Declarer Uses Penalty Double to Grab Nine Tricks in No Trump
West doubles and opens the spade honor revealing control. Mrs. Humphrey of St. Petersburg finesses to steal a trick, then plays heart three and wins the second with the spade ace. The defense clears spades while diamonds, clubs, spades and hearts fill the nine tricks, proving the penalty double aided the declarer.
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West
Smith Humphrey
St. Petersburg
Fla
Humphrey
Woeet
South
Mrs. Humphrey
Plan of Play in Three No Trump Contract
South holds Q J 10 of spades and other suits including A K Q and A K G4. After East wins the first trick with spade ace and returns spade seven, West lets South keep the jack. Devise the play to maximize contract after this sequence.
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South
East
West
Colorado Club Seeks Resident to Keep Office
President will meet with State Democratic chairman George L. Swartz in Carlin and with Governor Richard Kirman as the train stops at Montello Carlin Imlay Sparks Reno Nevada and Truckee California. Roosevelt will make a platform appearance at Reno. No Utah appearances due to early morning hours.
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Colorado Club
George L. Swartz
State Democratic Committee
Carlin
Richard Kirman
Imlay
Roosevelt
Reno
Nev
Utah
Montello
Imlay and
Sparks
Truckee
Calif
Roosevelt third-term petitions spark debate at Pueblo
Senator Logan predicts the July Pueblo petition of 4000 steel workers signals more requests for a Roosevelt third term. He says Roosevelt will resist publicly though unable to reveal plans. Logan opposes a 1940 nomination, citing party influence and political risk. The piece notes the League of Nations published America's NRA code in three languages.
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Washington
Logan
D-Ky
Roosevelt
Pueblo
Colo
Democratic Party
Congress
The
League of Nations
America
Swedish Modern Remains Leader at Chicago Furniture Show
The July 18 trade report from the American Furniture Mart and Merchandise Mart notes Swedish modern designs still dominate with 87.1 percent of suites on show, though the share has declined since winter. 18th century English styles rise to 28.1 percent, up from 25 percent at the January market.
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Chicago
Merchandise Mart
Delft
Falls at Home Warn and Protect in Seniors
A Safety Section note warns that home falls threaten all ages, with 19 000 U S and Canada deaths last year, mostly elderly. Advice covers securing rugs, keeping stairs clear, using railings, screening windows, and winter storm windows, plus careful bath soap handling and avoiding running on stairs.
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United States
Canada
Funmaker
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Tneoru
Rasp Price
Ecru
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Chenelle Bath
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