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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1960

Page

6

Oswald Jacoby Grand Slam Bid Debate Recalls Rule

In early days the four horsemen team formed by Hate P. Hal ms included Willard Karn David Bruce and the author. They agreed on a strict rule never to bid a grand slam as bidding was not warranted. Now the author notes that grand slams are justified in modern play.

P. Halms The Four Horsemen Willard Karn David Bruce Myself Sims

Grand Slam Bid in Shreveport Regional Bridge

The hand discussion from the Shreveport regional shows players pursuing a grand slam in no trump. North opens two spades with 16 points and diamond support, South then bids three clubs, and after the Blackwood sequence South gains the queen of spades. With two aces and two kings counted, South envisions 12 sure tricks and, with the queen, 13, securing a grand slam against any accident.

North South

Abby OKs Costume Ideas in Dear Abby column

The Dear Abby column discusses costume choices for a Halloween party including Greek Goddess and Oriental High Priestess. Readers weigh in on disrespect vs cultural sensitivity and address questions about dancing games and virtue of wedding rings among married men.

Abigail van Buren Abby Asey

New Drug Povan Beats Pinworms in Children

Medical overview reports Povan also known as pyrvinum pampate cures pinworm infection with a single dose in most cases, outperforming older Delvex which caused vomiting or diarrhea in many. A note on Imipramine suggests potential mood benefits for mild diabetes but requires more study.

Ben Zinser George X. Trimble Wendell i H. Hall University of the Minnesota Ae Medical School Journal of Laboratory and Clinical Medicine Cincinnati Journal of the American Medical Association

Door Sales Offer Extra Income for Yale

Want ads reveal door to door selling as a popular seasonal income. About 1,500,000 nationwide work part or full time, including 600,000 women, with no age race or color discrimination. The National Association of Direct Selling Companies notes autumn demand rises as school resumes and families return from vacations. A free directory of participating firms is offered.

National Association of Direct Selling Companies Winona Minn James M. George Association George

Attend to Large Pores and Blackheads Safely

A skincare tip advises using an astringent to dry up blackheads and shrink large pores. Frequent gentle use can reduce pores and clear dirt buildup, avoiding unsafe squeezing. Apply saturated cotton over affected skin five to six times daily for quick results.

Promising Washing Machine Wins Village Council

A slate of Montigny- sur-Aube candidates pledged to purchase a community washing machine for local housewives and were elected. The unusual platform secured victory, reflecting a focus on public amenities in the small French village.

Montigny- Sur-Aube France

Pebble Beach Hosts Carleton Wallace Party at Club

Mr and Mrs Carleton Wallace of Country Club Dr Del Monte Lodge used Pebble Beach as headquarters during their stay.

Carleton’ Wallace Country Club Made del

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