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EDITORS PRISE SERVICES INT,"gkutYA TORK
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East
Paza
Pass
BY
by
By OSWALD JACODY
you don't like the final con-
either.
expect to get an argument from
I don't like it Neither did South, when the hand was actually played.
was
This doesn't mean that
the "Lad." bidding
North's hand wouldn't look any better If he had three small hearts and only two etubs, but a contract of four spades would then be very sound,
the
South
Likewise, wouldn't look any stronger
hand
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he had one diumond less and one heart more; but such slight change would strengthen the combined hands immensely,
North
The trouble was that and South each hind the sume doubleton. Each player thought that this doubleton was an asset, but the duplication made it worthless to both of thern,
As the cards were actually dealt out,
the final contrnet of four spades was too difficult for one person to make. Two people actually made it-the declarer and one of his opponents.
East won the first trick with the ace of hearts and returned the suit, South took the second trick with the king of hearts and drew Three rounds of trumps. He then cashed the top clubs and gave up a club.
South hoped that the clubs would break 3-3 and that East would win and have to make a fatal return lead. If this plan fofled, South expected to lend a diamond from the dummy In the hope that East had the doubleton
ace-queen of Wat
suit.
As it happened, West won the third round of clubs with the nine, and East discarded the Leven of diamonds. If West had stopped to think he would have realised that nothing could stop declarer from ruffing his last club with dummy's last trump,
Hence West could lend the queen of clubs without doing anything for South that declar- er couldn't do for himself. And then South would have to develop the diamonds ott by Bimself.
But West didn't stop to think. He saw only that his partner had made an encouraging dila- card in diamonds, so West led the queen of diamonds.
East
1
This was a fatal error. played low, and South won with the king. South then led a low diamond, playing the jack from dummy when West produced
the ten. Enst could take his aco of diamonds, but then South had the rest of the tricks,
*CARD Sense
Q-The bidding has been; North Eant South
Heart Pass Poss
2 N.T.
West
Pass
1 Spade
You, South, hold: Spades K- Q-9-0, Hearts K-2, Diamonds K-Q-J-4, Clubs J-3-2. What do you do?
A-Bld six no-trump. Your partner's bidding shows, a count of 19 to 21 points, and your own count is 15 points. The combined total is therefore between and 36 points, which should be ample to give North h fine play for 12 trička, **
TODAY'S QUESTION
34
The bidding has been; North East South ' Wort I Heart Pass 2 Diamonds Paso
2 Hearts Poss
You, South, hold: Spades 7-0- 3,Hearts 8-3, Diamonds A-K- Q-0-2, Clubs B-0-4. What do you do?.
Answer Tomorrow
WHAT'S HER LINE?
Re-arrange the letters of this hame
ELLA BRAIN
to and her occupation,
(Solution on Page
THE
1124
WAY •
THE • Beachcomber
COME time ago I almost abandon
ed my campaign to make people ent machinery. My Intentiona were to relemo JTOTS agricultural land for dirt-tracks, airfields, and tele vilor centres. and to strengthen tin tenth at the nation:
But a small news item encouraged
me moine weeks ago. An Italian find offered to eat his motor-cer;
WiToto the
var mark you. Not
merely the delicious tyres, but the Jess appetistag engino with a sauce Ised on oll and grease). That thos who were prepared to referee thin meal aid insult to international antury by promising the gourmet a new car when he had eaten his old one. A man who eats lúa car might reasonably expect a change of diet may, a few from stavelikoma, UT a trin, or a blast-furnace (cold, with pack). But as pioneer will end bry welcoming even a motor-lorry By some variety in his meals,
Change of diet
"DOCTOR"
Баув Txin anxious nottier, "he's off his food Yesterday be said to me. Just a few parking plugs, Ma.“ Wouldn't touch even a bick-ne. Put out your tongue."
the mays
kindly old therea nothing physteion. A. wrong with you that an tron girder or a tractor won't cure. Little does the doctor know
What this sneak away patient
tu hk bed- room and eats six-mich nails on the sly And When tida inother dis- covers this, sho say, "No wonder
you've lost your appetite. It's these anacks between meals. Come down, now. What about a nice bit of steam-ru Der 7′′*
Lit-ile Bo-Pest
dure?
DAD-DY le mut a pleb-t-elle a tru-ly dem-a-cratˇto proce-
Of course it is, child.**
“Then why do not our M.P.a have one in col-heet-i-on with their risc of pay?"
"My boy, they-ca-well-you see we elected them, so they need not con-sült ús.
"I pup-puse it's cos-l-er to settle Among them-salves in a friend. pleb-la-este atmo-pere. #tight #f-ainst them, and
Jy
"O to sleep at once, you wick-ed childi
Tra-la-la!
