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Newspaper
Mt Vernon Register News
Location
Mt Vernon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1961
Page
7
Oswald Jacoby analyzes a recent auction bridge contest with Raymond Balfe of New York noted as one of the top players, highlighting strategic aces and kings and the skill that led to a decisive victory.
A bridge session at the Regency Club features Ray relying on aggressive bidding and careful card play. Despite expert critique of his opening hand, he counts nine high cards and plans for three more by managing clubs and spades. After a diamond lead, he executes a complex sequence ending with a successful club finesse.
Annual homicide figures exceed eight thousand deaths nationwide with violent crime shaping policy and public safety concerns across states. Government agencies monitor trends, impact communities, and seek prevention strategies amid ongoing law enforcement efforts.
Chicago patrolman Chester Smith, beat by 15 juveniles in a tavern assault, says he could have used his pistol but chose restraint. He treated cuts from a five inch razor, recaptured a fleeing arrestee, and was hospitalized with stitches. He emphasizes police need to defend themselves while avoiding lethal force.
New York AP Sophia Loren explains nervous tension ease comes from taking it easy and pleasing herself. The Naples born star recalls humble beginnings and details lunch during English dubbing for her 30th film. She describes her philosophy, eating habits, and outlook, saying she stays relaxed by doing what she wants and pausing when tired.
An advertisement promotes Blue Lustre as a major home cleaning advance. It claims to vacuum first, apply a foam with a long handle brush, set it to dry, then vacuum again. The copy positions Blue Lustre as among the nation’s first stereo offerings in cleaning products.
A reader asks if advertising to reject responsibility for his wife's debts relieves him of liability. Advice says notify merchants specifically and consult a lawyer. Other questions cover gift tax on securities given to a father, FHA insured mortgage payouts, stock market specialists, and job options for widows with guidance on gifts, capital gains, and mortgage insurance.
Benton Tennessee reports Mrs Nora Epperson has sent three children to the Air Force a son Charles and daughters Katie Jeannie. Charles is to study Russian at Syracuse University with schedules including lectures and Air Force hospital assignments nationwide beginning this summer at AFB San Antonio Texas and Hawaii.
Hollywood notes Dr. Frank Baxter, 65, retiring from the University of Southern California after 31 years teaching English and pioneering Shakespeare on TV since 1953. He won seven Emmies for his courses and will devote time to final papers, radio work, and continuing narration roles while acknowledging fatigue from a long teaching career.
Shell Research outlines five tests to gauge top performance. Includes start time, smooth running, and testing mpg with three tankfuls of Super Shell. Describes nine and three ingredient boosts to improve acceleration, power, and knock resistance. Ends noting 1,997 Shell scientists.
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