Uncle Charlie and the Bonneville Bomber extortion case
The Bonneville Bomber threatened to detonate dynamite at electrical facilities near Portland in exchange for millions. Uncle Charlie, an FCC CB enforcement figure, helped locate the suspect after FBI involvement. The Bomber and an accomplice faced jail terms. FCC credits local police for prosecution in most crimes.
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Unusual No Trump Declares Grand Bridge Duel
Goren and Sharif describe a 1977 tournament hand where North-South reach 4 hearts with unusual no trump overcall by East. After precise play, declarer exploits spade length and favorable diamond endplay to secure only one diamond loser and win the contract, despite heavy trump breaks.
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