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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1952
Page
2
Oswald Jacoby discusses Freddie Sheinwold's First Book of Bridge and analyzes a hand where deceptive play yields extra tricks. He shows how misdirection and a trick with a false card can alter suit length, leading to three clubs and affecting spades and hearts outcomes.
An advertisement for Oswald Jacoby’s new bidding booklet requests 25 cents in coin and the buyer’s name and address. Sent to The High Point Enterprise in New York, the offer specifies P O Box 438 Midtown Station, New York 18.
Oak Cliff Motor Scooter Club members led by 17 year old president David Farrow volunteer for civil defense service under a national program. The group, largely high school students, pledges messenger and emergency support if disaster strikes.
A U S agency report from Manila notes 65 000 farmers benefited from 20 000 tons of fertilizer. Rural banks agricultural credit and cooperative systems are being set up to improve farmer welfare under the aid mission led by Dr Ronald K Renne.
Hong Kong reports Chen Yung head of the Red financial and economic ministry says the Chinese Communist government already owns 7 percent of industries in Manchuria and plans to raise control to 81.5 percent, admitting this exceeds what exists in China proper.
Local broadcast guide lists daily program lineup across WHTV Charlotte with Kate Smith and Milton Berle segments, kids shows, soap operas, game shows, dramas, and late night features including Robert Montgomery and Arthur Smith. Channel schedule includes 4:00 to 11:00 PM blocks and multiple hour overlaps.
The Socialist Party National Executive Committee voted seven to three to refrain from running national candidates. Norman Thomas, confirming the decision, said the party won’t dissolve but current political sentiment makes nationwide campaigns ineffective while the party continues to seek converts. He noted past presidential bids drew limited support and that many voters remain aligned with the Democratic Party.
Despite sub-freezing weather a peony plant flowers in Lena Coleman’s back yard in Syracuse New York with petals of white and pink and yellow. Pink and white mountain daisies also bloom nearby in the yard audience notes.
Time is eastern standard. Per cen tral standard subtract one hour, for Mountain standard subtract two hours. Some local stations change hour of relay to AI local schedules. Last minute program changes can not be included.
A dense listing shows a December evening lineup across radio and television with multiple programs. Entries include News Broadcasters, Sports, discussion series, youth segments, dramas, serials, comedies, and variety shows airing from 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm across channels and time slots.
The piece notes Christmas trees have no religious meaning and originated from pagan practice, tracing to Boniface substituting an evergreen for Odin’s oak. It cites 72 million trees sold for about 50 million dollars, with lights and ornaments adding more, and explains the year round industry supported by Canada and northern US producers.
Scotland begins a program to raise reindeer on the moors of Northern Scotland to supplement milk and meat for the population. Eight reindeer started the herd, three have died, and ten more Norwegian reindeer are to be imported to expand the herd.
In Syracuse Robert Malary 28 was hit on the head by a bumper jack after a flat tire incident. He was knocked out but revived by a friend then both finished the tire change and went to St Josephs Hospital for examination.
In Indian Head a hunter's shot struck and killed a farmer's horse as it was led along. The hunter argued he was not at fault because the farmer wore no red jacket. The court ordered restitution to the farmer.
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