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Some peaks of the Andes are more than 10000 feet high.
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!" NECK cRlcKINcs coNToURs Akf ALREADY oLD-FAsHioNED," says Dodge. How can today's big ger, taller Americans be comfort able in a car where it's even hard to lean back or sit up straight?
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1949-02-24
Starvation Living Scale Reported
In Soviet 0ccupied German zone

cooking fats, all Of the former
prisoners said.
Almost No Meat
With their ration coupons they
are able to buy q few grams OF
margarine once a week, but It Is
of such low quality that it is OF
little use for cooking. Virtually
no meat is available except on
the black market and the meat ra-
ton is always fish.
Although Germans in the Rus
sian sector of Berlin receive about
100 pounds of coal per month, -
contrasted with the Is pounds al
lotted in the western sectors, the
ex-POW's said there had been no
coal ration at all in the Russian
zone.
AS elsewhere in Germany, the
potato crop has been good. Other
wise, the men said, most people
would be starving.
Clothing and shoes are virtually
impossible to obtain and most OF
the men were wearing patched
remains of army uniforms.
81 spent weeks trying through
friends to get ration coupon for
these Shoes" a construction work.
err from Saxonia recounted, land
then had to pay 60 marks for
them at peoples cooperative
store. That is weeks salary.
You see what they are-paper."
One Dollar q Week
He said he worked from IL
to IA hours a day putting up bar
racks for workers in the Saxonia
uranium mines and thus made 90
marks week. That is about one
dollar at the black market rate OF
exchange.
..Most workers only make about
35 marks a week, the Saxonian
said. "They spend it all for pota-
toes
A farm laborer had just receiv-
ed 500 western marks from the u.
S. government, worth nearly 5000
Soviet zone marks or well over q
years wages. asked him what he
was going to do with it.
"What would you do? I'm going
to 20 over to the French sector
and get drunk. And I'm going to
stay drunk for q long. long time.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1949-02-24
Carol Jean Rouih
Weds Pasco Man

On Thursday evening, Feb. IL
at $50 o'clock. Miss Carol Jean
Routh became the bride Of Mr.
Charles Slaight Of Pasco.
The double ring ceremony was
performed In the First Methods,
church Of Pasco with Rev. Hatteu
officiating.
The bride was given in mar.
riage by her father, Howard N
Routh.
She was attired Ia a silved
grey suit with powder blue a.
secories, and a corsage Of pur-
pie orchids.
Her sister, Shirley attended
the bride wearing a two piece
dress with a corsage Of yellow
rose buds. The groom wearing q
blue double breasted suit, was
accompanied by MIR. Boyd Gil
bert, former school mate.
The ceremony was held before
an audience of immediate rela-
tives and close friends.
After the ceremony. reception
was held at the home Of MIR. and
Mrs. G. @. RoutfI, uncle and
aunt of the bride.
The bride is the eldest daughter
Of Mr.. and Mrs. H. N. Routh
Of Kenpewick. She Is graduate
Of Kennewick high school and
il an employee Of the Pacific
Telephone Co. in Pasco.
The groom is the only son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Slaight OF
Pasco. He is a graduate Of Pasco
high school and served "a months
in the army. He Is employed al
the Economy Drug store. The
couple will reside In Paosco.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1949-02-24
By DAVID A LOBBYING

BY DAVID 4 LOEHWIH0
Uaitsd Press Staff correspondsn1
BERLIN UPl - Form :
American prisoners Of war arriv-
ing here from the Russian zone OF
occupation describe living condi-
tons there as being little above
the starvation level.
From 200 to 800 former Ger
man soldiers per day come here
to receive payment from the U.
S. government for the time they
served as prisoners during and
after the war. They were given
only vouchers when they were
discharged and the government
Is now trying to pay off the OBJ
legation.
Most Of them are from the Rus
sian zone, since those in the west
ern zones have been paid long
since. The correspondent talked to
several of them as they went
through the line at military
government payment office.
All were furtive and distrustful
and would talk only after the
most solemn assurance they would
not be Identified. While being
questioned they would occasional
ly glance suspiciously around at
their fellows and lower theit vo-
ices. s's @.@.a.''.'ssz'
Fear Shown
There's no sense in my trying
to tell you now things are In the
Russian zone," one of them. a
farmer, said bitterly. "You would
not believe it." .-
He seemed to be the most fear
full OF the lot. When questioned
about the collection Of crops by
the Russian-controlled German
economic police, he proclaimed
aloud that it is very effective and
that farmers must turn in their
entire harvest.
Then, almost in whisper, he
said Selling to the black market
has become very dangerous, but
Of course we have to do it or we
can't live"
The greatest shortage is Of
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1949-02-24
BIRTHS

