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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1968

Page

6

Unlucky Expert Narrowly Defeated In Match Point Hand

A bridge discussion centers on an International Match Point hand where South’s two club response suggested distributional values. The expert’s three no trump bid and four heart contract are scrutinized, with advice to prefer two no trump over three spades and to pursue a four heart auction if possible.

South East

Commies Kill 28 In India in Tanjavur clashes

In Madras India police report 28 women and children burned to death during Wednesday night clashes between Communist led peasants and non Communists in a village of Tanjavur district. The violence followed attacks after landlords brought in outside workers for harvest. One imported worker was killed and about 200 non Communists attacked Marxist peasant houses. In one residence 28 people died in flames.

Madras India Tanjavur Havesting

Partner jumps to six no trump in bridge push

In a bridge hand with bidding from West to South ending in six no trump, you hold AJ of hearts J 9 8 7 in hearts and 4 K 5 3 in spades Q 8 2. Opponents silent. Decide the final contract reply and route to slam or cancellation.

Zodiac Outlook Mixed as Year Ends with Shifting Plans

A horoscope style column notes renewed war weariness, fiscal caution, and social changes as astrology hints at opportunities in business, marriage, and travel. It cites Aries through Pisces with emphasis on action, focus, and delays of direct moves for some signs. A birthday warning suggests a big year ahead, with patience needed for next year’s timing.

The Worry Clinic Case H-571 Dr Crane

Martin Z a 38 year old president of a large American firm credits a 30 day Compliment Club program with transforming his shy neurotic youth peptic ulcer symptoms into confidence. He describes daily sincere praise routines, Dale Carnegie training, and rapid promotions leading to his current leadership role. He urges readers to request the Compliment Club booklet with payment.

Martin’ Z Dr. Crane Dale Carnegie

Abby advises on pallbearers hauntings and reader letters

Dear Abby fields questions about whether women can serve as pallbearers and debates haunted houses and unpaid bills. Readers from Joy Gallagher to Marion and Carolyn weigh in on etiquette and belief while Abby reassures editors defending unanswered letters.

Joy Marion Carolyn Abby Jetter U. S. S. New Tavener Wild Bill Bill The Timés Herald Injall Newport News Iates Slins Mimeof Tet

Dear Ele and Walt advice column excerpts and tips

A collage of reader questions and Ele Dulaney tips covers handling enemies, jealousy, and dating behavior. It includes humorful strategies for coping with flirting partners, plus a note pitching Ele Dulaney's Ice Breakers mixer games to hosts seeking to liven up parties.

Ele Dulaney

Dog and Heroic Wolfhounds Save Girl From Freezing

A 12 year old girl in Chester New Hampshire survived freezing temperatures after getting lost in the woods at Christmas Eve. She curled in the snow with her German shepherd Heidi keeping her warm. Found near 3 30 Christmas morning she was treated at a Derry hospital. The girl used camping knowledge to stay dry and authorities said she became lost Tuesday afternoon in the South Woods while shortcutting to a friend's house. A search party of state Fish and Game officials located her.

Chester N. H Lynn’ Zito Derry Heidi South Woods Fish and Game

Horse Sense Test and Governor Nickname Quiz Items

A fragmented education quiz covers scoring for a five word problems set and a composite five point problem. It lists namings of governors with mock nicknames, crude cryptic mappings, and miscellaneous options including slang terms and sugars derived from corn.

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