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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1978
Page
8
Panel cartoon by Judd 1978 from United Feature Syndicate features a character-driven gag with recurring misadventure and social humor typical of late 1970s syndicated comics.
Discussion of Stayman over JTB, forcing three hearts, and South choosing three no trump. An analysis of how bidding sequences influence potential slams in hearts or no trump with specific holdings and the odds of reaching six hearts or a seven card sum.
A partial bridge play record shows South opening 1NT against North South with 24 points in the last visible bid 3NT. The opening lead and following sequence are incomplete, leaving dealer and locations unspecified.
A California reader questions opening with 14 high-card points. The article argues against passing as dealer but notes a holding like QJ xx KJx KJx QJx may tempt to break the rule due to its distribution of spot cards.
Local officials note that the Indianapolis speedway is located in Speedway Indiana, not in Indianapolis proper, prompting discussion about regional naming and signage. Community members cite confusion and traffic impacts near the track during events.
Abigail Van Buren advises a 5 foot 9 woman to change her attitude rather than her height. She should walk tall wear heels and project confidence, thanking God for abilities. The column also notes a reader's success with tracing obscene calls and invites unpublished replies.
Dear Emma and readers, Dr. Solomon notes many herbal products lack testing and may pose hazards such as chamomile triggering ragweed allergy and senna causing severe diarrhea or even death in overdoses. He urges warning labels and physician awareness to protect consumers. Selenium intake is shown to be low in the American diet compared with many countries, posing a greater risk than excess intake.
The piece suggests dressing Christmas dinners with white, red, and green linens and decorations. It recommends boughs of pine holly and mistletoe, red bows, and tree trimmings to create a festive table setting for formal dinners or family gatherings.
The article urges stocking ready to give presents for unexpected guests including exotic foods jars plush toys and desk ornaments. It notes separate gendered piles for perfumes and after shave and highlights Mishima's 1970 suicide as a linked notable event.
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