Bridge bidding then and now on overcalls and opens
Forty years ago players overcalled with four quick tricks on a strong hand. West doubled, South lamented, and four spades could loom. Modern practice favors six carders and takeout doubles at the two level. A Florida reader asks if a void counts as an ace in Blackwood. the answer is no due to partner holding the ace opposite the void.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
South
North
Florida
Blackwood
Army Refused To Reinstate Career Officers
Army Secretary Martin Hoffmann refused to reinstate thousands of career officers passed over for promotion and dismissed from the service. Special boards will review promotions to major lieutenant colonel and senior warrant officer grades. few of about 5,500 affected likely to be recalled. The decision overrules a military records review board which found boards over 14% years lacked at least one reserve officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Army
Martin Hoffmann
Hoffmann
Promotion Research Committee
Howard Callaway
Also Mentioned on This Page
By Oswald
James Jacoby
ITS
EAST
SL Meg Ad
China
Walnut
Dammam Vard
Renards Cashway Lumber
Cedar Rapids
Lindale Plaza
First Avenue
S.E