Telethon raises 44 million for muscular dystrophy funds
Jerry Lewis hosted his 25th Muscular Dystrophy Association telethon in Hollywood, raising a record 44,172,186 in pledged donations. The tribute to Sammy Davis Jr. and protests outside over funding accountability framed the broadcast, which featured Ed McMahon and aired on 200 stations across the country.
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Expert defense misplayed leads to declarer advantage in bridge
In a vulnerable rubber with West dealer the deal shows South overbidding then exploiting defender errors. Declarer wins by cashing spades and clubs while West discards to three cards, and timing the diamond and club plays to force South’s victory.
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Best-selling authors split on Laura Palmer killer in Twin Peaks
Four top writers share theories on ABCs Twin Peaks murder mystery. Greeley hints Dr. Lawrence Jacoby as killer while Collins suspects Andy, Hillerman points to Leland Palmer and Dart theorizes Laura herself was the killer with Madeleine as the victim.
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