Bridge Defense and Bid Missteps Highlighted in 1968 Game
In a detailed bridge session, Mr. Abel opens with two no trump and, despite spade control, the defense by Mrs. Keen and Mrs. Brash frustrates the contract. Dale’s double and cautious plays create a tense battle where the dummy’s spade excess constrains options. The analysis praises Brash’s key defensive signal and notes the potential lines that could have yielded a game with different play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Abel
Jock
Mrs. Keen
Mise Brash
Spellerma
Miss Brash
Mrs. Keén
Miss Bragh
How Can I How Can I By Anne Ashley
Q and A on sunburn blisters corn freshness and using soap flakes. Blisters should not be opened as a new skin forms underneath and they burst naturally. Fresh corn has dry green husks with no wrinkles. Soaps can be economized by beating soap flakes into foam with an egg beater for better lather.
Four chain pieces to one bracelet puzzle solution
A reader puzzle asks to convert four chains of three links into one closed bracelet. Each cut costs 6 cents and each weld 7 cents. Three links are cut and welded per section, totaling nine operations. The minimal cost computes to 63 cents.
Dear Miss Woodward on Love and a Miami Bowl Ticket
A reader seeks advice on asking a boy to a party and whether to break up, while a second part reports on a Miami Orange Bowl ticket plan for a game in October. University of Miami officials anticipate 11,000 tickets plus 10,000 end zones, with a $300,000 gross estimate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Woodward
Miami
Notre
Helmy Frielly
Ulee
Nic Poin
Iim
Henry Weiner
University of Miami
DOUBLE-TAKE. BY BOB BARNES
A reader seeks guidance on why a generous boyfriend avoids dances and social events, wondering if they should attend without him and how to interpret his reluctance. The letter asks for advice on communication and relationship signaling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Barnes
Miss Woodward
Jane
Honesthal Kunny
Try and Stop Me Frontier town tale of a cowboy fall
In a West Texas frontier scene a cowboy bursts from a saloon and lands in a puddle while pursuing a prankster. Bystanders tease him as he dusts off and vows to find the culprit who moved his horse. The piece parodies vanity and local dialect with comic asides and mock advertisements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Texas
Varmini
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Genee
Dale
Ant
Keen
Brash
South
Abel
Mr. Dale
Jack
Anne Ashley
Shanl
Willman
Kine Panteree
Abney Google
Blondie
Veer
By Chick Young
Dyer
Aeres. Ite
Nack
Rip Kirry
Aymond
Alex H
Ume
Myrtle
Dudley Fisher
Rusty Riley
Rve Pe
Dera
Frank
Godwin
Caen Tein
Elizabeth Woodward
Coursge
Mike
Atkeko
Durgan
Main St
By Bennett Cerf
Herb Stein
Carr
Honest Carr
Bennett Cerf
King Features
Alptilla
Fagaly & Skorten
Hoiman
Trey
Sams Medfont
Merry Menagerie
Walt Disney
Wey
By Jimmy Hatla
Felina
Poe
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