05 Jun 1941
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Newspaper
Del Rio News Herald
Location
Del Rio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1941
Page
1
A Senate defense investigation committee urges 24 hour arms production and proposes relaxing wage and hour laws to speed output. The hearing highlighted OPM delays and contractor access, arguing faster production is needed to meet U.S. wartime needs and maximize tools and plant utilization.
Manning receives appointment as agent in the Rio territory for Adams and Nunn Company of San Antonio, distributors for United Funds Management Corporation of Kansas City. He recently worked with Crosby and Rust and spent May in San Antonio for training, with radio KTSA detailing the service this agency provides to meet investors' incomes and needs.
The Southern Alps in New Zealand’s South Island feature Mount Cook as the highest point, standing at 12,549 feet.
A reader notes etiquette questions about bridge and card play. Answers touch politeness in bidding, hosting fairness, not gloating, avoiding chatter during hands, and cigarette courtesy. Also discusses reading aloud in shared rooms and proper conduct for serious players.
In the Ohio Alitd Tournament Jack Penny of Toledo, O. shows promise in bridge. Denny, playing with Penny, notes Penny's natural bidding and strong card play as he describes a four odd, doubled three hand that ends with South taking the last two tricks.
Del Rio visitors Mr. and Mrs. Sterling Riggs and children Geraldine and John Raymond came from Curta Valley. Paul M. Ireland and daughter Sally Jo head to Fort Worth then Kansas City to visit parents Hansen. Doris Laurie to Girl Scout camp with Jo Ann Meetwood and Julia Patricia Summit, away June 14. J. C. Netts family to San Antonio and Austin for chamber of commerce work and UT summer session. Mrs. L. Landingham and granddaughter Jacklyn Rice toured from Walnut Springs via Eagle Pass. Mary Rose Jones recital attended. Patsy Sue and Charleng Rum joined by Homer Run family. California holds highest, lowest, and hottest U S points.
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