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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1966
Page
5
South dealer faces a diamond lead and uses precision to neutralize unlucky card divisions. By drawing two rounds of trumps after the diamond ace, cashing diamonds, and then playing hearts, South forces the defender with king to return a trump or concede a ruff and discard, eliminating reliance on luck.
A reader aged 11 asks if a divine call to model life should override parental plans to make her a teacher. The advice column suggests many calls may come and to wait until age 16 before deciding.
AP recaps key events on this date across years including Arthur sworn in as 21st president in 1881 and Old Ironsides launch in 1797. Notable items involve Italy unification 1870, 1938 New England hurricane devastation, Truman era politics, Nepal China Tibet pact, Pope John XXIII Cuba protest and Viet Nam battlefield actions.
Munich officials launched the 16 day Oktoberfest as firecrackers brass bands and keg tapping opened the festival. Officials expect over four million visitors and more than a million gallons of beer along with hundreds of thousands of fried chickens and pork sausages.
Readers share tips on preserving barbecue equipment including cleaning methods drying and oiling to prevent rust and separate wrapping. Other notes cover sewing shortcuts saving thread covering school books with cloth or uniforms for durable reuses and practical household hacks.
The note praises nylon net scrubbers as perfect toys for babies, lightweight and easy to clean, and mentions their economy for budgets. It also hints at satin comforts soon being brought out and gives advice to keep satin from slipping off the bed.
A teacher describes discovering that magnets in a desk drawer keep a compartment orderly. By lifting the magnet, she can lift a metal article to retrieve items, noting the simple, practical use of magnets for organization.
A home project stores winter bulbs in drawstring bags. Each bulb is identified by a label slip or a picture tucked inside the bag for later sorting and planting.
A father recalls how touching night fears turns imagination into courage. He explains bravery as conquering present terror with the brain guiding action. The piece stresses fear as common and suggests a self help booklet to master emotions.
Describes white gown with elbow sleeves and trim details in red or black, sizes S M L, and a brushed nylon dorm shirt with matching trim and briefs. Indicates display on the Main Floor.
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