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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1964
Page
10
A reader discusses conventions in bridge as shown in the World Bridge Olympiad book. The piece contrasts cautious overcalls with two spade jumps and Blackwood usage, noting experts once derided the method but many players now accept it. It cautions against using Blackwood when void in a suit or with two quick losers and stresses checking for aces when planning a slam.
In a four player contract, West opens two clubs after a double and a sequence ending in four spades. South holds 7 1 5 4 3 Y E 5 4 and asks what to bid after West’s two clubs over North and East passes. The prompt asks for the best bid for South given the stated auction.
United Press International notes the date as the 357th day of 1964 with nine to follow and a lunar phase nearing last quarter. Historical markers include birth of poet Edward Robinson in 1869, Dreyfus treason verdict in 1894, Wake Island surrender report in 1941, and the Nerva freighter sinking in 1957 with 28 seamen lost. A Bible verse from Matthew accompanies the thought for the day.
A compact, clue based item lists numerous crossword style hints such as People 1 Presidential father or son and Priscilla's sa Wee deducts action, with entries covering various word types from names to actions and measurements drawing on a historic newspaper puzzle.
Moscow through Pravda asserts Khrushchev era policies are mature and supported by a broad majority of about 90 Communist parties. The article, a 2500 word summary, signals a warning to China and precedes the March world Communist policy meeting. Khrushchev and China not named, but tone targets Peking.
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