Cryptoquip clue yields coin quest in 1973 syndicate puzzle
A scrambled cryptoquip presents clues across a large puzzle with terms like Earthy, Wings, Goddess, and Newts. The column asks solvers to decode a hidden message and notes a 1973 coin collecting theme. The puzzle format resembles a syndicated cryptogram with crossing references.
Women seek compliments through dress and makeup
The excerpt argues that women dress and apply makeup to win male praise, then notes the deeper ego boost from provoking jealousy among other women. It suggests children who grow up too smart may learn to hide intelligence to avoid adult expectations and fears. The fragment ends with a table scrap reference mentioning Mrs Truman and a time marker.
Sophisticated play halves contract in Blue Team vs Dallas Aces
In a Bridge match between the Blue Team and Dallas Aces, North South played five hearts at one table after a club lead, with declarer winning the ace, trump finesse, and claiming most tricks despite a spade loss. At the other table Jim Jacoby in four hearts faced a different defense, chose a spade sequence that doomed the hand, and a meticulous alternate line by Jacoby could have succeeded.
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Dallas Aces
West
Déclarer
Garozzo
Forquet
South
Jim Jacoby
East
Jacoby
Garozzo Trumps Forquet: Contract Down One In Card Play
In a 1973 syndicated panel, Garozzo arrived with the seven of trumps against Forquet, causing the contract to fail by one. Amid TV listings, the page notes upcoming shows and times from 7:00 p.m. onward, including Bowling For Dollars, Gunsmoke, and The Untouchables, with other prime time entries.
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Garozzo
Trumps
Forquet
Pierre Berton
Television Station Lines List City Channels
The list shows Buffalo Cleveland London Hamilton Erie and Erie with channels for WGR WBEN WEWS WKBW WJW CFPL CHCH WICU WJET WSEE WOLN and other numbers. It reads like a historical TV channel grid with multiple stations and their city affiliations.
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WGR
Buffalo
WBEN
CBS
WEWS
Cleveland
WKBW
WJW
CFPL
London
Ont
CHCH
Hamilton
WICU
Erie
NBC
WJET
ABC
WSEE
WOLN
Shrimp Triggering Migraines and Other Health Queries
A reader notes shrimp with iodine taste causes migraines and asks if other fish can. Medical column explains migraine basics, triggers, and possible tyramine in cheeses meats and herring. Also covers hernia injections, treatment choices, and concerns about illegible doctor handwriting versus pharmacist deciphering.
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