BIRTHS
At our Lady Of Lordes hospital:
February. IL. Mr.. and Mrs.
David Schlagel, route 2. q daughteE
February IS. Mr.. and Mrs.
Gail Landon, general delivery,
daughter; Mr.. and Mrs. Virgil
Rose, 1912 East Sixth, daughter;
Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel King, "a
Adams, daughter; Mr.. and Mrs.
Floyd Sanders, 1910 First Ave-
nue. West, son.
February Is. Mr.. and Mrs,
Charles Carpenter, 313 Avenue
c, son; Mr.. and Mrs. George
Sinnons, ZIG Second Avenue, son
February 10. Mr.. and Mrs.
Edward Gary, general delivery.
a daughter; Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Zieman, 1913 Lehnard Road
daughter.
February 20. Mr.. and Mrs. Roy
Potts, I'll Garfield, daughter.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1949-02-24
Miss MorjoEie GorneE.
Nuvlou Mills to Wed

Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Garner Of
East Kennewiclk, announced this
week the engagement Of their
daughter, Marjorie. to Naylan
Mills, son Of Mrs. Edmund NILS
of Hover. The wedding Is planned
for sometime this coming fall.
The Indian name Spokane
means "chief Of the sun people"
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1949-12-22
Team Standing
WOW. LADIES
LEAGUE

The Leafs increased their lead to
three games on Thursday night
when they won both of their games,
while the second-place Saps were
breaking even in their two.
Thursday nights bowling COM
pleted the first half, and of course,
the Leafs were the winners.
Anna Stevenson was the high
bowler, with a single game of 100
and two-game set of 226.
The league will hold their banquet
at the w. o. w. Hall at 7:3O o'clock
on Tuesday evening, January 8.
200 Or Better Glass
Anna Stevenson, 13O-226; c. Bow
man, 113-205; L. Hoover, 102-2O2.
80 Or Better Glass
F. Speaker, lis; N. Shoop, 1O4; o.
Carter, 1903; E. Viands, 1O3; S. Whit
tington, 1902; j. Zimmerman, 1O2; E.
Lake, 1902; M. Carper, 1O1; M. Athey,
100; M. Kretzer, 100; B. Wiles, 80;
o. Stoddard, SO; H. Henson, 95; G.
Bender, 95; A. Carper, "a; A. Fuss,
"a; c. Nemzek, "a; M. Lapole, 80; F.
Grimes, 90
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DOWN THE ALLEYS
By Doug Stewart
BY Doug Stewart

of their games to move into a tie
with December for second place.
1t remained, however, for the fourth
place February team to win both
scoring honors, with a single game
of 500 and three-game set of 1419.
M. Kriz had the high individual
single game (120), but j. thinner
man had the high three-game set
(316). In fact, Jane was the only
one to get into the 300 class.
100000 Glass
]. Zimmerman, 112, 1O6-316; M.
Kriz, 100; M Morganthall, lit; 1.
South, 1O8, 100; N. Rouzer, 1O7, 1O1;
K. McSherry, 1O7; A. Spessard, 1O6;
T. Hartle, 1O4; A. Munson, 1O4; T.
Spessard, 1902; P Flock, 1O2; v. Bair,
1O2; 1. Whip, 100; C. Wharton, 100;
V. Warner, 100.
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Team Standing
Points
ST. MARY'S
LEAGUE

