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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1952
Page
3
New York AP reports the army claims its first atomic artillery weapon can hit targets under any weather with devastating close support. Secretary Pace outlined mobile, 75 ton, 35 mph gun capable of long range, cross country travel, and amphibious deployment, noting tests with non-atomic ammunition and comparing power to the Nagasaki bomb.
Notice from Linn County Iowa indicates appointment of an administrator for the estate of a deceased individual. Creditors and claimants must present verified claims to the Clerk of Linn County District Court, Iowa, without delay.
The executor for Hollets late of Linn County Iowa is named under a signed decree. Heed claims against the estate must be presented promptly to the Clerk of Linn County at Cedar Rapids Iowa.
Discussion on match point play explains that overbidding in a slam can hurt scores while aiming for safe contracts yields better points. The article notes South should be pleased with a slam drive in avoiding overreach, and humorously contrasts farm machinery quotes with a misattributed critique of South.
Oswald Jacoby comments on a Miami pair tournament hand where West opens four diamonds and declarer finesses. East wins with king of diamonds, returns the suit for a ruff, and the slam contract fails. South notes risk of underleading the king and questions the reasoning behind aiming for 13 tricks.
The Camp Wapsie capital fund drive to support a new camp begins next Thursday. About 39 captains head the general solicitation with 300 volunteers, including many former campers now successful in business or professions. Turner says former campers and other community leaders will join in raising time and money to provide similar experiences for today’s boys.
The Wapsie organization reveals a long history with leaders and captains named across committees. Key figures include H A Schirmberg chairman Jim Coquillette Dave Keehn Tom Harry Bob O Meara and others. The piece also notes the Manx language as an historic island detail.
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