Kenyans prepare for the world ending eclipse study
The 1952 Kenya eclipse prompts fear and folklore about drought, famine, and locusts. Government education programs seek to dispel myths while scientists and Kenyans respond with curiosity. Pupils at Maragoli and others send letters about observing the event and noting its effects on animals and daily rhythms.
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Nairobi
Kenya
UPI
Ministry of Tourism
Maragoli
Clive E. Mann
Metric shift accelerates as U.S. moves toward metric system
The piece outlines a national push toward metric units with GM and Ford starting conversions, California schools switching to metric in 1976, and cost savings projected at $700 million yearly from simplified math. It notes public mixed opinions and international competition pressures.
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United States
General Motors Corp
Ford
U.S
Lima
Ohio
California
Wilson Riles
W. Andrew Wright
Sun Oil Co
A.P. Mattay
TRW Inc
Los Angeles
Congress
B.C
England
Great Britain
Industry
Longest 7 Minute Eclipse To Cross Africa This Century
The upcoming total solar eclipse will last just over seven minutes as the umbra sweeps from South America to Africa. Dr. Donald H. Menzel leads a Smithsonian National Geographic team near Nouakchott to study the corona with spectographs, measuring effects on radio and space travel. The next U S total eclipse occurs February 26, 1979 in the Pacific Northwest.
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Washington
Africa
South America
North Atlantic
Mauritania
Sahara
Mali
Algeria
Niger
Chad
Central African Republic
Sudan
Uganda
Kenya
Somalia
Seychelles
Indian Ocean
Donald H. Menzel
Harvard College Observatory
Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory
Menzel
National Geographic Society
Nouakchott
Umbra
United States
Oregon
Idaho
Montana
Mexico
Newfoundland
Unusual No Trump Overcall Guides Declarer in Bridge
A Western Massachusetts hand shows how an unusual two no trump overcall signals distribution and helps declarer set up a spade finesse. West's bid suggested either a singleton spade or heart, guiding the play to draw trumps and finesse the right suit for 10 tricks.
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Western Massachusetts Bridge Association
William D. Henry
Ludlow
Mass
Declarer
South
West
North
East
Sheltered Workshops Conference In Arizona Focuses On Services
A two day conference at the Francisco Grande Hotel near Casa Grande reviews sheltered workshops in Arizona. Sponsored by state agencies and associations, it tackles current status, future goals, and technical aid for workshops, with talks by leaders in rehabilitation and disability services.
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Francisco Grande Hotel
Casa Grande
Arizona
Arizona Association of Rehabilitation Facilities
Arizona Association For Retarded Children
Arizona Department of Education
Division of Vocational Education
Arizona Department of Mental Retardation
Arizona Training Program
Coolidge
Oregon bans smoking at state government meetings
Gov. Tom McCall signed a bill banning smoking at state government meetings in Oregon with immediate effect. The measure makes it illegal to smoke at such gatherings starting today.
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Salem
Ore
UPI
Oregon
Tom McCall
Social Security credits for military service explained
The 1972 amendments allow a $100 monthly credit for those active in service from 1957 to 1967 and a later rule for 1968. This credit can add up to $1,200 per year to the base Social Security amount if base pay is below the credit limit.
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Frank Corrick
J.W.S. A
R.C. A
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Samson Roach
Timboroa
Jesus Christ
Amiss
Miahuatlan
Mexico City
National Geographic
Clipse
Pacific
Ira G. Corner
Clude
Claude Whitehead
International Association of Rehabilitation Facilities
Lloyd Smith
Arizona Department of Economic Security
Don Ross
Gordon Christian
National Association For Retarded Children
Burlingame
Calif
Pomona College
Claremont
K.Y. A
U.S. Treasury Department
Revenue Service
Antoinetta Evelyn R
Evelyn A.R
A. Evelyn
Evelyn A
A.E.A. R
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Copley News Service
Utes
Scottsdale
Tit
Lute
Ed Turner
Fountain & Food Service
Scottsdale RD
Black Canyon
Phoenix
First Street
Monroe
Birchen Park
Black Canyon Highway
Road Funks Greyhound Racing Circuit Inc
National Art Crafts, Inc
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