Almanac notes and history events for August 19 1966
Almanac item lists today August 19 1966 as the 231st day with 134 to follow. It notes Orville Wright born 1821 and historical events including the Arabic sinking in 1915 and Hitler successor vote in 1934. Also mentions 1955 Northeastern flood death toll and 1960 U2 pilot Powers espionage conviction. A Voltair thought for the day accompanies.
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United Press International
Mars
Venus
Mercury
Jupiter
Saturn
Orville Wright
Atlantic
Germany
Adolf Hitler
von Hindenburg
United States
Francis Powers
West Virginia Tourism Booth At Toronto Expo
Visitors at the National Canadian Exhibition in Toronto from August 19 to September 5 will see a West Virginia display by the state Commerce Department. The 32 by 10 foot booth features backlit transparencies, handmade glass, and a map linking West Virginia to major Canadian and American cities. Renderings include the Cass Scenic Railroad, a glass blower, a truck camper near Seneca Rocks, Cave Mountain, and a farm vacation scene with children milking a cow.
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Charleston
UPI
Toronto
West Virginia
State Commerce Department
Cass Scenic
Seneca Rocks
Cave Mountain
Expert Plays for a Bridge Hand Show Why Luck Helps
The article contrasts ordinary players with an expert approach to a trick by trick sequence in a four spades hand. It describes two lines of play, one risky and one optimal, detailing ruffing, trump management, and club attacks, showing how an expert aims to maximize winning chances.
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West
South
Declarer
Bridge bidding puzzle with double and overcalls
In a standard four spade overcall scenario with partner showing strength after a double, respond with a practical bid that balances value and projection. Consider the description: East opens one diamond, you double, West passes, partner bids one spade. Your action should aim to show constructive values and fit for a possible spade contract, coordinating with partner’s likely distribution.
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East
West
Crossword Clue Fragments From 46 47 49 51 52 Inputs
A compact clue subset listing terms for a puzzle fill. It hints at a flat surface, above relation, a chemical N2 prefix, a pigpen style term, and a word meaning cleared. The readable bits suggest crossword style wordplay without full clue text.
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Italy
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Rea. US
Blondie
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Nancy
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