The first half ended last week, and
although the Seabees lost two
games to the second-place Air Corps,
they won the first half by a margin
of six games.
On the last night of bowling in
the first half, Betty Fratianni had
the high single game for the ladies
(123) and William Ryan had the high
single game for the men (128).
Howard Jolliffe, however, had the
high three-game set (226).
The Seabees had the high team
single game (552), but it remained
for the Birthplace Coast Guards to
come up with the high three-game
set (1556)
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1949-12-22
Team Standing
PANGBORN
GIRLS LEAGUE

Charm won both of their games
from the second-place Mademoiselle
team last week, to increase their
lead to five games.
Phyllis Palmer was the star bowl
er of the night, coming up with a
swell first game Of 149, followed by
a second game score of 121, for a
two-game total of 27O-and that's
really bowling in any mans league.
80 Or Better Glass
P. Palmer, 149, 121; N. Shoop, 116,
100; L. Oberholzer, 104; M. McName, e
103, 81; R. Ausherman, 101; B. Ker-
foot, 100; J. Smith, 81; R. Mueller,
"a, 81; G. Darlington, go, go; V.
Browning, 80; P. Schamel, 80.
Free Bowling
P. Palmer, 149, 1926; N. Shoop,
116, 109-251.
Team Standing
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Billion In World Are Hungry
AS U. S. Curbs Food Output

More than 1,OOO,OOO,OOO people in
the world are hungry today, yet the
United States and some other ''well-
fed countries are taking steps now
to curtail their food production be-
cause of unmarketable SURPRISES"
Director-General Norris E. Dodd, of
the United Nations Food and Agri-
culture Organization, recently point
ed to that paradox in a gloomy ap-
praisal of the "world food outlook
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Team Standing
Points
BANKERS
LEAGUE

In the games last week, the Dimes
won two from the Pennies to cap
ture the first half, two games ahead
of the Quarters who broke even in
their match with the Nickels. In
the other match, the Halves and
Slugs each won one game.
Josephine Downin took all hon
ors for the ladies, with a single
game of 125 and set of 218, while
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1949-12-22
EASTERN STAR
LEAGUE

The first half ended last week,
with the Mars team on top, five
games ahead of the second-place
Neptune team. Neptune, however,
on the last night of bowling until
after the holidays, had the high sin
gle game (475) and the high three
game set (1417).
Marion Hess had the high indi-
vidual game Gid, but Blanche
Schwinger came through with the
high set OLD.
The Christmas banquet will be
held tonight at $50 at the Rose Bowl.
100 Or Better Class
B. Schinger, 107, 1O6-311; M. Hess,
Ill, 109-3O2; N. Evans, 1o4; v. Star
lin, 103; M. Johnston, 101.
Team Standing
end of First Half
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Team Standing
END of First Half
LIONS CLUB
LEAGUE

The Secound Quarter ended on
Thursday night, with the Tails win
ming out by two games over the Ears,
and the Skins and Paws one game
further back in a tie for the third
spot. The Paws were not only the
high scoring team, but they wound
up the Second Quarter by coming
up with two new season records
a single game of 500 and three
game set of 1891.
Burkholder was the high bowler,
with single game of 141, but the
consistent John Minnich had the
high set 1859.
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SPEEDWAY LEAGUE

Santa Anita won both of their
games last week, to move up into a
tie with Laurel, who broke even in
their two games. Santa Anita also
had both high scores, with single
game of $50 and two-game set of
1041.
o. Jones had the individual high
single game q28), but P. Miller
came up with the high two-game set
(239).
100 Or Better Glass
P. Miller, 1929; o. Jones, 1873
214; D. Hoffman, 1924; R. Selby,
1O8-2O5; " Martin, 110-2O5; M. Ev-
ans, 1O7-2O1; E. Barnes, 106-201; M.
Spiker, 1O2-2O0; E. Right, 112; v.
Sneckenberger, ITO; M. Baker, 1O6;
M. Wiles, 104; K Kaufman, 1903;
P. Knepper, 1902; E. Bentz, 101.
Team Standing
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Team Standings
end of End Quarter)
EAGLES CLUB
LEAGUE

