Opening lead and endplay in a bridge hand analyzed
In a bridge hand from a tournament a South player opened to two spades and later declared a game. The opening lead was queen of clubs, which was ducked, followed by a club jack, a spade lead, and a diamond finesse. Declarer drew trumps and tried a heart, failing to gain. The writer argues best play is to lay down the high diamond early to maximize chances, noting two chances are better than one.
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Un-American Probe Shakeup Rumors Hit House Committee
Washington reports say the nearly inactive House Un American Activities Committee may undergo a shakeup. Staff morale is low and pay exceeds work, with threats to fire an investigator, U.S. lawmakers say the panel lacks big hearings this year. The panel keeps $200000 in expenses as last year.
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All Bran daily promises relief from constipation
A reader praises All Bran claiming dramatic relief from constipation after eating one dish daily. The anonymous endorsement notes no need for laxatives, urges drinking water, and asks readers to mail the empty carton to Ketlogg's in Battle Creek for a double money back offer.
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