Crossword Puzzle Clues and World War Time Anecdote
Puzzle text mixes across and down clues with fragmented entries. The second half recalls Lynchingburg Virginia church incident where a parrot disrupted services prompting police intervention. a 19th century commander with 250 horsemen attributed to James town history.
Satisfies You Between Meals with Spearmint Light Flavor
A description emphasizing Wrigley's Spearmint as a light wholesome chewable option. It suggests the gum satisfies hunger between meals and can be enjoyed daily without heaviness. The tone mirrors a vintage advertising line highlighting daily usability and flavor.
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Wrigley
Frank Perkins Story: Bridge Hand from 1941
The article recalls Frank Perkins of Heston, a long time bridge writer, detailing a 1941 hand. It notes Perkins, in West, claimed a bad holding yet bid four hearts to jack in back of South’s heart, hinting at a grand slam trick. It discusses a safe club lead that would lure opponents into complacency, with East likely to show out on the second heart lead, shaping declarer’s plan.
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Frank Perkins
Heston
Frank
South
East
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Bridge to Tall and the spade finesse mishap
A bridge hand features Frank counting heart needs to make a slam. With North holding AAQNA, South declines the spade finesse at trick one, chooses to win with dummy's ace, and South sees the spade ace fall, altering the path to the contract. The misstep leaves a potential heart break elusive.
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South
Frank
Dummy
Sweeper Swapper at Garden City Store Sparks Prize Saga
Wayne Glaney near Garden City Kansas nearly won a prize when a shipment included a vacuum sweeper. A shopper bought it amid sales records then alerted him. After correspondence with the manufacturer he learned the cleaner was the brown model and a new vacuum was offered.
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Kan
Wayne Glaney
Glaney
Anpllande
Argent
Neteoman
Cus
Glancy
Sared
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