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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1950
Page
20
Rex Baxter of the Amarillo Chamber of Commerce reports senators move toward placing the Canadian River Dam bill on the consent calendar for unanimous support. The measure was sent to the Senate last Thursday by the Senate Irr and Insular Affairs Committee, with only Utah Senator Arthur Watkins publicly opposing at this stage.
Commissioners plan shifting the Demonstration Office to the Old Library Building second floor to clear space for the new Family Relations Court. Justice of the Peace C. W. Carder may move to the Home Demonstration Office, while the county clerk’s office relocates to Carder’s current room. Jim Woodward is named deputy Sheriff to replace Ed Watson. Kiwanis grant outdoor grandstand use at Tri-State Park for a donkey softball game on Aug 3-4. Highway 66 widening contracts may be let Aug 15 from Forest Street to 1.3 miles west of Avon.
A reader asks about taking the discard pile and melding all cards for the first meld in Canasta. The expert says it is legal to use all cards in hand for the initial meld if at least one card remains after discarding, and partners may meld and draw from the pile accordingly. It covers freezes, pairing, and when canasta bonuses count.
Edward Matthews, 23, picked the lock on his jail cell during a turnkey's absence and strolled away. Police are continuing to search for him. Australia fears an organized gang may be targeting wool after a truckload valued at $27,500 was stolen.
The Q and A discuss melds and canastas in Canasta. No bonus for melding first. Whether two canastas are required to meld out is up to players to decide beforehand. Mr Jacoby cannot answer individual reader questions but will publish frequent inquiries.
Pauline Meinscow, 22, a Boston telephone operator, heard a groan over the wire when a falling china closet knocked Mrs. Hiram K. Moses unconscious and caused a severe chin gash. Meinscow notified police, saving the injured woman.
The Moore barley variety features a stem that stays rigid up to harvest readiness, aiding crop support and potentially easing harvest timing for growers.
Col Marinus Willett aided the signing of the first American treaty with Alabama Creek Indians and served as mayor of New York City in 1807.
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