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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1977

Page

7

Wealthy Columbus Widow Fifth Slain in City Serial Murders

Kathleen Woodruff 74, widow of former Georgia coach George Kid Woodruff Sr., was found beaten and strangled in her Columbus home. Police link her death to four prior strangulations in Wynnton Road area where victims were also assaulted. autopsy pending on sexual assault findings.

Columbus, Ga Georgia Kathleen Woodruff Woodruff University of Georgia George Woodruff Sr Columbus

Goren Bridge Strategy from 1977 Chicago Tribune Play

Goren discusses a vulnerable East-West bridge deal with North as the dealer. The narrative analyzes how a mistaken approach and defense mislead the declarer, detailing the sequence from opening lead through ruffing and eventual down one, and offers declarer’s improved plan involving letting East hold a key queen to reveal the bad news and enable the contract.

West Declarer East

Virginia farms endure tough 1977 as losses mount

Virginia Agriculture Commissioner S. Mason Carbaugh warns 1977 was a disheartening year for farmers. He cites $1 billion in state farm debt, a potential 7 to 10 percent drop in cash receipts, and rising costs from droughts, cold winters, armyworms and grasshoppers.

Richmond S. Mason Carbaugh Virginia Carbaugh

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