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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1972

Page

2

Fate of Chess Meet Future is Due Soon

In San Antonio Texas AP fast food businessman George W Church plans a decision in days on renewing his company sponsored inter national chess tournament. The first event ended in a three way tie for first between former world champion Tigran Petrosian Anatoly Karpov and Lajos Portisch. Each earned 2333 33 dollars. The banquet featured nearly 10000 dollars in prize money and a 7000 dollar total for first through third. World Chess Federation president Max Euwe called the tournament the strongest of the year and in the United States. Paul Keres finished fifth earning 600 dollars and said players will be glad to return next year.

San Antonio. Tex George W. Church Tegran Petrosian Anatoly Karpov Russia Hungary Lajos Portisch Church Max Euwe Holland World Chess Federation United States Paul Keres

South Holds to Finesse for Contract in North South Duet

In a repeat North South hand from yesterday Jacoby notes the same bidding and opening lead. South uses the queen of spades early, East wins with ace and returns the ten, South keeps the ten, then must counter West by a finesse to avoid dangerous spade threats. The finesse succeeds, yielding an overtrick and a solid contract.

East South West

Your Horoscope Blessing Quiet Consistent Actions For Growth

Your birthday today guides a year of steady, unpublicized effort. Aries seeks continuity and understanding. Taurus benefits from timely guidance. Gemini should share time and be candid. Cancer learns from listening and cooperation.

Aries Taurus Gemini Leo Virgo

Worry Clinic Critiques Taxpayers Tricks in Politics

Estella B. explains why tax rhetoric hides real increases and urges voters to demand genuine tax cuts. She lists four tricks used by politicians to gain support, urging readers to seek Dr. Crane's booklet on common fallacies while outlining how to obtain it.

Estella B House of Representatives O.K U.S Hitler Crane Odessa

Bridge puzzle asks bid decision after two hearts response

In a standard four player auction West opens with a high card sequence and North and East pass. South holds YAQ98TS A832 HKQT and must decide the next bid after West continues to three clubs and passes around to you. The solution suggests a forcing two heart bid to describe the hand.

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