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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1957
Page
8
A man attempting a robbery in Washington failed after a hospital staffer refused to send him to a clinic with a handkerchief over his nose. He handed a note insisting police be involved, and demanded money before leaving.
The first boxing contest filmed for general display occurred in 1897 marking a milestone in sports cinema. This historic event showcased early motion picture techniques and drew public interest in filmed sports.
Puzzle clue fragment lists noises like firecracker sound auto horn fire alarm and frozen water, plus references to ostentation and a river in Troy. Readable enough to imply a crossword style set of hints and partial entries.
Clues point to a riddle about a singing voice and common Italian staples. The puzzle likely resolves to a pair of words linking vocal timbre with pasta or ingredients frequently used in Italian cuisine.
A new healing substance called Bio-Dyne reportedly shrinks hemorrhoids and relieves pain without surgery. Case by case, sufferers saw actual shrinkage while pain eased, with a money back guarantee and a drugstore availability as a topical ointment under the name ration H.
Toronto correspondent weighs a five spades bid vs five hearts after a doubled loss. He notes partner’s freak hand could still reach five spades or five hearts, but doubts the quality of his own five spades bid. He believes pass is often best and cites likely outcomes in duplicate play.
Rev Billy Graham hinted at a possible two to three week extension of the Madison Square Garden crusade as attendance surpassed 1.03 million and 32 593 decisions for Christ were recorded. Roger Hull urged audience support while Graham warned of divine consequences for unrepentant sin.
Max Shoaf of High Point wins Chautauqua Barbershop Scholarship to study voice with Julius Huehn in the Chautauqua School of Music. He will sing Lucas in The Student Prince with the Chautauqua Opera Association chorus. He studied at Eastman School of Music and Rochester Civic Orchestra appearances. Next year he plans to study in New York with Renata Bellini.
Police identified the victim as James F. Malloy a 53 year old Philadelphian who came to New York three weeks ago to seek work. Malloy was shot three times with a 22 caliber weapon and his body was placed in a tin trunk sealed with tape bandages and mothballs.
An elderly targeted advertisement promotes a $1000 life insurance policy for final expenses. It invites readers aged 60 to 80 to mail name address and age to Old American Insurance Co. in Kansas City Missouri with no obligation and no phone call.
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