The Cardinals and Sparrows both
won two games last week, to re-
main in tie for the lead The
Cardinals rolled the high team sin
gle game (562), but the seventh
place Robins had the high three
game set (1624).
Black was the high bowler, with a
single game of lat and three game
set of 376.
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Team Standings
END Of First Half
PANGBORN MEMS
LEAGUE

The Colts picked up three points
last week to move up to within six
of the league-leading Packers, who
dropped all four of their points. The
Bears won all three of their games,
as well as total pinfall, to move up
into the third slot. They also had
both the high single game (557) and
the high three-game set 1588).
Kriz was the high single game
bowler with a score of 14O, but Rip
pie beat him out for the three-game
honors with a score of 351.
12O-33O Glass
Middlekauff, 1872; Rinehart, 1913;
]. K. Bowman, 134-343; Kriz, 14O-
$50; Shuman, 1873; Lambert, 121;
Johnston, 1872; Ripple, 100, 125-351;
Maloy, 121; Hoover, 1888; c. Kline,
1888.
Free Bowling
Crumbacker, 424. 2; Shuman, 414.2;
Reeder, Ala.
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Team Standing
(Second Third
Won Lost
POTOMAC EDISON
MEMS LEAGUE

Leonard Schleigh's White Sox
moved into top position this week
by banking the Cards three to
nothing, while the Red Sox split
two-and-one with the Pirates. The
White Sox are only ahead in the
games won and lost columns, how
ever, as in points, they are even.
The cellar-scraping Tigers rolled
the high team game for the week
(578), but the high team set went
to the Red Sox with 1887. In the
individual columns Keckler had
high game (146) and Henry Flow
ers rolled the high set $3.50.
12O-32O Glass
H. Flowers, 128-355; J. Keckler,
146-353; A. Flurie, 346; E. Rooms,
343; J. Stevens, 342; j. Shryock,
126-339; L. Higgs, 125-334; D. Smith,
$50; L. Wallis, 800; L. Schleigh, 1926;
E. Buchanan, 1874; E. Eakle, 122; H.
Robinson, 100.
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PRECIOUS STONE
LEAGUE

The Amethysts picked up three
points on Friday night to put them
just two points behind the Tur-
quoise, who are the leaders. The
Emeralds also won three points.
Bertha Kane was the high bowler
with single game of 1913 and three
game set of 315.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1949-12-22
100000 Glass

Bertha Kane, 1913, 1O4-315; Ruth
Martin, 1O8, 1O7-3O8; Mile Fiery,
100; Susan Powles, 112; Mary Rout-
zahn, 107; Naomi Myers, 107; Anna
Smyth, 106, 1902; Eleanor Cover,
105; Dot Newcomer, 105; Mary An
ne Gunderman, 1903; Doris Trovinger,
103; Eleanor Reecher, 1O2; Mary
Caldwell, 101; Verna Mowen, 1O1;
Pauline Flock, 100; Martha Schaff,
100.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1949-12-22
Advocates sterner Measures

Strengthening of penalties against
sex offenders where the victim is
a child has been advocated by Repre-
sentative Chelf, Democrat of Ken
lucky, who urges a Federal law
carrying the death penalty in GER
tain cases.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1949-12-22
12O-s2O Glass

Fitz, 125-S28; Scott, S21; H. Bar
ger, 325; Rocco, 800; D. Tracy, 1926;
D. Schlotterbeck, 1872; Leopard, 139-
339; Black, 147-376; Krouse, S43;
Snyder, 1873, 141-37O; j. Burger, 1877
322; w. Tracy, 1873; E. Tracy, 1877
326; Grove, 321; Right, 122-334;
Ryder, 1879 -347; Speaker, 322; Grimm,
1876; Nemzek, 126-328.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1949-12-22
Horse Meets Shocking Fate

Rikizo Hirano is no doubt pretty
skeptical about modern devices
The Japanese farmer installed an
electric light in his stable recently
SO he could groom his horse at night.
Hearing loud noise, like an ex-
plosion, Hirano rushed into the barn
and found his horse dead 1t had
bit the bulb-and was electrocuted.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1949-12-22

