Slam misplay costs South in faulted diamond finale
In a marked club opening South reaches six diamonds after North uses Blackwood. A diamond finesse fail and missed entries doom the slam by one. Wasting key entries earlier would have given South 12 tricks. Stayman later suggests three clubs to probe for a 4-4 major fit.
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North
Blackwood
West
East
Dummy
Stayman
CROSSWORD Across 1 Javelin 6 Delivery truck 9 ron-on picture 14 Spanish fathe
Crossword style clues yield entries across and down with references to common terms and names. The grid includes classic puzzle entries such as javelin delivery vehicle portrait in a Ron-on style and various short word answers across the puzzle.
Heloise readers propose voice mail tips and bags
Readers share advice on listening before leaving messages to avoid miscommunications. cautionary note on using plastic bags over shoes due to slipping risk. a tip reuses mesh fruit bags to corral yarn while sewing. letters come from Salem Oregon Dickinson Texas and Roanoke Virginia with requests for hints to be sent to Heloise in San Antonio.
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Salem
Ore
Alice G. Pratt
Dickinson
Texas
Astrology Across War Time: Churchill and Stars in 1896
A Horoscopic look blends wartime lore with astrology noting Winston Churchill and his mother Jen nie followed personal stars for motivation. The piece cites astrological roles for zodiac signs and links to broader themes of psycho logical warfare and domestic guidance in July through October.
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LIBRA
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Aries Moon
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