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Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1959

Page

8

Famous contract bridge hand fascinates at European meet

In Palermo, a Great Britain Switzerland match showcased a famed deal. North and South held a strong spade plus diamond endgame, choosing six diamonds over six notrump after signaling an ace. The error by Reichenbach led to a 400 point swing and a tied match despite Britain’s 1770 point gain on another hand.

Besse Reichenbach Great Britain Switzerland Palermo Italy Reese Schapiro Britain Blackwood Hearts

Boy Scouts Unveil Sixth Edition Handbook

New Scout Handbook ready for the printer in New York. First printing of 1,050,000 copies ranks behind the Bible as a top seller in America. The sixth edition will begin rolling off the presses next Tuesday.

New York Boy Scouts of America America

Windsor man loses council seat by one vote

Mrs Wilbert Routley rushed to her ailing father and did not vote in the local election. Her husband’s bid for a fourth term on the Sandwich East Council failed by a single vote.

Windsor, Ont Wilbert Routley Sandwich East

West Virginia Prison Receives Tire Recapping Equipment

Super Mold Corp of California got an 18,739 dollar contract for tire recapping equipment for West Virginia Industries at the State Penitentiary in Moundsville. The award, announced in Charleston, reflects state procurement activity.

Charleston Super Mold Corp California Lodi West Virginia Industries State Penitentiary Moundsville

Astro Guide for Tuesday December 15

Present for you and yours the stars hint progress but urge you to begin. Cooperative colleagues aid work while later, a vacillating mind appears. Travel spending by Americans abroad has surged, reaching 1.625 billion in 1957, sixteen times 1933.

Police Departments Add Dogs to Patrols at Night

City streets grow perilous after dark as police embrace canine units to patrol danger zones. Early results appear promising with enhanced visibility and rapid response in high risk areas.

Zodiac horoscope tips for 1959 Field Enterprises

Aries to Pisces advise temper control confidence and patience with playful quirks and blunt truths. The column notes jokes modest boasts and careful speech to avoid misread intentions as life advice for the year.

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