How Far Is the Sun and How Hot Is It
Question and answer feature from a children's book section. Catherine Deary, 8, Webster Massachusetts, wins a prize. Explains sun distance of 92 900 000 miles alpha centauri distance and sun’s interior plasma core temperatures. Includes puzzle box with three riddles and answers.
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Book of Knowledge
Catherine Deary
Webster
Mass
Chartering a New Era in Low-Cost Vacation Air Travel
Sylvia Porter reports that the Civil Aeronautics Board may soon ease charter flight rules, enabling many Americans to pay about half the regular air fare. Proposed changes would remove eligibility barriers and allow OTCs and TGCs with specific advance-purchase and stay requirements, expanding access while addressing past travel-spending limitations.
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Civil Aeronautics Board
Congress
Ford
CAB
U.S
Henry P. Huff
Trans International Airlines
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Paris
ITC
TGC
Charter Flight Savings Offer from Field Enterprises
Field Enterprises, Inc highlights savings on charter flights with exclusive pricing. Limited time promotion features flexible routes and customized travel options for corporate and group trips. Contact sales for itinerary details and quotes.
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Field Enterprises, Inc
Riddles and Jokes Tell Why Day Winner Named
The Knowledge Yearbook announces Ellen Martha I from Columbus Ohio as today’s winner for a riddle about page orientation. Readers are invited to send more puzzles and jokes with their ZIP code for future chances.
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New Book of Knowledge
Ellen Martha
Columbus
Ohio
How Do You Avoid Being Electrocuted When You Fly a Kite
Health Capsules discusses safety around power lines while flying kites. Dr. Michael A. Petit explains that kites can wrap and contact electrical conductors, causing shocks or fires. He advises keeping distance from lines and using nonconductive string to reduce risk.
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