Rubber bridge duel ends in near impossible slam
In a rubber bridge hand South pursues a small slam despite adverse trumps. He wins a heart, plays three rounds of clubs with careful ruffs, and after a sequence of diamonds and hearts, West loses a trump trick as one win vanishes. The tense battle hinges on precise ruffing and trump management.
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Vawinu
James Jacoby
South
Jimmy
East
West
Dummy
Volunteer Alert Seek Helpers For Community Needs
A Linn County United Way agency seeks volunteers across roles including SHARE LEARN mentors, children farm guides, Marion visitors for social and literacy tasks, crisis telephone counselors, clerical helpers, and youth mentoring. Call 365-6942 or visit 712 Third Avenue SE, 8:30 to 4:30.
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Bridge puzzle asks line with six spades decision
In a bridge bidding sequence South holds AE QTES WAL OK4 &OO8T and partner now supported to six spades requires choosing the next contract. The puzzle notes second round heart control and potential diamond control while planning the final play. The question asks what to do now with partner holding six spades and hints at spade play and possible seven if doubled. Tomorrow's answer promised.
Agency Celebrates Whooping Crane Egg Discovery
Washington AP reports the U S Fish and Wildlife Service says its captive flock produced the first egg from two birds hatched from wild canadas eggs. The egg, created at Patuxent Wildlife Research Center Maryland, may or may not be viable and will hatch in about 30 days.
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Washington
Fish and Wildlife Service
Canada
Lab
Patuxent Wildlife Research Center
Maryland
Pericarditis Causes and Complications Explained by Doctor Anderman
A reader asks for a column on pericarditis. The piece explains that inflammation of the heart’s outer layer often follows infection or other diseases, with sources including viruses and bacteria. It notes symptoms such as chest pain and friction rub, possible pericardial effusion, and complications like cardiac tamponade, edema, and heart failure.
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L. Anderman
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