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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1978

Page

11

Draw Trumps Early in Four Spade Contract

The dialogue explains that drawing two rounds of trumps is optimal while three rounds can backfire. In a four spade contest South faces a tricky defense after dummy’s heart jack and East’s queen win. With two trumps, South keeps control and can cash clubs while discarding diamonds. three rounds risks West switching hearts to gain three tricks.

Alan South East Oswald West

Opening Bridge Bids Suggest One Club Response

The article discusses whether to open the bidding with 12 high-card points and 4-3-3-3 shape and suggests choosing one club when “x’s” include tens. It also mentions spring as a good season to advertise lawn items and golf clubs for sale in Classifieds.

Weekly hours listed for business operation

The notice lists hours from 8 A.M. to 5 P.M. Monday through Friday and until noon on Saturday, indicating regular daytime service.

Television Schedule Fragments From Cedar Rapids Evening

A chaotic OCR listing shows a dense slate of 1970s era TV programs and times across channels 2 and 32 with shows like Mary T Moore MASH Bonanza Gunsmoke and The Tonight Show plus game shows news and movie slots. The page also includes public safety and emergency numbers for Cedar Rapids.

Vesuvius Eruptions Destroy Pompeii Herculaneum

The 79 A.D. eruption of Mt Vesuvius wiped out Pompeii Herculaneum and Stabii. The crossbill uses its crossed bill tips to pry scales on evergreen cones and feed seeds with its tongue. The first modern crossword appeared in the New York World's Sunday supplement on December 21 1913.

Mt. Vesuvius Pompeii Herculaneum Stabii New York World’s Sunday Supplement

Former student returns blanket guilt with late gift

A former Utah State University student admits stealing an Army blanket 30 years ago during World War II era housing. He sends a $10 check to university president Glen Taggart after recounting the incident and noting surplus blankets once sold for about $7.50.

Logan Utah Utah State University University Glen Taggert

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