Gravity Loyalist Casts Doubt On Anti Gravity Science
Boyle argues in a playful column that gravity is a reliable natural law and questions the value of research aimed at counteracting it. He recalls childhood fears of space and praises gravity while warning against risks of unpredictable scientific breakthroughs. He invokes Newton and cultural icons to frame the debate.
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Marilyn Monroe
Another Chiller For U.S. Today
Frigid conditions spread across the nation with especially cold readings in the upper Mississippi Valley and Rockies. Fraser Colorado hit 16 below zero while Grantsburg and Wausau Wisconsin recorded 15 below. Cold extended from southern New England to eastern Kentucky and into the Southwest.
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Gravity saves us from flying chaos says street utterance
A quirky concurring note asks if humanity is ready to ditch gravity. The speaker argues to keep feet grounded to avoid circus like chaos with jaywalkers and peeping Toms while mothers implore gravity bound children to stay down.
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Junior
Audience Awards Vote Tally For 1954-55 Films
Hollywood hosts first audience awards banquet where theatergoers vote best actor and actress, most promising new performers, and best picture released from Oct 1954 to Oct 1955. Ballots collected Nov 17 to 27 across theaters. Statuettes awarded by Grace Kelly Alec Guinness William Holden Bette Davis and Walt Disney. George Murphy MC at Beverly Hilton.
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Alec Guiness
William Holden
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Walt Disney
George Murphy
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Weather and regional readings across the South and West
The report notes chilly conditions in the eastern Oregon and Washington sections and 40s across most of the South with 50s near the Gulf and near 70 in central and southern Florida. Snow fell in scattered areas with the heaviest totals in the West.
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Athens Becomes Dolly Madison Distribution Point
Athens joins eight Southeast cities to host a Dolly Madison Cake Co distribution point, a division of Interstate Bakeries. The Athens operation includes a warehouse office and a 50 mile service radius with six trucks from the former A and P building on North Jefferson Street.
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Athens Lions To Fete Ladies Night A Novel Program
Athens The Athens Lions Club hosts annual ladies night at the country club tonight. President Glenn Ragan says the program features Prince Nur Al Bin, an Oriental mystic, as the standout attraction along with Far Eastern with prizes for guests who perform or act.
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United States Ranks Third in Rice Exports
The United States remains the third largest exporter of rice. The bald eagle primarily eats fish while the golden eagle's diet centers on rodents, illustrating differing prey preferences.
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