Ostrich bid and spade misadventure in bridge tale
In a bridge vignette North passes over Wests two spades triggering the Ostrich bid lore. North hopes East and West avoid game, then takes five diamonds after Easts four spades. South blunders to down two, lamenting his clubs. The note ends with 1870 Georgia readmission to the Union.
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Bridge hand note with bid sequence and results
A fragmentary bridge notation shows a no trump sequence with Western vulnerability. The East West players engage in passes after a 2 club opening and 4NT style progression, ending with a pass and a bid lead described as questionable.
Thursday's Theater Times Iowa Patt Moon Omen Midway Gus
The listing shows showtimes for multiple films at venues PLAZA and WORLD with titles including The Omen Midway Gus and Patt Moon on Thursday. Times vary across locations with late screenings and matinees noted.
Stage and Film Schedule Notes for Progressive Bridge Question
California reader asks about whether both sides receive a 300-point bonus in progressive bridge when both scores are counted. Answer: with both scores counted each side gets the bonus. with net score only counted the 300-point bonuses cancel.
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Pedestrian Shot After Gesture At Driver in Milan
In Milan a pedestrian named Albino Gleese, 45, gestured at a driver whose car grazed him during a turn. The driver fired two pistol shots, striking Gleese in the leg but not causing pain due to prior numbness from an old accident. Gleese sought hospital care. doctors expect healing in about 20 days.
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Big George Milk Prices Hit 60 Cents Per Gallon
A vintage note recalls milk priced at 60 cents per gallon, reflecting 30 years ago. The brief highlights era when basic dairy costs climbed alongside rents, marking daily life economics.
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