Almanac highlights August 14 with historic events and births
On August 14 1972 readers learn notable events including the Boxer Rebellion ending in 1900, the 1935 Social Security Act, and Truman's 1945 surrender terms. It notes Ernest Thompson Seton born on this date and mentions a Dutch airliner disaster of 1958. A thought by Alice Cary closes the item.
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Mercury
Venus
Saturn
Mars
Jupiter
Dick Cavalli
Leo
Ernest Thompson Seton
Peking
China
Congress
Truman
Japan
Bridge analysis highlights slam risk from a jump to game
Oswald and James Jacoby discuss a hand where South jumps to game after Jacoby bids two spades. They note North could misread the spread and bid a slam, only to find the cards don’t justify it. The commentators emphasize limit bids and the danger of breaking the rule.
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South
Jim
Oswald
North
James Jacoby
Dimy
Jnot North
Bridge bidding question in spades and clubs contract
In a four spade contract after a South pass sequence West North East South 14 Dole Pass 24 Pass 2 Pass, South holds a weak hand. You respond four spades and partner now bids five clubs. What is the optimal continuation for South?
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Dole
College Life Across and Around a Word Puzzle
A cryptic style college word puzzle lists clues across and down. Entries include terms for anatomy, geography, languages, and daily items, with references to places like Los Angeles and Jerusalem and terms such as insect stage and upper limb merrymaking.
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