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A fragment from JACOBY ON BRIDGE discusses bidding and play strategy with scattered card notation. The unreadable OCR text shows partial hands and a discussion of opening lead choices and signaling.
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1954
Page
14
Tournament bridge hand shows high standard and neat play
Oswald Jacoby notes the Tri State tournament hand from Uniontown Pennsylvania where the optimal play in four spades depends on a precise sequence. He contrasts expert play with rubber bridge and invites readers to test their solution while recounting the planned Tri State event at Gorley's Lake and the expected stiff opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oswald Jacoby
NEA
Uniontown
Gorley’s Lake
East
Souths cunning endgame secures contract in bridge play
In a detailed bridge sequence South wins with the ace of hearts then cashes trumps and diamonds to set up a ruff and discard plan. The defense concedes a diamond trick for a heart, allowing South to discard clubs and secure the contract, despite a two-diamond loss. A separate note mentions a TV echo effect from two signal paths. Maryland politics report: J Millard Tawes to address Frederick County Democratic Club organizers at 7:30 pm at the Francis Scott Key Hotel. 150 to 200 expected. officers to be elected. Also a Senate fireworks ban vote outcome: 73-3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
East
J. Millard Tawes
Maryland
Frederick County
Democratic Club
Francis Scott Key Hotel
Senate Bill Aims to Curb Fireworks Casualties
The Senate approved a measure to ban shipment of fireworks into states where prohibited or used unlawfully and to curb resulting casualties. Sponsors called it a powerful tool for states to crack down on fireworks accidents. The bill moves to conference with the House after the Senate set July 4 as the law’s effective date.
Scale Clothes To Your Type
Alicia Hart notes that spring fashions feature large white collars and breezy berthas. Short women should avoid bulk and choose vertical lines to gain height, while heavy hips with narrow shoulders can exaggerate a squat look.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alicia Hartner
Style tips for pear shaped figures in clothing
The pear shape is described and advice offered for short figures. Emphasize shoulders with stand up collars and minimal padding, while concealing wider hips. Avoid jackets cut at hips and dresses with draping or large hip pockets. A slightly flared skirt creates a slimmer silhouette.
Catholics Raise Funds in Sixth Annual Charities Drive
The sixth annual Catholic Charities Fund appeal ended Sunday with total receipts of 749133.55 dollars. Rev. Thomas A. Whelan announced the final tally and said additional late contributions may raise the total. The Cathedral contributed 28499.50 dollars and Towson’s Immaculate Conception parish led the counties with 20130 dollars.
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Anual Catholic Charities Fund
Thomas A. Whelan
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