Almanac highlights today in history and facts
Almanac notes for Friday August 18 1972 include historical events on this date such as the 1856 patent office approval of condensed milk and the 1940 joint US Canada WWII defense plan. Also mentions Dare born in 1587 and Lincoln birthplace shrine dedication in 1916. Moon phase and notable planetary positions listed.
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United Press International
Mercury
Venus
Saturn
Mars
Jupiter
Virginia
Dare
Fete
U.S. Patent Office
Germany
Russia
Abraham ‘Lincoln
Hodgenville
U.S
United States
Canada
West leads defend and squeeze marbles in four spades
Oswald and James Jacoby analyze a four spades hand where West starts with ace king and a heart, then defends to create a squeeze against East. The discussion explains how South must shed trumps and diamonds to force the final club tricks, showing how the layout yields the last two tricks for South.
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Oswald
James Jacoby
West
South
Dum
East
Bridge bidding puzzle with four spades or five
In a four hand bidding scenario North doubles over one club then passes. South holds a weak hand while East has a 4 2 7 6 distribution. The partner suggests bidding four spades or five diamonds. respond with a safe, disciplined bid given the partner's two strong suits.
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Danmonds
Frosts Works Across Warr Gs 0 Boston 1914
Puzzle style clued list with partial phrases and numbering including historical references to Frosts Works Across Warr Gs 0 Boston 1914 and Defoes, along with scattered cryptic hints on words like Bullfight site and Marine reptile.
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Boston
Defoe
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