Six Spades Seems To Be Impossible
William E McKennex notes Mrs B W Peck, a member of the A C B S Children’s Fund Committee, faced a six spade contract at Regency Club during wartime bridge. With precise play she ruffs hearts, finesses, and overrules opponents to a slam, arguing there are enough high cards to justify the bid despite the seemingly hopeless layout.
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William E. McKennex
America
American Contract Bridge League
Memorial Cancer Center
New York
8. W. Peck
Mel
Greer
Hollywood Musings on Savoring Summer Greek Theater
In a light column from Hollywood, Erskine Johnson recaps summer theater antics at Griffith Park with a champagne glass prop, mentions Allan Jones singing Donkey Serenade, and notes radio sponsor cutbacks and playful industry chatter. The piece blends glimpses of Greek theater, fashion season terms, and quick vignettes about actors like Nancy Guild and Louis Jourdan amid backstage humor.
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Griffith Park
California
Tod
W. C. Fields
Allan Jones
Roger Price
John
Nancy Guild
Entangled Loyalties Stir Greer at Melody Club
Greer resists Mr. Grafton with a loyal smile while Rocky Alverson hides his hurt at the window. Morica suspects Greer’s growing power over Rocky as Anne’s letter hints at Arnie seeking independence and a more honest path.
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Rocky Alverson
Rocky
Melody Club
Isobel
Stephen
Harriet
Jeff
Mr. Grafton
Greer
Grafton
Anne
Darling
Eldess
Arne
Arnie
Aric
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Hollywood
Erskine Johnson
NEA
Aug
John Graham
George Montgomery
George
Montgomery
Anita Colby
David O. Selznick
Louis Jourdan
Bob Hope
Frank Sinatra
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Jourdan
Louis
Annrer
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Paradise
Nevada City
Promontory
Mother Nature’s Curio Shop
Egypt
Southwest
Deserts
Kurz Korner
West Branch
Iowa
Herbert Hoover
Bison
Angel
CuGat
Ljell
Thia
Taeyee
Jaqrer Shop
Maskuee
oOnty
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Morica
Nicholas
Becky
Greer Lawrence
Matt and
Matt
Murpay
Cop
Ami K
Boots
JEEP
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Eaeeep
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Odor Pantry
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