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Show I THE RICH COUNTY REAPER. RANDOLPH. UTAH Fire Victims Victims of fire included more of the active working men and women persons between the ages of 25 and 44 years old than any other group. The next largest group of persons victims were old people over 65 years of age. And the third largest group was made up of small children, under school age. Newspaper Man Stuff: INS foreign news chief J. C. tells about the pompous general who gathered a group of war correspondents and bored them by outlining the broad strategic situation without giving them any worthwhile news. When the general asked for questions, newsboy Johnny Florea promptly double-talkeThat is great, General. But when will your troops take Unterstitzen on the Bleiweis? . . . The general looked uncertainly at his maps. Of course there was no such town. He asked Florea to repeat the query. The reporter did so, emphasizing that Berlin could not possibly be reached unless the Bleiweis was crossed and Unterstitzen captured. Afraid to admit he didnt know something, the general confidently replied: My men will take it in a few days at the most. Oes-treich- er d: Alien Residence d of all the aliens Almost in the United States live in New York state, according to the Encyclopaedia Britannica. Second in size of alien population ' Is California; third is Pennsylvania, according to figures of March 1, 1944, which showed a total of 3,600,000 aliens in the United States. one-thir- CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT AUTOS, TRUCKS & ACCESS. SINCE 1917 AMMON 1 Probably the most bumptious publisher of all was James Watson Webb. During the Civil War he wrote to Lincoln suggesting that he be made a l. Lincoln offered him the slightly lower rank of brigadier-genera- l. Webb re turned the commission with the words Respectfully --declined J. W. Webb written across it. mmwm major-genera- NEW ENVOY JO U. S Right Hon. Lord Inverchapel (Archibald Clark Kerr), new British ambassador to the United States. He has been in diplomatic service since 1906, served as ambassador to Russia. ... YOUNGSTERS WED Mr. (16) and Mrs. (14) Sneed Bnssell, Harrogate, Tenn., who were recently married at Middlesboro, Ky., with their parents consent. They were taken to the Detroit detention home, while visiting the auto city, until they could produce proof that the ceremony had been performed in Kentucky. Although such a marriage is illegal in Tennessee and Michigan, it is legal in Kentucky. ... BLIND GRADUATE Morgan Jones, 23, blind youth of Grandview, Mo., who recently received his degree at William Jewell college from Dean Leonard A. Duce. Young Jones speaks seven lan- guages. v Some are again legislators whooping up plans to clamp a nix on newscasters who tell the truth about them. Which isnt anything novel. Years ago, only reporters who were friendly to Congressmen were allowed to enter the Halls of Congress. Henry Clay fought such undemocratic procedures. He pointed out: Liberty is not the private property of Congress. It is Americas heritage. If freedom is only accorded to our friends, then we are the foes of democracy. MISCELLANEOUS WE BUT AND SELL Office Furniture, Files, Typewriters, Adding Machines, Safes, Cash Registers. SALT LAKE DESK EXCHANGE 85 West Broadway, Salt Lake City, Utah. POULTRY, CHICKS & EQUIP. U. S. APPROVED blood tested , chicks, 14 breeds. V. .Jr) (333035 3 flio gaui 3P3f tutnr nr rtjKi) When Floyd Gibbons covered China for a news service, he didnt communicate with his home office for many weeks. Finally Gibbons editor asked another news service to cable their correspondent in China and find out what happened to Floyd. The whimsical ' newsman cabled his retort: Have located Gibbons in the of Cathay Hotel in Shanghai. Do you want me to inbar-roo- n ax tci i c t m terview him? steel sheathed Bible carried in breast pocket saved the life of Flying Fortress Bombardier Robert Turner of Lexington, Ky. . . . Returning after a mission over Germany, Turner discovered several jagged flgjr fragments embedded in the Bible.' A the left Get O'SuHmn SOUS as well as Heels next time yea Have your shoes repaired. MORE MILEAGE WITH GREATER During World War I the life of Ross Neal (of Lebanon, Tehn.) was saved when his Bible instead of his heart absorbed a German bullet. In appreciation (during World War II), Neals church sent a copy of the New Testament to every mem- ... Write for sale pneee to Coloradoi largest hatchery. Colorado Hatchery comfort: ber in the Armed Forces. WINS ROPING HONORS Rodeo Queen Eleanor Lamb, who won top honors in riding and roping events in last years Helldorado, held at Las Vegas, Nev. She is shown tieing up a calf she roped during the cowgirl events at this years great western show. MADE A MILLION . . . Ernie Ayart, Montreal, fabulous Canada, the who struck gold at Yellowknife, Canada, made several millions and now employs his old army major as his sec- retary. Oldest Bible in America is a Latin translation dated 930 A. D. The lettering is in pen and ink on vellum. . . . For the past 25 years more than 25 million Bibles have been distributed throughout the world. . . . The American Bible society (130 years old on May 10th) has 16,000 copies of the Scriptures in its New York library written in over 860 languages. . . . Esther 8:9 is the longest verse in the Bible. . . . 89 words. .s ' r s John Barrymore was arrested for in a hick town. At the courthouse he rushed to the phone. speeding Were only allowing you one call, said the judge, ter phone your lawyer. so you bet- Lawyer, snapped John. phoning my press agent. is Im Inquiring photogger Sam Mellor to ask stopped a group of what they thought of the way Congress is treating returning serviceex-G.I- .s men. Do you think, asked the newsman, that Congress kept its promise and received the vets with open arms? Thats the trouble," niftied an I. (bandleader Herbie Fields), Congress welcomed us with open arms instead of open minds. ex-G.- Just after the last election FDR had an appointment with a visiting Gov. But due to a meeting on war matters, he . was detained. WINS OVER 50,000 SCHOOL ARTISTS . . . Florence Smith, 17, New York City, shown with design of a greeting card, which shows an 18th century dandy and his lady getting into a carriage on a snowy Christmas night. The $10,000 Harry Doehla art competition was conducted in the public schools throughout the nation. More 50,000 youngsters entered the competition. HOME TO STAY . . . Whenever Janet Bisel, Los Angeles, was forced to part from her airdale pet, Snapper, he always showed np. He recently followed her from Gallup, New Mexico, a distance of 900 miles.7 Complete Rehabilitation Center for all types of sickness except Menthl and Contagious. Write or phone for Free Booklet THE PYOTT SANITARIUM & CLINIC 1216 East 13th South . 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