Noise Waves Open Door to Heat and Power
Charlottesville scientist Dr. Arthur Kantrowitz described how shock waves from noises similar to popping a paper bag can converge to create high pressures and temperatures. He demonstrated a method to compress air and noted potential for ignition and detonator use while deeming spark plugs still superior for auto ignition.
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Charlottesville
Arthur R. Kantrowitz
American Physical Society
University of Virginia
Kantrowitz
Poison pen letter ends seven year silent marriage
In St Paul Fred and Marie Fastner reunite after seven years of silence sparked by a neighbor woman’s confession to writing a letter accusing infidelity. The divorce suit led to handwriting tests. the neighbor Mrs Irene Boesel admitted authorship. District Judge Densch urged reconciliation as both parties voiced happiness.
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Pair
ST. Paul
INS
Fred
Marie Fastner
Fastner
Irene Boesel
Fastners
Robert V. Densch
Families push border hunt for Ochoa in Laredo case
In McAllen on December 29 families of James Lindsay and Henry Whittenburg Jr. met to press the search for George Ochoa, the hunted suspect in the Laredo hotel slayings last July. Lindsay’s stepfather Frank Tigh and Mrs. Tigh led the push with Whittenburg’s family, while no public reward was announced beyond a $500 offer for an interview with Ochoa by editor William Prescott Allen.
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Mcallen
George Ochoa
James Lindsay
Air Force
Henry Whittenburg Jr
Whittenburg
Lindsay
Laredo
Ochoa
Mexico City
Frank J. Tigh
Tennessee
William Prescott Allen
The
Laredo Times
Tighs
Henry the
Quiet Arkansan Cowboy Faces Ketchums in 1891
A Texas historian notes on this day in 1891 a quiet Arkansas cowboy confronted the San and Black Jack Ketchums. He warned them he would spit and then kick if they did not leave him in peace, and the Ketchums allegedly accepted the challenge, restoring order in the outfit.
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Texas
Arkansas
San
Black Jack
Mexican Seeks Police Guard From Assailant
Plutarco River of Tampico asked police for protection after nine days of gunfire attempts from a shooter in the mountain behind his farm. He reported the would be assailant never close but he believes someone is after him.
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Tampico
Mexico
Plutarco River
Plutarco
English journalist finds American kitchen focus odd
Pam Tabberer, a 24 year old English writer, discusses American domestic life and male involvement in the kitchen. She contrasts English views with American habits, touring U S newspapers to compare life in the two countries while taking on odd jobs during travel.
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Dalas
England
Pam Tabberer
Miss Tabberer
Worchestershire
Wills Tabberer
United States
Midwest
Southwest
Est
Actress Jean Parker Divorces Third Mate
Actress Jean Parker, 31, divorced her third husband Dr. Kurt Grotter, 37, in an uncontested suit claiming jealousy and unfounded accusations caused her three nervous breakdowns. The couple wed in 1942. Parker had earlier marriages to George MacDonald and Douglas Dawson.
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Los Angeles
Dec
Jean Parker
Kurt Grotter
Miss Parker
Grotters
George MacDonald
New York
Douglas Dawson
Prison terms for 14 Japanese civilians and 2 sergeants approved
Lt. Gen. Walton H. Walker of the US Eighth Army approves prison sentences for 14 Japanese civilians and two Army sergeants. Convicted on September 6 for mistreating American and British prisoners at the Niigata Iron and Steel Works during 1943 to 1945.
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Yokohama
Walton H. Walker
Niigata Iron and Steel Works
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