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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 31, 1970

Page

2

Tiger Bridge by Flint and North reviewed as a witty bridge compendium

The book Tiger Bridge published by Hodder and Stoughton gathers bridge miscellany around the idea that top play is a jungle with tigers as its stars. Jeremy Flint, a 33 year veteran and European title winner, teams with Freddie North, a leading British rubber bridge player, to present readable guidance and anecdotes from prominent events including world championship appearances and the London Omar Sharif televised spectacle.

Hodder and Stoughton Jeremy Flint Freddie North Flint Arivain Omar Sharif Bridge Circus London North Britain

Paint Your Wagon Review Reflects Lost Potential

Andrew Pike finds Paint Your Wagon a costly misfire with flashy but empty spectacle. Despite big sets and stars Jean Seberg Marvin and Eastwood the film lacks cohesive direction and lively storytelling though occasional moments hint at what could have been.

Jean Seberg Marvin Clint Eastwood Tre Stone Fanny Tife Lee Marvin Cat Ballou Lee Marvin Eastwood Jean G

Wandering Star lifts mood in boom town film score

The scene features the song Wand'ring Star played as a man wanders a muddy wintry street in a boom town setting. Music provides the film's genuine excitement, supported by Lerner and Loewe classics Talk to the Trees and They Call the Wind Maria and new numbers by Andre Previn.

Lerner and Loewe Andre Previn

Age Puzzle and Bridge Notes from a Chess Journal

A baroque puzzle asks Doug and Betty ages a year apart with Betty in her forties and relations involving doubling past ages. The rest is a fragment on bridge bidding and decision making, mentioning a “Mind of the Tiger” collection and an example from Judgement wand.

Doug Betty Mere East

Best films of 1970 top list in New York News

British director David Lean's Ryan's Daughter leads the 10 best films of 1970, per the New York News via AP. Britain also appears with Women in Love and Rider on the Rain, while Rene Clement receives recognition for his Rider on the Rain adaptation.

New York David Lean New York News Associated Press Britain Ken Russell Rene Clement

Bridge Game on Values and Plans in 1965 Reese Schapiro Affair

The article discusses bidding and safety plays in bridge, with North’s ruling on a four spade contract after fast passes. It traces Flint and Pender’s ender system, their 1966 US circuit success, and notes on problem leads and tournament expectations, including player pair standings and entries closing.

South West North East Reese-Schapiro Buenos Aires Flintender Flint Peter Pender Pender America

Radio schedule snapshot from a long Australian station

A dense list of hourly programs, news bulletins, weather, talk shows, music, and sports segments spanning midnight to after noon. The schedule names hosts such as Peter Bosly Terry Malcolm John Blackman Simon Bates and Bruce Lansley with multiple local and international news items and special features.

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Television Schedule Cast Includes Cricket Test Highlights

A dense TV timetable lists programs from 10:10 to 12:50 including News Headlines Here’s Humphrey Adventures of the Sea Spray Third Cricket Test and Afternoon Movie Matinee followed by Mickey Mouse Club and Flower Pot Men final episode. Prime entries include Gilligan’s Island I Dream of Jeannie The Rifleman Benny Hill and Dean Martin Show with several news and weather slotted segments.

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