Deceptive defense foils slam in contract bridge notes
A South declarer faced a misread defense after West led a heart. Through precise timing in the spade sequence West caused the slam to fail, forcing South to misjudge the ace of spades and miss the twelfth trick. The piece highlights how defenders can shape outcomes by deception.
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Astro-Guides for March 30 and a Historic Bank Edict
The column warns mixed aspects for March 30 advising cautious behavior at home and routine work. It notes impulsiveness as a risk. The historical snippet recalls a year 1000 edict where China's emperor ordered the bank president cashier and directors heads to be part of failing bank assets, reducing later failures.
Global steel capacity to grow by 9.2 million tons this year
Underdeveloped regions in Latin America the Middle and Far East Oceania Africa and peripheral Europe will add 9.2 million net tons to world steel making capacity by year end. Authorities note the expansion reflects sustained demand and industrial growth across multiple continents.
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Africa
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Horoscope Readings by Sign Highlights Advice
Aries seeks peace of mind and answers. Taurus cautions on training before tackling tasks. Gemini shows pride, Libra advises patience in shopping. Cancer notes influential ties boosting careers, Leo chases goals but lacks initiative. Virgo urges study of new developments, Scorpio warns of accident risk, Sagittarius cautions family purchases. Capricorn requests clarity, Aquarius warns on diet, Pisces may cut a personal sacrifice for family.
Crossword Puzzle Across and Down Clues Mixed
A historical crossword lists Across and Down clues with varied topics including violent disorders resting place of King Arthur and Mexican cotton cloth. It presents terms for animals plants and objects such as wrongs deeds and measurements along with a solution section and puzzle notes.
Stock Market Closing Prices Amid NY Trading Gloom
AP reports Monday's close in New York shows a list of major equities including Allied Chemical, American Electric Power, AT and T, American Tobacco, Bethlehem Steel, Boeing Aircraft, DuPont, Eastman Kodak, Consolidated Natural Gas, Columbia Gas, and others. Investors weigh steel, oil, and utilities amid market-wide volatility as industrials face mixed results.
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Ashland Oil
Atchison & Topeka
Baltimore Gas
Baltimore and Ohio
Bendix Aviation
Bethlehem Steel
Black and Decker
Boeing Aircraft
Borden Company
Bucyrus Erie
Canadian Pacific Capital Airlines
Delanese Corporation
Chesapeake and Ohio
Coal ‘Continental Oil Crown Cork and Seal Curtis Wright
Douglas Aircraft Dupont
Eastern Gas and Fuel
Eastern Stainless Steel
Eastman Kodak
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