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, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for January 9, 2025 |
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| Sun | 18 Capricorn 20 | 19 Capricorn 41 | 12 Taurus 8 |
| Moon | 7 Taurus 14 | 25 Taurus 21 | 18 Cancer 9 |
| Mercury | 20 Capricorn 1 | 1 Capricorn 49 | 15 Taurus 20 |
| Venus | 28 Capricorn 56 | 6 Pisces 51 | 18 Gemini 53 |
| Mars | 14 Sagittarius 10 | 28 Cancer 46 | 7 Pisces 44 |
| Jupiter | 10 Scorpio 36 | 12 Gemini 22 | 9 Scorpio 5 |
| Saturn | 0 Taurus 20 | 15 Pisces 10 | 10 Taurus 35 |
| Uranus | 24 Capricorn 52 | 23 Taurus 28 | 29 Capricorn 20 |
| Neptune | 20 Cancer 13 | 27 Pisces 26 | 19 Cancer 4 |
| Pluto | 26 Gemini 30 | 1 Aquarius 20 | 26 Gemini 24 |
| Rahu | 15 Taurus 58 | 1 Aries 2 | 9 Taurus 56 |
| Ketu | 15 Scorpio 58 | 1 Libra 2 | 9 Scorpio 56 |
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