Radium Atoms Pinpoint Ages Of Meteorites From Space
Exploding radium atoms emit helium lead and energy that reveal meteorite ages on Earth. Dr William D Urry MIT chemist reports rocks range from under 100 million to 2.8 billion years old. ages reflect solidification not fall time.
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Cambridge
Mass
William D. Urry
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Solar System
Doctor Urry
Space
Earth
Mars
Ruins of Van May Tell History of Old Kingdom
American archeologists from Brown University and the University of Pennsylvania plan a three summer excavation at Van in Turkey. Led by Professor Casey and colleagues, the dig aims to uncover cuneiform writings to illuminate a kingdom that flourished 840 to 600 BC and influenced biblical Genesis and Kings.
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Van
Old Kingdom
Providence
R. I
Turkey
Brown University
University of Pennsylvania
Robert P Casey
Brown
Kirsopp Lake
Harvard
Horace Jayne
University Museum
Casey Belives
Oil Recovery Using Remote Control Cannon Described
The Schenectady report explains a remote controlled 30 caliber cannon system to punch holes in oil well casings at depth. Operators record each rock stratum during drilling then fire the cannon at the level of that bed to improve production.
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Schenectady
Aids curb visibility by reflectors cut into curbstones
Facets cut into eight curbstones are reported as the best way to make curbs visible to drivers. The description notes reflective surfaces improve daytime and nighttime visibility for motorists.
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Washington
Surplus Crop Uses to Be Studied in Four Laboratories
Washington reports four regional agricultural laboratories will study disposal of surplus crops and by products under a new bill. Regions northeastern, southern, midwest, and western will focus on dairy, potatoes, cotton, tobacco, corn, wheat, citrus, and vegetables. Research aims to substitute crops and develop new products to reduce surpluses.
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Washington
United States Department of Agriculture
Midwest
Northeast
South
West
Elk Herd Counts In Yellowstone Reach Estimated Nine Thousand
At the North American Wildlife conference Vic tor H Cahalane of the National Park Service reports an 1937 elk census. Rangers counted 8 318 to estimate a full total near 9 673 head, noting possible misses due to weather and thickets. A southern herd of similar size is also present nearby.
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Baltimore
United States
Yellowstone National Park
Victor H Cahalane
United States National Park Service
Ancient Greek acropolis found near Marseilles
Foundations of an acropolis unearthed at Marseilles by Henri Roland of Saint-Remy. The fort, likely built by Greek founders of Massila, guarded a plateau and blocked northern passage. Greek coins from 6th century BC to early CE and broken pottery were revealed, highlighting scarce ruins from Greek influence in southern France.
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Paris
Marseilles
Henri Roland
Saint-Remy
Massila
France
Glider Flies Hundredth Flight In Moscow Test
Test pilot R. Pishchuchev completes his one hundredth glider flight with flapping wings in Moscow. Tass reports that prolonged tests confirm the craft is well designed and exhibits high flying qualities.
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Moscow
Sie
Pike R. Pishchuchev
Tass
Soviet Telegraphic Agency
Rash Remark Cost Soldier His Country in Naval Punishment Tale
In a tale tied to Edward Everett Hale and A Man Without a Country Lieutenant Phillip Nolan vows loyalty to the United States but shouts Damn the United States creating a court martial. He spends 50 years at sea under rigid scrutiny, never hearing his nation named aloud.
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Phillip Nolan
Edward Everett Hale
Louisiana
Aaron Burr
Nolan
Burr
United States
Hale's Varied Career Led by Edward Everett Hale
Edward Everett Hale 1822 to 1909 was a prolific American writer whose career spanned preacher writer lecturer and public affairs participant. He produced many works though he is best remembered for two short stories My Double and How Me Undid Me and The Man Without a Country. In later years he served as chaplain to the United States Senate.
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Edward Everett Hale
America
Nolan Maps Life After Long Silence in Navy Memoir
A World War II era sailor, Nolan, spends two months reemerging from inactivity to study and learn. He later interprets for freed slaves aboard an American ship, translating Portuguese dialects as families cry to return home. A shrine to America decorates his stateroom as memory of the nation fills him.
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Nolan
America
Washington
Bell Syndicate
WNU
Disney plans The Practical Pig sequel and more fairy tales
Star Dust ALT DISNEY reveals plans for The Practical Pig sequel with the three original pigs and three new characters the three little wolves. He hints at future titles in a fairy tale series and a possible The Brave Little Tailor with Mickey and Minnie Mouse.
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ALT
Disney
Brave Little Tailor
Mickey
Minnie Mouse
Local Utah Ads Highlight Hotels Shops and Supplies
A flood of classified style notices lists hotels in Reno and Salt Lake City, seed and building supplies, athletic goods, school services, moving services, and used furniture. Promotions include the Hotel Golden Reno, Maxwell seed stock, Interstate Brick, Utah Fire Clay Co. products, and Western Furniture deals.
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Reno
Nevada
Golden
Wilson Hotel
City
Salt Lake
Interstate Brick
Salt
Lake
Utah Fire Clay CO
Great Western Athletic
Utah
Idaho School Supply CO
Western Furniture Co
South
Salt Lake City
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Malibu Beach
Tasmania
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Joan Crawford
New York
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Paul Whiteman
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Sylvia Sidney
Bucks County
Bucks
Pennsylvania
Clark Gable
Robert Taylor
Luise Rainer
Joe E. Brown
Paramount
Radio Quaretettes
James Melton
Western Newspaper Union
Plandome
Maxfield Feed & Coal CO
Salt Lake and
Murray
Intermountain Sanatorion
East
Deering
State
Moser-Hartman CO
Harley
House OF Hopper
Salt_ Lake
J. L. Beck CO
Moler
Garber College
Northwestern Teachers Agency
Salt Lake Business College
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Old Lake City
Uts
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Mzcdonald
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