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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1955

Page

9

Four Spade Contract Misplay Reveals Safe Play in Rubber Bridge

In a rubber bridge hand, South declared four spades and faced danger after West and East weighed competing over the bid. South explains how allowing West to win the first trick and discarding clubs can secure the contract. The analysis notes that with the club king in contention, a perfect line would have yielded 13 tricks, though in rubber play the practical safeguard is different.

West East South Rubber Bridge

Time Zone Note for Radio Broadcast Scheduling

Eastern Local Time guidance explains subtracting one hour for central and two hours for mountain zones. It notes that some stations adjust relay times to fit local schedules and that last minute program changes cannot be included.

Evening radio schedule notes for June 8

A compact rundown lists programs across networks from 6:00 pm to 10:30 pm including News & Commentary, variety shows, dramas, and music. Highlights include Dinah Shore, Frank Sinatra, Groucho Marx, Bing Crosby, Truth or Consequences, and Fibber and Molly with ensemble broadcasts and dance orchestra segments.

Cba Mbs West Abe Cha Sportsa Cbbs Abo Mbs Nbe Abe News Cbs Music Sporta Jack Gregson Frank Sinatra Abe Perry Como Bing Crosby Ebs Abe Amos Andy Cbs Muale & Or Abe Dance Orchestra Obs News & Comment Abe Symphony Orch Keat Gildersleeve Keya Capital

Speaker's Views Cause Dismissal in Canada

OTTAWA Canada air weapons chief Air Vice Marshal J L Plant was fired for highly inappropriate remarks including predicting a world war and claiming the West could beat the Russians. Defense Minister Campney said Plant will head the RCAF Air Materiel Command to remove policy ties. Prime Minister St Laurent ordered new rules to curb officers public statements across the services.

Ottawa Canada J. L. Plant Royal Canadian Air Force Technical Services Aviation Writers Assn Toronto Ralph Campney Plant RCAF

TV's Dancing Cigarette Packs Under Old Gold Veil

A New York television act features three female dancers known as Miss Regular Pack, Miss King Size, and Miss Filter King. Debut dates are 1948 1953 and last September. They perform as a mystery act to preserve privacy. Miss Regular Pack choreographs and mentors the troupe. Miss King Size plans to retire after marriage but keeps privacy. Miss Filter King, 20, notes sponsor rules hinder dating and personal life.

Old Gold Miss Regular Pack Miss King Size Miss Filter King

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