Bridge hand leads to an opening bid and double
In a no trump bridge sequence the West player opens and lands states pass sequence. The auction shows passes and a double by South with a lead of four.
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1968
Page
14
In a no trump bridge sequence the West player opens and lands states pass sequence. The auction shows passes and a double by South with a lead of four.
In a nationwide charity bridge event, East overcalls with a spade despite five points and a weak suit. South, pushed into two hearts, risks the contract as bidding reveals hearts led by South and a potential diamond ruff. West ends with a heart king and diamond king sequence, and East ruffles to reveal a setting trick.
The House passed a 1.8 billion military construction bill including 6.254 million for North Carolina projects. Rate 345 to 14, bill now goes to the Senate. Cherry Point leads with 3.128 million, followed by Ft. Bragg 953 thousand and other bases including Camp Lejeune, New River, Pope, and Seymour Johnson.
A reader questions whether non diabetics risk health from artificial sweeteners. The doctor states no proven harm, notes FDA watchfulness, and argues labels could warn more clearly though the drinks offer little nutritional value beyond flavor.
About 250 legal abortions have been performed in Colorado since Gov. John Love signed a liberalized abortion law a year ago. The State Health Department said prior to the law, 10 to 12 abortions a year were noted.
In Chicago, Police Lt. Ernett J. McMorrow arrested a man at a currency exchange for armed robbery. The suspect was charged with the same crime 20 years earlier at the same location, prompting McMorrow to call the incident familiar.
Reader questions cover artificial sweeteners versus sugar drinks, metal allergies and protective coatings, and hemorrhoid care. Dr Mother notes many readers, offers a diaphragm refit tip and booklet request, and mentions Mars satellite Deimos with its five mile diameter.
M Maxum Bingham of High Point Thomasville offers built up roofing shingles approved by FHA. Call 476 7197 for a free estimate.
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