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...American Airways' auditing department received a bill from the constabulary of Wanhsien, China, which, translated, read: "Board bill for one rescued soul, $3.18, Mexican." Cheap enough, agreed the auditors, but why the bill? Intracompany investigation led to Captain C. S. Vaughn, P.A.A. pilot on the Miami-Rio de Janeiro run, who used to fly on the China...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Miscellany, Mar. 18, 1940 | 3/18/1940 | See Source »

Thereupon Captain Vaughn jumped in, swam ashore with the young woman and with difficulty persuaded a constable to take charge of her. Seven months later, the police handed Captain Vaughn a bill for her maintenance. She was his responsibility, said they. He paid the bills for a while, but finally decided the line was responsible and directed that they be sent to P.A.A. headquarters. From P.A.A. auditors to Captain Vaughn in Miami, nevertheless, went the latest bill for $3.18, Mexican...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Miscellany, Mar. 18, 1940 | 3/18/1940 | See Source »

About 75 Freshmen have just completed the first step toward their Senior rank by passing the required eligibility test of the Red Cross Life-saving course conducted by coaches Peterson, Frank Vaughn, and Hal Ulen...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: 75 Freshmen Complete Test For Red Cross Life-Saving | 3/15/1940 | See Source »

...undefeated Kirkland House swimming team will meet Frank Vaughn's All-Star squad in what should be one of the closest intra-mural contests of the year in the Indoor Athletic Building pool at 4:30 o'clock this afternoon...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: All Star Swimmers Oppose Undefeated Kirkland Today | 2/23/1940 | See Source »

...much more traditional program will be given tonight at the Longy School by Miss Huminston, contralto, who will sing works of Brahms, Purcell, and Vaughn-Williams. The accompanist, Mr. Heiber, will play the Beethoven Sonata in C major...

Author: By L. C. Noivik, | Title: The Music Box | 1/9/1940 | See Source »

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