Jacoby on Bridge Spade Finesse Error
In a Jacoby on Bridge column the spade finesse fails as West wins with the king then leads clubs. South ruffs a third club, but his small spade disappears. Drawing trumps risks losing a spade, while ruffing low spades in dummy invites an overruff by East.
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Radio Actress Across 1 to 4 in this puzzle era
Puzzle clues mix with a narrative about a middle aged woman in hardship after her husband’s paralysis. The piece blends crossword style entries with a magazine story about coping, family strain, and a grand slam bidding discussion in bridge.
Strength For Today Woman Quiet Heroine
A devoted wife mother and teacher balances work family and community service. She improved herself and her son toward better citizenship while caring for her husband and nursing him to good health. Her Sunday school PTA and fair involvement reflect a life given to others and a steady creed of helping people.
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