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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1952
Page
5
A dense, mixed set of crossword style clues spans topics from astronomy to anatomy and botany. Entries include terms for metals symbols, animal parts, legal terms, foods, and historical periods, suggesting a large, interconnected word puzzle.
Pinckneyville Rotarians wheeled accident victim Ray Shute into a Rotary meeting to credit attendance for their contest with Du Quoin. Shute, injured at Pinckneyville, was taken by ambulance to Du Quoin after hospital release delay, raising rule concerns about home club credit.
A bridge problem explores North-South bidding and trick construction. The article discusses diverse maneuvers, including finesses and throw-ins, with West and East responses, asking whether a different plan could yield a better result.
A massive open gas flame at Calstate Refining Co. Beacon burns off surplus gases, visible for miles at night, until workers switch it off. The article notes the torch’s prominence and occasional relief when extinguished for maintenance.
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