Experimental bid discussion on bridge takeout double
In West North East South sequence with a spade opening and no trump reply a new bid approach is analyzed. East cannot offer a penalty double if taking out a double yet redoubles one spade at first opportunity. West may convert takeout double to penalty by passing with a sound opening. The column clarifies this is not yet recommended and notes anticipation of real play results.
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North
East
West
Orange Team refining bidding methods in bridge match
The Orange Team analyzes bid decisions after a loss to California All-Stars. Lew Mathe played today’s hand in one no trump, escaping a potential set by a spade lead. The discussion explores whether four clubs or four spades was correct, and what to bid next after North doubles.
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Orange
California
All-Stars
Lew Mathe
West
King of Hearts
North
Guliver
In 1923 Yes We Have No Bananas hit song debut
Almanac notes for August 13 1968 recall the 1923 release Yes We Have No Bananas credited to Frank Silver and Irving Conn. The item marks a cultural milestone with the song becoming a long running novelty tune. The entry frames the date within a planetary and calendar context.
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United Press International
Saturn
Venus
Frank Silver
Irving Conn
Curris Named Director of Education Programs
Dr Constantine W Curris appointed Director of education programs in the Admin of Higher Education. He will develop criteria standards and procedures for evaluating education programs at Marshall University and eight state colleges. Curris was vice president and dean at Midway College since 1965. He holds a master's and a doctorate from the University of Kentucky.
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Charleston
UPI
Constantine W. Curris
Curris
Marshall University
Midway
University of Kentuc
Lynda Robb Visits Newport as She Seeks Quiet Time
Lynda Bird Robb, eldest daughter of President Johnson, is in Newport Rhode Island visiting a friend. She is expecting her first child in October and spent part of Sunday aboard the yacht Gray Mist with Miss Lesley Taylor. She said she plans to have a good time and has no interviews scheduled.
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Newport
R.I
UPI
Lynda Bird Robb
President Johnson
Scrambler Across Puzzle Clues Echo Classic Wordplay
A cryptic style set of crossword hints includes City of Oklahoma Somerset shire city and varied terms like artificial trout fly fortified and epochs of aviation. items reference directions leases fares and species plus a search for a puzzle rich in wordplay.
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Oklahoma
Somerset
Shire City
Mariner
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