Meet Me In St Louis Jubilee Planned for September
St Louis civic leaders plan Mid-American Jubilee a month long exposition on the Mississippi. City-Country Cavalcade Inc will stage a modern revival of the Meet Me in St Louis spirit showcasing farms livestock industry fashion and entertainment across seven pavilions and an old time beer garden. Alfred Stern of New York directs the project aiming to echo earlier civic celebrations and tie into the citys Municipal Opera season.
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Span to get best wire for Mackinac Bridge
Mackinac Bridge chief engineer Dr. D F Steinman says the 4800 foot suspension span will use the strongest galvanized wire yet produced. Finished wire must yield at least 220000 psi with tests showing ultimate strength between 235000 and 252000 psi. Cables spun in 1957 construction year starting April, bridge to be completed in November 1957.
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Safe defense defeats contract in unusual bridge play
In a rare East West misdirection, the defense could have defeated 4NT by continuing heart leads. The article analyzes how maintaining dummy's long heart suit would have cracked the contract, despite South's bidding signaling many diamonds and spades. The winning defense hinges on sustained heart pressure rather than ruffing diamonds.
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Day Of Thanksgiving Planned By Baptists
Texas Baptists plan a day of prayer and thanksgiving despite snow and rain. Forrest C. G. DeForest, executive secretary of the Baptist General Convention of Texas, urges members to offer gratitude for moisture received and pray for continued rain to break the drought.
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