John Boswell Cobb Jr. was an American theologian, philosopher and environmentalist. He is often regarded as the preeminent scholar in the field of process philosophy and process theology, the school of thought associated with the philosophy of Alfred North Whitehead. Cobb is the author of more than fifty books. In 2014, Cobb was elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

1925Burkhard Heim, German physicist and academic (died 2001)^[†]

Burkhard Heim was a German theoretical physicist known for proposing a unified field theory called Heim theory, which he claimed could have applications to the development of hyperspace travel.

Headlines from February 9, 1925

SENATORS TO ATTACK PARIS AGREEMENT; Charge That Accord First Signed Was Changed to Eliminate Word "Treaty." TWO VERSIONS PUBLISHED Explanation May Be Demanded on Theory Document Is Based on Versailles Compact. SENATORS TO ATTACK PARIS AGREEMENT

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Savings Grew $254,000,000 In Year in New York State

Increased Fare Interests Win First Round, Hylan Declares, Calling Report 'Disappointing'

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