Bridge Hands By Jacoby
East faced a tough first bid decision in a rubber bridge hand. He chose to pass at six spades to seek a plus rather than risk a sacrifice. West considered doubling but doubted his ace and king of spades were guaranteed and was glad he refrained from doubling after a glance at dummy.
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East
West
Bridge Lesson on Making a Hand From Aces to Diamonds
South questioned if the hand could be made and if the play was correct. The answer is yes for the first, no for the second. The best line ignores the king of clubs and relies on a dummy club ace to force a second trick, with East likely unable to stop it regardless of the king’s location.
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South
West
Singleton
Diamonds
Oil Bath Soothes Parched Sun-Dried Skin
Advice outlines soaking in a warm bath with oil or bath additives to soften and lubricate skin that has become parched and leathery from sun exposure, describing the method as a simple home remedy.
Area Pilots Plan Party On Monday
Fourth area plane pilots Christmas party planned for Monday at 6 30 p m at The Baradaile with pilots from New York Vermont and Massachusetts attending A social hour precedes dinner at 6 30 p m and 7 30 p m meals A briefing line provides flight plan deadlines and a Santa gift request the organizing committee includes Mrs M Andrew Dwyer Jr Mrs Clifford H Brown Mrs Edward Fitzgerald and Joseph Patanian
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New York
Vermont
Massachusetts
Santa Claus
M. Andrew Dwyer Jr
Clifford H. Brown
Edward Fitzgerald
Joseph Patanian
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