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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1966
Page
8
Mrs. Charlie Smythe writes in disgust about bridge ethics and conventions. She recalls teachers pushing deception and the Blackwood method, arguing players treat opponents as the enemy and reveal little while scheming to trap them.
Sonny Reese and Boris Schapiro, world champions, were accused of holding their hands to signal heart counts. Mrs. Smythe reads that even experts would use such simple signals, noting the contrast with complex conventions. The piece also mentions Cuban exiles arriving at a steady rate, praised by Marshall Wise as helping the U S refugee center.
Economists see a mixed outlook as auto production remains high while durable goods orders dip. May inventories rise but reflect materials on hand, suggesting continued factory activity. Optimists say overall economy stays solid with some sectors slowing briefly.
A bridge column notes that some players are lucky as they discuss a North hand over West’s no trump overcall. Many would bid two hearts, with the author hinting at the inevitable errors in such optimistic plays.
A bridge hand unfolds with strategic overcalls and precise play. South advances to three spades after initial bids, then uses dummy and careful discards to force West into losing tricks. The sequence highlights smart signaling and placement of cards leading to victory.
Bakersfield reports a new product named Acryline that uses a vacuum principle to seal teeth. It fits snugly on plates and feels like natural teeth, lasting about six months per application and sold at drug counters.
The U S nuclear submarine Snook departed Yokosuka Japan following a five day patrol. Sailors urged to drive with care and watch for possible pursuit as the vessel left the base.
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