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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1966

Page

5

Bridge officials discuss an unusual three notrump defense

B Jay Becker outlines an East West South North deal where East's unorthodox ten over a spade lead defeats South's three notrump. The article notes a key choice between third hand high plays and the safer queen, emphasizing that general rules adapt to avoid harming contracts in bridge.

West South East

Miss Wheatheart of the Nation Named

Sherrie Murphy a Stratford Texas high school senior was chosen Miss Wheatheart of the Nation to represent the wheat growing industry. The piece notes that 3 to 4 barrels of crude oil out of 100 are turned into petro chemicals and account for over 35 percent of the world chemical markets.

Perryton Tex Sherrie Murphy Stratford

Today In History Highlights Aug 23 1966

On this date in history 1784 deputies formed the state of Franklin in what is now Tennessee, a state effort that failed. Notable events include George III's revolt proclamation in 1775 and Valentino's death in 1926. The U S published plans for a Suez board in 1956 and Ranger 1 launched in 1961.

Associated Press Tennessee Franklin North Carolina Britain George III America International Red Cross Rudolph Valentino Douglas MacArthur Pacific London U S United States Egypt Cape Kennedy U.S. Marine Corps Saigon Hong Kong

Hints From Heloise Nylon Net Cleans Lint Off Pants

Reader shares a simple method to remove lint from black trousers using a wet nylon net and a quick pressing routine. The technique aims to imitate a pressed finish after washing and is praised by the contributor.

Ann Landers Advice on Family and Health Dilemmas

Dear reader letters discuss an elderly mother living with a man, gossip fears, and a daughter worried about pension implications. Ann Landers urges nonjudgment, urges honesty with children, and notes the couple’s arrangement as not immoral though gossip-worthy. A husband asks how to address his wife’s weighty health warnings and smoking while alcoholism questions are raised with guidance to seek help.

Ann Landers Mother Florida

Cows Antelope and Bass Show Curious Sides of Wildlife

Dr Crane recalls childhood experiments on a farm showing animal curiosity. Cows gather around a motionless person in a pasture, antelopes approach a waving red flag to lure hunters, and bass in a private lake repeatedly test a copper loop before being caught.

Doukas Re elected AHEPA Supreme President in New York

Ki mon A. Doukas of New York City is reelected supreme president of the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association, which has about 24,000 members. The Great Lakes form the largest inland water transportation system in the world.

Washington Kimon A. Doukas New York City American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association Great Lakes

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By B. Jay Becker Declarer Miss Wheatheart Heloise Pal JLB Joan Kraker Loise Barbara Carr Mamie B. Williams Settee Castellano Jackson Lane DR. Crane George W. Crane
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