Opening lead dilemma in bridge bidding and play
A bridge problem shows partner’s pressure to lead the bid suit after silent auction. East doubles to discourage heart leads. West follows with spades and clubs, building a crossruff threat. Declarer defeats with careful play. the lesson: ignore partner’s urge when you are sure a different lead improves defense.
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Les
East
South
West
Cote Y
Declarer
James Jacoby
Jacoby
AIDS virus not spread by medicine and school snack debate
Reader questions HIV transmission via hormone suppositories and Dr Gott confirms HIV is spread only through intimate contact or blood. Reader then critiques a strict teacher's healthy snack policy. the columnist defends juice fruit and vegetables as suitable, urges perspective, and praises nutrition over junk food.
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Dr. Gott
Urinary Urgency Causes and Effects in Health Advice
A reader asks if frequent urination is related to allergy meds or lactose tablets. The reply explains factors behind urinary frequency including age, hydration, heat, infections, diabetes, alcohol, and diuretics, noting drugs can increase urine output and sleep disruption.
O Briens mark 30th with Saturday open house
Mr and Mrs William OBrien of Route 2 Ohio will celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary with an open house on Saturday at the Sublette Community Building. They were married January 17, 1959 at Immaculate Conception Church Ohio. They have seven children Vickie Brenda Craig Scott Penny Farringer Dennis and Frank. one grandchild. Friends and relatives invited 7 to 10 p.m. Gifts not desired.
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William O'Brien
Rte. 2
Ohio
Sublette
Immaculate Conception Church
O'Briens
Vickie
Brenda
Home
Craig
Kewanee
Scott
Bloomington
Rick
Penny) Farringer
Dennis
Frank
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