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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1966
Page
11
In Jacoby On Bridge, a famed unlucky expert narrates a hand where bold bids lead to a rough outcome. He describes a six heart contract that seemed safe until partner's misplay collapses the plan, illustrating how luck and strategy collide at the table.
February 14 marks the 45th day of 1966 with Venus as the morning star and Jupiter Saturn as evening stars. Notable events include the birth of economist and sociologist Malthus in 1766 and the 1886 shipment of the first trainload of oranges from Los Angeles to eastern markets. In 1903 Roosevelt created the Department of Commerce and Labor. in 1933 Detroit received $50 million to bolster its economy.
Bridge problem from a 1945 column asks how to respond after fourth hand shows two hearts two spades partner overcalls doubled three hearts. The text also mentions Allied air operations over Dresden in 1945.
A note on ancient dietary rules citing the Ency clopaedia Britannica that early-thought pork was taboo for humans and reserved for the gods. High priests could eat it only once a year under these belief systems.
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