Diamonds King Sir Ernest Oppenheimer Dies at 77
Sir Ernest Oppenheimer, long time mining and financial magnate who controlled much of the world diamond and gold output, died alone at his breakfast table in Johannesburg at age 77. A modest, private figure, he chaired many firms and backed the United party. his son Harry is a political leader. He began as an office boy in London and built Consol Gold and Diamond interests across Africa, shaping a vast family business empire.
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Housewife becomes heir to $25,000 in San Francisco case
A San Diego housewife, Mrs. Mary D Brantman, is named heir to $25,000 found after the death of Joseph Dimich, a 63 year old railroad section hand who lived in a Oakland hotel room. Investigators say Dimich died in a San Francisco hospital and the funds were in savings bonds and a savings account.
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Spokane Mayor Taft Declares Dowsing Water Gift
Spokane Mayor and water commissioner Willard Taft says he uses a divining rod to locate underground water. He notes he has successfully found water in Spokane Pend Oreille and Stevens Counties and believes the gift comes from within. He recalls witnessing a 12 year old girl locate a buried water pipe with no prior knowledge.
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Russian Scientists Claim Lab Rain Production
The newspaper Zarya Vostoka reports Russian scientists used radioactive elements to trigger rain clouds in laboratory experiments, signaling a potential advance in weather modification research.
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Dowsing Mentioned as Water-Finding Method at Taft
The mayor described dowsing as a method that strains shoulders back and stomach muscles like heavy physical work. Taft noted a water line found by chance under a parking lot and mentioned a friend with a science degree who suggested trying the forked stick technique.
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Christmas decorations made easy with common finds
December Better Homes and Gardens guides readers to create colorful home decorations using simple items from dime stores, markets, florists, and hardware shops. Learn quick ideas to fill the house with festive spirit for a family filled Christmas.
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