Northwest History. Aviation 8. City Affairs, United States.

Children Go Swimming Near Arctic Circle. CHILDREN GO SWIMMING NEAR ARCTIC CIRCLE Fairbanks, Alaska, June 5.—(/P)— Children in bathing suits romped in Fairbanks' streets today as the mercury soared to 78 degrees. Six months ago the temperature was 59 degrees below zero. Farmers reported good con...

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Language:English
Published: 1936
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Summary:Children Go Swimming Near Arctic Circle. CHILDREN GO SWIMMING NEAR ARCTIC CIRCLE Fairbanks, Alaska, June 5.—(/P)— Children in bathing suits romped in Fairbanks' streets today as the mercury soared to 78 degrees. Six months ago the temperature was 59 degrees below zero. Farmers reported good condition for crops. Fairbanks is about 100 miles below the Arctic circle.