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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1978
Page
3
New York trading opens with scattered gains as the Dow climbs amid mixed quotes from major blue chips. Investors monitor Disney, DuPont, Exxon and several energy and tech shares while market breadth remains uneven and volumes light.
In Stratford England the writer recalls the annual bridge congress and a notable six spades contract. Partner Paul Chemla of Paris joins in a sharp display as players face a tough diamond break and strategic ruffing while the opening lead is battled and trumps are drawn.
Goren on bridge enters a gummy with the king of clubs to test the diamond finesse. East discards a heart, declarer plays the club finesse, East wins queen and exits. Paul finds a sure line: draw trumps, ruff second heart, cash diamonds, force ending in clubs. If both defenders follow, he can concede a diamond and claim rest. with East discarding hearts, he secures the slam. West follows low, dummy’s eight is played, East must decide between clubs or diamonds, and the defense cannot stop the contract.
NEW YORK AP The stock market opened cautious and then declined sharply on Monday as investors weighed higher interest rates, dollar strength, and oil price uncertainty. The Dow Jones average dropped 7.88 to 888.95 at the close, with more decliners than gainers and the NYSE composite down 0.50 to 58.56 amid a modest 29.44 million in volume. Ramada Inn and Carrier Corp were among the heavily traded issues as investors assessed Fed moves and potential Saudi oil policy.
In this Teen Forum exchange a young reader seeks guidance on parental opposition to a relationship with Jerry, who remains a sibling-like confidant. Advice urges open family discussion, genuine sisterly clarity, and cooling intense feelings to avoid dangerous dynamics. A second letter weighs a 19 year old dating a 14 year old, advising maturity, calmer talks with the mother, and considering age and life stage differences.
The text argues a long propaganda wave will follow the King and Kennedy assassinations. It claims Hunt will be targeted next, cites CIA memos about Dallas in 1963, and alleges three gunmen and a staged arrest. It foresees a Congress swayed by press interests and inflation and foreign policy issues fading.
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