N W President Receives 366000 In 1977 Pay
John P. Fishwick, president of the Norfolk and Western Railway, lives on the top floor of the Hotel Roanoke, owned by N W and rented to him. In 1977 N W paid him 366000, about 1000 dollars a day, for his efforts to keep the company thriving.
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Grand slam by Goren and Sharif leads to near miss
The deal features a complex bridge hand where North opens with one no trump and the late phase hinges on a spade fit and a 4 1 break in black suits. Declarer misreads a line but with precise heart and club play could have secured the grand slam. misfortune on a diamond king finish leaves the contract down one.
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