Stafford William Somerfield (1911–1995) was a British newspaper editor known for his controversial tenure at the News of the World, where he prioritized shocking stories. He served in World War II and later became a prominent journalist, clashing with the Press Council over his editorial decisions. After retirement, he judged at Crufts and authored several books, including one about the infamous 'Acid bath murderer.' Somerfield was married twice and fathered two daughters, with significant interests in dog breeding and journalism throughout his life.
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Meaning of the name - Stafford
A place where a ford or shallow crossing existed
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Stafford Somerfield belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Barnstaple
Occupation: journalist
Spouses: Gertrude Frances Camfield | Elizabeth Egerton
Children: 2
Employers: Express and Echo | Daily Telegraph | News Chronicle | News of the World
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Ephemeris for January 9, 1911
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 9, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for January 9, 2024 |
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| Sun | 18 Capricorn 20 | 18 Capricorn 55 | 11 Taurus 10 |
| Moon | 7 Taurus 14 | 24 Sagittarius 55 | 3 Cancer 38 |
| Mercury | 20 Capricorn 1 | 25 Sagittarius 44 | 15 Taurus 54 |
| Venus | 28 Capricorn 56 | 13 Sagittarius 14 | 17 Gemini 42 |
| Mars | 14 Sagittarius 10 | 3 Capricorn 47 | 6 Pisces 59 |
| Jupiter | 10 Scorpio 36 | 5 Taurus 42 | 9 Scorpio 12 |
| Saturn | 0 Taurus 20 | 4 Pisces 1 | 10 Taurus 28 |
| Uranus | 24 Capricorn 52 | 19 Taurus 14 | 29 Capricorn 19 |
| Neptune | 20 Cancer 13 | 25 Pisces 13 | 19 Cancer 3 |
| Pluto | 26 Gemini 30 | 29 Capricorn 37 | 26 Gemini 23 |
| Rahu | 15 Taurus 58 | 20 Aries 24 | 9 Taurus 59 |
| Ketu | 15 Scorpio 58 | 20 Libra 24 | 9 Scorpio 59 |
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