Star Dwarfs Sun Big Explosion Reveals Vast Distant Phenomena
At the 82nd American Astronomical Society session in Tucson, Dr. Dean B. McLaughlin described a double star system 32 Cygni where a red hot star is eclipsed by a much larger cooler star. The cooler star is about 200 times the sun’s diameter and has an orbit velocity of about 35 miles per second. Also discussed were a gigantic explosion in a star observed by Dr. John F. Heard and Mars atmospheric winds with Earthlike features reported by Dr. Seymour L. Hess.
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Tucson
Earth
American Astronomical Society
University of Arizona
Dean B. McLaughlin
University of Michigan Observatory
McLaughlin
Michigan
John F. Heard
Dunlap Observatory
University of Toronto
Canada
Charles Bertaud
Meudon
Paris
France
Heard
Mars
Seymour L. Hess
Lowell Observatory
Flagstaff
Hess
Arizona
Russia Sets Science Meet
In Tucson on December 31, Dr J J Nassau said American astronomers will travel to Russia for the International Astronomical Union congress as US visa hurdles hinder Russians visiting the United States. Russia will host in 1951 with Western scientists invited. The American Astronomical Society withdrew its invitation. preparations for the Leningrad meeting in August 1951 begin.
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Russia
United States State Department
International Astronomical Union
J. J. Nassau
American Astronomical Society
Nassau
United States
U. S
Leningrad
Winning Contract Bridge Problem
South trumps on a four of six trick goal with North. The solution outlines card discards and plays to maximize tricks, detailing four variations of East discard outcomes and corresponding responses by South and North to secure both diamonds and hearts as tricks.
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South
North
West
Associated Newspapers, Inc
McPhee Named Mesa 1949 Most Valuable Citizen
John C. McPhee former Mesa Chamber of Commerce president is voted Mesa 1949 Most Valuable Citizen. At 44 he lives at 128 South Pomeroy Street and serves as assistant director of the United States Brewers Foundation in Arizona. He helped found the award and led efforts from the Mesa Journal-Tribune to promote tourism, the Maricopa County Fair and citrus show, and public drives including Save the Children and national advertising for Mesa. He backs the San Tan Hieroglyphics Canyon monument project and highway travel initiatives. His past roles include secretary to Gov Moeur editor of Arizona Highways and Navajo Reservation PR director at Window Rock. He is a former Arizona Press Club president and member of Flying Farmers Phoenix Advertising Club and Episcopal Church active.
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Arizona Save the Children Foundation
McPhee
Mesa
San Tan
B. B. Moeur
Arizona Highways
Window Rock
Arizona Press Club
Arizona Flying Farmers
Phoenix Advertising Club
Episcopal Church
Ranch Purchase Quietly Adds 7000-Acre Buckhorn Farm
T D Shawn bought a 7000 acre cattle ranch south of Bowie in the Apache Pass area, including part of historic Fort Bowie, from Joe and Anna Mae Riggs Schaffer for about 30000 dollars. The deal was reported from Bisbee on December 31.
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T. D. Shawn
Old Fort Bowie
Joe and
Anna Mae Riggs Schaffer
Bowie
Apache Pass
Bridge Winners Named At Legion Hall Event
First place went to Mrs. T. R. Neiswander and Mrs. C. J. Rousseau with 103 match points at the duplicate bridge tournament held last night in the American Legion Recreation Hall. Dr. and Mrs. E. B. Osborn finished second with 97 and Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Hughes placed third with 95.
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American Legion Recreation Hall
T. R. Neiswander
C. J. Rousseau
E. B. Osborn
J. O. Hughes
Barking Dog and Neighborly Solutions
A veterinary column recounts a dog that barked at the mail and garbage collectors, then changes behavior after the owner showed friendly interaction with the workers. The piece notes barking can be harmless unless excessive and offers reassurance as a primary approach.
