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CHILLICOTHE, Bubble-blowing teenager is whiz at bridge tournaments CHILLICOTHE CONSTITUTION-TRIBUNE, WEDNESDAY, JAN. 5, Wl--PAGE 7 Captain Baskett has staff training By JOE BIGHAM AuociatedPras Writer MODESTO, Calif. (AP) 'When Reglna Barnes plays bridge, she chews gum and blows bubbles to help her concentrate. before you criticize the habit, because she's one of the best players in the country. Besides, she's only .15.

i Miss Barnes is the youngest life master in bridge.history, certified by the American Bridge League. She earned the coveted gold card last February when she was 14, realizing a goal she be- gan pursuing at age 9. "1 wanted to do it by my 15th birthday," she said. "I was really happy it was over with, relieved that there was no more pressure." It takes 300 points wen painstakingly bit by bit over the years to become a life master of the league. Points or often just fractions of a point are earned by finishing near the top in duplicate bridge tournaments During the year before Miss Barnes reached her goal, she kept her grades at honor level but had to give up the usual high school fun to concentrate on bridge games with her father.

"When I was trying to become life master, we played almost every weekend, some- twice week at night," she said. "During the summer, we played a whole bunch." She built up 190 points in 10 months to go with just the 110 she won during her first four years of play. Several veteran players asked her to be their partner in various tournaments, which helped her compile more mas- ter points. my favorite partner is my dad," she said. "We've just played together longer and besides, he's my dad!" i She learned the game by kibitzing when her father, Charles, played.

Miss'Barnes also read bridge books and took lessons. They won a-novice tournament together and have been a team ever since. "I sure am proud of her. She's better than I ever was," said Barnes, who won his life master card in 1974. With her main goal achieved, she now rarely plays in tourna- games and dances she missed last year and learning to drive so she can get her license when she turns 16.

And she knows that her own fame is as fleeting as the next successful challenger. She said a 12-year-old from Palo 'Alto, ments. Instea'd'she said she's Steve Cochrane, "wants concentrating on-the football -to beat my Fords plan to be busy in final White House days Today in history Capt. Roger D. Baskett, son of Mr.

and Mrs. Hubert Baskett of 1202 Miller ChilJicothe, has graduated from the Squadron Officer School at Maxwell AFB, Ala. Captain Baskett received instruction in communicative skills, international relations, manpower management resources and responsibilities that prepares junior officers command-staff duties. He is returning to Pope AFB, N.C., where he serves as a C-130 Hercules aircraft commander with a unit of the Military Airlift Command. The captain, a 1963 graduate of Chilhcothe High School, received a bachelor's degree in 1968 from Central Missouri State University and was commissioned through Officer Training School, Lackland AFB.

His wife, Mary, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ted Hamrick of 1106 Walnut, Chillicothe. Something toSeil? Con-Trib Want Ads Will Sell It Quickly! By HOWARD BENEDICT Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON (AP)--President Ford, back in the'White House after his last scheduled flight on the presidential jet Air Force One, is planning a busy final 17 days as the nation's chief executive. The President and Mrs.

Ford returned to Washington on Sunday night after a two-week Christmas and New Year's vacation at Vail, Colo. During the flight from Vail, Mrs. 11 Ford told reporters aboard Air Force One that she feels a "sense of relaxation" now that Ford's two-and-one- half year term is coming to an end. "I am just very happy to have a well, happy husband to You are invited to share KH ADVENTURE IN READING ENTIRE NEW TESTAMENT IN 1977 Chapter A Day, Monday Thru Friday Sunday A.M. Messages Cover Same Material Each Week -Plus- Sunday 7:00 P.M.

Services To Include Question and Discussion From The Audience Messages By Bro. Jim Mabery CHURCH OF CHRIST 1 308 ELM Start Your Reading spend a few years enjoying life together," she said. "I would have been very happy if he had won but I wasn't completely distraught over the outcome of the election," she added. The President; who skied nearly every day at the moun-, tain resort, promised reporters before he left for Washington that he would be an active leader during his final'days in office. "Because I'm President until Jan.

20," he explained. Jimmy Carter is inaugurated Jan. 20. During the closing weeks, Ford will: --Direct the end of government controls on gasoline prices. The move, expected Tuesday, probably will meet strong opposition in Congress.

--Send to Congress his recommendation for a tax cut, expected to total about $10 billion for individuals, plus tax breaks for corporations. Congress is not expected to go along, instead leaving any tax cut decision to Jimmy Carter when he takes office. --Decide whether to reconsider granting blanket amnesty to Vietnam-era draft evaders and military deserters. Heis unlikely to alter his previous stand against such a blanket pardon or amnesty. --Introduce legislation proposing that Puerto Rico be admitted as the 51st state.

This proposal, made Friday, has been met by considerable opposition both in Congress and in Puerto Rico. --Decide whether to recommend significant pay raises for members of Congress and 2,500 high federal officials. Ford has indicated he might leave this decision up to Carter. The President also must complete three documents: the State of the Union message to Congress by Jan. 12, the fiscal 1978 budget to be sent Jan.

17 and an economic message to be sent a day or two later. Republican politics also will figure prominently on Ford's agenda. The Republican National Committee will meet late this month to select a successor to Mary Louise Smith, who is resigning as chairman. Ford plans Jo hold a second Republican summit meeting this week, with Vice President Nelson A. Rockefeller, former Texas Gov.

John B. Connally and former California Gov. Ronald Reagan. Paul Stith ends recruit training SAN DIEGO, Private Paul E. Stith, son of Mr.

and Mrs. Jay E. Stith of RFD 4, Chillicothe, has completed recruit training at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego. During the 11-week training cycle, he learned the basics of battlefield survival. He was introduced to the typical daily routine that he will experience during his enlistment and studied the personal and i a a a traditionally exhibited by Marines.

He participated in an active physical conditioning program and gained proficiency in a variety of military skills, including first aid, rifle marksmanship and close order drill. Teamwork and self- discipline throughout the training cycle. A 1976 graduate of Chillicothe High School, he joined the Marine Corps in April, 1976. By The Associated Press Today is Wednesday, Jan. 5, the fifth day of 1977.

There are 360 days left in the year. Today'shighlight in history: On this date m1S95, the German physicist Wilhelm Roentgen announced the discovery of 'the ray. On this date: In 1477, the Swiss defeated and killed Bold of Burgundy at the Battle of Nancy. In 1608, the Virginia colonist Captain John Smith was captured by Indians. In 1781, a British naval expedition under the command of Benedict Arnold burned Richmond, Va.

In 1933, former President Calvin Coolidge died at his home in Northampton, Mass. In 1949, in a State of the Union speech, President Harry Truman labeled his administration the Fair Deal In 1973, the United States went to daylight saving time to conserve energy. Ten years ago: The fourth- ranking leader in China, Tao Chu, was led through the streets in Peking in disgrace, accused of being a foe of Chairman Mao Tse-Tung. Five years ago: North Vietnam stiffened its terms for freeing American war prisoners, saying all U.S troops must be withdrawn from South Vietnam. One year ago: South Africa permitted television in that country after years of resistance on the grounds that TV might be morally corrupting or promote racial integration.

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