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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1978
Page
14
The article recounts a famous bridge bidding sequence where North's four hearts led to trouble after South's four spades. North eventually found a path to seven by using a four clubs bid as a stepping stone, revealing clubs and inviting a six bid by South, culminating in a grand slam despite a 4-1 spade break.
A Colorado reader asks for the odds of holding a Yarborough, a hand with no ace king queen jack or ten. The odds are 1,827 to 1 against receiving such a hand.
The Argentine Navy will start accepting female cadets this year with 50 to 60 girls aged 12 and 13 beginning March 3, 1978. They will join a Naval Reserve program, study standard high school subjects plus naval courses, and graduate with diplomas after five years. total cadet numbers are expected to reach about 300.
Sam Shulsky answers reader questions on buying common shares in large blocks versus regular programs, preferrred stocks for growth, how brokers collect dividends, buying tax exempt bonds directly, and ex dividend rules. He notes mutual funds and dividend reinvestment plans suit small investors and urges long term growth over fixed income.
City transit announces a dial 363-8244 contact for information on special bus service for seniors and disabled riders. The number provides schedules, eligibility, and trip assistance details.
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