Overcalling with five cards in majors and clubs misfires
Oswald Jacoby notes that opening bids rely on high cards, while overcalls depend on playing strength. With opponents in a major, a five card minor can doom the hand as South’s overcall failed, West led diamonds, and declarer faced likely losses. A later line suggests dangers of misjudging defense and timing in bridge play.
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Sandburg Celebrates 85th Birthday With Reflections
Carl Sandburg, poet and Pulitzer historian, marks his 85th birthday at Flat Rock North Carolina with quiet personal observances and plans to resume work on his autobiography and poetry. His wife notes Honey and Salt sold over 20 000 copies in its first year, a high for his poetry. He comments on Lyndon Johnson's presidency and recalls a childhood song.
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Labor Law Violations Charged Against Stevens Textile
The NLRB has charged J P Stevens Co with 157 federal labor law violations at 117 plants in North and South Carolina amid a multi union organizing drive. Allegations include firing 53 workers for pro union activity, threats to discharge, spying on meetings, and offering perks to withdraw from unions. A hearing in Great Falls, South Carolina is set for February 24, delaying any labor election.
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S. C
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QUD
Afl-Cio
North Carolina
South Carolina
IUC
Carolinas
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