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Newspaper

Rivers Gazette

Location

Rivers, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Aug 20, 1942

Page

2

Treasure Uncovered In Ranny's Vault Getaway

Ranny uncovers gold ingots in a burial shaft after a tense chase at a family estate. Fetten confesses maneuvering with Louie, while Tamar contemplates Selby’s summons and a swift departure to Pinecrest. The treasure vindicates Ranny and seals the kidnapping mystery as Tamar prepares to leave.

Miss Randolph Ranny Fetten Louie Fettern Towne Tamar Tam Selby Atlanta Therese

Had To Come Home Japs Wookt Net Allen Washington

Washington columnist Leonard Lyons in New York writes that the American internee freed in the exchange of civilians with Japan is tied to the President and had reviewed his US Navy commission to serve with the Chinese government in Chungking. He welcomed liberation but objected to return to the United States, wishing release at the nearest point to capture in China.

Leonard Lyons New York Washington Hong Kong Al‘spp US Navy Chungking America Pont China

Smiles and Jests From a Bygone Humor Page

A ragbag of light verse and dialogue humor featuring a schoolteacher and pupil banter about gnomes and moonlight teeth, a field artillery captain checking a gun, a tailor and client misunderstanding debts, and a sequence of quick quips about manners, English, and everyday foibles.

Clever Question Sways Damages Suit

Francis L. Weisman, former New York district attorney, recounts a damage suit in which a laborer claimed permanent injury from a streetcar collision. On cross examination the man demonstrated arm motion after the accident, then, at counsel's prompt, lifted his arm beyond the injury limit, prompting laughter and revealing exaggeration.

Francis L. Weisman New York City

Quick Guide to Piano Playing Prospects in Winnipeg

Describes a 24 page instruction book offering a keyboard chart and chord numbers to learn melodies with right hand and simple harmonizing chords. Includes rhythm elements and three practice pieces, priced at 15 cents, order via Home Service Dept., Winnipeg Newspaper Union, 175 McDermot Ave. E.

Winnipeg Newspaper Union McDermot Ave. E Winnipeg Man

Fire Retarding Chemical From German Refugee Reported

Harvard chemist Dr. Walta Juda, fleeing Hitler Germany, reports a new fire retardant chemical. Developed under Dr Grinnell Jones at Harvard labs, it can be sprayed on new wood or applied with a brush to protect structures used in war production and by armed forces.

Harvard University Walta Juda Germany Grinnell Jones Harvard

Canadian Railways Praise For Safety Record

The Brockville Recorder and Times notes that the heavy traffic period sees few serious accidents on Canadian railways, praising careful operation and well maintained roadbeds and equipment despite many workers being green hands.

Canadian Railways Brockville Recorder Timea

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