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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1950
Page
3
East erred in a four spades redoubled contract. A cautious approach at five hearts might yield a small loss. The defense in four spades enabled by South's play created a spectacular save, with East's misjudgment guiding the outcome.
West's double of four spades and a cautious redouble by North set the scene for a tense bridge play. East chose risk over safety, failing to switch suits and allowing West to orchestrate a strategic sequence that exhausted declarer's trumps. The defense, by repeatedly leading hearts, trapped the dummy and forced the contract to fail, while a final quip on a hypothetical 1,000 year light bulb contrasts with a firefly's glow.
Know America Today's anniversaries list major figures born across the United States with notable deaths, including Albert Barnes in Rome and Christine Lada-Fratchfin in Windsor. It also recalls key historical moments such as gas street lighting in Baltimore and Lincoln’s 1862 message, alongside birthdays of Gerard Swope and Mary Martin and others.
Clarence Francis, chairman of General Foods, born in New York, 62 years ago. Today's horoscope portrays an enthusiastic, impulsive disposition with a strong idea constantly in sight. Natives may achieve success if concentrated effort is properly directed, though excess zeal may carry its own Teowhei and challenges.
New York November 30. It will cost an extra dime for a red cap to tote bags in 12 eastern railroads starting Friday. The fee rises from 15 to 25 cents in all stations except Chicago. Railroads say porter service is a losing proposition and higher charges are needed to reduce deficits. A 23 cent fee has been in effect since April in Columbus Cincinnati Indianapolis St Louis and Washington.
Emmitsburg residents report newlyweds Keith and Janicke back from their wedding trip and residing at Beegle apartments. Local anniversaries mark 25 years at Beegle apartments. Army men and relatives visit over Thanksgiving, including Rooderick Montgomery returning to Fort Knox and Gary Troxell and Robert Gillelan from Philadelphia visiting family in town. Guests from Washington DC and Baltimore join in holiday visits with local households. A property transfer on West Main Street changes hands to Bud Warthen and wife. Miss Louise Adams returns from Washington after visiting her parents. Lutheran church notes announce Dec 3 services with guest teacher Senator Edward Storm and a children's choir. Deer hunting party from Stoner, Fyler, and Adelsberger heads to Coudersport.
The Cumberland report notes the Maryland Industrial Union Council will petition the USL legislature to raise the minimum weekly payout for unemployment compensation to 35 dollars, excluding extra dependency benefits. The current minimum pay stands at 25 dollars, not counting dependents’ extra money. Buffalo, N. Y. marks the western terminus of the Erie Canal.
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