Carnival Northnets Six No Trump Duel
The column notes a wild six no trump bid from Carnival North after a diamond opening and suggests Becker’s reasoning was correct for the six no trump when no heart is present. It contrasts the cold slam when hearts appear and the hand is opened.
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North
Becker
Horizonta Church Head Puzzles and Ecclesiastic Clues
A set of cryptic style clues appears with numbered entries spanning ecclesiastical titles, measurements, alphabetic abbreviations, and miscellaneous terms. The list includes references to church roles such as archbishop and other cross category hints like chemical symbols and geographic abbreviations.
Blackwood Bidding Tips Off Partner
Bridge note outlines how Blackwood bidding helps a partnership establish ace and king ranks. It highlights partner signaling, stepwise responses, and common conventions to avoid miscommunication during the round.
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Blackwood
Hollywood and Bridge Stars Highlight Western Arts Scene
The piece notes New York and Philadelphia as top bridge hubs with Skippy Becker and Joseph Davis winning the Reading pair event. It previews forthcoming national tournament and Becker's heart slam defense. It also surveys director Alfred Hitchcock in Spellbound and quirky naval barracks pinups featuring Marjorie Reynolds plus Rochester millionaire Eddie Anderson’s milestone.
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William E. McKenney
America
New York
Philadelphia
Simon
Skippy) Becker
Pennsylvania
Reading
Joseph Davis
North
South
Becker
Ershind Johnson
NEA
Hollywood
Alfril Hitchcock
U. S&s
Diberty
Ominator Bay Naval Base
Tokyo
Marjorie Reynolds
Paramount
Rochester
Milljonaire
Eddie “Roches- Anderton
Walter Johnson
Jack Benny
Eddie
Benny
Eddie Anderson
Edsa Ce
Brenda Marshall
Errol Flynn
Love Lies Bleeding and Wrecking Crew Hints
Excerpts describe backstage moments from a film set with Barbara Stanwyck and Van Heflin rehearsing a Love Lies Bleeding scene. Director Lewis Milestone checks on makeup and hair while Brenda nervously considers visitors, and a Judy Canova tale recalls a bearded hillbilly on tour with a penny scale gag and a reflected self-image in a machine.
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Brenda
Errol
Barbara Stanwyck
van Heflin
Lewis Milestone
Barbara
Judy Canova
Hill-Billy
Ven Johnson
Stu Ag
Aftermath of War Wounds Tests Anne Winslow’s Resolve
Anne Winslow awakens in hospital to leg paralysis and dire prognosis. Major John Lowell delivers blunt truth, pledges support, while Wayne’s engagement ends as Anne faces a long recovery. Mrs. Murray McDowell inspires decisive breakup. Anne returns home with a changed future.
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Wayne
Acc
Jimmy
Sue
Anne
John Lowell
John
Warne
Tome
Anne Winslow
Mrs. Winslow
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