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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1955

Page

9

Declarer’s flawed logic in bridge lessons from a sample deal

A bridge article cautions that declarers may misjudge by assuming their own plays match opponents. An illustrative deal shows South misreading West’s heart ace absence and choosing a flawed line, while a superior sequence exists: cash diamond ace, spade three to dumay nine, ruff diamonds with spade king, then finesse and ruffing and discarding to fulfill the contract.

North West South East Dumay

Night in Jail Tied to Wood Bundles Law

Jimmy Hatlo cartoon critiques a new law requiring jail lodging and meals to be earned by sawing wood. The policy demands splitting and tying bundles, presented in a loud official voice.

Radio Station Time Changes Might Affect Schedules

Local stations adjust relay hours to fit focal schedules as last minute program changes cannot be included. Eastern Local Time guidance notes subtract one hour for central and two hours for mountain zones, ensuring accurate timing across regions.

Evening 100 News Schedule Highlights

A compact listing of radio and TV programs across networks with times from 6:30 pm to 1:00 am. Programs include sports, news, commentary, dramas, and variety shows featuring CBS ABC and local hosts across multiple affiliations.

Abe East Abe Cbs Sports Abee Tennessee Ernie Cbs News Nbe Ebs Heddle Fisher Cbs Jack Gregson Newsa Abe Treasury Mbs Dragnet Abe John Steele Abe Rosemary Clooney Sammy Kaye Abe News & Story Mbsa Hing Crosby Amos-Andy Eba Platterbraing Fibber & Molly Ebs News & Comment Abe Music Almanaca Gildersleeve Abe Dance Orchestra Mba News & Varieties All Nets

Man pleads guilty in bar burglary case

Dallas Raymond Lawrence Fitzgerald 26 pleaded guilty to burglarizing a bar he had patronized. Jurors suspended his five year sentence after hearing he is a childhood polio victim and tuberculosis survivor who was released from a Denver hospital last year. His wife expects a July baby. Fitzgerald admitted taking $95 and a box of cigars after forcing the bar front door.

Dallas Tex Raymond Lawrence Fitzgerald Denver Fitzgerald

Gobel Faces Spotlight After Peabody Win

TV comedian George Gobel rises fast in show business and earns praise from Sylvester L. Weaver NBC president. Weaver notes Gobel’s unique on screen style and collaboration with writer Al Kantor and team. Gobel remains modest amid rising fame and recalls meeting Marlene Dietrich during travel to New York.

Sylvester L Pat) Weaver National* Broadcasting Co Weaver Gobel Roosevelt Hotel George Foster Peabody George al Kantor Jack Douglas Harry Winkler Jimmy Allerdyce

Marshall rejects memoir offer for historical truth

New York Gen. George C. Marshall has refused offers of up to a million dollars to write his memoirs. In Look Magazine he said truth must be told in the context of the time or it would lack historical value. He cited potential harm to living people and noted his promotion to first lieutenant as a defining moment.

New York George C. Marshall Army Look Magazine Today Marshall Leesburg

You Can Finish High School at Home for Free

An offer from the American School invites individuals aged 16 to 60 who left school to request a free booklet. Address Dept 91BP51 Ohio District Office, 204 Beggs Bldg., Columbus 15 Ohio, for details on completing high school at home.

Ohio Beggs Columbus

Crossword Puzzle Clues Across and Down Mixed

A dense clue list covering across and down entries from a crossword including terms like governing rule capture numeral white poplar Guido's highest note and many others. The compilation pairs definitions with potential answers ranging from basic words to specialized terms and proper nouns.

Guido

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