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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1965

Page

3

Jacoby On Bridge Gives Book Gift Ideas For Fans

A New York AP piece suggests bridge books as ideal presents, noting Leviathan problems like deciding whether to risk for all tricks or play safely. It lists titles linked to famous figures and events, including Benny, Durocher, Graham, Nixon, Johnson, McNamara, Kennedy, Powell, and others, framed as fun gift options.

New York Gormas East Yale South North Jack Benny Leo Durocher Billy Graham Richard M. Nixon Lyndon B. Johnson Man With the Robert S. McNamara Lord of the Flies Norman Thomas Promised Land Sen Robert F. Kennedy Adam Clayton Powell

McNamara Plans To Try Again In 1966 Merger

Defense Secretary Robert S. McNamara aims to win congressional support in 1966 for merging the Army Reserve into the National Guard. The plan would create a single force of 8 divisions and 16 brigades totaling about 550,000, with the Reserve dissolved and the Guard expanded to serve as the Army’s civilian back-up. The Guard now numbers roughly 375,000 and the Reserve about 250,000, amid wariness from lawmakers about cutting reserve strength during Viet Nam buildup.

Washington UPI Defense Robert S. McNamara Congress Army Reserve National Guard McNamara Army United States Viet Nam

Bridge bidding puzzle with four spades contract

In a fixed sequence you declare A Double after partner opens four spades. South holds 62 VAK32 A876 29843 and is vulnerable with club threat. The dealer suggests setting for the sure profit by defeating the contract, while partner may make five spades.

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