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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1979

Page

10

Victor Mollo Grand Slam Squeezed In Optimistic Bridge Hand

In a January 4, 1979 bridge column, Victor Mollo faces a double-dummy challenge after West doubles his four-spade bid. A dummy reversal squeeze sequence yields two trumps and a grand slam, with Mollo sacrificing heart odds to force West to guard the king of spades.

Victor Mollo Victor West Dummy

Bridge deal opening lead shows mixed distribution

The fragment presents a bridge hand with North South and East West directions and a detailed four card holding for each. The opening lead is indicated but the rest of the play is not provided.

Cedar Rapids News Briefs Headlines and Local Events

Local briefs list speakers, real estate ads, license exam info, and community notices. Events include High Twelve-Darrel W. Larson speech, Hawkeye Downs gun show January 6-7, Linn County supervisors meeting, and multiple sales from Marion to Mount Vernon.

Editor James Myers Dies in Cincinnati

James Myers, news editor for the Cincinnati Enquirer for 24 9 years and longtime employee since 1963, died Sunday at age 49 in Cincinnati.

Cincinnati James Myers The Cincinnati Enquirer

Fungus Damages Resistant Alfalfa Trials

The Agriculture Department investigates a fungus disease named anthracnose that damaged alfalfa varieties previously resistant to attack during the 1978 growing season in the eastern United States.

Washington Agriculture Department Department United States

Morris Plan Johnny Appleseed Junior Ecology Club Join

The club invites youth to join with a $5 opening deposit and a recurring $3 bi monthly contribution to their account. Members receive a special gift as part of the program.

Morris Plan Johnny Appleseed Junior Ecology Club Johnny Appleseed Junior Ecology Johnny Appleseed Morris le Chef

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