Almanac Highlights From December 24, 1965
On Friday December 24 1965 events include a Ghent peace treaty of 1814 and Verdi's Aida premiere in 1871 noted. The day also marks Eisenhower’s 1943 appointment as Allied invasion commander and Libya’s 1951 UN independence. Notable births include Capricorn-born individuals and American author Le Carriage.
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Mercury
Jupiter
Venus
Mars
Saturn
le Carnegie
United States
Great Britain
Ghent
Belgium
Cairo
Egypt
On Roosevelt
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Europe
United Nations
Libya
Firefighters suspended for false alarms prank
In New Brunswick New Jersey a worker named Palmer La cena was fired and Donald Daily along with Charles Kobeck received one year suspensions after they submitted enough fake fire alarms to send the town’s firefighting equipment into action.
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Palmer Lacena
Donald Daily
Charles Kobeck
Antique bargain claim shocks Rouen buyers
Albert Brissorgueil was charged with false pretenses after offering a car as a “fine bargain” claiming only 23 000 miles and a $1 400 price. Police verified the car had 95 000 miles, had been crushed by a tractor, and had been sold for scrap by its prior owner.
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Bridge hand yields top score in no trump and spades
The article describes Jacoby on bridge play in four spades and five no trump, detailing South's line of play. West's queen of hearts and dummy influence key outcomes. A mixed pair game example shows top scores and anxious moments in no-trump versus spades.
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Bridge bidding puzzle dealer with balanced hand
In a four no trump auction with a balanced 0 card hand, South opens and all passes until the dealer responds. With a 443876 shape and an unattached queen in spades, determine the best six no trump bid as the dealer. Consider lead implications and safety in play.
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