INTERNATIONAL 200d will is up my street. 105, ma thy very door, step. 1. therefore rejoiced when 1 read it a party of French visitors to England will have to give an
to leave 101
Лю undertaking vicinily of their town, except
might du organired tours." Mot La rick, or, at ny paper puts it, with greater dignity, "promote good between understanding
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the two countries.
YOUR BIRTHDAY...... By STELLA
B
THURSDAY, MARCH 25
>ORN today. you are one of the SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 21-Dec. 22)-
plans for o tree day of energelk, hard-hitting: Make Practical Individuals in this world. You may relaxation tomorrow.
unl
even if you
have arutle talents, but you don't have to work harder than diddle around with them You put today,
them to work tor you at once, and CAPRICORN (Dec. 23-Jan. 29)-- wealth and
recognation
which
CHINA"""MAIL," THURSDAY, MARCH 25, 1954.
NEWURD
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Atone. (1)
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a litile one. jaj
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one. (d)
10. Dograve otherwise. (7)
fo. The end of another (now. (3) 18. Hounds like a small bus if you
incluss the dye number. (8)
20. Shakespeare bad It about
nothing. (3)
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chemo [pt, this (8)
29. It's certal" 'y gsnuta. (4)
Jown
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enthusina, (8)
milia_panti, (3),
Os desto the heridio jon. (4)
4. He wrote about #book of
Terse and thou. (4)
6. Vin ran a puddhist ansers.
Able, ous tar from upright. (4) The loser, upeos, finds a periby in the middle,. (6)
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Sheridan. (8)
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disposition, (B)
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SOLUTION
TO CHECK YESTERDAY'S PUZZLE
CHESS PROBLEM
By P. MOUTKCINIS
Black, pleces.
Solution to problem:
yesterday's
WOMANSENSE
A PARTY DRESS
Photo New York Dress Insiliuto'
BY ALICE ALDEN
hit.
Teal
Do You Fuss About Your Sleep?
Page
You'd Sleep Better If You Worried Less About It!
By W. W. BAUER, M.D.
SLEEPING POSITIONS Much emphasis has bech lald upon the choice of bod, the type of spring and mattress, and other modern comforts, Actually, the
WHEN it's time to go to matical criteria which, have very onset of sleep, other than fatigue,
There is not fully ittle acientific support. sicep, what do you
explained, nor -la not much likelihood. of the mechanian of 'awaking, do? Take a warm lath to be damage to the health: from: oc- sure to ward off wakeful custonally falling to get the ness? Eat a snack; drink average amount of sleep com- Bome •hot milk; avoid monly regarded as essential eating? Take a walk before endingly more at
hours for the adult, corres
carlier ages. retiring? ·Count sheep? There can be definite harm in majority of mankind still deeps Read yourself to sleep? Turn trying to ge: more aleep than on the ground or on floors, with-: in the min- out benefit of mattress, spring and toss? Or simply go to the body requires,
These to conform to an or pillow.
refinements bed, settle down and sleep? Laken effort
arbitrary standard. The
rdd Do you insist on a hard bed or inndard of adequacy for lent to comfort, but it is hard to.
that they prove
have any In- a soft one? Must you have dark is whether
ested. Ruence upon the health one feels ness, silence, fresh air and Just Some investigators believe that sleeper. Nor does position
the right temperature? Are you
only
a one-two or no-pillow enthu- the daytime nap is undesirable during sleep -
last?
for
the
most aleepers because the change positions many times. partly may be sour
Perhaps if we worried less Against this is the about sleep, we'd sleep better. of many thousands of
проп
AND THE CONFLICT Too much fuss has been made over sleeping, according to most persons who find themselves re-
authorities. It should be afreshed and
simple, natural
ready for a hew
function, more start after the proverbial "forty or less automatically regulated, winks," Instead of the ceremony, not to which It often be- baby
Tay conflict,
Curies.
cut battle, ex-which sure-re This blue
The young
th
The experience we call sleep has been extensively studied but never satisfactorily explained.
but not en- We do not
Pianist, Born
Learned Blind,
By Braille
San Antonio. Anita Vidauri, a young `Bán '
pianist, has
Braille.
