Correct Equipment For Perfect Bridge Player
A bridge column explains that a false beard in the pocket can mislead opponents after a perfect play. It covers a sample hand where West’s opening lead changes the odds, showing how to extract tricks and avoid giving away contracts. The piece also includes a daily question about a 1NT response and the recommended bid of 3NT based on 19 high card points.
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Declarer
Daily Question
Rail Progress Anticipated by 19th Century Engineer
The first railroad engineering book appeared in 1825 authored by civil engineer Thomas Tredgold. It anticipated many steam power developments that would unfold in the coming decades.
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New York
Thomas Tredgold
Senator Hartke seeks Senate probe on election projections
Sen. Vance Hartke of Indiana urged a Senate investigation into radio and television election projections. He argued such forecasts could affect voter choice and called for action to protect the electoral process. Hartke sent the request to Subcommittee Chairman John Pastore of Rhode Island.
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UPI
Vance Hartke
D-Ind
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John A. Pastore
D-R.i
Senate Communications Subcommittee
London couple wed in Guardian’s wedding of the year
The Guardian reported Londoners Measure and Wates tied the knot in its favorite wedding of the year. The ceremony drew attention as a notable society event in the capital.
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UPI
Guardian
Measure
Wates
Kigali Tiny Capital of Rwanda by Population
Kigali Rwanda with about 7000 residents is likely the smallest capital of any independent country.
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Kigali
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