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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1979
Page
8
The page discusses a three notrump bridge situation with a diamond finesse and spade lead, contrasting optimist and down to earth play. It also notes Israeli warplanes striking Egyptian military targets on the Gulf of Suez on this date in 1969.
A bridge description shows West East with A110862 Q53 K843 and 72 K85 1062 passing North East J7954. South holds KJ9 96 AQ1063 KQ9 and the bid is to Pass with 3NT after opening lead: to Pass.
A reader seeks help for a mother addicted to bingo and gambling with family strain and financial impact. Abby cites Gamblers Anonymous as a cure and provides contact details. The column also covers a widow dating a married man and a truck driver's wife about infidelity and trust, advising cautious responses. An historical note mentions the 1970 opening of the Ecumenical Council's final session by Pope Paul VI.
An article in Seventeen magazine says a child with average-height parents is likelier to grow taller than a child with a tall father of 6 feet 4 inches and a mother of 5 feet 2 inches. It notes that a person’s height can vary daily.
A listing page shows the evening lineup including Dance Fever Newlywed Game Family Feud Hee Haw Gong Show and press conference. Programs feature comedic and game shows followed by news and movie slots across channels ABC CBS and others.
Hollywood notes report Rod Steiger plays a German officer who befriends a Jewish youngster during the occupation of Holland in The Lucky Star. Howard W. Koch to produce the 52nd Oscars, his sixth time. John Badham signs two year Paramount deal to produce and direct. Kevin Brophy joins The Long Riders cast as Joe Younger.
Pope John Paul II plans a Manila visit to preside at the beatification of Lorenzo Ruiz, the first beatification outside the Vatican. Cardinal Jaime Sin confirms receipt of a papal letter. date not set, possible delay until January due to paperwork.
On this date in 1945 Premier Higashi Kuni asked Americans to forget Pearl Harbor after World War II, signaling a plea for reconciliation. The remark highlights shifting wartime sentiment as the war nears end.
An elderly observer remembers when a lone person often watching a game was simply a kibitzer in a card room rather than an active participant.
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