North South over hearts and clubs in a three no trump debate
Oswald Jacoby analyzes a bridge hand where West opens spades and East ruffs with the last trump. The article argues North’s three no trump would have been safe, but South should have bid four hearts and later used a defensive misplay by East to force a discard, outlining correct play and bidding insights. The column then notes surrounding news as Russians vote in local government elections with Stalin a candidate in several regions.
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Oswald Jacoby
NEA
West
East
South
North
Nodtrump
Hearts
Declarer
Moscow
Der
Russia
Stalin
Christmas Party At Calvary Methodist Held At Mrs Tregoning’s Home
A Christmas gathering for Calvary Methodist Church members occurred at Mrs Maynard Tregoning’s residence 4 West 13th Street Frederick with 33 members attending. Gifts were exchanged and refreshments served by a committee including Mrs Tregoning and ten others. An annual class banquet is planned for January 10 at the Catoctin Country Club at Mrs Tregoning’s home.
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Calvary Methodist Church
Maynard Tregoning
West 13Th Street
Frederick
Monroe Coran
Julien Delphey
J. Grumbine
Alton Lipps
Broory Shipley
Gilmore Flault
Arner Talbot
Edgar Stevens
Robert Fincke
State Banner Puzzle Across Myth and Math
A mixed list blends clues for a crossword style puzzle with items ranging from flags and deities to letters, abbreviations, and terms. The snippet hints at a themed set of heterogeneous definitions including Norse gods, college terms, and chemical suffixes, all forming a broad state themed puzzle.
Man With 38 Different Addresses Arrested
In Hagerstown a 1 year old man identified as William Schindler of Wilmington North Carolina was arrested after police said he used 12 different addresses and carried a companion. Officials said he had a supply of blank checks and cashed a worthless check at a Hagerstown department store. Authorities in five states including Winston Salem Wilmington Baltimore Buffalo and Springfield expressed willingness to question him.
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Hagerstown
Pallee
William Schindler
Wilmington
N. C
Schindler
Winston Salem
N.C
Del
Baltimore
Buffalo
N. Y
Springfield
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Jacoby on Canasta signposts and samba rules
Canasta expert Jacoby explains significant plays such as early ace discards signaling hand strength and the reasoning behind them. He discusses samba three pack canastas, bonuses for canastas and sequences, and notes his partner John Crawford’s forthcoming book. Jacoby cannot answer individual reader questions but will address frequent inquiries.
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Qswald Jacoby
NEA
Canasta
San Antonio
John Crawford
Jacoby
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