Blackwood on Bridge Slam Fails After Timing Error
In a 1956 bridge column, Mr. Muzzy mis-timed a slam in six hearts after a two no trump reply, with Mr. Champion and Mr. Masters contributing. The hand features a sequence of high card plays, ruffs, and a late misstep leading to a down one contract despite alternative winning lines.
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Soften Hands With Olive Oil Soak and rub gently
Soften rough hands by soaking in warm water then rubbing with olive oil until absorption. Dry thoroughly. White sweaters require warm water and soap suds then a clear warm rinse. Do not hang to dry. spread to shape. Winter pears will ripen when layered on fruit shelves.
Wool output rises worldwide in 1955 season
Washington reports global wool production reached 4.48 billion pounds in 1955, up from 4.4 billion in 1954 and about 20 percent higher than 1945. Tokyo notes Japanese rice output for 1953 is about 8.239 million tons, a roughly 17 percent decline from 1952.
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Uruguay Faces Raw Material Shortage and Dependency
Montevideo Uruguay a 72000 square mile nation about the size of North Dakota has a population near 2 6 million It lacks iron manganese aluminum copper sulfur and rubber and coal and petroleum Its economy relies on exporting wool meat vegetable oil hides and skins to secure foreign exchange for essential imports.
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Aluminum discovery and early production milestones
Aluminum was discovered in 1807 and the first pellet produced in 1825 by Danish scientist Oersted. By 1445 Wohler determined its specific gravity, establishing aluminum as a notably light metal.
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HeF Puzzle Sends Daily Fortunes in 1927 Feature
A brief note describes a simple numerology game named HeF that gives a daily message. It instructs players to count letters in their name, adjust by rules, locate key numbers in a rectangle, and read letters under checked figures to reveal a fortune. Distributed by Kine Features Syndicate.
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Reflecting on a Harmful Slip and Forgiveness
A reflective piece on guilt after a painful mistake. It urges acknowledging harm, apologizing, and making peace with oneself. It emphasizes humility, responsibility, and a fresh start rather than lingering shame.
Woman Finds Lost $2,500 Purse On Bus In Chicago
Mrs Rosalie Tober left her life savings of 2500 on a Cicero Avenue bus during a transfer to the Montrose Avenue route. A CTA driver and depot supervisor traced the purse to a bus driven by Paul Browne who returned it. Browne and supervisor Kugelhard received $10 each and a kiss from the grateful widow.
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Lions To View Education Film
Lions Club program chairman Jesse Huntzinger has arranged a showing of A Desk For Billy from the National Educational Association. The film, designed for service clubs, focuses on education of an itinerant family and will be shown at the weekly Lions Club meeting at the YMCA.
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Stainless steel eclipses silver in U S flatware sales
A steel-company survey shows more than half of domestic table flatware sold is stainless steel, signaling a major shift from sterling and silverplate. The finding highlights rising popularity, manufacturing changes, and consumer preferences shaping the flatware market.
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