North should have doubled or passed in bridge match
Jim and Oswald discuss a recent rubber bridge hand where North hesitated between doubling four spades or bidding four hearts. They argue the safe play was pass and hope for the best, noting the two aces would deliver two tricks in either hearts or spades, making four spades vulnerable.
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Bid Three Notrump After Three Hearts Opened
A reader asks how to bid with Spades K9 7 Hearts KJ2 Diamonds AQ76 Clubs KQ IMs after the right hand opponent opened three hearts. The columnist advises three notrump as the right contract, noting no guarantee but potential if partner can provide a few cards. a business double would be for takeout in this scenario.
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California Republicans back Reagan over Rockefeller for VP
In a late August AP poll of 1009 California Republicans, Ronald Reagan led 34 percent to Nelson Rockefeller's 28 percent as Gerald Ford's potential vice president. Reagan also trailed Ford for the presidency, 49 percent to 84 percent, with Howard Baker and others in the mix. Field noted 61 percent favored Reagan over Rockefeller when asked directly.
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Mervin Field
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John Connally
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Measuring Expenses at Your Chosen College
This piece explains rising college costs and the value of financial aid. It compares Penn Penn State costs for 1975 76, outlines tuition, room and board, books, and other expenses, and highlights federal and private aid options to help meet the burden.
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Ex-dividend dates and small stock gains explained
The discussion covers who gets the dividend, ex-dividend timing, and price adjustments. It notes buying before the ex-dividend date nets the dividend, while prices often drop by the dividend amount. It warns against quick two-day money from ex-div trades due to commissions and limited gains.
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