Anza Bicentennial reenactment planned across Arizona and California
The International Anza Bicentennial Committee led by Sidney Brinckerhoff plans a 1975 reenactment of Captain Juan Bautista de Anza’s overland trek from Tubac to California. The project seeks participation from Mexican and California groups, with support from Fort Huachuca and local towns in Arizona and Sonora.
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California
Mexico
Arizona
San Francisco
Juan Bautista de Anza
Presidio
San Ignacio de Tubac
Nogales
Anza
America
Sidney B. Brinckerhoff
Arizona Historical Society
Brinckerhoff
Spain
Tubac
Canoa Ranch
Horcasitas
Sonora
Magdalena
U.S. Army
Fort Huachuca
Capt
de Anza
Steve Vlasis
Arizona Settlements
Dawn-A Championship Winners Shine In Vancouver Bridge
Elsie Morris and Charlotte Libman of Honolulu won the Dawn A single session title at the Vancouver National Tournament. The article discusses a test of finessing declarers, noting a free finesse can backfire and detailing how the winning players counted for nine tricks and used the dummy to secure diamonds after the spade king leads.
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Vancouver
Elsie Morris
Charlotte Libman
Honolulu
West
East
South
Declarer
Bridgebid Confusion Highlights Double Between Passes
In a four spade opening lead clash North faced a choice between defending hearts or pursuing a part score. North's double may be weaker than an opening bid, as East and South described, with South holding four hearts in the Victorian style. The article notes free finesses can be costly when not affordable and underscores the nuanced balance in choosing between one no trump and a double.
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North
Seniors, handicapped feel left out in daily life
A reader letter exchange discusses how seniors and disabled people face neglect and isolation in social situations. The writers share personal experiences with disability, hearing loss, and communication barriers while urging more inclusive attitudes and practical steps like senior clubs.
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John T. Watts
Copley News Service
John
Anon
Bill Robinson
Bill
White House displays lit pumpkin in window
Betty Ford placed a hollowed jack o lantern in a White House third floor window. The candle lit pumpkin sits in the First Family living quarters as Washington observes Halloween.
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White House
Betty Ford
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John Carney
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Henry Zipf
Herb Caywood
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Jane Hull
Bob Hungerford
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Nancy West
White” House Conference On Foods, Nutrition & Health
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Burt Kruglick
Don Langston
Chuck Lennon
Larry Lazarus
Jill Moline
Sam Pendleton
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John C. Pritzlaff, Jr
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Roberta Unterberger
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