Indianapolis Times, Volume 44, Number 302, Indianapolis, Marion County, 28 April 1933 — Page 12

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—Dietz on Science— WEIRD COSMIC LIGHTS CAUSED BY ELECTRONS Results of Study of Far-Off Space Told to Society. BY DAVID DIETZ SerioDi-Hnwari! Science Editor PHILADELPHIA. April 28.—Mysterious cosmic lights, messages from unknown parts of the universe bearing the unfathomed record of unknown occurrences in far-off space, were described here at the annual meeting last week of the American Philosophical Society by Dr. V. M. Slipher, director of the Lowell observatory of Flagstaff. Ariz. These weird cosmic glows, discovered after eighteen years of study by the Lowell astronomers, may prove to be as important and as epoch-makhig as the cosmic rays which have held the center of the scientific stage for the last couple of years. Dr. Slipher calls them the "cosmic ladiations of the sky.” Eighteen years ago, the Lowell astronomers began a study of the faint illumination of the night sky. The high altitude of the observatory rombined with the clear Arizona atmosphere made this observatory an unusually good place for the study. Discovers Planet Pluto Dr. Percival Lowell, had picked the site of the observatory because of the unusual clarity of the sky as an ideal place to study the markings on Mars. The observatory also carried on, under Dr. Slipher's direction, the search for Lowell’s hypothetical “planet X,” a search which culminated in the discovery of the planet, Pluto. Part of the illumination of the night sky, it was apparent at once, W'as diffused or scattered light from the visible stars. At times, auroral displays caused additional illumina-jj tion of the sky. ™ Rut analysis of starlight, auroral light, and the milky way, revealed that there was still a faint glow in the night sky which could not be attributed to any of these sources. Enter Earth's Sphere Spectographs, instruments for analyzing the various wave lengths of light, were attached to a powerful telescope at the Lowell observatory. “These spectrographic studies have revealed a great series of emission lines and bands extending from the ultra-violet to the deep infrared. generally stronger in the longer wave lengths of light,” Dr. Slipher said:, “Spectral identifications of most of these emissions are as yet unknown, and I have ventured to refer to them as cosmic radiations of the sky. Dr. W, F. G. <swnnn, director of the Bartold Research Foundation, discussed recent experiments to analyze cosmic rays. Dr. Swann is of the opinion that cosmic rays may consist of swift electrons ejected from spots on the stars. It is a known fact that electrons ejected from the spots on the sun enter the earth’s atmosphere and cause the auroral display. Find No Explanation Dr. Elmer A. Harrington, physicist of the United States bureau of standards, gave the scientists another mystery to ponder over. He told that recent experiments indicated that certain chemical compounds known as silicates generated a small but continuous amount of heat. This was detected by putting the silicates in vessels surrounded by water jackets kept at zero temperature. Sensitive electrical thermometers enclosed with the silicates indicated the continual generation of heat, a phenomenon in many ways similar j to radio-activity, but one which was I unexpected and for which no ade- I quate explanation is as yet known. ! Surgical Instruments Stolen Theft of surgical instruments valued at S6O was reported today to police by Dr. A. C. Funkhouser, 2946 Broadway. Dr. Funkhouser said the thief also pushed his car out of the garage, but w r as unable to start it. PlinTllllA Our own mrthoii, buRTAINS tr,,p “" d Sa.h Curtain* Pnlr All Others 30 0 r„j r Progress Laundry Real PAINLESS EXTRACTION MAXOLINE HANNING BROS.

