Courageous play ends in diamond lead misstep in bridge
Alfred Sheinwold recalls a moment where West leads the king of clubs and, with poor signaling, switches suits after a failed signal. The hand hinges on choosing a safer suit and avoiding a king-led reading error, illustrating the courage to alter plans under pressure. West’s diamond lead follows, highlighting defensive misjudgment and strategic risk.
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Diamonds Switch Sides Spark Late Defensive Victory
South converts a switch to hearts to threaten a defense that would cash out if East holds the heart ace. The play hinges on East having hearts and diamonds to force out the ace of hearts, while West’s heart lead risks nothing unless East holds strong heart honors. The Daily Question suggests a penalty double over 1NT with a strong hand and plans a spade overcall.
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Pair convicted in double police killings in Chicago
Two Chicago men Johnnie Veal 18 and George Knights 24 were found guilty by a Cook County jury of the July 1970s sni per-murders of two police sergeants James Severin and Anthony Rizzate of the community relations unit. The jury deliberated over eight hours and did not impose the death penalty requested by prosecutors.
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Jes Anthony Rizzate
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Two British Soldiers Shot in Irish Barricade Battle
In Belfast and Armagh a gunman shot two British soldiers during a see saw barricade clash as crowds rebuilt and tore down barriers. Army reports describe non serious injuries to the soldiers and multiple arrests of civilians. An Electricity Board showroom was bombed in Dunganon, with 1 man killed and 35 injured, 27 of them women, at the Malone Road headquarters. 16 hospitalized, four in serious condition. The IRA split factions issued statements blaming the bombing on the provisional wing, while one member called it a mistake.
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Reds raid Philippine army post
A Philippine Army spokesman said Communist New Peoples Army commandos attacked a military post in Isabela Province near Manila, destroying no Air Force helicopters with grenade launchers. One constabulary sergeant was wounded in a 10 minute firefight, and the militants escaped. President Marcos termed the raid part of a broader Communist plot to threaten Manila and officials, while insisting the situation is contained.
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East and West German officials discuss wage power deal details
East German State Secretary Michael Kahl and West German State Secretary Egon Bahr met in Berlin for a preliminary round to implement the wage power agreement reached by the Big Four. Negotiations intended to start after government approvals, likely next month.
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Grocer Kills Bandit in Queens Car Chase
A 65-year-old grocer, Thomas Cornelia, shot and killed one of two armed holdup men after a chase across Queens. After a store robbery, Cornelia and his grandson pursued in a panel truck, Cornelia retrieved a shotgun from the bandit, fired, and the suspect died. Police traced the vehicle to a second section of Queens where a passerby found the deceased bandit.
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