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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1961
Page
11
A fragmented crossword list hints at a 1960s award, co-winners, and varied clues across and down. Names, terms, and partial phrases reference medicine, law, music, agriculture, and science, with several entries indicating awards and honors.
Old style astrology column urges prudent habits and social balance. It lists sun signs Aries to Pisces with advice on health work money and harmony at home, noting a January 11, 1842 reference about habits and conduct and urging action before social events.
Bridge column notes a tense contract sequence where South opens and North responds as shown with vulnerable play. Eyeballing the auction, the double by West at the right moment proves decisive, yielding a favorable swing despite the earlier spread of the cards.
Oswald Jacoby analyzes a South hand and the bidding, noting that doubling West’s three spades is a poor risk in rubber but can yield match point gains if successful. He cites a Mayfair Club hand where the South player doubled and West went down one, yet the victory did little to boost the score despite four hearts becoming the contract.
Bridge puzzle asks response after partner opens with 4AI876 and rebids 3NT. You hold 4AI876 in spades hearts clubs diamonds and must choose a strong three-diamond bid. The problem notes the heart suit is weak and seeks the best action after the 3NT rebid with a follow up tomorrow.
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