Price Spiral Rewrites Spending Patterns in CPI Study
New York report notes housing costs now take about 34 percent of the typical budget up from 1963. Medical care and fuel spend are rising as CPI updates begin, with 1977 projected for new weights on 396 items.
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Unusual features in a late sweeping bridge hand
West wins three rounds of diamonds after club misfires leading South to a strong ruff. North reaches six diamonds as East opens hearts and West misses two key lines. If West had opened hearts against spades or East clubs against diamonds the declarer would lose additional tricks.
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Kidney transplants rise as routine amid lingering organ transplant limits
A survey notes kidney transplants have become common in recent years while other organs face limited success. In 1974 only two heart transplant teams operated in the U S. worldwide 263 heart transplants with Stanford's Norman Shumway performing 79. Pancreas and liver transplants trail, and lung transplants show poor survival beyond ten months.
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FDA recalls toothbrushes over breakage risk
The FDA announces a recall of about 1,660 Girl Seoul toothbrushes due to possible breakage. The brushes may detach from plastic cases, causing potential handle failure. Manufacturing company Pro- Brush Division of Vistron Corp in Florence Maine issued the recall.
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Bidding Quandary: Three Spades Over Pass in Bridge
In a four player bidding, South holds AKRQG I PALO Kare O87 and opens three spades. After pass round, East bids Foul clubs. The recommended reply is for South to bid three spades, with the question then moving to East.
Discrimination Claimed by Vet Against Oak Lawn Village
Patrolman James Zieler a Vietnam veteran with one leg sues Oak Lawn Illinois for 500000 claiming denial of a sergeant exam due to handicap. He had previously won a court order forcing hiring and scored first on an agility test but was rejected again due to alleged discrimination.
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