Mexico Plans New Rail Line from City to Tampico
Mexico City announced a 1950 project to build a new railway line to Tampico. The communications ministry said funds are in the next year’s budget to finance surveys, with construction possibly not starting immediately.
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Mexico City
Tampico
Communications Ministry
Moon Profile Under Study By Scientists
Tucson reports the moon is being photographed and measured by C. B. Watts and A. N. Adams at the United States Naval Observatory. The 82nd American Astronomical Society meeting noted Navy scientists seek a large scale lunar profile to map edge irregularities and support Earth rotation knowledge.
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Tucson
Cc. B. Watts
A. N. Adams
United States Naval Observatory
Washington
D. C
American Astronomical Society
Navy
Earth
Watts
Adams
Shots Halt Suspects Car in Tucson
Two brothers John Lewis Wilson 20 and Clifford 23 sought for armed robberies in Indiana surrendered after deputies shot the rear tires of their fleeing car. No injuries were reported. Clifford is tied to a 1900 robbery in Marion and the pair face holdups in Alexandria and Kokomo. Also in the car were Mrs Jo Ann Wilson and her three young children.
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Tucson
Indiana
John Lewis Wilson
Clifford
W. R. Murphy
Phoenix
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Alexandria
Kokomo
Ind
Marion
Jo Ann Wilson
Tempe High Juniors to Hold Annual New Year's Eve Ball
Tempe Dec 31 The Tempe High School Junior Class hosts a 9 p m New Year dance open to students and alumni in the school gym. A long list of committee members helps run the event while other notes mention the float for the Salad Bowl parade, a guest speaker, and church services.
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Tempe High
Tempe
Arthur Soob
Susan Harter
Juanita Quigley
Katherine Wyllys
Elaine McKinley
Pat McClinton
Ray Rodriguez
Raymond Celaya
Joan Akers
Arlene
Carlene Ostrander
Joyce Ray
Joan Jenner
Paul Kiefer
James Raudebaugh
Bill Neely
Margaret Jones
Dottie Henness
Sam Williams
Jim Rollins
Max Jones
Joyce Leffue
Barbara Allen
Patti Patschke
Tommy Pyle
Jack Christensen
Tempe High School
Wilbur Nay
Maurice Smith
Art
Mary Emma Fowler
Bob Fisher
Anna Lou McKenzie
Jimmy Hogue
Arizona
Betty Lou Lindly
Labor year in Phoenix ends with right to work impact
The year in Phoenix labor relations saw the Right to Work Law upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court, reducing union membership and funds, while bakers’ wage strikes and lockouts affected bread supply. National events included Taft Hartley limits and steelworkers pension gains, with local unions negotiating raises and new officers elected in Typographical and Teamsters locals. A Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service official awaits appointment to Arizona, as the state lacks a federal conciliator.
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Phoenix
United States Supreme Court
Arizona
Union Treasuries
Congress
Steel Workers
Robert Farris
International Typographical Union
Local 352
F. J. Andrews
Frank Luther
Lew Rees
Fred Harvey
Cecil Stewart
Clyde Timberlake
Matthew Koch
Robert McNabb
Thomas Parker
J. M. Butler
Transport Drivers
International Brotherhood of Teamsters
S. H. Greer
William L. Stratton
B. M. Waggoner
John Welch
A. C. Alexander
D. H. Milner
William Halloran
San Francisco
Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service
Donald Godwin
Labor Movement
Labor News
Cotton Worth Five Million Ginned In Chandler Area
In Chandler and Queen Creek districts three gins report more than 5 million dollars in cotton ginned since September. About 37 277 bales or 18 638 500 pounds have been processed with four gins projecting 7 500 more bales, value lower than the first crop. CARE toy drive collects at American Legion Hall through Monday. New Year’s Eve party planned at the Legion Club with a band. Visiting families plan Rose Bowl parade on the West Coast. Installation at Masonic Hall names Mrs Ralph Yontz worthy matron and Ammie Marlow patron with officers appointed and installed by Mrs Roberta West. Chandler Junior Woman’s Club postpones meeting to Jan 9. Chandler Teenage Club to host New Year’s Eve dance at the Youth Building tonight.
