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Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1960

Page

10

Crossword Puzzle Across and Down Clues mixed grid

A compact puzzle list of across and down clues for a standard crossword, covering spirits, remnants, roster, foods, antiquities, verbs, and various objects. Includes grid entries like Spirited horse, Hawaiian food, volcanic matter, and many common crossword terms.

Bridge Hand Snafus Stir World Championship Match

In Turin this year Italy beat the United States after a misplayed North South hand. The American declarer failed in four hearts, while the Italian pair reached six hearts in a different contract, delivering a 1,530 point swing and 10 international match points to Italy.

Turin Italy United States Declarer East South Belladonna Avarelli Hearts

First no smoking rule in Park Theater NYC history

December 12 1789 marked the first no smoking rule at the Park Theater New York City aimed at offenses to ladies and danger to the house The rule called for absolute prohibition and reflected early public health caution.

Park Theater New York City

The Day Under Your Sign Aries through Pisces Horoscope

Aries March 2 to April 19 advise careful purchases and value checks. Taurus April 20 to May 20 urges decisive action and domestic clarity. Gemini May 21 to June 21 hints a friend can save money with a timely tip. Cancer June 22 to July 21 asks swallowing pride to avoid clashes. Leo July 22 to Aug. 21 notes let down feelings. treat yourself. Virgo Aug. 22 to Sept. 22 urges swift bold action and possible risk. Libra Sept. 23 to Oct. 22 warns of mood swings until noon. Scorpio Oct. 23 to Nov. 2 suggests taking extra work for cash. Sagittarius Nov. 22 to Dec. 21 says don’t take criticism too seriously. Capricorn Dec. 22 to Jan. 20 signals romance and intrigue. Aquarius Jan. 21 to Feb. 19 advises skipping invites when exhausted. Pisces Feb. 20 to March 20 asks patience with irritated neighbor.

Scorpio Sagittarius

Hospital aid sought for indigent in 1961-62 budget

Charleston AP The West Virginia Hospital Association urged the State Board of Public Works to include a 350000 dollar item in the 1961-62 budget to help pay hospital bills of the indigent. The request accompanies hearings on money for various statutes and applies to about 102000 persons aged 65 and over eligible for medical care under the new program. The association also urged full payment for other DPA patients under its needy care plan. Meanwhile, the Board of Education asked 5482500 for a Romney deaf and blind school building and additional funds for salaries and equipment at Romney and nine state colleges. The DPA seeks over 23 million, while Finance Commissioner Ash recommended 10466480. The budget for the Police Department includes a 50 monthly raise for uniformed staff and 25 for civilians. The Mines Department sought 913160, with added personnel and higher salaries. The Library Commission asked about 72000 more to 170984 for continued services and regional development.

Charleston West Virginia Hospital Association State Board of Public Works DPA State Board of Education Romney Board of Education Ash Mines Department West Virginia Library Commission

Man Escapes Firerobed Dash in Downtown Hotel

In Chattanooga a minor hotel fire in a heating duct prompted firefighters to find a man who fled via the elevator from the 10th floor. He raced through a crowded lobby wearing only his underwear, sparking laughter and relief among witnesses.

Chattanooga, Tenn

Kennedyes Seek Va Hideaway for Weekend Retreat

President elect John F Kennedy and his wife seek a Virginia country house as a year long weekend escape from the White House. They have a 3 year old daughter and a newborn son. No lease details are confirmed and Glenora near Middleburg is rumored as a possibility tied to the Orange County Hunt.

Washington John F. Kennedy Virginia White House Kennedy The Washington Star Glenora Big Hunt Raymond Tartiere Middleburg Orange County Hunt Hunt

Family Meeting With A Bang

In Lockhart Texas AP report a 3 year old girl riding with her parents suddenly cried There’s daddy and jerked the steering wheel causing a collision with her father’s car All four family members were hospitalized but released with minor injuries to cuts and bruises.

Nine living grandmothers across Dent family in South Charleston

Mr and Mrs Doug Dent read a Maine boy has eight living grandmothers and counted their own nine grandmothers for children Teresa 16 months and Michael 4 months. They are both 18. The husband is a payroll clerk for the

South Charleston Doug Dent Howland Maine Dents Teresa Michael

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