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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1978
Page
15
Mystified reader asks why his wife rejects affection yet kisses her brothers. Abby suggests counseling on sex roles. A second letter praises kissing and advises communication with a husband who lacks finesse. Also notes a wedding booklet offer and a date line about Benjamin Franklin’s 1778 mission to France.
The discussion explores counting short-suit points for a partner's suit, favoring full-value first bids and later adjustments. South holds a good hand opposite a weak singleton club, while North has more than a minimum but rebids only one spade. North should pass two hearts, and notrump contracts look weak.
In a vulnerable deal the dealer position listed North West North East South shows a pass sequence. The excerpt records an early bridge bidding context without final contract details.
A Mississippi reader asks for a bid recommendation after a partner opens one club and the next hand passes. We suggest jumping to four hearts to describe a strong heart rebid and describe the partnership’s intended meaning to partner.
Arthur Parks, 63, an Associated Press reporter who covered state government for 20 years before retiring in 1969, was found dead Sunday in his Columbus apartment. He previously worked for the Columbus Citizen the Ohio State Journal of Columbus and the Newark News.
Sal A. Mander, once forced off the Aspen ballot as a cartoon character name, is now a gubernatorial candidate in Colorado with running mate G. Turkey Murphy on the Newtist Party line. Secretary of State Mary Estill Buchanan confirms 588 valid signatures. Murphy may use any nickname on the ballot. No Newtist platform has been announced.
District Attorney Ossie Brown wagered his swept back hair that the Muscular Dystrophy Association would reach a $200,000 local goal. Donations during the Jerry Lewis Telethon totaled $169,000, with businessman Hamilton Crawford supplying the shortfall. Brown delays the barber as he plans a trip abroad. The article notes US gold coins were first struck in 1795 and last in 1933.
The Caesars Palace owners gain final approval from the Atlantic City Planning Board to extend the Howard Johnsons Regency Motor Hotel into a 525 room casino hotel. Architects say the casino hotel could open by next Memorial Day. Desert Palace of New Jersey is a Caesars World subsidiary.
The California Legislature approved a bill to let foreign physicians practice without a state license due to language barriers. Promoted by Sen. Alan Robbins the measure cites two Soviet Jewish anesthesiologists who fled decades ago as highly qualified. The bill aims to aid future doctors in similar situations.
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