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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1961

Page

8

Great Hearts Contract Showdown in A N T Bridge

In a four heart contract from North South with South declarer, West opens diamonds and spades break unfavorably. The article analyzes why opening lead from West likely was the jack and how a small diamond from dummy could discard a losing club to set up a four heart contract, noting the odds favoring the diamond play and questioning North’s three no trump choice over three clubs.

South North West Declarer East

Years To Your Life Frustration and Medical Couples

A reader questions corrections for a child with a heart defect and the potential need for surgery. Other letters discuss hyperthyroidism treated with iodine and thiouracil, and a couple debating sleeping arrangements amid illness and cold weather.

Nureyev Granted French Asylum Joins Ballet Group

Rudolf Nureyev the famed dancer from the Kirov Opera Ballet has been granted asylum in France and is engaged by the Marquis de Cuevas company. His first appearance will be Friday in Sleeping Beauty at the Theatre des Champs Elysees after escaping with permission to stay as a political refugee.

Paris Rudolf Nureyev Leningrad Kirov Opera Ballet France Marquis de Cuevas Ballet Group Nureyev Theatre Des Champs- Elysees London

Filipino General Declines Invitation to Visit U S

President Kennedy invited Gen Emilio Aguinaldo to the United States. Aguinaldo, aged 92, declined the invitation due to failing health. Historian Allan Nevins extended the invitation during a visit to Aguinaldo at a Manila hospital.

Manila Kennedy Emilio Aguinaldo United States Aguinaldo Allan Nevins Jose Rizal Philippines Aguinalido

Seven Month Baby and Time Woes in a Dear Abby Style Exchange

A couple reveals a seven month pregnancy and asks how to answer questions from children and neighbors about their wedding date. Mrs. T. B. reassures that seven month babies are common and advises adjusting to surroundings. Another reader asks about a time management dispute at work causing delays and a late return home. The columnist responds positively about seeking timely homecomings.

Hitchcock Style Mystery Thrills Channel Six Tonight

A late night feature on WHIS Channel Six promises a macabre thriller in the inimitable style of Hitchcock. Viewers are invited to tune in at 8:30 for suspense, tension, and dramatic twists.

Pope John XXIII Opens Preparatory Council Session

Pope John XXIII presided at the closing session of the Preparatory Central Commission for the Ecumenical Council. The commission began June 12 in the Vatican Consistorial Hall. It included 32 cardinals bishops and archbishops and the council is expected to be called in about a year.

Vatican City John XXIII Ecumenical Council of the Vatican Palace

New Office Deputy For Sheriff's Dept

Fred Thomason administered the oath of office to Betty Ruth Tolbert as office deputy for Sheriff E. D. Bazzie in Bluefield. Tolbert, a former bookkeeper for Memorial Gardens Bluefield, succeeds Evelyn Bailey who resigned to take a job with the West Virginian Hotel.

Sheriff's Dept Fred Thomason Mercer County Court Betty Ruth Tolbert E. D. Bazzie Bluefield Memorial Gardens Evelyn Bailey West Virginian Hotel

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