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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1959

Page

9

Crying towel sparks mistrial in bad check case

In San Diego a crying defendant prompted Deputy D A van Benthem to hand her attorney a towel printed with crying towel. Superior Judge Hewicker declared a mistrial citing the visible scene before the jury. The incident interrupted court proceedings and drew attention to courtroom decorum. In Wisconsin the Wood County Historical Society unveiled the state’s 93rd historical marker near Spearpoint, noting 1870 cranberry production by S N Whittlesey and Ralph Smith and the growth of 4000 acres of bogs by 150 growers. In Virginia an Automobile Club report lists odd tourist requests including a poodle friendly pool motel stay and oxygen in hospitals, plus a rider seeking Alaska route cards for handlebars.

John C. van Benthem John A. Hewicker Port Edwards Wis Wood County Historical Society Wisconsin Here S. N. Whittlesey Ralph Smith Richmond The Automobile Club of Virginia Alaska

Astro-Guides and Heart Advice For September Twenty Second

Astro-Guide notes Tuesday as a time to show affection with words and deeds. Stay with plans despite mood to delay and manage many demands by being selective. A statistical line follows: last year average family income $6,220 up $20 from 1957. 40 percent earned $4,000 to $8,000. 22 percent earned $8,000 or more. 36 percent earned less than $4,000.

Ocean Future dental insurance may follow hospitalization plans

Within a short time we may all be able to purchase dental insurance as we now do hospitalization coverage. Policies will contain deductible clauses affecting cost and access.

Aries to Pisces Daily Horoscope Update

Aries advises keeping emotions out of family business while Taurus hints at pleasant surprises. Gemini suggests interest in home matters and not self centered behavior. Cancer urges prudent resource checks. Leo predicts a visitor at your door. Virgo notes gentleness with loved ones and Libra seeks to schedule more meetings. Scorpio expects tension easing with available financial backing. Sagittarius warns plans may need adjustment and Capricorn boosts self confidence. Aquarius cautions against being drawn into others temptations, especially family. Pisces foresees a new acquaintance influencing your months.

LIBRA Scorpio Stention Sagittarius Capricorn Aquarius Pisces

Falsecard finesse shocks rubber bridge fans in New York game

In a famed home game Sid ney Latenstein executed a masterful falsecard against John Rau. Ray Rau misled by playing low clubs to force a king, then faced a spade return and lost four spades and a club. If Latenstein held the jack instead of the king, Rau would have made four notrump.

New York Sidney Latenstein John Rau South Ray East Rau Satenstein West

Crossword Puzzle Across and Down Clues for Saturday

A compact puzzle grid with classic word clues across and down covering common terms from conduct to denials. Includes names for fruits, metals, animals, and everyday objects, plus standard crossword entries like treaty, lane, and energy unit clues.

Difference Between Ordinary and Convenient Parking

The inscription on town parking meters explains the rates. Twelve minutes per penny, six minutes per nickel, and sixty minutes per dime, under the motto for convenience. The note clarifies time values offered by the new meters.

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