Scientists to Meet in New York for AAAS Session
Scientists from across the United States prepare to attend the American Association for the Advancement of Science meeting in New York starting December 27. More than 180 affiliated societies will be represented, with over 1,000 papers read and daily public reports. Notable speakers include Arthur H. Compton, Harlow Shapley, and Arthur A. Noyes.
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New York
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Arthur H. Compton
University of Chicago
Harlow Shapeley
Harvard University
Harvard Observatory
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California Institute of Technology
Walska Stricken With Flu For Concert Cancelation
Mme Ganna Walska is confined to bed with influenza and cannot perform at Orchestra Hall as scheduled. The two attending physicians say it is a mild attack, with tickets to be honored on a later date after her recovery. Harry Vogeli says patrons should hold tickets for the postponed engagement.
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Chicago
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Ganna Walska
Harold F. McCormick
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Huge Python in Grip Terrorizes Cambridge Porter
In Cambridge on December 14, Bronx zoologist Frances Madison traveled with an eight foot python in a traveling case tucked in her upper berth. Harvard University Museum director Dr. Thomas Barbour planned to use the snake in a motion picture. The porter and Mrs Madison exchanged smiles to ease fear as the bag rustled.
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University’ Museum
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Houston Vegetable Peddler Is Slain
B J Curtis a 53 year old vegetable peddler was shot to death near his Houston home in what police believe was an attempted holdup. Neighbors say he was reputed wealthy and the motive may have been robbery as screams likely scared off the assailant.
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Houston
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Curtis
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World championship gabfest to crown talker of year
In New York the world's championship gabfest opens December 24 at an armory. The participant who talks the most in 129 hours 45 minutes wins a $1000 prize. Jokes and songs permitted, entries limited to Caucasians of any gender. Genne Walska opens a perfume shop in New York after starting one in Paris. An American company is incorporated.
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New York
Genne Walska
Paris
Incor
White & Kirk's
Albany Paris Dog Baths Prospers Under Trade Rush
Dog bathhouses in Albany and Paris are thriving as new establishments open to meet rising demand. In upscale places a standard 35 cent rate applies for small dogs, with modern amenities like hot towels and electric dryers.
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