Almanac entry for February 20, 1962 historical notes
United Press International Almanac lists February 20 as the 51st day of the year with 314 to follow in 1962. It notes events including Washington signing the first Postal Act, the Supreme Court asserting federal power over states, the House voting for Prohibition repeal, and Anthony Eden's resignation over appeasement policies.
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Jacoby on Bridge ends with endplay insights
In a North South duel, declarer ruffs a third club but the suit failing to split allows South to fail. The diamond lead and endplay reveal East could have beaten the hand by discarding the jack of diamonds on a trump lead, while West could also have forced a reduction with the queen of diamonds.
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South Bests Slam After Questionable Opening Lead
South, confronted with a tricky contract after South sees only his hand, plays to draw trumps and discard hearts. East shows out of trumps, but the hand remains forceful with clubs. The diagram and bidding suggest a cautious pass and a future cue bid as the suggested line.
Nobel Prize Word Puzzle Across Clues
The puzzle lists clues across and down including Nobel Prize winner Ivo He, “He wrote the Vee of the River Drina,” and a missing 431 in room, with entries like Roman bronze, newt, silkworm, ceremony, Gaelic, varnish ingredient, and artists frames.
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