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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1979

Page

13

Six Spade Slam Triumph in Columbus Card Play

In a Columbus match on October 12 1992 South pursued a risky six spade contract. He navigated club losers and trump and diamond threats with precise finesses and ruffs. Luck and skill combined to produce the slam despite overcall pressure and a challenging layout.

South Columbus le Dentu West

Theater listings Friday showings at area venues

Iowa see When a Stranger Calls at 7 40 and 9 35. World Ten at 7 30 and 9 35. Plaza Starting Over at 7 30 and 9 30. Stage 1 Stud at 7 45 and 9 40. Stage 2 National Lampoon s Animal House at 7 45 and 9 50. Stage 3 Love and Bullets at 7 40 and 9 40. Stage 4 North Dallas Forty at 7 30 and 9 45. Eastown I The Seduction of Joe Tynan at 7 30 and 9 30. Eastown II Hot Stuff at 7 30 and 9 30. Twin West Teasers Go To Paris at 7 50 and Liz at 9 30 and The Big Doll House at 11 50. Twin East Gas Pump Girls at 7 50 Incoming Freshmen at 9 30 Sweet Susie at 11 00.

Iowa Plaza Stud National Lampoon Animal House North Dallas Paris Twin East

Caesars prize prize number sparks claim of nonexistence

In Atlantic City Caesars Boardwalk Regency planned a Susan B Anthony dollar contest with Merv Griffin picking a nine digit number for a Cadillac and 25000 prize. Social Security spokesman John Trollinger said the number Trollinger said the number does not exist and not assigned.

Atlantic City N.J Caesars’ Boardwalk Regency Hotel Merv Griffin Griffin Caesars John Trollinger Social Security Administration

Non Smoking Section Mischief and Travel Quip Reflections

A satirical riff contrasts a potential gun threat in a non smoking section with a travel agent’s China trip quip. The text playfully recalls seasonal pumpkin pies and Grandma’s frozen thawing method as a nostalgic anecdote.

Prisons in Delaware Face Deep Troubling Problems

Gov. Pierre du Pont describes a preliminary Delaware prison study as a shocking and ugly picture. The report cites corruption mismanagement criminal conduct and lax security as issues. Since June nine guards ten inmates and three visitors have been arrested on charges including bribery drug smuggling and sexual abuse.

Wilmington Del Delaware Pierre du Pont du Pont

Happy Hour Brings Smile As Bartender Checks Cash Tape

A humorous note explains the nickname Happy Hour as the time a bartender’s face lights up while reading the cash register tape. The line emphasizes the simple joy found in monetary receipts at the bar.

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