Almanac highlights and historical events for July 29, 1966
July 29, 1966 marks the 210th day of the year with 155 remaining. Notable events include Elizabeth I’s Tilbury speech in 1588, boxing’s first international match in 1754, and transcontinental telephone link in 1914. Also noted are air raids in 1945 and Booth Tarkington’s birth in 1869. Mark Twain quotation included.
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United Press International
Mars
Venus
Booth Tarkington
Elizabeth I
England
Tilbury
Jack Slack
Jean Petit
France
New York
San Francisco
Mark Twain
Guard knocked down at Elysee Palace as man yells Down with De Gaulle
A middle aged man knocked down a guard at the gates of Elysee Palace in Paris and sprinted into the courtyard shouting Down with De Gaulle. Police detained him quickly noting a history of similar public outbursts. De Gaulle's office is in the palace area and unlikely to have heard the shout.
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Paris
UPI
Charles de Gaulle
Elysee Palace
de Gaulle
Jacoby On Bridge: The Seven of Diamonds Lead
Analyzing a May hand, South leads a diamond seven after a heartless dummy setup. West can counter with the jack, ending any grand slam, a blunder rarely seen at the table, despite West holding the king in some layouts. Would you play the jack?
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West
South
Bridge bidding problem with three heart slam chance
In a four player auction North East South West with auction 1C passes 1D passes 2C passes 3D passes you, South, hold 4AK87 WA32 KJ5 AS84. You have 19 points mostly high cards. If partner holds a long diamond suit you are aiming for a slam. Your partner keeps clubs bidding. What is your plan now in three hearts and beyond?
Magic Across Puzzle Clues Dotted With Obscure Answers
A compact list of crossword style clues covering definitions for waves, nefarious terms, tropical plains, mean values, band of metal, and other terse hints. Includes abbreviations and varied wordplay across 58 entries with several archaic or abbreviated solutions.
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Delphic Authority
Geraint
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