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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1962
Page
10
In a 33 point North South hand with three 10s, six no trump was reached in the U S pair while Italy stopped at three no trump. South holds A2 WKI2 ¢AQI4 AK QEKIE and faces a bid decision. A six clubs bid may seek a grand slam with partner answering two no trump to the club opening.
In a bid for the lead West misled declarer by discarding a low club, North racked up three diamonds from dummy, and a heart play set the stage. East later held the key club queen that doomed the hand, preventing North from making by a single card.
A compact puzzle item lists clues for a crossword style fill in a single line. It includes references to a second US spaceman and a name resembling arpenter, with several numbered clue entries and wordplay hints.
Almanac entry for Tuesday October 2 1962 noting planetary positions Mars Venus Jupiter Saturn and moon phase first quarter. Notable events on this day include the 1780 hanging of Maj John Andre 1889 Pan American conference in Washington 1919 Wilson stroke hospital 1960 Times Square bomb. Thought of the day quotes Woodrow Wilson on war declaration.
West Virginia Jaycees executive committee favors the liquor by the drink constitutional amendment on the November 6 election ballot by a 9 to 1 vote. President A B Morrison of Parkersburg will appoint a committee to study four other amendments to appear on the ballot, with Oct 21 set for a final committee action. They include the executive and budget amendment, sheriffs succession amendment and legislative amendment.
Circle in Alaska is identified as the northernmost point on the U S road network. The designation highlights the extreme geographic reach of the continental road system, with Circle serving as a distant northern marker in official maps and transportation discussions.
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