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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1966
Page
10
A bridge note discusses alternate lines of play for a 11 trick hand. It analyzes South’s options to 3-3 diamond break, spade singleton, and ace of clubs, noting heart lead at trick two and spade finesse as potential but imperfect paths. A correspondent recalls a duplicate game where a different heart lead would have altered five spade tricks outcome.
A reader asks about a bridge sequence after opening three diamonds. Interpretations vary by system, but typical guidance discusses responder’s duties, raise options, and signaling in the diamond auction. The article analyzes common conventions and practical bids for partnership agreement.
United Press International notes February 11 1966 as the 42nd day of the year with several historic markers. Edison born 1847. 1937 GM recognizes UAW. 1943 Eisenhower made full general. 1945 Yalta conference concluded. 1965 first U.S. South Vietnam air raid after Viet Cong attack. Thought for the day credits Edison.
About 130 garbagemen and gravediggers in Abertillery England have been on strike for a week. They began the walkout after a foreman allegedly swore at them in the presence of women, according to UPI.
In Pueblo Colorado, after supper Mrs. Lucille Smith saw her kitchen burned by fire. Her husband bought a car to drive the family to a friend's house for meals. During a trip the brakes failed, the car rolled into another vehicle, caught fire, and was destroyed. No injuries were reported.
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