Treasure Chest of Fun and Fact #18 [244]

A look at the joint project between the USA and Canada to deepen and widen the Saint Lawrence Seaway, so that larger ships can be accommodated for increased traffic and cargo. President William McKinley and President Dwight Eisenhower are both referenced in the context of past and present efforts to improve North American waterways, while Lewis G. Castle provides insight into the engineering and economic significance of the Seaway’s development.

In "null," the Civic Club kids take a thoughtful look at their aptitude tests, inspired to turn their natural talents into real plans—no more just wishing to be something, but actually becoming it.

When Mr. Olson warns Matt Connors that secret government blueprints are missing and he’ll call the police by 6 pm unless they’re returned, Matt rallies his younger brother Timmy to help uncover the truth. With Eileen and their dog Shep by their side, the boys set out to prove Larry’s guilt—before time runs out.

In a tense twist of loyalty and deception, Speed Kling devises a scheme to pin a hit-and-run accident on Mike Kelly while making Pete Flynn appear blameless. Chuck White faces a moral dilemma as he wrestles with the decision to publish the story in the paper, knowing the truth could tear their friendship apart.