Nuisance bids and a heart grand slam at the 1962 World Championship
In the 1962 World Championship North America vs Great Britain, Bobby-Nail of Houston bid five spades over four no trump. The Jacoby double showed no aces and sparked controversy as Britain reached a heart grand slam. An Arizona reader asks when a grand slam is warranted with six sure tricks needing favorable odds.
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Diplomats Assigned to U S for Year of Local Service
The State Department launches Assignment America to place about 20 foreign service officers in U S states and schools for peer training and direct contact with communities. No firm postings yet but expected roles include a Georgia governor staff position and a top Wisconsin state government post. Germany annexed Austria in 1938, Hitler announced the unification the next day.
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Shah Visits Tarbela Dam on Pakistan Tour
Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi tours the Tarbela dam near Rawalpindi during a five day Pakistan visit accompanied by Empress Farah and Prime Minister Bhutto. Bhutto announces a one month salary gift for workers to mark the occasion.
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