TV Ratings Shakeup as New Shows Struggle in Nielsen
JOAN HANAVER reports three networks battle for ratings, with new shows like Phyllis and Beacon Hill entering the top 20 while many newcomers face cancellation. CBS NBC and ABC hover near 18 point averages with ABC edging to second as announcers boast five wins on Nielsen nights.
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We Tnost
Win at Bridge Aceking Cases Slam Bidding
Oswald and James Jacoby analyze a bridge hand where North holds 13 points and an ace king in spades. North shows cautious intent with a jump to three spades then Blackwood to force the slam after South reveals Aces, indicating the slam is sound despite potential bad breaks.
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Trick play reveal in two no trump sequence
After the opponents reach three notrump following a one notrump to three notrump sequence, the correct lead is the deuce of spades. Partner should hold a solid number of high cards and ideally five spades. This allows establishing partner's spade suit and potentially reach nine tricks before South can counter.
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Nat Turner
America
Southampton County
Virginia
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Founding of Liberia and Showa era in Japan
The text references Liberia established in 1822 as a home for freed American slaves and notes Hirohito as the Showa era name for Japan.
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Hirohito
Japan
Curb crime with harsher penalties and stricter gun laws
The text argues for prompt, maximum sentences and curbs on lawyers aiding guilty clients. It calls for banning handguns, universal gun registration, stronger police, updated tech, better streets, and tougher sentencing to reduce the crime wave and improve national standards.
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Free World
Danbury High School closed after racially charged melee
Danbury High School will be closed until Monday after a racially inspired brawl injuring 12 people including four policemen. About 250 black and white students fought with bike chains belts and rocks near the campus. Mellasa Moore 15 was seriously hurt and several others treated at Danbury Hospital. Police used force to disperse the crowd. extra officers remained on duty and parents were urged to keep students at home.
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James Tallon
Astrological Briefs Mix Warnings and Woes Across Signs
An eclectic run of zodiac items offers light guidance for Taurus through Aquarius. Readers are urged to avoid overspending, mend frayed relations, control temper, and think before acting as daily traits are sketched with tempered warnings and gentle counsel.
Lower Loup NRD Directors Meet at Ord Agenda
The Lower Loup Natural Resources District will meet at its Ord headquarters on Oct 04. The agenda covers reorganization of Carrig-Jewell drainage board in Platte County, a Platte River Level B study report, and updates on the Oconee Bend project. Public hearing on formal rides, plus requests for assistance from Nebraska Conservation and Survey Division and US Geological Survey.
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Carrig- Jewell Drainage Board
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Nebraska Conservation and Survey Division
U.S. Geological Survey
Custer
Valley
Custer County
The Arab oil price rise sparks unlikely industry booms
A satirical column notes that higher oil costs tempt a chain of odd beneficiaries, from veil makers to mushroom sellers, as politicians trade threats for economic boosts. The piece mocks how industries adapt and how public rhetoric shifts, ending with farcical connections to broader U.S. markets.
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UPI
U.S
Congress
Middle East
America
Nathan Rejoinder
Amalgamated Thin Veil Manufacturing Co
Vietnam
Agnes Walter Hosts Tribute To Thelma Maw In Creston
Agnes Walter entertained Thursday to honor former Creston resident Thelma Maw of Seoul Korea a United Methodist Church missionary who has been in Seoul 26 years and two years in Viet Nam. Guests from Norfolk Columbus and local residents attended. Maw spoke on new rehabilitation work at a hospital.
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Agnes Walter
Creston
Thelma Maw
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Korea
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Columbus
Miss Maw
Viet Nan
United Methodist Church
Department of Rehabilitation
Verda Barrett
Edgar Wardeman
Enno Groteluesehen
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