Daily Almanac for December eighth, 1978
United Press International notes Friday December 8 as the 342nd day of 1978 with 23 to follow. It lists planetary positions, astrological sign, notable birthdays such as Eli Whitney born 1765, and historical events including Washington crossing the Delaware in 1776 and Greece becoming a republic in 1974. It quotes Lincoln on truth as vindication against slander.
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Mercury
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Jupiter
Mars
Eli Whitney
George Washington
Delaware River
Trenton
N.J
Pennsylvania
Abraham Lincoln
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Christmas Dinner Of The United Commercial Travelers Held
The New Castle Council 408 held its annual Christmas dinner at East Wind with 52 present. Special entertainment featured Gary Means of Baden, while past grand counselor Ken Householder and his Beaver Falls wife attended as guests. Angelo Cimini donated an Antique Clipper picture raffled to raise funds for projects aiding retarded citizens.
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Contract Bridge By B Jay Becker Top Record Holder
In this column B Jay Becker profiles the Masters' Individual Championship play and notes Becker's record as a top holder. He discusses strategy, key hands, and the evolving game, highlighting Becker's skill, consistency, and impact on contract bridge competition.
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Declarer play in three notrump with spade lead
In Three Notrump with West as declarer and spade lead from North, develop tricks by choosing diamonds over clubs. Lead ten of diamonds and finesse to gain ten tricks if South holds king of diamonds. if South wins with ace of spades and returns ten, duck the ten, win next spade with queen, then finesse clubs. North's possible spade length makes prevention essential.
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