Bridge Pointers West Leads and Keeps Contract
A hand discussion notes how a player usually leads the jack of spades when holding the ace and how this affects the contract. South contemplates running diamonds to induce West to discard spades, but the plan is unlikely to succeed. East’s lead of clubs and signaling would allow West to save key cards, while South ultimately makes the contract via diamond ace lead.
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The Mysterious Particle Card Memoir in Bridge Play
A bridge hand narrative describes South using nine tricks with spades and hearts. East errs by overcalling. South evaluates safe play with a singleton diamond ace. The dealer’s right reveals a polite, cautious style and a pass decision concludes the sequence.
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Red Purge In Tibet Sparks Bridge Speculation
In Darjeeling India AP reports Tibetan purge rumors influence bridge play as spade over one diamond opens, but a hand worth only a pass over one heart prompts debate about opponents’ responses. The piece references Sheinwold's guide and a suggestion to mail for the book.
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Ancient Ruins Unearthed in Center of Alexandria
In Alexandria, Polish-led excavations uncover a third century Roman amphitheater with 134 marble rows and 1150 seating, plus Byzantine repairs. Finds include first century baths, eighth century fortifications, and two cemeteries. The site shifts from planned government offices to an on-site open air museum.
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Volta Dam aids Ghanaian industry push
Akosombo Ghana: 600 villages flooded by the Volta River Dam lake, 800 displaced villagers resettle in 12,500 new homes. $196 million hydroelectric scheme aims to flood control electricity, attract industry, and power an aluminum smelter in Tema, with U.S. funds totaling $147 million. Kaiser plants Volta Aluminum Co. as private investment grows amid cocoa price collapse and drift toward bankruptcy.
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Right Time Right Place in Melbourne Customs Find $17,000 Radios
Customs inspector Bernard Yeates showed nine recruits a British freighter and uncovered $50 transistor radios worth $17,000 hidden in a freezing room wall. The discovery illustrated how contraband could be concealed aboard ships.
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