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Deanne / September 27, 2016

State of Emergency

/ September 27, 1938 A. and R. do not drop by despite the note. An unexpected, yet welcome work matter arose for R. and he asked for A.'s help. So she has no good news. The headlines are relentless. The latest about the state of emergency declared under King George's order sends a frisson a …

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Deanne / September 26, 2016

Unsettled

/ September 26, 1938 Again, all domestic concerns are overshadowed by the headlines. J. is using them as an excuse to not speak to her about his work situation and how the move to Seattle is not only inevitable, but he will be leaving next week. He feels like a coward. …

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Deanne / September 15, 2016

An Anxious World

/ September 15, 1938 The headlines are too powerful to ignore. The world's blood pressure is getting up near the stratosphere — indeed. It makes her think, J. has not been to see the doctor since 1935. She will make an appointment for him tomorrow. No news still on the photography …

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Deanne / September 14, 2016

Wedded 63 Years

/ September 14, 1938 Vancouver Couple Wedded 63 Years; Ceremony Seems Like Yesterday' Mr. and Mrs. William Palmer McKim Wedded in 1875. During his long and interesting life Mr. McKim has been, at various times, a farmer, butcher, real estate agent, homesteader, police constable, furniture …

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Deanne / September 13, 2016

Golden Distractions

/ September 13, 1938 2 Gold Laden Ships Found at Bottom of Sea Two Spanish galleons, part of a fleet of treasure ships wrecked more than 300 years ago, have been found ont he sea bottom in a coral forest off the north coast of Dominican republic...Treasure Worth 70 Millions The amount boggles …

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