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The Colborne Express (Colborne Ontario), 8 Nov 1945, p. 2

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THE COLBORNE EXPRESS, COLBORNE, ONT., NOVEMBER 8, 1945 fit- 1 N ACRiiKER IT'S PARTY PUP Yes, it's always a "jam session" when Junior finds the Christie's Premium Soda Crackers! Serve them often with soups, salads, beverages . . . the name "Christie's" means fine flavour and perfect baking. Christies Biscuits Fortune Found In Jap Coop American searchers have found fortunes in diamonds, platinum, gold and silver which Japanese admirals and generals had cached in secluded areas--but never were able to remove from the country because the war ended so abruptly.- General MacArthur's headquarters disclosed that one party dis-. covered "a. fabulous fortune in diamonds" in a chicken coop atop a A dog's life isn't so bad for the pup parked in cop's cap, above, after touring New York cafes with a soldier and civilian who "liberated" him by tossing a crate through a pet shop window. The threa were going from bar to bar when police showed up. The "liberators" face a burglary charge, although only the pup was taken from the shop. WITH DODGERS "I! Jackie Robinson, all-round Negro athlete and recent shortstop of the Kansas City Monarchs (a Negro team) has been signed by the Brooklyn Dodgers to play for the Montreal Royals, Brooklyn's International League farm club. Robinson, who was discharged from the Army with rank of Lieutenant, is the first Negro player ever admitted to organized baseball. is SAFEf Protect your BOOKS ami « AMI from FIRE and THIEVF.S. W* have a size and type of Safe, 01 Cabinet, for any purpose. Visit J.6cJ.TAYLOR LIMITED TORONTO SAFE WORKS 145 Front St. E„ Toront" Establish Canadian Affiliate of Crosby Research Foundation J. H. Fitzgerald D'Arcj Jones J. H. Fitzgerald, well-known Canadian merchandising and advertising man, is president of the newly established Commonwealth Industrial Enterprises Limited, Toronto, Canadian affiliate of Crosby Research Foundation Inc. of Hollywood, California. D'Arcy Jones of the Hollywood Foundation is in Canada relative to the establishment ■ of the new Canadian company and will be a director. Within the next six months Commonwealth Industrial Enterprises Ltd. expect to introduce some fifty new Crosby projects ranging all the way from heavy industrial equipment to articles for household use to the Canadian market. Their products or patents will be licensed for manufacture, distribution, import or export to Canadian business All products will bear the Crosby trade mark • 30 miles north of Tokyo. In another instance a package resembling a packet of ham--" burger yielded 8,000 karats of diamonds. No estimates of the value of the loot have been made. . Eleven crates of platinum were, discovered beside the chicken coop. ; The Japanese admirals' aides guided Americans to the cache. "The trip up the mountain in a pouring rain with those Japanese of the things that can be imagined," said Capt. L. R. Ward, Interlaken, N.J., who led the party. "It took, all day and we got to the little farm at 10:30 at night. We were met by the best dressed Japanese in that part of the counry. He wore a pin stripe suit, two tone shoes, a snappy tie and a fine white shirt. He said he was a caretaker, but he simply was guarding that stuff for those admirals." Lt.-Col. Emmanual Franklin, Rockville Center; N.Y. finance officer at MacArthur's headquarters, "We are finding fortunes in caves all the way from 100 to 300 miles from Tokyo. "I believe Japanese army and navy, officials got this gold in China and elsewhere and did not tell the proper government agen- Bullion has been turned up in homes, colleges, a professor's warehouse and nondescript shacks. Plots, of unguarded ground also yielded wealth. ~ Bronchial Ease LYM0IDS THE POPULAR HOSTESS serves Maxwell House ... the superbly flavored coffee-blend with all the stimulating goodness of fine Latin-American coffees. When you buy coffee, say "Maxwell House". HARNESS & COLLARS Farmers Attention -- Consult your nearest Harness Shop about Staco Harness Supplies. We sell our goods only through your local Staco LeatheT Goods dealer. The goods are right, and so are our prices factu: Hai Hoi Col lars, Sweat Pads, Horse Blan kets, and Leather Travelling Goods. Insist on Staco Brand Trade Marked Goods, and you eret satisfaction. Made only by SAMUEL TREES CO., LTD. WRITE FOR CATALOGUE 42 Wellington St. E., Toronto You Will Enjoy Staying At The St. Regis Hotel TORONTO • Every Room with Hath, Shower and Telephone. • Single, $2.50 np -- Double, S3.S0 up. • Rood Food, Dining and Dancing Nightly. Tel. RA. 4135 LATION Today! a forest fire to everything we use the temptation to spend linnet's put every extra dollar into and hold onto the Bonds we |omorrou?. .. and you'll agree the is not to cash Victory Bonds but to

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