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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1977

Page

8

Sew What's New: Easy Pattern Tips From Betsy Betsy NM

Betsy NM answers reader questions on Butterick 4061 pockets and hemming. She advises cutting pockets on straight grain to avoid bias stretch, suggests using a quick pocket method with interfacing, and warns on wide hem allowances for fray-prone fabrics.

Sandra Kelly Sandra Betsy

West Leads Trump to Efficient Small Slam in Bridge

The article discusses West choosing a trump lead against a small slam with four-suit bidding. Declarer improves chances by careful play, using dummy’s queen and heart and club maneuvers to secure 12 tricks. East’s last heart decision offers the extra chance, making the vulnerable slam richly deserved.

West Declarer Dummy East Heclarer

Dear Abby Taboos for teacher

Dear Abby advises that a male fourth grade teacher who allowed lap sitting back rubs and hugs with students crossed boundaries with fourth graders. The response notes motive matters little if actions resemble intimacy beyond acceptable limits and that such contact is inappropriate with older elementary students.

Abby Minneapolis Minn Thad

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