Flying Saucers Baffle U S Officials Across Nation
New York reports say flying saucers observed in thirty three states since June 25. A jet propelled fighter at Murce Army Airfield California and six fighters in Portland Oregon stand ready for official investigation. Captain Tom Brown says no one has explained the objects or their speed and officials remain puzzled by the mystery.
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New York
California
Oregon
All America
Murce Army Airfield
Portland
Tom Brown
Army Air Forces
Washington
AAF
Sancera
Bulls Shippers: Mike and Bob Claim Leading Market Roles
In a street exchange two men compare their bull shipments. Mike says he sent 50 bulls to market, Bob counters with 60, then Mike claims 100 and Bob 120. They conclude they are the country’s biggest bull shippers.
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Mike
Bob
Magistrate case over man’s claim after crash
A magistrate hears a sympathy filled defense from a motorist who says the driver chose to hit him or his wife, while a henpecked witness laments being targeted. The exchange highlights a domestic angle in the collision dispute.
Obituary: Ethel Watta Passes at Pike's Arm at 39
Ethel Watta, daughter of Corneling and Mrs. Watta, died peacefully at Pike's Arm on April 22 1947 at age 39 after a two year illness. Born blind she attended the Halifax institution for the blind. She leaves father, mother, a sister Mrs Clarence Goobie of Bishop's Falls, and many relatives. Shirley Hillier Herring Neck signs condolences.
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Pike's Arm
Ethel Watta
Corneling Wats
Institution For the Blind
Halifax N.S
Clarence Goobie
Bishop's Falls
Missing Book Sparks Owner Search
A conversation reveals a borrower lent a book to a friend, who lent it to another. The owner is seeking the book, and the original lender denies wanting it back, while the borrower explains the owner’s request.
Navy Commission Candidate Sees Zero Mark
A candidate for a navy commission objects to an absolute zero mark. The captain agrees the score is the lowest permitted, implying a harsh but rule-bound assessment.
Poking Fun at Nomad Halts as Driver Fails in 12 Foot Door
A man mocking a nomad attempting to drive through a 12 foot garage door is slowed by his own miscue when he later struggles to thread a needle.
Bravery Pride and Wit Across a Few Legendary Names
A playful remark compares bravery to Lancelot wisdom to Salomon honesty to Liccolo wit to Mark Twain and beauty to Apollo. The reply hints at a surprising personal connection with a line about a first husband.
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Lancelot
Salomon
Liccolo
Mark Twain
Apollo
Giraffe’s Long Neck Explains Odd Tongue Question
A keeper answers a child’s question about the giraffe at the 220 exhibit. He explains the animal’s head is far from its body and its long neck is essential for reaching food, offering a grave but simple clarification.
Woman nudges editor about husband’s odd income
A witty exchange has a woman tell the editor to meet her husband who earns a living with his pen. The editor responds asking if he is a writer. She clarifies he raises pigs, quipping about the unusual fortune.
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Pigo
Destiny of Labrador in Newfoundland And Canada Union
Ottawa notes that Labrador's fate shapes any union with Canada as Quebec interests push a railway plan to tap vast iron ore. The proposed Quebec North Shore and Labrador Railway seeks access from Ungava Bay through Labrador, crossing into Newfoundland, with sovereignty history traced to Privy Council rulings.
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Ottawa
Newfoundland
Canada
Labrador
Quebec
Ungava
Sterich
Simard
Senate
Quebec, North Shore and Labrador Railway
St. Lawrence River
Riviere Marguerite
Riviere Moisie
Nothern
Ruth Lake
Ungava Bay
Judicial Committee of the Privy Council
Half Reduction Sale of Used and New Menswear
Local retailer advertises a half price sale on 60 used suits in all colors and sizes 3440 at 10 dollars each. Also offers suit coats and spring coats, new dress shirts, denim coveralls, heavy denim aprons, and used army boots with prices. Postage prepaid. Satisfaction guaranteed. Registered with Manitoba Government.
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Manitoba
Judge Backs Shorter Sentence in Historic Plea
In a terse exchange a judge sets a sentence at twenty years penal servitude while the prisoner protests seeking a shorter term. The judge concedes and instructs to do the best possible given circumstances.
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