3O8; P. Sappington, 1T, 1O7-SO8; B.
Fratianni, 12S-3O5; A. Jolliffe, 1O6,
104-3O5; F. Fratianni, ITO, 1OO-3O5;
H. Sirbaugh, 111-3O2; R. Miner, 1O7;
J. Stevenson, 1O5; D. Cover, 1903; r.
Zappacosta, 103; H. Carper, 102; j.
Helmer, 101; L. Shelter, 1O1; G. Nc
Carren. 100.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1949-12-22

gram. Although there is no way of
knowing definitely, it is believed
that Russia is spending at least 81,
0OO,O00,000 on similar program of
scientific research.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1949-12-22
Farm Bureau Convention

The annual Maryland Farm Bu-
reau Convention will open at the
Lord Baltimore Hotel, Baltimore, on
Friday, January 6. In years past,
some four to seven thousand farm
people annually have attended the
various sessions.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1949-12-22
100000 Glass

H. Jolliffe, 126, 110-326; ]. Weaver,
1T, 106-322; J. Henneberger, 100,
102321; W. Ryan, 1913, 317; R. Fra
tianni, ia, 1896; F. Mazzo, 1913,
101-314; E. McCarren, 121, 103-313;
T, Ham, 118, 114-313; E. Henson,
ITO, 105-312; R. Brady, 115-3O9; M.
Bittorf, 1O6, 1O2-3O8; R. Ham, no.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1949-12-22
ELKS
LADIES LEAGUE

The August team lost their first
game in four weeks, last week, when
they could only win two of their
three games. April won all three
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1949-12-22
100000 Glass

Minnich, 128-368; Lyles, 126-337;
Copley, 1899; Kieffer, 1857;
Fiery, 1854; Foltz, 115; Sellman,
1882; Tyler, 114-3O1; Ridenour,
112-32O; Arnold, 1O7-3O6; Howard,
1O5; Vance, 105; Hess, 1O5-3O6;
Farley, 1O4; Goslin, 1902; Roe, 1902;
Glass, 1O2.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1949-12-22
World Wide Briefs
Of The Past Week
Less UnempIoyment In Novemher

Less Unemployment In November
The number of Americans reg
ularly employed rose $4,000 in No
vember, and unemployment declined
$4,000, a Census Bureau report re-
veals. The Bureau explains that the
drop in unemployment was smaller
than the rise in employment because
of San increase in the number of
seasonal workers looking for jobs. :"
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1949-12-22

Science Program Costly
1t is estimated that the United
States has spent around $4,000, O0O,-
900 this past year on its science pro-
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1949-12-22

Sam Reel took all honors for the
men with single game of 1877 and
set of 23O.
The Quarters took all team hon
ors, having single game of SGT and
set of 1914.
Ladies' High Scores
D. Myers, go; D. Slayman, go; H.
Lehman, 103; j. Martin, SO; p. Mill
er, 104; j. Reynolds, 95; P. Krouse,
81; V. Winters, 116-216; D. Fryer,
81; S. McKinsey, 95, 81; ]. Downin,
125-218; P. Senior, 81; N. Cover, 95,
SO; B. Dryer, 81.
Mems High Scores
B. King, los; D. Thurston, u.s.
218; R. Vaughn, Ill; w. Hammaker,
118; S. Reel, 1920; F. Mcconnell,
1929; G. McAdams, 1902
Team Standing
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Free Bowling
Team Standing

Crumbacker, 424. 2; Shuman, 414.2
Ala.
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end of First Half
Evening star., 1949-05-05

