Who Was Greatest American
An exploration of the idea of America’s greatest figures focusing on Benjamin Franklin as a quintessential example. The piece notes Franklin’s diverse achievements in science, diplomacy, writing, and invention, highlighting his self-education and impact on American life.
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Benjamin Franklin A Portrait of American Greatness
The text praises Benjamin Franklin noting his vast influence from postal policy to science and weather prediction. It recalls his Arctic expedition plans, Gulf Stream study, silk production, and broom corn efforts. It cites his death at 64 from gallstones and gout and lauds him as a humane practical idealist with global esteem.
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Counted play shows sure finesse in seven no trump
In a seven no trump contract South must locate the queen of clubs for the thirteenth trick. By counting opponents' cards, South discerns West started with five hearts and East followed to ten of West, enabling a safe club finesse via dummy. Ezio Pinza born in Rome, 1892.
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Jews Are Dying in Russia Says American Jewish Leader
New York report quotes Will Maslow of the American Jewish Congress describing the Jewish community in the USSR as almost extinct. He says only a few synagogues and a small elderly population remain and predicts their disappearance within twenty years.
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