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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1961
Page
3
South chose not to double three clubs, risking a takeout or down one. With West holding only one ace and three queens, South led to dummy's king and fulfilled the contract for a top score.
In a duplicate rubber bridge session South navigates a tense sequence after East doubles two clubs for takeout. West overcalls with two diamonds then doubles again to threaten a top score. South wins the diamond ruff, strips West of trumps, and after a spade and heart sequence, faces a pivotal decision as West shows the ace in diamonds and West signals protection with the four of hearts.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art set its attendance record as Rembrandt’s Aristotle Contemplating the Bust of Homer, bought for $2,300,000, went on view. Sunday drew 82,600 visitors, nearly double the prior 42,000 on Washington’s Birthday last year.
The Associated Press reports at least 13 people died over the weekend in North Carolina. Among the fatalities are Mrs. Margaret Torrence shot at home near Charlotte and Emmett Lawson Torrence charged with murder. A shotgun wound killed Buddy Barker after an exchange of shots in Leaksville. Fire killed eye specialist Dr Eunice Stockwell in Tryon. Traffic accidents claimed ten lives including James Cope Fayetteville Joe Caine Garner Elmer Hutchinson Charlotte Lonnie Chesnutt Sampson County Thomas Miller Hillsboro Woodrow Wall Winston-Salem John McNair Peach Governor Glenn Everett Wagram and Jessie Sartain Kannapolis.
A BIOS capsule containing living matter aboard a four stage rocket traveled more than 1000 miles before veering off course and parachuting into the sea south of Arguello California. The cargo including blood nerve fibers mold bacteria barley seed and sea urchin eggs was to be tested for space radiation and gravity effects. Despite hours of search the Navy abandoned the effort.
In PIRATES Greece a jury convicted Joann Baker, 28, wife of U S Air Force sergeant M Sgt Joel Baker, 31, of strangling Cathy 2 Susan 5 and Joe Jr 8. Baker testified she found lipstick smears and photos of her husband with another woman, triggering the killings. This was her second trial after an earlier acquittal, with double jeopardy allowed under Greek law.
The Swiss government selects the Schweizerpsalm as the nation's official anthem, replacing the unofficial song Rufst du, mein Vaterland sung to God Save the Queen. The decision formalizes a long debated national musical symbol and aligns with contemporary national identity.
The Billiard Room Proprietors Association of America seeks greater public acceptance for billiards and plans to attract more women to the game. President Bob McGirr notes a rebirth in popularity with 12 million players in 40,000 rooms nationwide, aided by high profile cues from Queen Elizabeth and Gov. Rockefeller.
Sutherine used by Mt. Holly doctor for relief of hemorrhoids and itching. Bleeding reportedly stopped in many cases. Available at drug counters. Reg. at U S Pat Office.
The government institute of scientific investigation reported that atmospheric radioactivity above Caracas more than doubled in three days. Spokespersons said the rise is believed from the recent Soviet nuclear test blasts.
Rambler promotes its Classic as the better value against Ford Fairlane and Chevrolet Chevy II. It claims Rambler built with unitized construction years ago, offers more room and efficiency, and cites 102 advancements for 1962 plus lower prices.
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