Almanac facts for July 17 1972 and historical milestones
July 17 1972 marks day 199 of the year with 167 to follow. Notable items include Art Linkletter birth in 1912 and Florida cession to the US in 1821. The 1936 start of the Spanish Civil War and 1955 Arco Idaho first to use atomic energy for all power. Also 1948 States Rights Party formation with Thurmond and Wright.
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Safety play on a trump lead in bridge discussed
Oswald and James Jacoby analyze a bridge safety play. South considers seven spades but avoids it, then counteracts a potential trump loss by discarding the king on the second trick. If East shows out, South can force only one trump trick.
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Senscad Card Ruling on Two Diamonds After Rebid
In this bridge problem the responder rebids two diamonds after the opener has shown a hand and the direct three clubs bid failed. The correct action is debated as the deal tests partnership agreement and signaling.
Virtues Across and Clues in Puzzle Verse
A crossword style clue list with numbers and partial word hints. Entries include theological virtue for 1, interpretations of first virtue, and scattered definitions such as baking compartments and prime terms. The grid references and obscured phrases suggest a themed puzzle with partial answers like 39 Arifical language and 35 Very reluctant.
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