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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1955
Page
9
North-South vulnerable with West as dealer. North's timid bidding almost loses to five spades. South questions North's heart bid after West doubles. North's failure to bid hearts or slam despite a strong hand leads to a painful miscommunication and unhelpful double.
A note explains that programs are listed in eastern standard time and that subtract one hour for central and two hours for mountain time. It mentions stations may adjust relay times to fit local schedules and warns that last minute changes cannot be included.
A dense broadcast grid lists daily radio times and programs. Notable items include Tennessee Ernie, Eddie Fisher Show, Dragnet, One Man's Family, Jack Gregson, Fibber & Molly, Bing Crosby, Amos and Andy, Dance Orchestra segments, and general News & Commentary across multiple networks.
New York report notes lawmakers and businessmen debating a possible federal gasoline tax hike, retroactive tax collections, cuts to business and individual taxes, faster depreciation, and dividend tax relief. Repeal of last year's allowances and lower income tax cuts look unlikely this session. Uncertainty worries firms planning expansion and managers facing April tax deadlines.
Mrs George Seidelman a 38 year old mother of seven won the husband calling contest at the Michigan State Fair for the fifth time in six years. She did not win in 1950 because she arrived after the contest ended.
Advertising on Britain's new commercial TV services will cost up to 2800 dollars per minute, with one minute per hour allowed during peak London viewing on Saturdays and Sundays. In Birmingham and central England the top rate drops to 1400 dollars per minute as competition nears the fall launch.
Bakersfield California Charles Dodge assistant police chief said a man telephoned to complain of driving a stolen car and offered to park it at a designated location. The vehicle was recovered at the specified site.
A compact crossword style puzzle list with clues for across and down entries including solutions hinted by yesterday's puzzle, covering various word lengths and topics from animals to geography and science.
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