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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1977
Page
3
Readable fragments from a Dally Crossword list reveal numerous cryptic clues and partial answers such as Roman god Chet's meal and Icelandic five cells king. The piece compiles assorted definitions, wordplay, and partial phrases to form a dense puzzle-like catalog.
Inmates at Fort Madison and other Iowa facilities under the Men in Blue program raise funds from cell to cell, shop with $400 collected to buy about 150 gifts for area handicapped children, aided by local merchants and banks. They visit schools and centers to distribute toys and clothes while staff and families share in the holiday spirit.
In Manila world team play Sweden and China clash after weak no trump starts. North-South use Stayman then three no trump while East gains with spades and clubs. Sweden loses 13 International Match Points. Goren and Omar Sharif pitch a four-deal bridge book offer to readers.
A column argues that six senators toured Panama last month and more trips are planned amid a Panama Canal treaty debate. It notes expected Senate ratification granting Panama custody with U S visiting rights, and cites the speaker’s sixth sense on junket motives and the reduced need for midwinter inspections as Hawaii becomes a state.
The Iowa Board of Examiners in Watchmaking faces closure as it shares a basement space with a clothes dryer in Polly Davis’s home. Davis, executive secretary, warns of possible legislative battles to keep the board operating, noting licensing helps 521 watchmakers statewide but that interest in the craft is waning and may push the agency to merge with another regulator.
Today is Friday December 23 1977 the 357th day of the year with eight to follow The moon lies between first quarter and full phase The evening star is Jupiter Born on this date are under Capricorn Joseph Smith born 1805 George Washington resigned in 1783 Mount Vernon VA NBC established coast to coast hookup in 1928
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