Science explains Bethlehem star as rare planetary conjunction
New York viewers heard that Saturn, Jupiter and Mars formed a triple planetary configuration to appear as one star 2,000 years ago, with Kepler once proposing the idea. Dr. Fisher noted such alignments happen about every 800 years, offering a scientific yet non dogmatic interpretation of the Biblical star.
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New York
Bethlehem
Saturn
Mars
Vasem
Planetarium
Johann Kepler
Dr. Fisher
Watkins to Probe Confession of Fires by Youth
State fire marshal Fred B. Watkins will travel to Weston this week to examine a confession from Earl James Loyd, 16, of New Cumberland that allegedly solves a series of incendiary fires. The board of control will review the matter at its meeting.
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Fred B. Watkins
Weston
State Hospital
Board of Control
H. O. von Tromp
Earl James Loyd
New Cumberland
Barber Licensing Drive Enforced in State
Lynn W. Hoey leads a state barber and beautician license compliance drive. Violators were arrested and fined, licenses must be renewed by January 1 with no extensions, applications open after December 10 but licenses mailed after December 31, as cooperation boosts public health goals.
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Lynn W. Hoey
State Committee of
Barbers and
Beaticians
Justice of the Peace
H. G. Thayer
Costa
Hoey
Theauticians
State Committee
Shingleton Names Two To Police Department
State Police Superintendent F D Shingleton announced yesterday appointment of two men to the department Arthur Martin Hurst of Lumberport and George Frank Un Randall both graduates of the troopers school at Point Pleasant
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F. D. Shingleton
Arthur Martin Hurst
Lumberport
George Frank UN Randall
Troopers
Point Pleasant
Stamp Club to Meet at Kanawha Hotel Tonight
The Charleston Stamp Collectors Club plans a meeting at the Kanawha Hotel at eight o'clock tonight. Members are invited to discuss stamps and exhibits.
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Stamp Club
Charleston Stamp Collectors Club
Kanawha Hotel
Sidewalk Across Bridge Favored by South Hills Group
A South Hills Civic association committee urged building a sidewalk across the entire new South Side bridge from Kanawha Street to the Broad Street area. Advisory engineer Colonel C. P. Fortney suggested possible removal of the north end ramp to Broad Street if alternate plans satisfy concerns. Members included Julius A. deGruyter Jr., L. N. Thames, F. W. Gramm, Ernest J. Bailey, Joseph Hudson, E. M. Jackson, and Bernard Gates with S. P. Puffer of Charleston Chamber of Commerce.
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Kanawha Street
South Hills Civic Association
C. P. Fortney
Bernard Gates
5. P. Puffer
Charleston
Julius A. deGruyter, Jr
L. N. Thames
F.W. Gramm
Ernest J. Bailey
Joseph Hudson
E. M. Jackson
Thomas
de Gruyter
How Numerous Accidents Are Caused Exceeding Speed Limit
A safety bulletin lists causes of traffic crashes including speeding and driving on the wrong side, cutting in, passing standing streetcars, improper signaling, and reckless driving. It notes a driverless car incident and a roadway departure, urged by Mrs Cyrus W Hall Jr state safety chair WV State Federation of Women’s Clubs.
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Cyrus W. Hall, Jr
West Virginia State Federation of Women's Clubs
Kanawha County Court Opens December Session on Bridge Bond
The Kanawha County Court opened its December session handling routine matters and took up correction of registration books for the city’s South Side bridge bond issue. Several residents appeared to enter or change names.
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Kanawha
Alcohol Tax Unit Confiscates 24 Stills and Six Cars
Federal Alcohol Tax Unit in West Virginia seized twenty four stills and six automobiles during November. Investigators led by Raleigh R Wall reported 346 gallons of liquor and 3000 gallons of mash were seized as court appearances reduced production. One hundred sixty seven indictments were returned by federal grand juries that month.
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West Virginia
Raleigh R. “Wall
Yesteray
R Wall
Defendants Convicted as Trial Delays Lead to Sentencing
Defendants faced trial number 220 with convictions totaling 125 and prison sentences pending. During the case, breath totals and fines accumulated to 17 600 dollars, as the court weighed outcomes and future dates.
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Hiquor
School Board to Meet This Thursday
The school board will hold its regular monthly meeting Thursday. Members will discuss district matters and review committee reports, with attendance open to the public and notices posted at district offices.
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Hola Lite
Thomas Jefferson Jimior
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Jupiter
Watkins
Barber Law
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Police Department
Dover
Jack Rohinnon
Evans
Ghia
Frea
South Hills Group
Marren
Aly
Gillette Blades
Pleate
Purple
Floot
Ascot
Yardley
Helena Rubinstein
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