Truman’s Texas train tour and hell speech saga
The piece recalls Harry S. Truman’s 1948 Texas whip‑train victory over Dewey, drawing crowds and a 3 to 1 margin, and notes later a controversial 1990 speech in San Antonio where he told Nixon voters to “go to hell” before insisting it wasn’t what he said.
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Five spade cinch blows it in fall nationals
Oswald and James Jacoby recount a life master misplay in a fall nationals session. Norths two diamond bid signaled length in majors and after West jabbed with two diamonds the five spade contract appeared right. West led diamonds then clubs, South fell into a trap, and despite a near-perfect trump sequence, East and West secured a top score as hearts split poorly.
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James Jacoby
Life Masters
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Newspaper Enterprise Assn
Bridge bidding quiz seeks four hearts contract response
In the given auction West passes and East shows a strong hand. With South holding a six card heart suit and partner raising to four hearts after a three heart bid, the recommended continuation is to pass or bid again depending on partnership methods. For typical standards, consider a competitive pass or cue, but specifics depend on system.
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la Pass
Christmas polygamy in Salt Lake City household
A Salt Lake City man identified as Mr Brown and his two wives describe their polygamous life on Christmas morning. He claims hundreds practice polygamy in Utah and cites faith in Mormon principles despite excommunication. One child from each wife plays at home as others live elsewhere. Brown asserts polygamy is God’s way and remains untroubled by law.
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Salt Lake City
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
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Steel Arena backs by doctors reshapes film finance
Hollywood financing widens beyond studios to toy firms and ads. A new production, Steel Arena, is backed by 18 doctors contributing 475000 dollars. Peter Traynor, 34, of Oakland, California, founded Leverage Funding Systems to organize the investment.
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Reader's Digest
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Oakland
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Leverage Funding Systems
Year of consumer choice shapes a tough year in retail
AABusiness analyst notes a year of stern discipline and selective spending. Consumers showed judgment, favoring value in autos, cruises, and fashion while discounts proliferated and imports rose as a share of low-priced choices. Savings soared while stock funds faced redemptions as small investors pulled back.
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