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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1968

Page

9

Suggestion Box Pays Off Big for Employe

IBM led the way with 250000 suggestions last year and 15 percent paid. G R Minden and R A Maddox shared 41026 for better metal covers on two computer unit types at IBM. Ford paid 3 million for 28492 winning ideas over 20 years.

New York San Jose Calif G. R. Minden R. A. Maddox IBM Charles Glancey Lawrence Savigni United Air Lines San Francisco Dean Webster Dean Kinsman Ford Motor Pilot Dearborn Mich Ford Kinsman

Complex Government Ties to Public Unrest, Sociologist Warns

UCLA sociologist Dr. David Arnold blames growing government complexity and voter helplessness for violence and unrest. He argues Americans feel impotent as they overemphasize voting, noting even close races are won by thousands of votes making casting a ritual more than hope.

Los Angeles David 0. Arnold University of California At Los Angeles UCLA Institute of Government and Public Affairs

British Order Big London Exhibit Draws 6.2 Million in Russian Goods

London organizers of a Soviet industrial exhibit report British businessmen ordered 6.2 million dollars worth of Russian products during the week long event.

London

Lanterns on Bridge Duel Draw Fierce Crowd Response

The Orange Team faced the California All-Stars in a crowded Bridge-O-Rama, with Don Krauss from California making four spades doubled and five made, provoking Dallas fans. The bidding featured three spades by Billy Eisenberg, Van der Porten doubling, and Mike Lawrence pushing to four spades, while Lew Mathe deliberated before doubling. IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE.

Orange California All-Stars Dallas Don Krauss California Billy Eisenberg Ron van der Porten Mike Lawrence Lew Mathe Lew

Can a young couple afford a suburban home today

The Investor's Guide advises a $35,000 to $37,000 house is risky on a $14,000 to $17,500 joint income and $6,000 savings. Consider family income drop, commuting costs, and inflation. A smaller down payment or larger mortgage could be viable, with prepayment options if rates fall.

Sam Shulsky

Bridge hand fragment West 1K akq3 q875 and others

Fragmentary bridge hand shows West with 1K. East holds a long suit and dummy-like entries. The notation lists players and cards, but the full contract and play sequence are incomplete.

Watching vs playing echoes in a mixed bidding stance

The text notes action players who prefer watching to playing, arguing inactivity avoids falls yet yields no progress. It predicts a repeat of bidding patterns and outcomes seen in a replay, with John identified as a pro.

John

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