Secrets and Secrecy Mark FBI Anti Spy Drive
Washington reports a wartime secrecy layer over a nationwide FBI counter espionage push. Policy aims to reveal only clear cases while expanding the force by 50 agents and training new operatives. Agents trained and assigned to detect espionage sabotage neutrality violations amid public notices to civic groups banks and individuals.
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Columbus views and notes on the Bahamas island in 1492
Uncle Rays Corner recalls Columbus landing on October 12 1492, describing natives as friendly and curious, their dress and tools, and his intention to take six as helpers. The article notes the island name San Salvador and its possible identification with Watling's Island in the Bahama group. Tomorrow: Columbus In Cuba.
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Psychological play in bridge surprises veteran observer
McKENNEY ON BRIDGE describes a 11 year old insight by Clagett Bowie of Baltimore. After South cashes the ace of trumps and leads hearts, Bowie deduces fear of forced plays. He cashes the king of spades then clubs, discards a diamond, and finishes with a small diamond to the ace, demonstrating the planned defense.
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Declarer Confronts End-Play Twist in Diamond Defense
In a bridge hand, North misreads a trump layout and believes he must lead. He discards the king of diamonds under the ace to avoid end play, hoping to force a favorable outcome, while South contemplates whether a sharper guess could have beaten the declarer at this juncture.
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Court Upholds Death Penalty in North Carolina Case
The North Carolina Supreme Court refused Willie Richardson’s appeal over a Nash County first degree burglary conviction. Unless Governor Hoey intervenes, Richardson faces execution in the state gas chamber on October 27 for breaking into the Butler home in Rocky Mount and stealing a pocketbook and cigarettes. The court also ruled a bonding company liable in a separate suit involving alleged injuries by a sheriff.
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American Indemnity Company
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Titan beetle of Brazil reaches hand size in specimens
Brazilian Titan beetles can grow as large as a human hand but have never been captured alive.
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Finland Might Get U S Help In Baltic Crisis
Washington officials weighed the possibility of American diplomatic action in a crisis between Russia and Finland amid Moscow Finnish talks. Some believed action would await a breakdown of negotiations, others foresaw steps before Baltic conflict grows likely. Norway Sweden and Denmark were seen as ready to help peace efforts.
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British Center Air Forces In Canada Plan Outlines Pilot Output
Ottawa reports a British Empire air training program to make Canada a central training base. It aims to produce 6 000 to 20 000 pilots annually from Canada Britain Australia and New Zealand, with 28 week training versus 560 weeks in peace time, and a widespread expansion of air fields.
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Famous Pianist Tamara Morgan Dies at 37
Tamara Morgan internationally renowned pianist died in San Francisco after an abdominal operation. She was 37. The death occurred today as doctors reported no further hope for recovery. The performer had a career spanning multiple continents and received critical acclaim for her interpretations of classical and modern works.
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