Mead marriage insurance idea sparks playful debate
Washington wires relay Dick West recounts a Redbook essay by Margaret Mead proposing marriage insurance to protect children if couples divorce. The piece riffs on premiums, risk groups, assigned risks, no fault plans and occasional policy cancellations in a satirical, period voice.
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Endplay Finesse Shifts Trick Total in Bridge Tale
In a single suit play from Oswald and James Jacoby, South must pursue hearts while discarding. A simple 50 percent finesse competes with a deep-sea nine finesse that can swing the ninth trick if the nine forces the king. West holding both jack and ten confirms the nine’s strength and seals South’s ninth trick.
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Bridge Question on Finesses and Three Notrump Actions
South counts eight top tricks and aims for a ninth in diamonds if 3-2 break. With West leading and East out, no second diamond trick is possible. The question asks what to do when partner bids three notrump and suggests A-Bid three spades if partner may pass to let you win.
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Horoscope Forecast for February 20 1974
Aries seeks social time with friends while Taurus should try new methods. Gemini advises long term planning and goal focus as Scorpio relies on logic over emotion. Cancer focuses on shared interests. Leo weighs facts versus feelings. Virgo suggests outdoor time to recharge. Libra boosts social presence. Sagittarius should clear paperwork. Capricorn hints at small money gains through bargains. Aquarius advocates independence. Pisces needs quiet time and reading. Applying creativity offers rewards this year with hidden value in progressive ideas.
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