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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1979
Page
12
Researchers at the Transport and Road Research Laboratory in London trial new road signals on Britain's motorways. The signs show hazard type, distance, and imposed speed limits to better prepare drivers for forthcoming dangers.
Archaeologists from the University of Texas at San Antonio say a skull found during excavations at the Alamo likely belonged to a Texas Revolution casualty. About 185 Texans were killed on March 6, 1836, by over 1,000 Mexican troops.
Art Buchwald mocks tell-all memoirs that reveal every love affair since age thirteen. A Hollywood star recalls a dinner date turned writing session as a young woman records every detail for her memoir and a publisher’s contract accelerates a new two-book deal.
Abigail Van Buren revisits a classic Dear Abby exchange about teenage rebellion and parental control. A 14 year old girl, MOTHER HATER, writes of hating her mother and seeking autonomy, while a counterpart, FOURTEEN AND LUCKY, explains gratitude for a protective mother and limited freedoms. The column concludes with a light exchange between a wife and her sleep talking husband.
North South pairs execute a slam lay down in six notrump after a heart lead defeats the defense. A misplay by South shifts the win, but the pair still shows a near perfect run to the contract. South misreads diamonds but North corrects with precise play to reach the slam.
In Waltham Abbey England Roger Clapham reported thieves stole 6000 dollars in jewels from a hidden compartment under his guard dog’s basket. Clapham praised the dog’s savagery toward police while noting the burglars escaped.
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