On This Day in History August 12 1971 Almanac Note
Almanac summary noting events on August 12 including New Amsterdam police formation, Isaac Singer sewing machine patent, 1947 ankle-length dresses stir, Christy Mathewson birth, and Silas Mitchell quote. May reference dates and figures from U S history and astronomy.
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New Amsterdam
America
Isaac Singer
Boston
Christy Mathewson
U.S
Silas Mitchell
Hector Chooses Clubs As Troy Siege Bridge Duel Unfolds
In a siege era bridge session, Hector of Troy faces a choice between natural shifts and potential signals. He leads a club after Priam overrules, while Ulysses and Priam manage the play to reveal defenses and set up the setting trick.
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Oswald
James Jacoby
Troy
Achilles
Ulysses
Priam
Prince Hector
Hector
Trey
Bid five hearts to reveal ace and aid defense
In bridge bidding, with South holding A A K S E Z T P A Z OK Q S A K 6 4 3, and partner after 4 to South, consider A-Bid five hearts to show the ace. Partner then proceeds to five spades. the question is how to continue.
Travelogue Across 1 Take a- trip
Travel themed crossword style clues list many entries including a Brazilian city Rio de Janeiro and references to places like Buenos Aires and Cape River North Carolina. The set includes terms for anatomy plant parts and architectural terms as well as historical notes.
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Cape — River
N.C
Buenos Aires
de Janeiro
Brazil
Iran
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