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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1951
Page
4
A word puzzle listing horizontal and vertical clues for a crossword style grid. Entries include instrument, language, pronouns, exclamations, measurements, directions, and mythic references, with several biology and chemistry hints interspersed.
Bridge column discusses a hand where North holds A Q s and S West and East hold other stoppers. The auction shows 2 clubs not forcing, then 2 diamonds, 2 no trump, and 3 spades by pass. Opening lead is a low card from South or West.
A discussion of the Stayman convention inbridge bidding, detailing North and South's sequence in a hearts fit. It explains Stayman aims to find major suits, the three hearts raise, and the decisions South makes with a minimum hand. South wins with careful play and club maneuvers, ending in strategic club and diamond tricks.
Know America oday highlights anniversaries for Frederick Douseley a sculptor and journalist born Easton Massachusetts died February 20, 1895. Christopher Latham Sholes Wisconsin printer journalist credited with inventing the modern typewriter born in Mooresdale. Winfield Scott Hancock Montgomery Square Pennsylvania died February 9, 1866. William W Folwell historian first president of the U of Minnesota born Rumulus New York died September 19, 1929. Anna Howard Shaw English born Methodist preacher physician and suffrage leader died Moylan Pennsylvania July 2, 1912. Also notes LDS flag salute and Paul Jones entering Quiberon Harbor in France.
A dated notice reports that Elisha Gray, Alexander Graham Bell, and a Chicago applicant filed patent papers for the telephone on the same day, with an ensuing notice of intent to tile. The item lists contemporary court actions and events, including a Cincinnati riverfront incident and a wartime reference, followed by birthday notes and a horoscope column.
TV highlights list a middleweight title bout on CBS with Jake LaMatta defending against Ray Robinson, airing tonight at 10. The network slate includes NBC QTV theater Engaged Godfrey’s Hour and a mix of ABC and Dumont programs. A separate item notes a two-car collision in West Friendship injuring a driver, with Propst charged in Ellicott City on March 12. The final line oddly mentions perfume oils from rose petals.
Oswald Jacoby explains that in Canasta a black three can be a powerful weapon when used to disrupt the next player's ability to pick up. Discard decisions hinge on hand composition with several black threes prompting early discard or saving the card for later. He notes exceptions for strong hands and the tactical aim of preventing opponents from safely picking up the discard pile.
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