proved
to read
fa great deal, if he is hes We know that
happy and comfortable, He hasn't learned
about Insomnia, sclousness is larg sleep con
tirely suspended. The trouble
when usually begins
see while asleep, but sound may parents insist that he sleep when impress us; so may other forms Antonio they want to sleep, or to occupy IPPICS themselves with other matters of sensation such as heat, cold dor that one doesn't need THE dress of Ane slik in rich undisturbed. Then, comes the disconfort, though these may be notes to become an accomplish-
dimmed to the point where theyed musician. during pre-school years, or brillant shades, subtly
do not rouse the sleeper. Mental daily over the da
Anita, who plays with feeling and detailed, yet avoiding
nap, against
rebels. Impressions may also reach the and skill, learned piano by child soon traneous trim, is
re- sleeper. Dreams are indications patiently tracing raised dots on objection is seldom
tivity continues a sheet of music party
is cognised for what
that mental is, A the colour of such a striking declaration that this extra steep during sleep. Induced states like
de is no longer needed. The after- hypnosis, which pdult sole from the Samuel Winston noon nap, which puts the child and which permit the transmia
sions of Impressions, shed some and quietly collection. The flattering wint safely
mather
accomplish
other light upon the nature of sleep. can shoulder framing
bodice
She continued is things, is understandably
her mudent BODY REBUILDS
studies until seamed across the bosom for a popular
graduation. with the
Physically,
She never has played adda than with the young.
pro- fantail pretty line, A case
How much sleep de we need? body functions to a point where fessionally, but has managed to the
This has been reduced to mathie- demands upon the tissues are at keep in practice since gendum level. a minimum
The heart tion, despite limited funds ( for beat slows; fo does breathing. buying new music In Braille. Blood pressure falls.
Miss Vidaurri supports her consumption of схудел
less. invalid father, S. Vidaurri, Jr.,
dress of rich
and animation to otherwise quite slim skirt.
away
sa
inore
grown-ups
SARI FIT'S ANY FORM
Onc
woman
women
resemble sleep,
sleep lowers the
The
written in
Anita was born blind, She started music lessons in the second grade' at the Texas State School for the Blind, in Austin,
The cell processes favour bulld- and her mother by working at Outing up and restoration, whereas the San Antonio Lighthouse for
"When I need a new Memphis, Tenn.
young fit," she said, "all I do is buy opposite is true. style-conscious
American six or seven yards of material, tissue restoration can take place, believes
much time hem the raw edges, and I'm the end products of fatigue can to afford enough additional spend loo
all set. And a sari always fits, be removed. and new energy training to turn professional
new but day.
But what Induces the Press.
in wakefulness and activity the the Blind, making rugs, gitch-
rest Ана
ing moccasing and sewing
She hopes someday to be able
and money lying to keep up
with the latest fashion.
no matter whether a glri 'gains | becomes available for a
She says they should adopt or loses weight."
White, 10 pieces.
a length of the Indian sari, ate that icy bring you the fame. It will be a busy day. White to play: mate in two,
cloth which is draped around your energies for the important
the budy. The recommendation Let your. You believe that things that must be done right away.
worth
AQUARIUA Is hire and you
Jan, 21-Veb. 19)-
Indian girl, from on comes are early convinced that being a You will probably And What a quiet
a sentor successful artist,
prow evening at home with your family 1, B-K14; threat 2, RB5 (ch). Shashi Wahl, 20, writer or DUET calls for plenty of wl prove a joy and a delight.
Bennington College, Bennington, РІЯСЕН Jabour 1
(Feb. 20-Mar
...R-K4; 2, Kt-B5; 1,. 20)
BVt. Miss Wahi is working Keep yourself well informed on H-K3; 2, K-Kt5; 1
pertinent to your inatters
future K3; 2, KB: 1 ... Kt-K3; 2, the Memphis library as part of progress.
the college's plan of study. Follow advice. if it is Loor).
RxP.
nusletan
You have a keen, dtreriminaling and practical mind. You are able 10 turn critlem on yourself and gorrect your own, methods of work. 11 a rare gift--this salt criticism--- anct thone who can uilino 11 profitably are able to go far provided They don't spend so much tinie tearing thing down that they Have too litte time left in which to buildi Cultivate the art of being construc. tively critical.
You women have a dees love for everything beautiful and have a gift for dressing well, decorating your home with elegance and taste and making yourself an ornament in it. You are the perfect wite for an ambitious man, for you have learned all the secreta of proper and casual entertaining and know how to make all kinds of people feel at home under any kind ol etrcumstance.
1
BOYS' AND GIRLS' MAGAZINE
There Are No Girl Pixies!
-O'Scowl's Glad, He Wouldn't Like Them- By MAX TRELL
►
said
"That's very
foolish," Hanid. "Lady Pixies could be TANID, the shadow-girl with a great help. You'd never have Life may not always be an easy road, but selbacks seem only as ante turned-about name, to worry about doing your own incentive to spur you on further walked up to Pixie O'Scowl, effort. Obstacles are just something for you to leap over to get out into whom she found sitting on
the clear and nedrer siccess.
a ping if there
stone in front of O'Cheer Hall,
were lady
"There are no such things,"
To find what the stars have in where the Pixies lived As said Plxle O'Scowl. store for oinarrow, select your birth-N day star and read the corresponding usual, paragraph. Let your birthday star frown be your daily guide,
FRIDAY, MARCH 26
ARIES
21-Apr. (Mar.
