Defense Requires Thinking in a Bridge Hand
West led hearts and East covered the jack. South won and led a diamond, finessing the ten to avoid a blocked suit. The declarer then ran diamonds, reaching 11 tricks despite supposed two down on normal defense.
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Bridge misplay prediction follows ace led hearts
West wins with ace of spades then leads king of hearts. East misplays by dropping ten to unblock, misjudging West’s heart holding. The defense would have broken if East had played five on king or if West led a low heart, affecting declarer’s jack on trick one.
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Wall Street Warrior wives draw sharp criticism in Ann Landers column
A reader laments that Wall Street Warriors sacrifice family life for the market, arguing many husbands prioritize work over marriage. The letter calls for more domestic involvement, church, and family intimacy, urging wives to seek balance and loyalty.
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Dr Crane Advice for Nervous Public Speaking at Luncheon Talks
Dr George W Crane offers practical tips to ease nerves for Kiwanis speakers. Techniques include hand squeezing to burn excess energy and positioning the microphone for optimal lip visibility. He recommends clipping announcements to cardboard and reading strategies, plus using Quote Magazine for ideas and humor.
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Heloise’s Tips Stretch Meat And Fix Household Quirks
Readers relay clever kitchen and home hacks. Pound and flatten meat to double size for more servings, then slice into hunks for frying. Other notes cover mending toilet tanks, securing hearing aids, and using weights to straighten cords, all shared with humorous asides.
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