Fifty Fifty Slam In Bridge Showdown Sparks Debate
A bridge hand analysis notes that a six level slam in spades is a good odds shot with a 50 percent success chance. North opens one diamond and after responses the bidding often shifts to five clubs. West’s play and partner reactions create an unusual trial result where one pair reached the slam for a rare reason.
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Arthur Robinson
Philadel
Betty Jo
Poin
Arthur
West
M Upony
North
Card Game Question prompts a better bid choice
Reader puzzle presents a game scenario with many misspellings. It asks what to do after a failed three no trump bid and a sequence involving hearts and diamonds. The fragment hints at a bridge bidding problem and a decision point for the responder. The source mentions players and suits in a casual quiz tone.
Almanac notes and history snippets from early 20th century
The piece blends calendar facts from January including moon phase notes and historical milestones such as Austra lia’s first settlement in 1788 and 1943 news on Leningrad lifting the siege. It also mentions a 1965 burial of Jeanette MacDonald, a Daniel Webster thought, and UPI reports on a Viet Nam merchant marine study and a Clifton postcard tale from 56 years ago.
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Australia
Versailles
Moscow
Leningrad
Jeanette MacDonald
Hollywood
Washington
UPI
Viet Nam
House
Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee
Ot Edward Garmatz
D-Md
Clifton
England
Arthur Tattam
Tattam
Kate Woodward
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Dick Cavall
Ty Daa
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Ford
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Captain
By Leslie Tutm
Jake
Blondie
Chic Young
MANCY
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the Almanac
Daniel Webster
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