Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Cedar Rapids Gazette in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

We have 14,353,121 pages in Iowa

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 8 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1982

Page

14

Method to score 12 tricks in shaky slam on bridge

Analysis of a bridge slam where a strong trump stack threatens the plan. East wins diamond ace and switches to clubs. Declarer avoids finesse then uses two trumps in hand to reach 12 tricks, including double ruffs and strategic discards. Alternate lines shown, with mail contact for questions via The Aces, P O Box 12363 Dallas Texas 75225 United Feature Syndicate.

East Declarer West Aces P.O Dallas Texas United Feature Syndicate

Competition Grand Slam Bridge Winners at Farmers State Bank

The Marion event awards North south winners Mrs Joan Stomy and Dick Moenk first place with Mrs Mel Verne Smoker and Mrs Charles Leiwold second. East west winners A Roush and John Butcher first with Joseph Verbick and Mark Witis second. Next game scheduled Sunday at 7:30 pm at the bank.

Grand Slam Bridge Club Mitchell Movement Farmers State Bank Marion Joan Stomy Dick Moenk Mel Verne Smoker Charles Leiwold A Roush John Butcher Joseph Verbick Mark Witis Af the Bank

Baltimore Vice Unit Issues Dear John Letters To Johns

Baltimore police issue formal letters to men seeking sexual favors from undercover officers posing as prostitutes. The notices list the suspect and agent, warn of possible prosecution for a second offense, and aim to curb prostitution before it reaches tourist districts. The plan seeks to ease court load while signaling street activity will not be tolerated.

Baltimore UPI John Inner Harbor Johns John Cunningham

The Amateur review falters at the final act

The Amateur stars John Savage as a CIA cipher expert who turns vengeful, but the film collapses when the CIA is cast as an evil force in a final act. Marthe Keller and Christopher Plummer deliver solid work, yet the ending undermines the suspense with its cynical political slant.

John Savage Christopher Plummer Marthe Keller Joel B Michaels Garth H. Drabinsky Twentieth Century-Fox Stage 2 Central Intelligence Agency Slant Heller CIA Virginia Munich Czechoslovakia Savage Arthur Hill

Debate over El Salvador policy and Vietnam comparison

A group of Americans at lunch debate U S aid to El Salvador. They clash over arming the Salvadoran military, civilian casualties, and the risk of drawing the United States into another war. One member questions the press and reads about the conflict.

Central America el Salvador George Hilary Joe Vietnam Reagan

Dear Abby Hotline aids exit from prostitution networks

Readers expose efforts to help prostitutes escape the trade through organizations like CAT and Mary Magdalene Project in Los Angeles and Children of the Night aiding youths 10 to 17 forced into street work. Prostitution rehabilitation and advocacy reach adult and juvenile cases with helplines and referrals.

Abby CAT California Authority of Trollops Mary Magdalene Project Los Angeles Children of the Night Father Ritter Covenant House New York City

Oilers owner praises Gretzky after record contract

Peter Pocklington calls Wayne Gretzky a hero as he signs a 21 year deal worth over 20 million dollars. The Edmonton Oilers owner says the star is a symbol of heroism for fans and players alike.

Peter Pocklington Edmonton Oilers Wayne Gretzky Pocklington

City cancels patrol car order over space issues

Palm Springs officials scrapped a 14 car purchase after officers said Ford Futuras were too small. Chief Tom Kendra cited costs up to 2000 dollars per vehicle. An officer described fitting problems with knees and a bulging roof prompting the council to reverse the buy.

Palm Springs Calif UPI Tom Kendra Ford

Also Mentioned on This Page

Scrablle Boggs Rabble Righter Co Judd Syndicate, Inc Judd United Feature Syndica Safehow and Nigh Co The Ira G. Corn Jr Richard Cecil ATH South Radio Prince Edward England Queen Elizabeth Review Mike Deupree Gazette Novie Reviewer Nicaragua Cuba Soviet Union Panama Canal Red Art Buchwald Los Angeles Times Syndica Lois Lee Dr. Lee Randall J.J. Briere National Prisoners of War Inc San Antonio America Edward Fisher Mr. Fisher Hollywood Abigail van Buren Universal Press Syndicate Jou Pip Scott's Liquid Gold Inc Havana Street Denver Colorado Sears Derene
Search Courier

Search the Cedar Rapids Gazette Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Cedar Rapids Gazette?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication