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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1960
Page
3
Fragmented bidding note describes a rubber bridge hand where South wins an opening heart lead with the ace and counts a two trick discard. The text suggests overtricks have limited value but matter in context, with hints about timing and decision making.
The excerpt describes a bridge hand where South plans to spread his hand and manage discards. South draws trumps and uses discards to maximize faults, aiming to force a favorable sequence including a long heart and a series of spades while both opponents follow. The narrative emphasizes counting points and strategic discards to reach the 13th spade and finish the hand.
Herman Myers state secretary of the Fraternal Order of Eagles discussed efforts against communism and global activities including CARE and Crusade For Freedom. He described Eagles Village cottages in Bradenton and asked for 950 dollars to furnish one. About 50 delegates from Maryland and DC attended the district meeting led by Archie Harris and Harry Schilar.
Archibald MacLeish and NBC present a lengthy lecture on the American Way in The Secret of Freedom. The plot shows townspeople voting down a teachers salary bill while a couple probes why it failed. Olympics ski jumps end the weekend. CBS telecasts strong coverage.
A Baltimore judge awards a 10000 verdict to Milton Shere after a June crash at a filling station. Edward Baron backed into Shere, crushing him against another car and fracturing his leg, prompting questions the amount is adequate.
The Whiteford family poses at 1905 Beechwood Drive in Frederick. City Engineer Robert A. Whiteford leads technical work on the Panorama of Progress program while his wife Joyce and children Lisa and Robert join in a rare moment of relaxation at the couple’s new residence after moving from Lutherville following Mr Whiteford’s appointment.
AP reports Senator Stuart Symington leads in Missouri and holds a slight edge in Kansas Sixth District delegate selections as the Democratic National Convention naming process continues. Kennedy remains in contention with some delegates uncommitted while others favor Symington. Massachusetts is noted in the broader national context.
Virginia lawmakers debate a tobacco products tax and a 5 cent per pack whisky tax as a House committee postpones a full vote to gather information. In Indonesia Khrushchev visits and a neutralist stance is urged amid East West bloc tensions. Montreal fire leaves three dead and many rescued from a three story building.
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