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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1953
Page
3
Oswald Jacoby explains point count in bridge, defines values for aces queens jacks and total deck points, and shows how to bid to game or slam. He analyzes a sample hand where South should count to 16 18 for no trump and how to play the first trick to maintain control and avoid losing the contract.
In Paragould Arkansas a parking meter sits in the middle of a cotton patch within J. A. McDaniel’s 280 square foot plot. McDaniel says he planted a sample cotton seed for his zinnia bed and four varieties of cotton appeared, while the zinnias disappeared.
A smart thief has looted parish boxes of 15 churches in Athens. After St John’s Church became victim No 15, the priest emptied the box and left a note. The thief returned, replying with a note that says God has enough to eat I don’t.
Radio listings indicate Eastern standard times with hour offsets for other zones. Local stations may adjust relay times to fit schedules and last minute changes are not reflected.
A dense listing of 1950s era radio and early TV programs across channels CBs CBS and NBC. It catalogs show times from 6:00 pm through 11:45 pm including news, sports, dramas, variety acts, and music programs with many host and performer names.
Senate Republicans plan to examine President Truman s reorganization of the Internal Revenue Bureau to assess possible implications of civil service status for political appointees. Sen John J Williams leads a likely inquiry, with options including the Senate Civil Service Committee or the Finance Committee and possibly the House Ways and Means subcommittee.
In Pittsfield New Hampshire, William S. Boyd turns seven on Pearl Harbor Day. He was born December 7 and joined the armed services at seventeen on the seventh month’s seventh day.
A word puzzle hints at a themed list with clues for numbers 3 to 11. Each line provides cryptic style prompts like high time and sweet potato, pointing to answers linked by wordplay across categories. The puzzle mix suggests hidden connections and a playful solve.
A set of crossword like clues with numbers. The puzzle prints time measures and common words paired with clues across varied definitions and wordplay. Entries include words for midday spring month egg shaped and more, with several longer phrases and abbreviations.
The piece contrasts Taft’s new role as Republican floor leader with his past freedom to walk away from debates. It notes his serious nature, the need to withstand partisan attacks, and how seasoned leaders like Barkley and Wherry handled pressure, while questioning how Taft will respond to ongoing scrutiny.
Little Rock Arkansas designated the tulip tree as the official tree for its rose city, which brands itself as The City of Roses. The selection tracks with local pride and branding efforts.
Canadian code experts sought to uncover an international Communist conspiracy after police found coded documents, including a note mentioning Klaus Fuchs, in the rooming house of Konstantine Stathopoulos who died there. Investigators said the Greek immigrant, member of the Labor Progressive party, had led a web of Red ties with notebooks, Greek coded text, and materials tied to China and North Korea.erries
The New York Curb Exchange becomes American Stock Exchange, now the nation’s second largest securities market with 793 stock and 83 bond issues totaling over 700 million shares valued around 18 million dollars. It sits in a 14 story Indiana limestone building opposite Trinity Church graveyard near the old curbstone trading posts.
The town Edwards Montana is slated to vanish from maps in 1953. Tourists using maps may seek Edwards for gas and lodging only to find a ranch house at the location. State highway plans will remove Edwards from official maps.
The Legislative Council voted for the 17th time to prolong the emergency period in Singapore. Authorities say emergency powers are needed for the colony government and police to wage the anti-Communist effort more effectively.
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