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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1968
Page
25
A reader asks about ripening cataracts and the value of surgery. Dr. Mother explains that cataract progression is usually slow, surgery depends on vision interference, and removal often targets the poorer eye while preserving usable sight in the other. He cautions relying on specialist judgment for timing.
In a match against California All-Stars, Lew Mathe played one no trump with spades forcing 3NT. West shifted to hearts and limited him to one overcall. the Orange Team debates whether bidding flaws or luck affected the result and introduces a new bid for future similar hands.
A discussion on the newfangled no trump takeout double for bridge. East cannot penalty double after a takeout double since he would redouble a spade at his first chance. West could convert a strong opening by passing to claim a penalty. The column notes no general recommendation yet and hints at real play testing.
Four Explorer Scouts and an advisor will attend the Fourth National Explorer Delegate conference at Colorado State University Fort Collins August 18 to 22. Delegates include Philip Bucksbaum Steve Hand Alan Parker Kevin Wade and James Hathaway. Afterward the group visits Rocky Mountain National Park and the Air Force Academy.
Hong Kong dispatch notes that Communist China released Sir Donald Hopson on Tuesday after three years of virtual confinement since the British legation was sacked in Peking. He was preparing to depart China for the first time in three years.
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The Continuing Education Assn of Cedar Rapids and Linn county has published a revised 15 page directory describing adult education programs offered in the city by public and private institutions. It lists course length fees meeting times admission requirements and ways to obtain more information. Fred J. Kluss is editor and the directory will be distributed by Welcome Wagon with copies from the public library or Kluss at 202 Twenty-third street drive SE.
Preliminary hearings for three youths accused under the Iowa narcotics act were rescheduled in Cedar Rapids municipal court. Lonnie Bell 19 of 1633 Thirty-fourth street NE and Gregory E. Karrick 18 of 404 Twenty-first street SE are set to appear August 30, while Patricia O Shea 18 of 1435 Thirty-second street NE is ordered to appear November 30. The trio faced charges related to a party at 849 Shaver road NE on July 14.
In Karlovy Vary Czechoslovakia and East Germany discussed deepening economic ties and long term production plans but offered little on political rapprochement. The six hour meeting produced a communique praising economic cooperation and mutual respect while noting no shift in West Germany policy.
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