Sunlight to Power: New Discoveries Promise Vast Energy
Washington reports breakthroughs by Dr Dean Burk and Carnegie scientists show visible light can drive photosynthesis with high efficiency, enabling storage of solar energy as chemical energy and its use for electricity and fuels. If scalable, solar power could outpace limited coal and water power, expanding food and animal production.
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Sinatra blasts press agents over misrepresented life stories
Hollywood icon Frank Sinatra accused his publicity team of spinning tales from bow ties to fan faintings over the years. He dismissed rumors of a 1927 Paramount Theater fainting, noting one woman fainted from heat. He says he struggled for years before overnight fame and denies a link to the film Meet Danny Wilson, blaming Universal-International Studio publicists for the latest saga.
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MacArthur Will Visit Arkansas Birthplace
General Douglas MacArthur will visit his birthplace in Arkansas for the first time since leaving as a boy. He is slated for public appearances March 23 at the Army barracks now memorialized as MacArthur Park and at Christ Episcopal Church where he was baptized. The event highlights his early ties to the state and his military legacy.
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Texas GOP Leaders To Meet February 16
In Fort Worth on February 16 the Texas Republican executive committee will meet to select a state convention site. Chairman Orville Bullington called the meeting, with Paris noted, to arrange for the May 27 state convention. Mineral Wells and Brownwood seek the event, and 35 delegates will be named to the Republican national convention on July 7 in Chicago.
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Dodge Show Down booklet proves value over rivals
Readers are invited to compare Dodge features with pricier cars using the Show Down booklet. It highlights the Oriilow Ride and Safety-Rim wheels, Circlebond brake linings, and other specifications to prove Dodge offers better economy, safety, and comfort. Free copies encourage home comparisons and testimonies from new Dodge owners.
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Beaumont Pay Boost Faces City Budget Clash
Beaumont mayor Otho Plummer warns that a cost of living pay raise for employees will be funded from the regular budget, not extra money, and could impact city apartments as a result. The proposal triggers tensions over fiscal policy and living costs in Beaumont.
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Pro Contest Promoters Debated By Hollywood Radio Figures
Hollywood promoter Al Peiker handles about 300 contests monthly for radio and TV shows like Queen for a Day. He argues some women contestants are deliberate front runners, using multiple names, fake signatures, or clubs to pool entries. He notes bets on handwritings, postmarks, and phony claims, while acknowledging many entrants seek attention rather than prizes.
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Formosa plan for marooned Chinese in Burma
U S officials favor transferring Nationalist troops led by Li Mi from Burma to Formosa to prevent Red China aggression and avert a World War II trigger. Burma resists removal, fearing northern backlash. Li Mi’s forces remain loyal to Chiang Kai-shek and continue sporadic clashes with Communists. Rumors persist of small, secret transports arranged via Bangkok embassy amid UN charges and US denial.
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