Gin rummy primer from Knickerbocker era guide
Gin rummy is presented as a quick, easy to learn game for two to eight players. The article explains scoring to 100 points, how boxes and bonuses work, how to lay down with unmatched totals, and rules for one or more players including two and four handed play. It cites the origin with Frank J. Baker and notes play mechanics and strategy details.
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Bill Glover
Wide World
Gin Rummy
Flwood
Baker
Knickerbocker
MRS. MURDOCK TAKES A CASE CHAPTER EIGHT CONFESSION
Delia confesses to Joyce that she followed Ward and Perry Clarke's plan. She tells how she overheard Ward warn Clarke and later went to Clarke for a possible payoff. A tense interruption ends her account as someone knocks on the door.
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Joyce
Perry Clarke
Delia
Returse
Ward
South America
Perry
Uncle Dean
Allen
Pye
DeVin
Clarke
Amarillo Globe masthead and publishing details
The Amarillo Globe notes its founding date February 20 1924 edition policy and office details including publication schedule and staff titles. It mentions association with The Amarillo Daily News and lists executives such as Gene Howe and John McCarty.
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Amarillo
Texas
Globe News Publishing Co
Gene Howe
John McCarty
Arbustes GaGa
Thijebeth Tessurance
War Damage Insurance and Ration Plans in Wartime Policy
A column discusses war damage insurance at ten cents per hundred for homes and contents, noting it is optional, with charity as a fallback for destroyed properties. It warns about potential rationing of 15 major items and questions government timing, urging continued production and transportation efforts to win the war.
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Uncle Sam
Washington
OPA
Mexico
Wild Guesses by Paul Mallon on War End and Pervasive Political Timing
Washington columnist Paul Mallon surveys predictions on war end dates from Andrew May and senator Tydings, sharp comments on inflation of expectations. He notes delays in veterans dependents payments near election day and details a the basic allowance and rubber price shifts amid war production plans.
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Paul Mallon
Washington
Andrew Jackson
May
House
Senator Tydings
Maryland
Mr. May
Tydings
Egypt
Moonlit Bombing Night in a Silent Village
A patrol guards a mine as planes drop small blue parachute bombs over a frozen town. Villagers and soldiers react with curiosity and fear as the packages become a tense Easter egg hunt, while leaders and officials dream of the outcome.
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America
Loft
Lanser
Colonel Lanser
Orden
St. Albert
Steinbeck Cold War Parachute Plot Readies Actions
In a shadowed room Captain Loft and Colonel Lanser review blue parachute packages and TNT tubes drifted by an unseen enemy. They debate scale and odds as they monitor a single test site, noting a rising vow to stamp out the threat.
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Annie
Loft
Lanser
Colonel Lanser
Major Hunter
Hunter
John Steinbeck
The
Viking Press
United Feature Syndicate, Inc
Wartime Canned Citrus and War Economy Trends
Wartime policies may allow canned citrus to return under ceiling regulation with higher prices. Citrus canning prices have risen above parity since the removal of the retail ceiling, requiring a lid to force declines. War demand for shipments could keep prices high, similar to hogs. Transit shifts push walking, staggered hours, and economical bus use. Chocolate supplies tighten as imports from Africa and South America fall to 25 percent. luxury chocolate may emerge in 1943. Retailers strive to adjust pricing to war economy pressures, says David Ginsburg of the OPA.
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Africa
South America
David Ginsburg
OPA
What Would You Do In Social Scenarios
A reader asks correct conduct in social situations. Answers: 1 Do not say Who is this Give your name and ask for the intended party 2 In a car speak considerately and avoid unnecessary commands 3 A client should not use office phones for personal calls 4 Do not impose errands when a friend gives a ride 5 When unsure about attire ask the hostess. The suggested solution is (a) Say Yes I am a little cold
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Chapter
Amarillo Globe
William Green
A. F. of
Edward J. Buhner
Office of Defense Transportation
Armed Services
War Department
Harry
Alex Morden
Captain Loft
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