Cryptoquote and puzzles wrap up with quotes and clues
Saturday's Cryptoquote proclaims NEVER JUDGE PEOPLE BY THEIR COLOR OF THEIR SKIN GOD MAKES EACH OF US UNIQUE IN WAYS THAT GO MUCH DEEPER Ruby Bridges. The page also presents Jumbles, word games, and a Sudoku style challenge with a reminder that solving patterns reveals connections.
Measure not the work until the day’s out and the labor done
A bridge problem outlines a South hand in a forcing two clubs opening. After a sequence and a keycard inquiry South explores a grand slam but North objects. West discards reveal East’s diamonds, and careful play of diamonds and trumps avoids heart finesses, yielding a successful endgame. The piece also cites West’s answer about East’s distribution and offers contact for Bobby Wolff's autobiography.
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Frontline retail workers seek respect amid abuse and fear
Reading a Dear Abby exchange, a retail worker appeals for public sympathy as crowds lash out over delays and even spit on protective shields. The letter urges managers to eject abusive customers and shows workers balancing safety with dedication. The piece contrasts frontline stress with a nurse-relative's similar strain.
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ASK THE DOCTORS Addresses COVID-19 questions on breathing spread and mask use
Readers ask if exhaling spreads the novel coronavirus and how breathing droplets may contribute to transmission. The column notes research is evolving, affirms masks should cover nose and mouth with a snug fit, and advises maintaining distance rather than confronting others about mask wearing.
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