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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1972
Page
11
In a high stakes match Roelof Smilde passed eight cards to partner Tim Seres who doubled four spades to force a one trick set, while at another table Jim Borin of Australia went to four spades over two clubs before the Italians advanced to five clubs.
In a duplicate match tim Seres reached seven spades for a large swing while Italy stopped at small slam. The club suit was easily established and abundant entries to the dummy. Readers are invited to send bridge questions to The Aces in Dallas for potential publication.
The Indiana Supreme Court upheld the first degree murder conviction of Edmund J. Cody of Indianapolis for the March 14 1970 killings in an Indianapolis restaurant. The case moved from Marion to Bartholomew and then Kosciusko counties amid venue changes. Cody argued trial delay.
A lighthearted feature explains a daily fortune puzzle. Readers count the letters in their first name, adjust by minus four if six or more or plus three if fewer than six, creating a key number. Starting at the rectangle’s upper left, they check key numbers left to right to read a hidden message. I See King Features Syndicate 1972. World rights reserved.
Bob Sparks of Tamiment Pennsylvania set a world endurance record for hot air balloons with an 11 hour 14 minute flight from Halsmer Airport Lafayette Indiana to near Anaville Illinois. Despite fog and winds the craft rose to 3500 feet and the attempt may be certified by ballooning authorities.
Indiana Natural Resources deferred action on a proposal to raise recreation facility fees. The plan would lift carload charges from 1.25 to 1.50 and season park passes from 10 to 12.50, with a decision possible at the January 25 meeting.
INDIANAPOLIS AP Revised plans for using Kankakee River water at the Northern Indiana Public Service Co. generating plant were approved by the Indiana Natural Resources Commission. The plant near Indiana 49 and the Jasper Porter county line will triple the size of a settling basin to 228 acres to cool water and maintain river flow. The utility agreed to close the plant if it cannot return as much water as it takes out. Engineers say water quality will not be affected for Illinois users. Commissioner James Lahey of South Bend called the solution reasonable.
Sacramento notes park area and national forests cover about one fifth of California. The figure highlights the extent of green spaces and federal land management across the state.
The province maintains free access across all waters for fishing, ensuring residents and visitors can cast lines without licenses. Officials emphasize ongoing support for recreational angling and conservation measures to sustain fish populations.
In a Readers Courtroom case from 1972, Lucretia sues Valley Hospital for her husband Arthur's wrongful death after a gunshot wound. The court rules hospital negligence occurred after admission, Lucretia's prior actions not a defense, and she is not entitled to damages.
Resin on hands from a Christmas tree can be removed by wetting hands, sprinkling with dry baking soda, rubbing, then rinsing. Use kerosene for crayon marks on woodwork, paste wax for furniture, or a cotton fabric for gentle rubbing. Also notes on wooden bowls and plastic, linoleum, and glass surfaces.
Simple solutions for patching plaster holes with chalk and shellac, restoring rug stiffness using rug sizing, and cleaning silver with common starch. Each method aims for quick, workable results using readily available materials and basic steps.
Fort Wayne fire officials investigated an early morning blaze that destroyed the Franke Park outdoor theater, a well known summer attraction. Damage was estimated at 106000 dollars.
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