Unlucky expert defends slam with risky diamond play
The expert explains a bridge hand where a redouble by partner West altered the play. Facing 11 winners after a deuce lead and misfired spade ace, he weighs a diamond finesse versus dropping the king. The finesse carried about 40 percent, while a drop-the-king line hovered under 50, justifying the risk.
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Dear Abby Dog ultimatum tests marriage bonds
A wife asks whether to stay with a husband who demands the family dog be kept outside. He reveals a four year dislike of dogs though the pet was well behaved and part of family trips. Abby suggests counseling to address the underlying marital issues rather than the pet.
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Dear Contented Why Is This Affair Wrong
A reader letters page excerpt from The News Frederick Maryland dated June 26 1982 features Pat Say defending a relationship with a partner while claiming his wife and child are content and asking why any disapproval exists. The exchange questions social norms surrounding infidelity and marital arrangements.
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Dr Cranes Quiz and Oddities From a 20th Century Page
A chaotic fragment from a Dr George W Crane quiz column features scoring guidance for five easy problems, stray letters, and a bizarre mix of ads and miscellany. The page mentions subjects like bees, grasshoppers, credit risk, and matches pairs of letters to entries with playful prompts and illustrations.
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