Bridge slam and bidding insights from a New Jersey reader
A bridge hand discusses a safe approach to a six to seven heart slam with spade support and a diamond lead, noting South's plan to force two extra tricks by sacrificing one. The column also questions the usefulness of an intermediate jump overcall for a six card suit and sound opening, warning it may misfire more often than not.
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Emphysema Rise Linked to Air Pollution Alert
Dr L Andelman cites emphysema as an epidemic tied to air pollution with over 10 000 annual American deaths and rising. Article notes predominance in men aged 70s to 80s, smoking as a risk, and urges reduced pollution plus medical relief options while awaiting breakthroughs. Readers invited to write to The Gazette.
Longest and Shortest Franklin Roosevelt Presidency
Franklin Roosevelt served longer in office than any American president as he won four terms. William Henry Harrison, by contrast, died after just one month in office.
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Theater Listings Tue Night Shows and Clocks
The notice lists multiple screenings across venues. The Hiding Place at 7 and 8 30. Seana Christ Superstar at 7 and 9. The Girls in the Love Times at 7 0 20 and 9 40. Blackbeard's Ghost at 7 and 9 05. Stage 1 shows The Booby Tube at 9 40. Stage 2 features Barry Lyul Don. Stage 3 presents The Other Side of the Mountain at 9 40. Mahogany at 7 38 and 40. Eastown has Lets Do It Again at 7 and 9 95. Graffiti at 7 30 and 9 30. Marion features Uy 1 3 5 7 9. Cinemax features Uy 13 5 78.
Investment Dilemmas and Tax Considerations Discussed
A reader aged 80 weighs reinvesting $15,000 in six month T bills and adding $5,000. The columnist compares short term T bills at 5.2 percent with AA bonds at 8.8–9.1 percent and notes tax factors. Other letters advise cashing bond portions yearly for tax efficiency and clarify tax brackets and retirement bond choices.
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Clinton Arrives With Redcoats To Spur Southern Campaign
In Norfolk on February 17 1776 Gen Clinton arrived with a force of loyalists and redcoats. Their landing drove remnants of rebels from a burned town and secured pledges of loyalty from local supporters.
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