Best Bidding Methods Can't Cover Actual Play of Cards
Stayman convention leads to a precise auction with North bidding two clubs and South showing a four card major. Despite the precise bidding the game contract reached could have been defeated but was made. A key play saw East discard the dummy with a singleton club, then error with a spade return allowing declarer to win and draw trumps.
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Sam Stayman
North
Stayman
South
West
East
Dummy
Sauth
Parthenon Marble Construction Question
The Parthenon was built largely of marble throughout with the exception of wooden door frames doors and roof timbers. No mortar was used. The description explains how a card game scenario mirrors outcomes in a spade and club play.
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Butani
Parthenon
Sthens
D. K
Being 40 Not Bad at All Says Boyle
A humorous column recounts turning 40, noting initial fears and gradual acceptance. The author tests age by interacting with a red haired coworker and a Boy Scout, finding no major changes. Reflections on respect from copy boys and attention from women are mixed with light self-deprecation.
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Boyle
New York
Shay
Frances
Dorothy Dix
What Others Are Saying: Fragmented World War II Echoes
A collage of quotes touches on Japan's restoration, Allied goodwill, and leaders like Hirohito and Truman. It cites privatized remarks, a divorce bid, and critiques of collective security and taxation amid postwar discourse.
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Japan
Hirohito
Day One Learns Truth Amid Quiet Courageous Talk
A narrator recalls a tense moment when a friend challenges a claim about him. He notes his wife’s new calm and practical care as she insists he rest at forty, shaping an attitude of patience and acceptance for their future.
Poor PA man says preacher wants me for model church member
In a local remark, a resident claims the preacher views her as an exemplary helper, always willing to volunteer for demanding church duties. The comment highlights community expectations of active service within the faith community.
Soaper Remarks on RFC Row and Moral Standards
Sen Soaper Says by H V WADE notes loose handling of millions and a few low moral standards in the RFC affair. He insists nothing illegal occurred though citing perjury and theft of bread as possible dangers. He quips that whisky is ample in emergencies and a troubled bartender makes a poor listener.
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RFC
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