Lesser Pandas are usually seen
in ZOO. Their native home is In
the Himalayas at some 1000 to
$4,000 feet above sea level.
They choose the most impene-
trable bamboo thickets for their
private residence. Here they have
protection from prowling neighbors
and all the food they desire.
They consume bamboo at the rate
of a peck of leaves per day. The
long tough leafeis clipped from its
stem and stuffed in without chew
ing. If you have ever attempted
to chew q bamboo leaf and try to
swallow the revolving mass, you
marvel at the pandas' Unsuitable
desire for bamboo in any form. In
their safe retreat there are many
pandas.
Their lovely fur has commercial
vaule and natives sell dozen or
more pelts to make the beautiful
rugs that bring $25 in American
money. The other pandas are sold
into captivity and soon die. They
cannot stand the heat, and low
altitude. In Calcutta the keepers
of the ZOO soak mating in water
and hang it in the pandas' cage so
they are kept cooler by the evapora-
tion.
A baby panda is a cuddly bundle
of soft white fur. The face is
wistful, the chubby body always
ready to snuggle close and take a
nap. There is a red line from eye
to mouth and the small pink ears
are erect, their fluffy white lining
Evening star., 1949-05-05
Test Your Horse Sense
By Dr.. GEORGE W. Crone

1. Which of these sounds suggests
the sweetest dwelling place?
Oink Bz-z Moo Cackle
2. The word "sheepskin" usually
refers to which of the following
Permit Diploma License Certifiate
3. Which of the following words
is most suggestive of a hospital?
Diagnosis Verdict
Decision Subponea
4. A pop up" is usually linked
with which of these companion sport
terms?
Spare Slice Punt Bunt
S. A "razorback" is most suggestive
Of which mountain range?
Ozarks Rockies Sierras Tetons
6. Many persons contend that
without experimentation on animals
modern medicine would not exist.
Match below of the animal used
with its contribution to medical
progress.
(a) Dog
(b) Horse
(c) Cow.
Id Mouse
(e) Guinea pig
(v) Refined test for tuberculosis
(w) Insulin discovery
(x) Antitoxin
(y) Smallpox vaccine
(z) Used to standardize morphine
and other useful drugs
Score yourself as follows: o.,
poor; 3-6, average; TO, superior; /;
9-10. very superior.
Answers 10 Horse Sense Quiz.
I. BEE (hee). 2. Diploma. 3. dag
nosis. 4. Bunt (basebalD. s. ozarks
(hog). 8. {a) Dog-Insulin (w) tbl
Horse-Antitoxin (x). (c) Cow-smali-
pox W. I'd. Mouse--Morphine "a. te)
Guinea pig-Tuberculosis (v.
Evening star., 1949-05-05

There Is natural tendency in
most players, as declarerS, to attack
the trump suit as soon as they obtain
the lead. Such primary considera-
tions as "How many possible losers
have II" and How can I reduce
them to the required number?" are
ignored in favor of getting out
trumps. I have it on the authority
of a colleague of mine who happens
to be an eminent psychiatrist that
1t has some relationship to the
circumstance that they were fright
ened as children. They labor under
the fear of having their mail ad-
dressed to some park bench, which
they have been given to understand
Is the eventual abode of those who
neglect to draw trumps. They fail
to realize that many former deni-
zen of Park avenue Is now sleeping
under the stars because he drew
trumps too soon.
Then there is another type. The
player who sacrifices all in an effort
to avoid the loss Of trump trick.
We have an illustration today. The
final contract of four hearts is
exemplary. The only questionable
call was South's second bid. He was
presented with close choice be-
tween raising his partners suit and
rebidding his own. Holding but
slight values above the minimum he
properly chose to make the less
encouraging rebid Of two hearts.
The deuce of diamonds was opened
and East's queen forced the ace.
In his anxiety to win all the trump
tricks, he crossed to dummy with
the king of spades to take the
heart finesse, This lost and an
other diamond lead permitted East
to cash the king. A spade return
drove out the ace before the club
suit was established and declarer
was obliged to lose one trick In each
suit.
This was negligence of the grossest
kind. Declarer should have been
willing to lose a. heart, diamond
and q club. If he avoided the loss
of a spade trick he was home. He
could LII afford to drive out one OF
his spade shoppers in order to en-
Joy the luxury Of q trump flnesse,
that might not win after all. The
best play at trick two was the ace
of trumps, followed by another one.
The opponents viii presumably cash
the diamond and attack the spades.
But declarer after exhausting the
trumps will have time to establish
the club suit for discards before the
second spade stopper is dislodged.
lcopyrisht. 1e4e. by Charles II. Goren.)