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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1975

Page

14

Bridge banter hints at reading opponents and misfired bids

Jim notes that good declarers show split personalities while Oswald argues readers want bridge, not psychiatry. He adds that even experts encounter bad contracts due to partner’s bidding and must cope with the consequences.

Jim Oswald

Bridge Lesson On Pessimism And Safe Contracting

In a discussion of optimistic play versus prudent defense, Oswald explains that a very good contract can be achieved without finesse if trumps split favorably. The example shows South choosing insurance and careful play to draw trumps and win remaining tricks, despite doubts about four-one distributions or an incorrect club king.

Oswald South Digo East Declarer

Israelis Train Pigeons as Spies for Arab Targets

Psychology Today cites Israel's program directed by Dr. Robert Lubow of Tel Aviv University. With U.S. Air Force support, pigeons learn to distinguish military objects, fly to targets, and transmit coordinates. Hungry birds peck at mock targets to receive food rewards, while non-targets yield nothing.

London UPI Psychology Today Israel Robert Lubow Tel Aviv University U.S

Five Big Features for Merchants National Bank

The bank outlines overdraft protection that honors checks up to remaining Master Charge credit, a pre authorized loan allowing a predetermined amount regardless of balance, check guarantees up to $100 with a Check Guarantee Card, and a positive ID feature using a photo and signature to eliminate extra ID requirements.

Merchants National Bank MNB Banks OF Iowa’ Bank

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