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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1951

Page

12

Free Bid Ramifies After Passing Two Diamonds in Bridge

In bridge bidding, a pass by North avoids forcing South into a free two diamonds bid, making two diamonds a near-equivalent contract for some hands. South, with a strong hand, jumps to no trump, while West leads spades and declarer crafts a winning line through clubs and diamonds.

North South West Declarer East Dummy

Marshall Called Self Superfluous and Dive Bomb Tactics Mentioned

The column cites Thomas R. Marshall as the Vice President who called himself His Superfluous Excellency. It also notes Lieut. Gen. Ross E. Rowell as the first American airman to use dive bombing in 1927 during a mission in Nicaragua, with additional game-like card details loosely attached.

United States R. A. Thomas “R. Marshall Ross E. Rowell Ocotal Nicaragua

Bridge hand note on en passant play and defensive finesse

In the described hand the declarer could win two diamond tricks and then suffer a spade or heart return that allows the defender to execute a free finesse for the ninth trick. The text discusses the risk of repeated heart and spade finesse shots in the same hand and the resulting endgame tension.

Declarer

Bowery derelict rides to millionaire dream after kitchen plate

A Bowery tramp named Roland, known as Second Plate, rises from derelict to socialite via a literary cocktail circuit, where his insult comedy earns fame. He reforms by learning to read, dressing better, and refining manners, then reenters the party world with a refined act.

New York Bowery Borland Roland Park Ave Thassa Lotta Butters the Bowery

Doctors say Teenagers Discussed by Medical Group

Long Beach LA County Medical Association releases public interest piece citing Ruth Strang of Columbia University. It argues adolescents are often more capable than presumed and deserve responsibility, choice, and exposure to group activities and real-world study to foster mature planning and reasoning.

Long Beach Los Angeles County Medical Association Ruth Strang Columbia University Strang

Poor NoraScarlet scandal shocks town in old case

In a tight community row Nora faces social ostracism over poverty rumors. Her mother Ma cuts ties until Nora can clear her name, leaving Nora to confront stigma and seek redress amid a judgmental public.

Nora

Foxdale Flannel Coat and Matching Trousers Offered

A local listing advertises Foxdale flannel coat with one matching pair of trousers and two mil blended slacks for sale. The ad notes apparel items likely part of a coordinated wardrobe set.

Foxdale

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