20) -
Plxle O'Scowi had a "There must be," said Hanid.
face. In fact,
ΟΙ
Just as Hanid came up,
Pixio "There are lady llons and Indy O'Scowl let out a loud yell. tigers. There are lady cats and
"Ouch!" he yelled, and start- lady dogs. There should
lady Pixies." ed sucking his finger.
"My goodness!" sald Hanid. "There aren't!" said
be
Pixie
It may be your turn to do a good deed for someone today. It can "What happened to you, O'Scowl O'Scowl. "That's all there is to give you a sense of well being.
TAURUS
31-May 201 (Apr.
You may have to do a job yourself, self?"
if you want it done exactly right.
Some things can't be delegated.
ORMINT (May 21-June- 21)-
Be strieuy on time if you have an i
you dear? Did
hurt your- it!
A Glowering Look "Did I hurt
"Of course," Hanid went on, "there are lady fairies. Cin- derella's fairy godmother was a
at
in
"Why aren't there girl and lady pixies?" Hanld asked.
you know too-"
myself, she lady. Pinnochlo's good fairy so rude, I'm sure, if they were important appointmentTM That is one way to make & good impresion, asks" Pixie O'Scowl muttered, was a lady. Tinker Bell was a here. And you'd look prettler,
CANCRIL (June. 22-July 23) giving her a glowering look. "I Indy fairy. Don't Perhaps you're beginning to funk Just stuck myself with a needle," any of them, Pixie O'Bcowl?" about new spring clothes. A good Hanid now day to take a look around.
LEO (July ・ 24 - AUE. 23) -
of his pants. Your Judgment is apt to be the best the seat right now, but if you feel you want "Oh, you poor thing,” sold
Mo
O'Scowl was so that Pixie
ณ
hole in
"No," said Pixie O'Scowl, "and I don't want.tol",
do it for
A Good Influence
advice, gol an expert to glvo IL Haplo. Her
"Here, let
(AGE.
24-Sept. 23)
VIRUO Keep your nose to the grindstone you! Why, you haven't even and Anish all work which must be
Hanid looked up to see that Pixio O'Scowl wasn't even listening to her. He was dash- ing down the steps into O'Cheer "Thank you, Hanid!" she
Hall.
Hand sighed as she finished heard him. calling back. "You're a good fairy, yourself! We don't got a thimble! Look at the the mending and set Pixle need any others." done so that you can play over the needle you're using! It's as O'Scowl back on his feet "I week-end.
LINBA (Rapt.
24-Oct. 23) crooked as a fish hook! And wish I knew Cinderella's fairy It pleased, Hanid to hear If you want to change a habit that the thread Isn't more than an godmother or Pinnochlo's good Pixie O'Scowl. say that.
you feel is injurious, you can if you Inch long!"
are determined enough about it.
ACORPIO (Oct. 24 Nov. 22)--
"Go way!" said Pixie O'Scowl You can be the peace maker if you rudely. "I'll do my own sew get involved in #dfgrance of opinion. will stop it.
Just don't. arguet. That ut Honid knew that
.
DUMB-BELLS
** ཝཱ་
WHEN YOUT
SEND THIS L
TELEGRAM.
BE SURE THESE THREE- "WORDS ARB.
UNDERLINED
Pixie
O'Scowl wasn't nearly as rude as he tried to sound. She took the needle away from him. Then she picked him up bo- tween her thumb and forefinger, fald him across her lap and started sewing. Pixie O'Scowl squirmed and kicked and kept shouting:"Lemme go!". But Hanid, gave him a pinch or two to keep him quiet, -1
then bogan sowing.
A Curlous Thing "You know, Pixle. O'Scowl,". Hanid":"said, 'a few moments | lator, 'vo pitan wondered about one
telling me!" kald Pixie O'scowl. “Just Anish sewing and let me gat up!"
often wondered
con- trued" Kanid, why there are | fio-gist meid lady Plz{0/3} Fitzoldon't like dičia and 1,də |like ladies," said Pille: OʻSecowl.
μχουρι
fairy.or Tinker Bell.
But
I'd tell she walked home, still thinking them, about you and the other that there ought to be giri and Fixier. I'd bet they'd come lady Pixies instead of just boys here at once. You 'wouldn't be and men,
Rupert and the Black Spark-10
At length the sparke ́esturna and You'd
•You'll burn a holan
don't yital no map" lath {(anyák Rupare”) anxious
and
# an
organist.-United
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