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News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1961

Page

13

Luck Helps Even High-Count Hands In Bridge Slams

South holds a 92-point high card hand with eleven no trump tricks. After weighing Blackwood, two diamond, and heart lead options, the player bids five no trump to keep safety. Partner shifts to six no trump revealing the plan to use a spade queen. West’s heart lead allows the slam to be made.

West

Rebuilt On Same Sites By Ancient Mesopotamians

Land was not at a premium, but ancient Mesopotamians and others rebuilt cities on sites ruined by fire flood or war. They leveled brick foundations and rebuilt higher for defensibility and prestige.

Berrick Praises Tax Plan At Frederick Lions Club Meeting

Senator Samuel W. Barrick praised Maryland's tax structure before the Lions Club of Frederick at the Francis Scott Key Hotel. He cited 90 percent of increased sales and cigarette taxes returning to counties, estimating 299000 dollars for Frederick County. The meeting also welcomed Erik Florander as a new member.

Maryland Lions Club of Frederick Samuel W. Barrick Francis Scott Key Erik Florander Lion Daniel J. Thomas Sen. Barrick General Assembly Savings and Loan Companies Baltimore Barrick

Local Bills Pass Amid Bond Talk At County Meeting

The county gathering saw bills advancing, including a five million dollar school construction bond and an assessment error correction measure, with relief for seniors on low incomes. A wage bill and a teachers aid request stalled, while guests and new member Florander, a Danish Maryland representative of Quaker Oats, attended.

Dream of Wife Remarriage to an Elephant

New York columnist Buyle recalls a dream where his wife remarries an elephant, using the premise to joke about wives’ strong memories. He notes husbands’ memories fail to match a wife’s recall of daily incidents, including ones they regret.

New York

Wife ends with an elephant in a remembered dream

A narrator recalls a wife’s dream memory where she marries an elephant after an insurance clearance and quiet jubilation. Frances praises Jumbo’s headstands before 10,679 fans in Omaha on August 12, while Jumbo names a Kansas City crowd of 19,435 as his best performance, noting different locales and attendance.

Frances Omaha Jumbo Kansas City

Nightly quarrel with Jumbo ends in tears

A fragment from a reader’s recollection features Frances and Jumbo the elephant arguing over memory and reality. The scene shifts to Omaha on a stormy August day with 3 819 in attendance and a chilly high of 67 as Frances laments life with a husband who never forgets.

Omaha Frances Jumbo Liv

Frederick shows heat wave relief as records fall

The Frederick area on Friday July 21 1961 faced a hot day with rising temperatures but a cool down forecast later. Local residents sought shade and water as city services reported extra crowding at parks and swimming spots.

First US postal route between Boston and New York 1850

In a morning scene a man recalls a late night with his wife Frances. She jokes about his forgetfulness. The narrative then notes that the first postal route in America, linking Boston and New York, was established in 1850.

America Boston New York

Youll be surprised to learn that as long as youre fat

A short provocative note asserts that weight is defined by fatness and implies high weight carries a strong impact or consequence, reflecting a social or editorial stance about body size. The remark appears as a standalone line within a larger piece, leaving interpretation to readers.

Television Schedule Dense Nightline Lineup

A crowded program list outlines a nightly schedule featuring multiple channels and time slots. Highlights include sports with Orioles vs White Sox, classic shows like Amos n Andy and The Lone Ranger, dramas such as High Terrace and Lawless Years, and science fiction like Twilight Zone and Michael Shayne listings.

Highway Patrol Three Stooges High Terrace Navy Texas Rangers

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