Almanac for August 22 1966 and historical highlights
On this day in 1966 the Almanac notes August 22 as the 234th day with 131 remaining. Notable events include the 1851 America versus Aurora yacht race, the 1911 Mona Lisa theft, and Eisenhower’s 1958 proposal on nuclear tests. Also mentions Claude Debussy’s birth and a Mencken quote amid airline strike calm.
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Jacoby On Bridge NORTH Strategic misread leads to a learning moment
In a bridge hand, West trusts a single track and misses a counterplay. South's Blackwood five no trump confirms all aces, yet West could have shifted to trump earlier. North would be upset if clubs split 4 3 and trumps 2 1, leaving South with the contract.
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Bridge bidding puzzle with two diamonds response
In the given auction West opens two diamonds after a double. North and East pass. The correct action for South is to double again to show support for partner and competitive values, or bid three diamonds depending on partnerships. Since the prompt asks for the best bid, South should bid two spades to show a strong overcall or pass.
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