Understanding pot odds in draw poker by Jacoby and Sheinwold
The article explains two kinds of odds in poker the odds against ending with the best hand and the pot odds offered by bets. It argues a bargain depends on pot size and required bets not just hand strength and uses a four flush example to show when entering a pot is favorable or not. It notes that with only one opponent the expected loss is likely, while having more players increases potential gains to balance losses.
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Oswald Jacoby
Alfred Sheinwold
NEA
Napoleon crowned ruler at Notre Dame in Paris in 1804
Napoleon Bonaparte was crowned ruler of France in a ceremony at the Cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris during 1804, marking the rise of his imperial leadership.
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France
Notre Dame
Paris
Honey Lemon Dressing Delights Fresh Fruits
A simple dressing blends honey and lemon juice in a two to one ratio to complement fresh fruits, offering bright, aromatic sweetness with tangy citrus notes.
Six Die as Air Force Jet Crashes Into Long Beach Homes
An Air Force Sabre jet diverted into a Signal Hill Long Beach district struck homes killing six people including Maj. Robert Blair and a boy in the street. Fire and gas mains sparked destruction across several residences with many injured and two critically burned.
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Long Beach
Calif
Air Force
Signal Hill
Mons
Robert A. Blair
Omaha
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Dorothy McCormick
Williams Air Force Base
Ariz
Davis Opposes Bricker Bill Impounding Peace Hope
John W. Davis former Democratic nominee opposes Senator Bricker proposed treaty powers amendment calling it an impediment to peace. He described the measure in a telegram to Senator Kefauver while noting it would block treaties from becoming domestic law without congressional implementing legislation and limit federal powers.
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Washington
Sen. Bricker
Ohio
John W. Davis
Davis
New York City
Kefauver
Dtenn
Congress
Driving with mild distraction boosts efficiency says study
A Better Vision Institute report notes that a certain level of distraction can raise efficiency in driving tasks. The finding suggests limited attention shifts may improve focus on primary driving demands under specific conditions.
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The
Better Vision Institute
Slingshot Gang Apprehended After Breakage Spree
Baltimore police captured three boys after a spree of broken house and store windows and street lamps. Samuel Woklin, 34, held on $100 bail for selling a slingshot to an 11 year old. Woklin pleaded innocent.
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Samuel Woklin
Voklin
Pravda denounces Western security guarantees for USSR
Pravda writer E. Alexandrov condemns Western offers of a security guarantee as aimed at pressuring ratification of the European Defense Community. He calls the proposals a plan to split Germany and warns that rearming the Wehrmacht would bring war back to Europe. Eden comments and U S discussions are cited as context.
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Europe
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European Defense Community
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Germany
Wehrmacht
Anthony Eden
British Broadcasting Corp
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Daring river rescues amid frigid Ohio River cold
In near zero temperatures two watchmen on river work were saved by fellow guard Sam Clyburn. First he fell from a river barge and was rescued by John Forgey. Then Forgey himself plunged from a derrick boat and was rescued by Clyburn.
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W. Va
Sam Clyburn
Ohio River
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Clyburn
Who Will Be Nationalist China's Vice President
In Formosa discussions point to Premier Chen Cheng as the likely vice president for Chiang Kai-shek after his re election. Li Tsung jen is out of favor for allying with the former government stance. Rumors persist that Sun Fo may pursue the role via foreign supporters.
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Taipeh
Formosa
Chiang Kai-shek
National Assembly
Li Tsung-jen
Chiang
Chen Cheng
Sun Fo
Sun Yat Sen
Charlemagne as Early Secular Dating and Roman Cohort Size
Scholars debate Charlemagne as the first secular ruler to date events from Christ. A standard Roman cohort consisted of roughly 600 soldiers.
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Charlemagne
Birth
Christ
Moisture limits nicotine content in flue-cured tobacco
North Carolina Agricultural Experiment Station reports nicotine levels hinge on moisture supply and nitrogen fertility. Dry weather raises nicotine. varieties differ genetically and newer disease resistant types have lower nicotine than older varieties. Fertility residues and post topping pruning also affect nicotine concentration.
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Raleigh
North Carolina Agricultural Experiment Station
W. E. Colwell
Tobacco Associates, Inc
Whale anatomy and Pompeii facts in 1954 clipping
The item notes a large whale that rises to breathe every several miles and compares it to Pompeii with a population around 25,000. It mentions a volcanic eruption in 79 A.D. and discusses underwater endurance up to 45 minutes. The fragment blends natural history with antiquity.
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High Point
N. C
Pompeii
Gals From The Range Embrace Modern Ranch Life
Colorado Springs hosts 300 CowBelles members in a convention at the Broadmoor Hotel. The women, in sleek attire, discuss Soy beef promotion, cooking with less expensive cuts, and supporting push to stabilize beef prices while men tackle industry challenges.
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Colorado Springs
Colo. F
American National Cattlemen's Assn
Broadmoor Hotel
Wayne Rowe
Lawton
Okla
Rowe
Lucius Long
Meery
Mrs. Long
Texas
Ralph L. Cowan
Neal, Ariz
Cowan
Hijab quadruplets all at home after hospital birth
Gainesville report states the Hijab quadruplets born November 18 are all at home. The smallest newborn now weighs 5 pounds 2 ounces, marking the family’s full return from the hospital.
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Gainesville
Fla
Women find relief from menstrual discomfort with Lydia E Pinkham
Tests by doctors show Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound stopped or greatly eased functional distress in about three quarters of cases. Many women experienced first relief in years, especially on the difficult first day of the period.
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Lydia Pinkham
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