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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1958

Page

27

Pressures Mount on Mao as China’s Leader Relies on Stability

The text notes Mao Zedong faces pressure amid communist rule in Red China. It then quips about geographic proximity of Well-Siberia to Nanking versus Moscow and jokes about taller players changing seating at basketball games, reflecting light, humorous opinion framing.

Mao Tze-Tung Red China Siberia Nanking Moscow

Blondie Finds Giant Statue in Turkey and Global Bicycle Tour Ends

A two ton statue of Alexander the Great has been unearthed at Tarsus Turkey. In history Alex was a big boy. Two Germans completed a bicycle world tour in 1095 days. The hula hoop craze has reached Africa with natives giving it a whirl.

Alexander the Great Tarsus Turkey Alex Africa

Barry Crane Defeats Contract In Mixed Patt Event

In the San Francisco Regionals Mixed Patt, Barry Crane played fast with East winning the queen in spades and a club incursion. Declarer sought ten tricks but crane’s club exit forced a one trick loss, delivering defeat for the declarer.

Barry Crane West Coast San Francisco North Barry Fast South East Dummy Crane Declarer

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