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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1975

Page

19

Measuring for window shades and pulls ideas

Readers learn precise shade measurements for inside and outside mounting and how to add 12 inches for roll over. Tips cover tip to tip old shade replacement and marking locations. The piece ends with homemaker ideas and prompts for future discussion.

IBM Homemaker’s Service

Dear Abby Gay Friendship in Antiquity Stirs Debate

Dear Abby notes a reader dispute over whether Damon and Pythias were homosexual. Experts cite legends and the difficulty of proving private lives of ancient figures. Nearby, Walter Klein will perform Mozart and Brahms pieces February 8 at 8:30 p.m. in Royce Hall UCLA.

Abby Damon Pythias Walter Klein Mozart Brahms Royce Hall Ucla

Lead Choice in Partner's Bid Suit in Dallas Bridge

In a Dallas sectional, Sam Beard of Dallas led a low heart from three including a heart honor, preserving distribution signals. East avoided cashing hearts by playing the small card, allowing defense to hold despite artificial clubs, with the play requiring precise defense planning.

Dallas Sam Beard East West Declarer Beard Dummy South Ing

Bridge notes and reader letters mix in column

The page recounts a bridge hand with finished play including an underled heart and a controversial defense, followed by Dear Abby letters about family gatherings for holidays and party goofs, with audience questions and responses. Notable names include Damon, Pythias, and Ollie Dunlap.

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