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Lyric Theater to Re-Open Within Next Two Weeks A. J. Kalberer, Former Manager Who Has Been on Pacific Coast, to Take Over His Old Position. BY WALTER D. HICKMAN SPEAKING for Fred J. Dolly, head of the Fourth Avenue Amusement Company at Louisville. Ky„ which operates the Apoilo and Lyric theaters in this city. Kenneth Collins, manager of the Apclio, states "the Lyric will reopen "within the next two weeks. Also, A. J. Kalberer. former manager of the Lyric who has been with the Fox West Coast theaters at San Diego, Cal., is on his way back to Indianapolis to resume his duties as manager of the Lyric theater, 135 North Illinois street. The Lyric has been closed for about seven weeks following the announced in ability of the crafts to certain reductions in salaries. Conferences have been held for the pur- i

s pose of making it possible to open | the theater. Collins states that Dolly is' not certain whether the policy will be | vaudeville and pictures as in the past or a straight picture policy. It is understood that conferences between the management and one craft will determine whether the Lyric is to have a vaudeville policy. Kalberer is expected to arrive in I the city sometime Saturday. Kalberer s record in the past assures him of a real welcome on his return. ana “CHRISTOPHER STRONG” OPENS TODAY AT APOLLO An adventurous aviatrix, who has been seeking satiation in automobile racing and altitude flying encounters the new thrill of youthful romance and love in a middle-aged British statesman and arouses two dormant great desires, in RKO-Ra-dio pictures, “Christopher Strong,” featuring Katherine Hepburn, and coming to the Apollo today. The supporting cast includes Colin Clive, Billie Burke, Helen Chandler, Ralph Forbes, Jack La Rue, Irene Brown, Gwendolyn Logan and Desmond Roberts. The story, taken from the novel of the same name written by Gilbert Frankau, concerns Lady Cynthia Darrington, who dared to wrest from life the thrills she wanted at $ 200-mile-an-hour pace, pursuing .the great god speed in airplanes, and motorboats. Sir Christopher Strong was piousJy devoted to a conservative wife and parliamentary documents for twenty years. Meeting at 4 o'clock in the morning at r. party, Cynthia and Christopher rise in her plane into the early morning’s clandestine atmosphere and into a great love, tasting pleasures which they had missed. Christopher radically departs from convention, influenced by Cynthia. He leaves his wife, consents to his daughter’s “modern” marriage, scorns social restrictions and forgets parliament. Cynthia lives again in the new insight into life and love which she j has discovered—until she learns she is to have a child. Climaxing a happy year with Christopher, Cynthia dramatically sacrifices herself so that Christopher can remain an

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FIRST OF CITY FOREST ARMY OFfJO CAMP 257 County Men Entrain for Ft. Knox for Training Before Taking Jobs. Marion county's first reforestation army contingent entrained for Ft. Knox. Kentucky, for two weeks’ training to be followed by transfer for work in Brown, Morgan. Clark and Monroe counties, Indiana. The contingent, composed of 257 men, entrained at the union station. with lunches provided by Major J. H. Davidson, officer in charge of transporting Indiana men. Medical tests were passed successfully by 258 men on Thursday, but one failed to appear this morning to go to Kentucky. A former employer, who saw his picture in The Times as one of the first three Marion county men recruited, gave him a job. A total of 284 were examined, twenty-six having failed to pass the tet. Registration of recruits continues in charge of George Gill at Tomlinson hall, Delaware and Market streets. Second Marion county contingent, 250 men, will leave for Ft. Knox on Saturday morning. A Lost ad will assist you in locating the finder. The cost is only 3 cents a word. Call Want Ad headquarters. Ri. 5551.

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BEER, PRETZELS FOR 15 CENTS HELD ILLEGAL I Fry Complains Because Brew Is Not Sold for 14 Cents With Other Food. The beer and food business was explained today by Paul Fry. state excise director, but to some of the citiz°nrv the situation probably remains as muddled as a batch of home brew. Recently, when it seemed that a § Caloric Grease Absorber Saves Your Kitchen Walls

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‘lf there was a combination luncheon of pretzels and b?er for 15 cents and the pretzels are A penny, the honest restaurant owner must sell the same beer with more elaborate meals for 14 cents. Otherwise. he will be cheatine. Next week Fry will sond fWd men over the state to check up on beer and food.