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Newspaper
Ukiah Daily Journal
Location
Ukiah, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1965
Page
4
The article reviews a bridge hand where South must squeeze three spades to fulfill his contract. Declarer misreads East’s holdings after East plays ace, and South then tests the position by finessing. The author argues East’s ace signals a doubleton or singleton defensive distribution and outlines why a spade sequence fails or succeeds depending on East’s responses.
In a Stayman scenario after partner opens, with four cards in each major suit and a balanced pattern but lacking strength for game, the suggested action is Pass. A Stayman overcall is not strong enough, and you would consider supporting two clubs only if you held an extra queen or king to aid the contract.
Legal notices warn creditors and claimants to file vouchers within six months after first publication in Ukiah Daily Journal. Executrix Flora Minna Thompson lists Leo M. Cook as attorney and Crawford Building Ukiah California as business place. First publication August 3, 1965.
Gemini-5 crew Gordon Cooper and Charles Conrad face final medical exam before liftoff from Cape Kennedy aboard a Titan-2 rocket at 10 a.m. EDT Thursday. If all goes well they will begin an eight day, 3,140,000 mile voyage, aiming to set multiple manned spaceflight records. Weather concerns linger as countdown enters T minus two days.
The Coast-to-Coast burglary case linked to three Ukiah youths ages 15, 16, and 17. Investigators say stolen goods were hidden in the boys homes and cars, with the picnic basket accidentally dropped during the theft. The arrests clarify burglaries dating from May 13 through Monday morning.
Guerrillas who may have carried out the Monday terrorist attack on the national police headquarters were said to have been arrested after a daylight bombing raid. Four government policemen were killed and 23 injured, including six Americans. A Communist underground radio broadcast claimed the raid marked the 20th anniversary of an uprising against the French that briefly gave rebels control of Hanoi, then the capital of North Vietnam.
Gentle skies and balmy breezes at Cape Kennedy boost countdowns as sunshine is forecast to persist through Thursday aiding the planned space launch. Fleet of weather observers and engineers hope clear conditions hold for liftoff, with officials noting favorable forecast windows and continued monitoring of atmospheric conditions.
Ukiah Public Library exhibits items from Dr. Alber ta Innes large Southeast Asia collection. The display includes cowhide fans a miniature kris an onyx like volcanic bowl and mini ox carts from Java Burmia Malaya and Bali wood carvings plus Thai doll couples. Dr Innes a longtime Mendocino State Hospital physician traveled widely collecting the pieces. View weekdays 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
London police hunted a stolen truck carrying 20,008 pounds valued at about 56,000 dollars. The red-faced driver explained he merely misread his route and had parked in a wrong road. Paraguay granted women's suffrage in 1961.
James A. Boteal 41 an aircraft engineer wife Darlene 37 and children Bobie 12 and Tom 12 were found murdered in a mountain cabin near San Bernardino. Deputy Coroner A J McCann said the family was likely killed in the bedroom between Saturday night and Monday. Sheriff's deputies said no suspects or motive yet. Robbery is considered but not proven. The family dog lay dying on the living room sofa as shells were found around the cabin. Deputies reported difficulty locating neighbors who heard shots.
The Ukiah Public Library hosts a Thursday 2 p.m. story hour in the community room of the Mendocino County Library. Films shown include The Red Balloon Ugly Duckling and Golden Fish. The library’s North Bay Cooperative Library System membership allows patrons to borrow these and other films. A projector and screen are available as an added service.
The article notes tensions surrounding civil rights protests with mentions of shoot ing and burning. Governor Brown and Police Chief Parker comment on anti riot forces in a recovery phase as a state commission is formed to study the six day riot and its causes. The panel may be announced tonight and will examine all aspects to guide future actions amid fear and confusion about the past and present.
Ireland and Britain begin implementation of a bilateral treaty on Monday but Scotland Yard reports no warrants issued for the 70 criminals listed. A travel feature from Hawaii hints at a UK holiday trip with details available at the Ukiah Travel Bureau and hotel folders.
An airliner crash involving a three-jet Boeing 727 occurred after pilots reported conditions at 6000 feet as a storm battered the lake area. Investigators found no immediate cause or other aircraft involvement and noted the plane was less than one third full. Passenger Clarence N Sayen, former Airline Pilots Association president, was aboard. this was the model’s first fatal crash.
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