Almanac Dec 9 1968 Almanac entry United Press
The date December 9, 1968 marks the 344th day of the year with 22 to follow. Historical notes include Noah Webster founding the American Minerva in New York in 1793, Christmas seals sale starting in Wilmington in 1907, Wilson receiving the Nobel Peace Prize in 1920, and China declaring war in 1941. John Milton is cited on peace.
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Italy
John Milton
Manescu to visit East Germany for political talks
Belgrade reports Romanian Foreign Minister Corneliu Manescu will travel to East Germany next week for political talks, according to Yugoslav news agency data from Bucharest.
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Kennedy tribute draws 2000 in Tokyo concert
About 2,000 Japanese gathered Saturday for a musical tribute to the late President John F. Kennedy in Tokyo, with performances and remarks honoring his memory.
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RCA Chief Urges Industry Social Reform Role
Robert W. Sarnoff of RCA told the National Urban League on Equal Opportunity Day that free enterprise depends on industry offering social reform programs. He urged involvement across industry, finance, education, and religion to counter nihilistic militancy and accepted an Urban League award for RCA’s contribution to equal opportunity.
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Industry Responsibility
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RCA
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Urban League
Bridge Lesson Explains Finesses And Trick Counting
Oswald and Jim discuss a 3NT hand where South ducks two spades then counts nine tricks. South must secure four diamond tricks while preventing West from gaining lead, choosing to drop the queen or let East win, to reach nine tricks.
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Bridge bidding puzzle headline with four hands and final query
In a bridge bidding problem the sequence shows West North East South as l& Dble Rdble 7 You hold 4Q 10854 YA10 $5237654. After a double and redouble, you as South consider two spades. West passes, partner bids three clubs and East passes. Decide best continuation and state the plan for tomorrow’s answer.
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L& Dble
East
Enlightenment Across Puzzle Clue Set From Historical Print
A dense word puzzle listing numerous across and down clues. It includes philosophers Hume and French thinkers, mineral and chemical terms, place names, and common nouns, forming a mixed theme puzzle with many partial answers and cross references.
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