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Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1982

Page

15

Osmond Family Story Panics TV Critics as TV Movie

New York reports that Side by Side The True Story of the Osmond Family won’t be watched tonight due to the Coalition for Better Television boycott on NBC. The critique calls the Osmond Entertainment produced film thin with flat acting by Marie Osmond and a weak plot resembling The Sound of Music with Muzak-like drama.

ABC Debby Boone NBC Hee Ee Ee Lou Grant Oo Wien Ikespeare News Ian McKellen ABC Movie FBI Osmond HBO Cig Willie Phil New York Coalition For Better Television Donald Wildman Ewing the Osmonds Andy Williams Marie Osmond Olive Miss Osmond George Joseph Bottoms

Would- Be Bride Seeks Propose Tip In Dear Abby

In Corpus Christi a reader asks how to secure a marriage proposal amid failed strategies from prior attempts. Abby cautions to be oneself and not chase or pressure, suggesting the issue lies with the asker’s approach and self-presentation.

Abby

Dear Abby readers weigh gift delivery at weddings

A reader argues that carrying wedding gifts to the reception is practical to avoid delivery issues and ensure gifts are received, noting delivery fees and safety concerns with dropped packages. The letter defends hand carrying gifts as a safe, practical solution and urges guests to consider it despite Abby's stance.

Corpus Abby Jane San Jose

Bridge bidding and play in a two heart contract

In a bridge puzzle a rubber bridge player passes two hearts, while a tournament player opens weak two. South buys the hand, ruffs a spade, and may lead a losing heart finesse. West shows ace king spades and ace clubs. East must hold king hearts, so a heart finesse fails. The expert begins by leading clubs to uncover key cards. Daily Question asks about partner bidding one heart.

South Queen of Hearts West East

Bridge puzzle and cryptogram excerpt with hints

A bridge problem shows bidding by Alfred Sheinwold with a pass and a second voluntary response. The sample hands and notes discuss point counts and strategy, emphasizing not to bid with no aces or kings. The text also includes a cryptoquote puzzle and a Booker T. Washington quotation.

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