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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1953
Page
11
In a team match a hand from years ago sees East West bid seven hearts and claim a 2210 point gain, yet a spade lead would have defeated the grand slam. They later lose 2390 at the other table, while a teammate in two spades redoubled fails to win a trick for a 4600 point loss. The piece questions how such jams arise.
A bridge hand discussion analyzes signals and misreads as South plans a takeout bid over two spades. West and East execute a complex sequence with ruffs and overruffing, ending with West claiming the last three tricks with trumps despite imperfect reading and a risky contract.
An unusual astrology brief claims a daily changing message based on birth dates and a secret formula. Readers are instructed to circle a letter under a number, with date ranges listed and a single final number 3.
A 1953 Korea scene opens with a corporal seeking reading matter in a Special Service center. A WAC shelves Schopenhauer as the first pick, marked with a two dollar bill and a note to a soldier. He buys two dollars of beer with the bill, leaving a humorous wartime artifact of longing for books over booze.
A provocative proposal imagines converting supermarkets into self-contained cities to eliminate travel. Citizens would live in prefab homes linked by moving sidewalks under a skyscraper hub with floors for school, health, shops, and entertainment. No private cars needed, as daily life unfolds within a single complex.
AUNT HET declares she is through with Emily after a public rebuke. She forgives past outbursts but now refuses to give another chance, stating she will not tolerate further behavior.
Excerpts describe brutal reprisals by North Koreans and a death march faced by General Dean's men. Voices from Pfc Hubert Glyers and Rochester caddie Andy Mansfield reflect fear, humor, and resilience amid conflict. Olga Bornblett notes women in training and mentions traffic and beach access amid wartime shortages.
A reader letter panel cites studies from two universities claiming women enjoy themselves less than men due to self consciousness moods and irritability. Psychologist J. C. Coleman discusses children's drawings reflecting parental influence. Dr. C. H. Long notes two brain appetite centers may allow future appetite control.
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