On This Date in History Aug 17 1970
Highlights include 1914 Germany declares war on Russia starting World War I. 1948 Cromwellians defeat royalists at Preston. 1765 Pontiac treaty at Detroit. 1786 Davy Crockett born in Tennessee. 1863 Civil War bombardment of Ft Sumter. 1915 Galveston hurricane kills 275. 1941 Germany blockade of Britain. Powers guilty plea in Moscow. Manry sails Atlantic. Camille hits Mississippi Gulf Coast.
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Germany
Russia
Robert Manry
Cleveland
Falmouth
England
Mississippi Gulf Coast
Hints From Heloise Get A Boot Out Of Soaking Feet
A column of quick home tips and quips recounts foot care by boot soaking, boot cleaning, and nail trimming, with additional tips on hair bows, toilet brushes, gift ribbons, and mailing addresses. The tone remains light and practical, featuring reader questions and brief advice snippets.
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Heloise
Beulah
Ann Landers Advice Column Snippets on Parental Guides
Readers share concerns about domineering mothers and seeking confidential replies. The column addresses a teen writer’s fear of losing friends due to a captain mother’s strict critiques and rebukes, urging open conversation and respectful boundaries. A second reader complains of unsigned letters and is advised to sign submissions for publication. The piece ends with a teen guidance note on drinking risks and a request for a Booze and You feature.
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ANN _ LANDERS
Garden City
Italians' Bold Bidding Stuns Americans in World Championship
East hand Ai opened clubs and Siniscalco overcalled spades, a bold set that defied ordinary logic. Forquet supported with a strong response to four hearts, and the deal featured a dramatic late misplay with a chance for a makeable contract. The large audience watched every card, revealing a winning line that declarer failed to take.
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Koutchou
Siniscalco
Forquet
West
Ogust
East
Siniscaleo
Simiscalco
Declarer
FASTEETH Denture Adhesive Powder brings secure wear
Do your false teeth annoy and embarrass you by coming loose when you eat, laugh or talk Then put some FASTEETH Denture Adhesive Powder on your plates Easy to use fast holds dentures firmer longer Makes eating easier more natural FASTEETH is not acid No gummy gooey pasty taste Get FASTEETH at all drug counters See your dentist regularly
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Battle of
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Pontiac
Detroit
1786
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Davy Crockett
Tennessee
Ft. Sumter
Charleston Harbor
Galveston, Tex
Britain
Francis Gary Powers
Moscow
Frieda
D. R. Joshlin
Maxine
Dennis
Frankie Mueller
Ann Landers
Mom
Wacs
Boots
Jreaders
Neeffer
B. Jay Becker
Artemis
Artemis Hair Design
Central
Dan Dee
DAN ‘Dee Potato Chips
Ohio
Dan
Dee
Dan-Dee
Dan‘dee
Pretzels
Rink’s
Cail
Dan Dee Pretzel and Potato Chip Company
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