Unemployment Gains In March Despite Mixed State Results
U S Labor Bureau reports initial unemployment claims at 421 900 for the week ended March 29. Increases occurred in Pennsylvania Maine New York Michigan New Hampshire and Missouri due to temporary layoffs in metal clothing candy and shoe industries and auto plant shutdowns.
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Washington
Labor Department
Bureau of Employment Security
Pennsylvania
Maine
New York
Michigan
New Hampshire
Missouri
Rand
Atto Indusion
Detroit
Brazilian Bolero Across I Brazil in South American
Puzzle style clued list referencing Brazil, exploration by Pedro Alvares in 1500, and a mix of cryptic hints. Contains long string of numbered wordplay entries with varied definitions, including many historical, linguistic, and nautical terms.
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Brazil
Pedro Alvares
Assam
South Ameri
February gasoline tax receipts decline sparks mixed outlook
The report notes a February drop in gasoline tax revenue with total collections at 5,312,234 and a year over year decrease from 7.9 to 7.? percent unemployment. Officials cite bad weather for the decline while cautioning about broader economic effects and potential Sputnik context.
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Richmond
Virginia
Sjion
Sputnik
Motor Vehicle Report
ICAN
Sudbury
Ont
Cairo
Neland
Farouk
Hyover
United Arab Republic
Moscow
Idamages
Cian Ivan Bardin
Nasser
Bridge bidding fragment hints at contract and lead
A fragment shows vulnerable players at bridge, South West North East open at 2NT, Pass 3NT, Pass Pass Pass. Opening lead w indicates a certain declarer or lead choice, illustrating a simple auction and result path from the historical column.
Generous George dumps king of hearts to win nine tricks
In a contract bridge hand, Generous George plays smartly, using a diamond finesse twice and a heart entry to reach dummy. East’s queen of hearts would have changed the result, but George’s read of West’s heart lead sealed nine tricks and the contract. A separate item notes Detroit’s Willow Run track plant closing for expansion, affecting about 415 workers, with operations shifted to other plants starting July and finishing by summer 1959.
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Oswald Jacoby
NEA
Generous George
East
Scrooge
George
Dummy
West
Detroit
Chevrolet
General Motors Corp
Willow Run
Trading stamps split local opinion among residents
Six residents were asked if trading stamps offered by area stores are attractive. James W. Harrison and Carmey Reeder answered yes, Ashley Abendschein and Mrs. Donald Forrest said yes, while William Miller and Albert Forney said no. Responses show a mixed view of the stamps.
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James W. Harrison
East Patbrick Street
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