The Dragon Draco and the Stars of Myth and Light
The article describes Draco the dragon in the sky circling the North Star, its myth linking Hercules and the Hesperides, and notes Thuban as an ancient pole star. It highlights Gamma Draconis and James Bradley’s observation leading to the understanding of stellar aberration and Bradley’s rise to Astronomer Royal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hercules
Draco
Thuban
Pyramids
Bradley
Astronomer Royal of
England
Advice on college entrance for underage graduates and guidance for students
Letters to Dr. Nason discuss underage high school graduates taking college aptitude tests and potential admission. They cover whether age affects scores, choosing college prep courses, and retesting eighth graders. The column invites inquiries to the American Personnel and Guidance Association and to Prof. Nason at The Daily Review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Nason
G.N
Sacramento
Calif
Eric
J.C.A
Allendale
H.J
American Personnel and Guidance Assn
New Hampshire Ave
N.W
Washington, D.C
Midwives Boost Doctor Collaboration in New Mexico
In New Mexico modern midwives deliver about 3,000 healthy babies yearly. Miss Arne Fox, 55, heads the midwife division of the Public Health Nursing Division and has trained and licensed 82 midwives across rural counties. She notes most deliveries occur at home with physician backup, charging around $23 an hour, and predicts the era may decline after her retirement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Fox
Santa Fe
New Mexi Bo
New England
New Mexico
Winter coats and parkas with hidden hoods and quilted interiors
Bold Nordic shoulder stripes on a waterproof nylon parka with hidden hood. Timbersline and Perma-Stretch jackets feature diamond quilt patterns, acrylic and acetate blends, and multiple color options. Sizes range from 12 to 22 with prices listed in the ad hints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandune
Cypress
Loden
Change of Residents Phelps Wisconsin Home Rebounds
The secluded northern Wisconsin property once tied to Al Capone's attorney, built in the 1930s for about 200000, shifted from gangland excess to religious retreat use. After sale it operated as a resort before the Society of the Catholic Apostolate bought it and converted the master bedroom into a chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phelps, Wis
Wisconsin
al Capone
Society of the Catholic Apostolate
Homer Gaspin
Chicago
Galpin
Portraits of a Summer Dream by Metcalfe
This poem laments the beauty of summer with dreamy imagery of gardens, flowers, golden sunshine, and tender breezes. The speaker praises the season’s soft perfumes and satin air while noting its brevity and desire for a longer stay.
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Alpha Cthuban
Little Dipper
North Star
THE
J. Nason
Nason
Maily Review
Pacific
John C. Metcalfe
Susimer
Goldstone
Mary's
Marcus Lege
Keay
Macys
Macy
Macy's Bay Fair
San Leandro
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