Slam bid by North after South hearts in puzzling bridge stance
The passage critiques an Edwin Kantar style slam where North blasts after South opens hearts. Hearts defense is flawless for declarer but requires an unusual safety play to guard a bad spade break. East cashes ace of diamonds, returns diamonds, and dummy leads 10 of hearts. The queen falls, then a third trump lead seals the slam against any normal spade layout.
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Endgame spade ruffing for a slam in bridge
In a bridge sequence the player should lead high spades first then ace of trumps. If East ruffs, slam still achievable. West shows out on second spade but the slam remains possible. Cash third high spade, ruff spade, ace king of clubs to discard diamond, lead club. If East discards diamond, ruff and last spade. If East discards spade, ruff, pull last trump and last spade is good.
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Do It Yourself Modeling Clays From Household Materials
Simple family craft guide details three homemade clays from sawdust and paste, powdered detergent, and dryer lint. Each recipe explains mixing, kneading, coloring, drying times, and finishing with paint or shellac for durable modeling doughs.
Salem’s 31 Thousand Dollar Pet Rock Rises on River Island
A 30 foot concrete monolith for city climbers is rising on city land in the Willamette River near Salem. Critics call it a waste under the federal CETA program. A halted vote failed 4-4 after council members learned of the project post construction.
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