Ruffing in Declarer's Hand Weakens His Trump Holding
A bridge bidding hand review features Paul who overreaches toward three no trump, then four hearts. He mishandles trumps by ruffing in his own hand, leading to a loss when opponents cash trumps and diamonds. The moral: avoid ruffing in your own hand to keep control of trumps.
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Paul
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West
East
Yau
Trump Lead Guides Playful Bridge Tactics
The analysis describes leading a trump at the second trick to force defense, with Paul able to secure ten tricks by ruffing in dummy. It notes West shifting to spades as a practical defense, and declarer ruffing the third spade to ruff a diamond in dummy.
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Paul
West
Declarer
Catholics Win Etna Snow Grant Details From Readers
A reader asks for more on a Mt Etna snow grant allowing the Catholic Church to sell snow and ice from the volcano. The grant dates to medieval times, funds church work, trenches are dug and snow packed into natural ice. Msgr Carmelo Patane, 81, leads Catania Church, preserving the grant.
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Carmelo Patane
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Poor PA My Nurse Told Ma I Am a Good Patient
A patient recounts how a nurse praised him at the hospital while his mother notes his habit of saving prints groans and complaints until he returns home, reflecting family concern and patient mood.
River Han Reminds GIs of Homeland
American troops along the Han River in Korea swim and relax after combat. Soldiers compare the river to rivers and beaches at home, naming the Susquehanna and Myrtle Beach while noting cold water and sunlit banks. Several men from various states share light remarks on the scene and mood.
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James Kishbaugh
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South Carolina
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John T. Clark
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New Orleans
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Floyd Robar
Shannock
R. I. Pic
James BE. Reley
Chicago
Lake Michigan
Sgt
Williams, Ellefson
Erie
Russell Tyndal
Sterling
Colo
Thomas Whardy
Augusta
Albert Robbat
Medford
Mass
Robert Brandon
Benton
What’s New Doctor New Drug Cortisone Used Against Rheumatic Fever
Rheumatic fever remains a major childhood disease with three key manifestations: migrating joint pains, chorea, and heart inflammation or damage. Early signs include weight loss, fatigue, pallor, frequent colds, sore throat, and unexplained fevers. Diagnosis relies on physical exam and lab tests, followed by treatment.
Drumbeat of Cold War Echoes in Opinion Pieces
A collection of letters and statements criticizes U S policy and industry. Dr Lev Dorbiansky calls for arms and propaganda for Ukraine while Irving Olds defends steel capacity for defense. Senator Kilgore notes Truman's overall record beyond a few angry letters. The note ends with a medical update praising Cortisone for rheumatic fever and its rapid symptom relief, with cautious notes on heart damage prevention.
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