Investor's Guide Qs and As on stocks and bonds in 1932
The column discusses long term gains from General Electric, fund investments, E bonds versus high grade bonds, and stock questions. It explains tax treatment of a $1,665 net gain from a 30 share sale, notes on counter market quotes, and cautions about short selling with warrants. It invites readers to write with self addressed envelopes for answers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Shulsky
General Electric
Secretary of State
Two Armed Women Nabbed in Belfast After Shootout
In Belfast two young women were captured by soldiers minutes after an army patrol was fired upon on Christmas Eve. Charged with illegal weapons possession, they are the first female IRA activists seized since a Londonderry recruitment drive began two weeks earlier. Authorities say IRA manpower shortages drive use of women volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belfast
API
Irish Republican Army
IRA
Londonderry
Pessimistic Pete’s 1973 Rubber Bridge Hand
Pessimistic Pete presents a classic 1973 rubber bridge hand illustrating his famed caution. The hand showcases declarer play and defensive signals, highlighting strategic choices and the enduring humor of Pete’s bridge commentary.
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Pete
Safe play in a bridge hand sparks contract odds
A reader letter argues that South could insure his contract by finessing the nine of diamonds by trick three. The discussion notes spade and diamond leads, partner discards, and the possibility of forcing three spade tricks to reach nine for game and rubber. An classified ad tag follows.
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Blackwood
East
South
Pete
West
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