Remarkable Bridge Deal Sparks Grand Slam Duels
In a duplicate bridge session several hands reached seven hearts doubled or seven spades doubled. East bid aggressively over two hearts and North made seven hearts, with East-West collecting 2470 points after a key power play. A heart lead could have doomed the contract for West. London news notes new Trade Descriptions Act imposing penalties for misleading sales. Jerusalem mayor Teddy Kollek cites Old City housing shortages and urges 100 new apartments.