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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1968
Page
5
In a East West vulnerable bridge hand South executes a correct laydown plan with a successful trump and spade finesse, but a defender misread a diamond king and West ruffs a crucial diamond to set the contract. The play hinges on entry to dummy and a 3-3 diamond break.
In a four round bidding sequence South holds 434 and overcalls with a 1c opening. West North East respond with 2d and partner shifts to 4 clubs. the prompt asks what North should do. The puzzle notes South’s strength in hearts and asks for the optimal contract. Answer is to bid three no trump.
In Miami Florida an imported money machine at Capitol National Bank can print a $50 bill when a special Japanese credit card is inserted. The device, controlled by a computer, dispenses cash at any time and charges the customer’s account. Bank President Theodore Davis said each customer may receive up to six cards totaling $300.
The reading covers Libra through Pisces with guidance on staying flexible and social, planning ahead, and enjoying time with friends while managing energy. Expect distractions and mood shifts, but focus on hospitality, domestic joy, and cautious financial outlook for a positive weekend overall.
A 13 year old Negro boy from Greeneville Tennessee won a brief role in a CBS TV segment of Mayberry RFD after his eloquent letter impressed producers. Calvin Peeler will act Monday to Wednesday in a filmed segment and will earn 750 dollars.
Chicago mayor Richard J. Daley will present his view of the Democratic National Convention protests in a yet-to-be dated prime time documentary. The program, prepared by his office, will air on Metromedia outlets in major cities and via WGN Continental Broadcasting in Chicago and other markets.
A Northampton observer recalls staying near Smith College with a family across the hall, noting how a child named Paul imitates adult behaviors. The piece argues adults must model good conduct as parental guidance. It promotes Dr. Crane's 200-point Rating Scales for Good Parents via PTA mail request.
AP dispatch from Warsaw reports a sharp rise in Jews emigrating from Poland amid anti Israel purges and student protests. Since mid August about 100 Jews weekly depart to Czechoslovakia or western countries, with over 1100 leaving since June 1967 after Poland cut ties with Israel. Doctors engineers educators and professionals form a large portion of the exodus.
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