Fain’s four spades clinch win in tragic bridge week
In a somber column Ben Fain of Houston, crippled by an old accident, died the same day as John Crawford. The report highlights Fain’s expert play on a board where his four spade contract, chosen over four clubs, yielded 62 points after ruffing a heart and cashing top spades.
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Medieval England Criminal Suspects Branded by Iron
Report states suspects were branded with hot irons during medieval England inquiries. If wounds healed quickly the person was deemed innocent, while infection implied guilt under common punitive practices of the era.
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United Press International
England
Club gathers at Hiller home in Bellwood
Mrs Edna Hiller and Margaret Hosher hosted the W W T E club at the Hiller home Monday with seventeen members and one guest Mrs Frank Beard present. Mrs Tena Beringer won the door prize. After luncheon cards were played and prizes awarded to Margaret Hosher high and Norma Ronkar low. May hostesses are Dorothy Harris and Alice Dolezal.
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Edna Hiller
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Frank Beard
Tena Beringer
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Earthquake Prediction Warns LA Area Within Year
A new warning reaches about six million Californians that signs point to a major quake near the Los Angeles basin within the next year. The article notes public nerves mix with skepticism as residents recall the film Earthquake and the improbability of predicting quakes before this warning.
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