Almanac Today August 3 1962 historical notes
Almanac entry marks August 3 1962 as the 215th day of the year with notable historical events. It recalls Christopher Columbus sailing from Paros in 1492, Calvin Coolidge's 1923 oath, Whittaker Chambers naming Alger Hiss in 1948, and 1951 West Point cadets dismissed for cheating.
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Jupiter
Saturn
Venus
Christopher Columbus
Paros
Spain
New World
Santa Maria
Calvin Coolidge
Plymouth
Warren Harding
United States
Whittaker Chambers
Alger Hiss
State Department
Washington
U.s.military Academy
West Point
N.Y
Jacoby on Bridge Shows a Forced Bid and a Laydown Slam
The article explains evolving use of the forcing two bid in bridge. South opens one spade, partner raises to two spades, South then bids four no trump and achieves a slam after North shows an ace. The slam is a clear laydown with correct line of play.
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South
Ner
Expert South
North
Bridge bidding puzzle with misapplied response
In a no trump aiming sequence South holds Ad VWAKI5 Q103 AKI763. After the auction South bids Pass Pass 2 Pass, then North raises partner to three clubs instead of two. The best action is to bid 2NT, not 3NT, to show 214 no trump with the 14 count, avoiding half trick bids and clarifying strength.
Names You’ll Know Quiz Clues Across Roster of Roles
A compact clue list features an English poet five presidential nicknames and several cross references. It includes names like Rusk and Martin, ancient Syria, a winglike part, and figures such as Charles Lamb and Miss Wyman. Also listed are merchandize items, church seats, cushions, and state metals.
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Rusk
Martin
Syria
Charles Lamb
Miss Wyman
Mineo
Miss Adama
War God
Follower
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