Fragmentary crossword style clues from a 19th century page
A scrambled OCR snippet presents a sequence of clues and partial phrases including references to portian afi, Masini, expressions of contempt, a group of islands, a branch of learning, a Greek letter, a land measure, Woody, France, a fortifications river, and an old measure. The readable items resemble puzzle or vocabulary hints rather than a continuous news item.
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Portian
O. Masini
Caldness
Group of Islands
Branch of Learning
Landmez
Woody
France
Rules clash in a tense contract bridge hand
West as dealer with both sides vulnerable starts with a diamond lead and a misfiring defense unfolds. East ducks the club jack. West gains but faces a forced ruff and clever plays by South lead to a club trick that secures the contract. The critics note the defense should have overcalled the club ace on the jack and exited a trump.
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Felur
West
Dummy
South
East
Gast
Whittenburgs to buy control of Globe News Co
The Whittenburg family of Amarillo will acquire control of the Globe-News Publishing Co from Howe associates and his estate for about 5.85 million dollars. Parker Prowly, president, said month-long negotiations are near completion. The purchase increases the family stake to over 105000 of 714000 Globe News shares and 0 further Globe stock through trusts.
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Lubbock
Tex
Employes
S. BR
Whitley Chant
Globe
el Bootcanvan
Addional Globe
George A. Whittenburg
Whittenburg
Cartoonist Builds Giant Bed In His Basement Workshop
Washington cartoonist Gib Crockett, famed for sharp political drawings, constructs a massive bed six feet wide and nine and a half feet long to end nightly tumbles. He sources mahogany in Baltimore, crafts posts and rails, and notes assistance from his family in the time-consuming project.
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Harmon W. Nichols
Washington
lFi
Gib Crockett
Big Gib
Washington Line
Crockett
Baltimore
Louie
Nema
Mena
Florence
Te With
Gary
Sandy
Dick Tracy Ticketed for Speeding in Edinburg
Edinburg police ticketed a man identified as Dick Tracy for speeding through downtown. A charge of traveling under the influence was dropped after he failed to prove the vehicle was his.
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Edinburg
San Juan
Atl
Austin politician fills unexpired term after resignation
An Austin based report notes Gov Shivers appoints or names a temporary successor to the 22nd Judicial District spanning Austin Hays Caldwell, with Barber set to fill the unexpired term of J. Lee Diltert of Belivilio after his resignation. The piece mentions federal tax, transportation, and prize related terms amid a jumble of names and locations.
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Austin
Shivers Frida Annames
Wallace
Austin, Hays
Caldwell
Faye Etp
Camal
Barber
J. Lee Diltert
Belivilio
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Fortifins River
Rossword
Angini
Wan
Heese
Engand
Chinas Frenchy
Esterdays Ankwer
Pei
Fe Jie
KBSZ
Worée
Kabdy
South Pass
Leie Giving Mother
Ozhaurleen
Wilkenfeld Parriture CO
Texas
Beytown
Amarillo Family of
Dick Tracy
Tenn
Cop
Roberts Highlands
Johnnie
Brannan
San Marcos
Sears
Allstate
Pelli Lot
Mt YO Poney Bate
Texas Ave
Baytown, Texas
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