Ann Landers column sparks memories of Eau Claire wash debate
In letters from Eau Claire and a campus reporter, residents dispute Ann Landers claim of having the whitest wash on Valmont Avenue 20 years ago. The exchange includes neighbors who recall her as a kind neighbor and a response from Dear Abby style editor Maggie.
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Fancy Footwork In Bridge By B Jay Becker
West dealer. North South vulnerable. Bidding ends with 4 Hearts by South after a sequence. Opening lead king of spades. The problem asks how to cash ten tricks after East shows out on spades. The solution uses the AKQ of clubs and a diamond finesse to ensure ten tricks regardless of East and West discards.
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Today in History October 31 1972 Associated Press
On this date in history notable events include Martin Luther posting his 95 theses in 1517 and the Empire State era milestones such as New York’s Castle Church events, Nevada statehood in 1864, and Thieu’s oath in 1955.
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Crossword Puzzle Clues and Answers
A compact clue set for Today’s Crossword 25 includes Relaxes and Native of a suffix. Other entries cover Water after one dollar Totem pole Melt Culmination and To the sheltered side. Answer to yesterday’s puzzle shown as ca.
Readers Explain Old Halloween Superstitions
Hints from Heloise shares reader letters about Halloween superstitions rooted in ancient beliefs. The piece recounts origins of black cat omens, knocking on wood, blessings after sneezes, salt over the left shoulder, breaking mirrors, sewing on Sunday, and doorways or lucky actions tied to luck and fate.
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Canal marks 400000th Panama Canal crossing milestone
Panama City AP reports the Panama Canal Co announced that more than 400000 ships have crossed the canal since traffic began August 15 1914 marking a major milestone in the waterway’s history and trade significance.
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