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Farmers
Mutual
Western Cotton
Mathew B. Juan
Europe
John Hettler
Legion
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Commonwealth Streets
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Ralph Yontz
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Masonic Hall
Francis Sanders
Bert Hill
Roy Murdock
Robert West
Treas
Wife Seeks Otto's Release in Mexico City
Virginia Kirk, a New Orleans socialite, has hired an American attorney in Mexico City to secure the release of Otto, who says he is Prince Otto Hohenzollern. Otto, who married Kirk, has been in Mexican custody nine days over allegedly improper immigration papers. The attorney will decide by Tuesday if release arrangements are possible.
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Mexico City
New Orleans
Virginia Kirk
Prince Otto Hohenzollern
Otto
Mexico
Miss Kirk
Germany
Causes of Generalized Itching Health Guide
A physician notes that persistent generalized itching often signals underlying disease. Among possible causes are Hodgkin's disease, leukemia, diabetes, cancer, kidney infections, liver or gallbladder issues, parasites, constipation, ulcers, infections in teeth or tonsils, and drug or allergic reactions. Nervous tension is also cited as a common trigger. A thorough examination is advised to identify the source.
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Herman Bundesen
M.D
Pastor Delmar Named New Pastor at First Baptist
O R Delmar arrived in Glendale to lead the First Baptist Church after planning ministry from high school days. He and his wife Josephine and children Deanna Sue and James Oliver moved into the parsonage as construction on a new church begins once funds surpass $2,000. Delmar was born in Tulsa and ordained before finishing seminary at Southwestern, with prior pastorates in Enterprise and Wichita Falls. He plans youth recreation programs and a rapid church expansion effort.
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Phoenix Gazette
Glendale
O. R. Delmar
First Baptist Church
Josephine
Deanna Sue
James Oliver
Delmar
Tulsa
Okla
Seminole
Oklahoma Baptist University
Enterprise
Wichita Falls
Tex
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Lake
Firs Baptist
Teenage Drivers Show Lack In Sense Of Responsibility
The piece argues teen drivers are highly alert yet lack responsibility, highlighting higher car insurance rates for youths and that many policies do not cover accidents when teens drive. It cites A A A president Lou Holland on drunken driving among teens, urges state liquor-sale restrictions at gas stations, widespread teen driver education, and closer parental supervision to curb accidents.
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American Automobile Association
Lou E. Holland
Japanese Mission Film Scheduled at Faith Baptist Church
Glendale December 31 Rev Roy Bancroft missionary will show a Japanese missions film at Faith Baptist Church 220 West Glendale Avenue at 7 30 p m Wednesday The film presents Pocket Testament League of Japan effort to reach 85 000 000 Japanese with the gospel Rev C J Tarvestad pastor Fair Baptist Church formerly First Regular Baptist
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Phoenix Gazette
Glendale
Roy Bancroft
Faith Baptist Church
West
Glendale Avenue
Pocket Testament League of Japan
C. J. Tarvestad
Fair Baptist Church
First Regular Baptist
Big Carnival Planned in Hermosillo Event
A committee has formed to stage one of the most spectacular carnivals in Hermosillo Sonora’s history from February 18 to 21 Flower floats will be constructed and every city in Sonora and Nogales Arizona will participate with representation planned from each area.
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Hermosillo
Sonora
Nogales
Ariz
REA Makes Two Loans to Arizona Co-ops
Rural Electrification Administration announces two loans to Arizona groups. Sulphur Springs Valley Electric Cooperative of Willcox receives 1,675,000 dollars and Graham County Electric Cooperative of Pima receives 895,000 dollars.
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Washington
Rural Electrification Administration
Arizona
Sulphur Springs Valley Electric Co-operative, Inc
Willcox
Graham County Electric Co-operative, Inc
Pima
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