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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1950
Page
7
The piece presents Wiggam answering questions on heredity and mutation with a figure claiming 200 changing gene pairs could produce more humans than ever lived, then shifts to social guidance praising constructive gang spirit and personal development through physical activity and writing, with references to a 15 cent booklet on managing feelings and emotions.
In one room a bluffing defense led to a pass after a long huddle while East misread. In the other room North and South reached six hearts and the West team sacrificed to seven clubs, losing 700 points less 100 honors. Rapee scored 1530 for the slam, giving the American team a 930 point edge on bidding.
In Canasta the question partner may I go out is not about courtesy but about decision making. If you know you should go out you do so without asking. If you know you should stay you continue without asking.
Mr. Jacoby notes he cannot answer individual Canasta queries from readers but will publish the most frequent questions in his upcoming column. The note outlines how readers can submit questions and hints at practical strategies to improve play and rule clarifications.
A 10 ton sheet steel truck lost brakes and transmission on a grade entering Yazoo City from the south. Driver Johnnie Brown of Leland shifted gears causing the out of control tractor trailer to plow through downtown. DeWitt Sweatt from Leland was killed when the truck struck his pickup. A 12 year old Negro boy was injured as the vehicle hit two parked cars and a sidewalk.
Dr Wiggam offers a booklet to forecast happiness highs and lows for individuals, family, friends or staff. To receive a copy mail 15 cents and a 3 cent stamp with a self addressed return envelope to Dr A F Wiggam care of this newspaper.
Oswald Jacoby analyzes a final Bermuda world championship hand where Stayman guides collective play to steer Britain into costly decisions. The sequence shows Stayman's cautious five hearts, Rapee's five hearts response, and West's club sacrifice, with Stayman and Stayman’s partner signaling to ensure six hearts is playable.
In San Pedro California a longshoreman Pete Montoya 37 and his wife Carmella 33 were found dead beside a Christmas tree amid opened presents. Police say a quarrel led Montoya to stab his wife and himself after their children had opened gifts. Neighbors care for three sons Peter 13 Tommy 8 Michael 7. stepdaughter Elizabeth 16 was at a movie. Tommy said he pulled the knife from his father to stop the attack.
Prague's official gazette urges more women to join firefighting. Several brigades include all female squads, signaling a push toward greater female participation in Czechoslovakia's fire services.
Edgar N. Eisenhower married his law secretary Lucille Dawson in a private rite at his American Lake home. Only about six friends attended as an armed guard guarded the gateway, with Lucille becoming his third wife and the ceremony shrouded in security comparable to a high political event.
Mrs. Ella Hagler reports her 27-year-old cat Little Sister grew new teeth after years of bare gums. The cat drooled like a human infant until the teeth appeared, according to Hagler in Loveland, Colorado.
Dr James V McGill of John Adams High School in New York argues in High Points that homework may have little value. He and four Adams social studies teachers tested 185 pupils, pairing them into classes with and without daily homework. End of year tests showed similar achievement levels across groups.
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