South hand in spades shows dangers of ruffing trials
A detailed bridge problem describes South off three aces trying to ruff and draw trumps. West leads diamonds, East avoids clubs, and misrouted defense prevents making four spades. Despite a strong trump suit, the defense keepsSouth from defeating the contract and forces down two by West’s precise plays.
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Antinoise push targets New York City rumble
Officials launch a citywide antinoise campaign aiming to curb subway clatter garbage can clangs and truck din. In one week the noise level dropped by about 75 percent with Deputy Commerce Commissioner Martin Dodge stressing education over quick fixes and March 15 as a reform deadline for the top offender John J. Hornblower.
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