. Wilbert Bourque won top honors by finding 1250 pieces in a glass hunt. A wall hunt is planned to remove further hazards.
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