Ancient Swiss site yields gold bust of Antonius Pius
In western Switzerland at Avenches, workers unearthed a near four pound pure gold bust believed to depict Emperor Antonius Pius (136-461 A.D.) during Roman conduit excavations. The artifact joins the local museum collection amid discoveries from Aventicum once a Roman administrative capital with villas baths temples and theatre.
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Mine Inheritance A Canadian frontier epic by Frederick Niven
The Book Shelf reviews Mine Inheritance a new Frederick Niven novel about the first British settlement in Canada. Miles Macdonell leads settlers from Scotland as David Baxter, a young clerk, narrates their harsh struggle and aim to own land and secure a lasting inheritance. Published by Collins Publishers Toronto with a $2.75 price.
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Character First Then Education at Windsor Graduation Banquet
Magistrate David M. Broke of Windsor urged the graduating class of the University of Western Ontario Windsor extension department to place character before education. He warned that easy paths tempt youths, and that a weak character is a greater handicap than lack of schooling. The talk, to about 200 attendees including alumni, emphasized resilience and avoiding blandishments toward easy success.
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World War Rumors and March of Axis Forces Across Europe
Espionage and diplomacy chatter swirl about a potential clash between Germany and Russia in September. Britain considers Spain and Gibraltar amid anxieties of invasion while R.A.F. raids press Germanys war economy. Gandhi appeals for nonviolence as Mussolini tightens control in Libya.
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War Week Commentary on Soviet Move Reorients Crisis
The piece notes a shift in focus from Britain to the east as Soviet occupation of Romania and Bessarabia repositions the war. It highlights Danube access and a potential strategic cut of Germany, with Romania's seizure seen as key to Soviet depth in the Balkans.
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Bottled Ghost Haunting Room Revealed in Historic Hotel
A haunted bridal chamber at the Dixeart Hotel in Sark, famed for five decades, was redecorated revealing a hidden cupboard containing 24 bottles of old liquor. The discovery followed wallpaper removal and a wilted wall section, sparking local curiosity about the room’s history.
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