Overbid in Four Spades Ends With Defensive Triumph
A strong four spade contract by South collapses due to misplay. A heart lead forces trouble, West’s jack of diamonds sets the scene, and after early club efforts South discards poorly. Correctly running clubs and discarding would have limited loss to two trumps, proving overbidders must play sharply.
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Bidding sequence in bridge puzzle prompts next move
In a bridge problem the auction shows 14 West North East South Pass 1 Pass 1 Pass 2% Pass You, South, hold: AKIOGMAQT OUS3 aK 105. The question asks what to bid after partner responds one spade. The solution requires a two notrump bid by you and explains the rationale.
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Council backs citing religion in abortion news policy
The National News Council approved New York Times practice of noting religious affiliation in abortion reporting and called for more study. It cited a complaint by William Gavin that five Times pieces misled readers to think only Roman Catholics oppose abortion. The 6:3 ruling also held that religious ties of candidates and officials are politically significant.
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Features of Merchants National Bank Services
The bank offers overdraft protection that honors checks up to the remaining Master Charge limit, a pre authorized loan via Checking Plus for unplanned expenses, and check guarantees backing up to 100 with a photo ID for quick verification.
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MNB Check Guarantee/Master Charge Card Offer
MNB promotes its Check Guarantee and Master Charge option as a compact, free service with a single monthly statement for convenience and streamlined billing.
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