Unexpected Eight of Hearts Decisive Card in This Shift
Alfred Sheinwold held West, opened five of spades. Dummy won first trick with king of spades, East played deuce. Declarer led queen of clubs, West won with ace, shift to eight of hearts later decisive. East tempted by a spade return, hearts turn out strongest.
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Sheinwold
Dummy
Sean
West Ieading
Shem
Card table strategy in a bridge endgame requires precision
The note outlines a bridge play where the eight of hearts marks the killing shift. East wins with the ace and returns the five of hearts to West's king. West then leads the four of hearts, letting East execute a finesse with the jack and seven behind dummy's ten six.
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East
West
Poor Ma's Uncle Tom Seeks Odd Union Amid Struggles
A fragile but hopeful figure, Uncle Tom clings to life as he attempts a final effort to secure marriage. The man battles illness while pursuing a risky personal alliance, reflecting persevering yet troubling family dynamics.
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Tom
Hemorrhoid Disease Examined and Treatment Outlined
A Long Beach medical article explains hemorrhoids as dilated rectal vessels, internal and external forms, common bleeding symptoms, and emphasizes ruling out cancer. Small internal hemorrhoids may be treated with office injections, while large or protruding cases require surgical removal in hospital for cure.
Choices in the freedom price and party alignment debated
The text presents mixed views on patriotism and freedom, with quotes from Wilson urging self-determined cost of liberty, Adenauer praising peace, and James A. Fairey hinting at Eisenhower’s future party affiliation. The fragment reflects wartime and early Cold War politics and public opinion about leadership.
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General Eisenhower
James A. Fairey
Democratic National Committee
Brilliant Young Soldier Mike Michaelis Brings Heroic Korea Record
The Lancaster PA native and West Point veteran rose from lieutenant colonel to brigadier general after leading the Wolfhound 27th Regiment in Korea. Known for fearless leadership and battlefield promotions, he joined Eisenhower’s staff in Europe after 60 days with family.
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International Army of
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Wrath Drives People to Court Says Aunt Het
Aunt Het warns that anger makes people lose sense and push them to hire a lawyer and sue. The quip notes wrath precedes legal action and escalating disputes in everyday life.
Senator Soaper Keeps Chevalier Race in News
The piece riffs on Sen Soaper and Maurice Chevalier while noting straw hats and other media quips. An astrologer suggests Rita should have wed Georgie Jessel and Aly would suit Betty Grable, with the thought there's time for more quotes before being misquoted.
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Maurice Chevalier
Rita
Georgie Jessel
Aly
Betty Grable
U. S. Once Had a 3-Cent Silver Coin
Q and A style brief reveals that a silver 3-cent piece was minted from 1851 to 1873 as the thinnest U.S. coin. It asks about a 2-cent piece, Alpine horns, Arab horse differences, King James Bible translators, and Sakhalin fate after Japan's defeat.
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United States
Sakhalin
Russia
Japan
Karafuto
Soviet Union
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