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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1977

Page

13

Claus Outwits Pigwidgen In Cocoa Milk Drinking Contest

In a mythical tale, Claus defeats the Pigwidgen by exposing a cheating ploy. The Pigwidgen uses seven hot water bottles under his shirt to fake drinking immense chocolate milk, but the bottles burst, splattering the table and revealing the ruse. Claus declares victory and a curse must be lifted.

Pigwidgen Claus Tweedleknees Elf Patrick Tweedleknees Popeyed Tommorrow

Notrump Strategy Shifts To Suit For Safe Home

Reese notes notrump play should develop the longest suit, but prioritize the suit that can deliver the contract. South wins a spade trick, keeps a spade stopper, and targets hearts if timing permits. He counts nine possible tricks and finishes the hand by cashing diamonds and clubs, with a heart finesse optional for an overtrick. A Texas reader asks about the correct bid after three diamonds opening. the recommended bid is a double, with Pass signaling partner to bid again if holding good diamonds.

Reese South East

Britons Admit Higher Alcohol Intake, Experts Say

In London UPI reports two nutrition experts say Britons now drink more alcohol than two decades ago. Josephine Spring and David Buss cite Nature stating Britons drink 1% more beer, three times as much spirits, and 4% more wine than 20 years ago.

London UPI Josephine Spring David Buss Nature

More people look than hunt wildlife, says USFWS survey

The U S Fish and Wildlife Service reports 49 million wildlife observers in 1975 vs 20.5 million hunters. About 54 million fishermen are among 96 million outdoor participants. Americans spent 15.2 billion on fishing and 5.8 billion on hunting. The survey aids state resource management.

Washington UPI U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Television Listings Night Schedule Dense with Classics

A dense catalog of prime time lineups shows programs across channels from news and game shows to comedies and dramas. Notable items include Mary Tyler Moore The Brady Bunch MASH Happy Days Laverne & Shirley Tonight NBC Reports News and various movies and specials throughout the evening.

Zoom Mary Tyler Moore Mary Jane Odell

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