Man's Ancestors Possibly Giants, New Theory Says
A new theory argues giants may be direct ancestors of modern humans. Dr. Franz Weidenreich links Java and Chinese finds to a line back to ancient giants, with a recent South African discovery expanding the picture and prompting debate among scientists.
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Arizona Title Co Buys Nogales Firm
The Arizona Land Title and Trust Company of Tucson takes over operation of Nogales based Santa Cruz County Abstract and Title. Thomas I. Glannon remains as title officer for the Nogales office. Cameron says new title policies will boost Nogales and southern Arizona real estate lending and insurance services.
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Spark From Train Ignites Yule Tree
Chicago fire starts when a child's electric train causes a short circuit lighting a Christmas tree. Flames spread to furniture as Joseph Verciglio and his wife escape with their four children. Firemen extinguish a $150 blaze.
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Mrs Pickrell 89 Dies in Phoenix
Mrs Georgiana Pickrell aged 89 longtime Phoenix resident died Friday night Funeral services set for 2 pm Monday at Trinity Cathedral Survivors include son W Smith Pickrell secretary of the Arizona Livestock Production Credit association daughter Mrs Charles W Isham of Flagstaff a niece Dorothy Pickrell and three nephews W W Pickrell Kenneth P Pickrell and Charles A Pickrell At University of Arizona Kenneth P Pickrell is director of the agricultural extension service in Tucson
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Dutch Defy UN Cease Fire With Sumatra Seizure
Batavia dispatch reports Dutch forces ignore UN cease-fire order and seize the port of Teloekbetoeng in Sumatra. Oost haven nearby is also captured as the Dutch push across republican-held areas, despite assurances of a halt in Java and a special emergency prolonging fighting on Sumatra.
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Manila Bay Clears Wartime Wreckage Threatening Navigation
The Philippine government has organized removal of wartime wreckage from Manila Bay to restore safe navigation for vessels. The operation coordinates between government agencies and harbor authorities to clear debris and prevent obstructions in key shipping lanes.
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Arizona Times reorganized under Beasley leadership
The Arizona Times completed a five month reorganization after new owners bought the paper from the Boettigers. G Hamilton Beasley is publisher and general manager, Dick Smith becomes editor, and Jackson Hoagland is display advertising manager. Board members include Joseph Lanser Delbert Stapley Newton Rosenzweig and Irving Jennings. Phoenix stockholders listed. paper claims operating loss eliminated and finances sound.
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Salvation Army Leader William Peart Dies at 89
Pacific Palisades California January 1 1949 Commissioner William Peart aged 89 retired Salvation Army leader died here Friday night The veteran public servant served many years in church welfare and civic work for the Salvation Army prior to retirement
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Oil firm plans Ecuador venture on abandoned concession
A United States oil company organizes a subsidiary to pursue exploration on an Ecuadorian concession abandoned by a foreign company. The move signals renewed interest in the region and potential asset recovery amid shifting regional energy strategies.
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