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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1978

Page

8

Hefner details his view of rejection and fame in Playboy world

In Holmby Hills Hefner defends his image as a perpetual player while acknowledging women turn him down. He says it fuels his sex symbol status and that age means little to women. He reflects on his youth mindset, his longtime friend John Dante, and late nights with Playmates in his mansion.

Holmby Hills Calif Hugh Hefner Hefner Playboy Sondra Theodore Marilyn Monroe John Dante Dante Chicago

Earrings reveal apartment secrets in Dear Abby column

Dear Abby offers blunt moral: Lucy Leo should watch for another woman after finding piercing earrings near their bed and suspects infidelity. The advice section also notes tongue brushing as a cure for bad breath and invites letters for personal replies.

Abby

Inhibitory Bid Faced In Psychic Bridge Play

A bridge discussion examines the inhibitory psychic bid where a declarer predicts opponents’ leads. West used the bid after South showed two diamonds, aiming to avoid a diamond lead. South's strong hand and potential club slam suggest a cue bid could have steered the play toward success.

West South North East

Bridge events at Hanover NH in early American Whist League congresses

A New Hampshire reader asks if an American bridge championship has ever been held in Hanover New Hampshire. The American Whist League held many whist congresses there in the early part of this century and included some bridge events with later ones.

New Hampshire Hanover

Pass Pass Pass Opening Lead in Bridge Note

Bridge bidding note describes an opening with two clubs or no trumps and an opening lead sequence 2 3 NT. It appears as a snippet outlining a bidding and lead convention for contract play during a hand. The text lacks further context about players, scores, or final contract.

Student attire shifts from jeans to fashion at Princeton

Princeton observers note a dress style change with jeans and workshirts giving way to traditional fashion, especially among women. Daily Princetonian columnist Nicholas A. Ulanov says skirts and jewelry are now standard at Commons dining hall.

Princeton, N.J

Wayne State Develops College by Computer Plan

Detroit UPI Wayne State University is building a statewide computer based education system with learning centers and terminals funded by a 100000 dollar Control Data Corp grant. The program envisions remote access for many students, including in Escanaba, with instructors to administer tests, aiming to cut costs to about 26 cents an hour.

Detroit UPI Wayne State University Control Data Corp Minneapolis Escanaba Upper Peninsula Edward Simpkins WSU Simpkins

Polio Immunization and Future Risks Highlighted by Dr Solomon

In a public health column Dr Neil Solomon explains poliomyelitis is a contagious viral disease with severe outcomes but current cases are rare due to vaccines. He notes rising unvaccinated numbers threaten future outbreaks and urges immunization for all children with oral and injectable vaccines and booster doses.

Public Health Service New England U.S Health Department Neil Solomon M.D Reistertown Road Baltimore Maryland Solomon

Texas Gains Statehood as 28th Union Member

On this date in 1845 Texas was admitted to the United States as the 28th state, completing its path from republic to statehood. The entry marks a pivotal expansion of the nation and heightens tensions over regional balance and slavery policy.

United States Soviet Union Israel U.N. Security Council Beirut Lebanon Texas

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