Defensive timing in a four hearts contract analysis
Oswald Jacoby explains why quick defense matters in a team match hand. West opens with a three heart bid after South's two spades jump, leading to four hearts grand. East mistimes club timing, costing a trick and 300 points, while a better path could force a 500 point loss but preserve defense options.
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South West North East
J E
Oswald Jacoby
NEA
South
West
East
Declarer
Hearts
Diamonds
Dummy
Ace of Hearts
Van Fleet Seen As Source On Korea War Endgame
Gen. James A. Van Fleet, soon to retire after 22 months commanding the Eighth Army in Korea, returns to Washington to confer with President Eisenhower and congressional leaders. He has suggested the army could launch a successful offensive, a stance likely to prompt questions from committees as the war’s endgame looms.
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James Marlow
Washington
Eisenhower
Korea
Russia
China
Truman
James A. van Feet
van Fleet
Eighth Army
West Point
Asia
Congressional
Dick Powell Recuperating After Surgeries in California
Hollywood star Dick Powell remains in serious condition at St. John’s Hospital Santa Monica after two operations for a ruptured appendix and subsequent complications. Powell, famed for detective roles and musical films, is 48 and is supported at bedside by his wife June Allyson who has stayed near him.
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Santa Monica
Calif
Dick Powell
St. John’s Hospital
Powell
Deering Center Man Owns 1903 Ford Valued at 5000
Milton G. Smith of Deering Center owns a 1903 Ford automobile valued at 5000. The car has no top or windshield and is powered by a two cylinder eight horsepower motor with chain drive and a three speed transmission.
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Deering Center
Milton G. Smith
The 25 Year Man Becomes a Vital Figure in Industry
A nationwide shift elevates the 25 year veteran as a key morale and leadership figure in business. The piece highlights Acme Tiddlywinks and Joe Ten thumbs, a long‑serving employee, as symbols of experience. It notes bonuses and recognition reward long service and spur hopes for a 50th anniversary and Oak Leaf Cluster.
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Hal Boyle
New York
Bernard Baruch
Connie Mack
Acme
Joe
Acme Firm
Europe
Tiddlywinks
Dog Left At Door In Cardboard Box
A Monrovia housewife found a black cocker spaniel puppy in a cardboard box at her door with a note from a child saying the mother would not keep the puppy and advising to mix milk with the food. The item also mentions a rose window in Hartford and a note about early bacteriology textbooks.
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Monrovia
Calif
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Jacoby
By Galbraith
Rog. U & Pat. OM. Cope
NEA Servien
June Allyson
Trinity College
Hartford
Conn
France
U. S. Army
George Miller Sternberg
Ae All
Pure Creamery
Columbia Baking Company
Novelty Sales CO
S. Wrenn ST
Teletronix
Westinghouse
Corox
High
Main ST
Eralee
Freedom Rings
Home Owned and Operated
Eletronix
Bill Bivins
Archie Newton
Greensboro
S. Greene ST
Sherman Aycoth
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