Blackwood On Bridge Play Demonstrates Safe Losing Trick
A bridge hand from West dealer shows a safety play to keep a dangerous defender out of the lead. North Mrs Keen holds strong clubs and hearts, East Mr Champion the spade sequence, South Miss Brash faces a tricky ruff. By discarding the deuce of spades after a non cover of hearts, the defense cannot access a ruff and the pair secure only two tricks.
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Lea West
Keen
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Champion
Mr. Able
Miss Brash
Hanyman
Singleton
New York
Bobby Hofman
Giants
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Braves
Play by Play Bridge Duel Across Brash and Champion
A fragmented bridge column describes a deal where Miss Brash is able to thwart Mr. Champions daring plan. The discussion centers on spades and diamonds, singleton plays, and the strategic signaling and counterplay at the table.
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Singleton
Impion
Miss Brash
Champion
How Can I Improve Nail Care and Cleaning Tips
A reader asks how to avoid hang nails by gently massaging the cuticle with a cotton swab to soften tissues. Separate Q and A discuss removing shine from black fabrics with potato slices, and softening hard water with washing soda or Borax.
Polish Linseed Oil Restores Linoleum Floors
Polish linseed oil rubbed into clean linoleum yields a fine Polish with a non slippery finish for floors. The result highlights a practical home improvement tip.
Dear Miss Woodward Advice Column Sparks House vs Party Dilemma
A reader writes about steady boyfriends preferring his home as gathering spot and questions how to persuade family and partners. The discussants suggest exploring reasons, waiting for parental change, and balancing parties with supervision and age appropriateness. Another letter asks about dating at 15 with parents driving rules and peers' reactions.
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Miss Woodward
Double-Take by Bob Barnes
A concise note on the column by Bob Barnes, titled Double-Take, noting firm stance and playful nods. No explicit dates or locations, but signals a tone of wit and confident observations from the columnist.
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Bob Barnes
Try and Stop Me by Bennett Cerf
A humorous piece with Bennett Cerf anecdotes and light quips about sports figures and family gifts. It riffs on a Red Sox pitcher facing the Indians and includes misheard lines from Morey Amsterdam and a Scottish birthday gift joke.
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Bennett Cerf
RED Sox
Cleveland
Morey
Amsterdam
Reightor
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