Swinging spade response yields four spades contract
South holds a modest four card spade suit and a long diamond as West doubles and East the heart bid. Lipton led four spades to make despite Wests opening heart king and diamond sequence. He trumps hearts, ruffs, and uses endplay to secure the contract.
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Negro Cleared Of Assault Charge In Taxi Case
In Phenix City Alabama an all white Russell Circuit Court jury acquitted Gussie Lee Patterson of assault with intent to murder a white taxicab driver after a dispute over fare. Patterson allegedly drew a knife when the driver demanded extra pay beyond the $1 fare for a three mile ride. The driver testified Patterson refused to pay and brandished a knife at his throat. City officials noted the proper fare was 85 cents.
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