July 12 An Almanac Snapshot From 1971 History
On this day in 1971 events include Congress authorizing the Medal of Honor in 1862 and a 1933 code fixing the minimum wage at 40 cents per hour. Notable birthdays include Henry Thoreau born in 1817. A Czech plane crash in 1961 killed 73. Henry Thoreau’s thought closes.
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United Press International
Venus
Mars
Saturn
Mercury
Jupiter
Henry Thoreau
U.S
United States
Russia
Moscow
Africa
Lightner slam double showcased in six spades play
Oswald and James Jacoby discuss the Lightner slam double. The hand reaches six spades after a singleton heart by South. With normal defense South claims after a heart lead but an East double and unusual leads beat the slam, costing East and West 1,430 points but netting 200.
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Oswald
James Jacoby
East
South
Jim
West
Bid of One Club After Strong Diamond Response
In a bridge hand with West North Fast South 2? You hold RAKE WA1065 K94 AKQ. South must bid one club. You are too strong for a no trump opening. Partner responds with diamonds. Decide your next bid.
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Rake
Across the Clock Puzzle Clue List and Hints
A dense list of crossword style clues with numbers and fragmented phrases including names like J Marraret and O Bri Moore, various definitions, abbreviations, and partial answers across themes of metal, anatomy, and everyday objects.
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J Marraret
King
Patrick
Miss O'Bri Moore
Larissan
Florida City
Hareh
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