May 3 Almanac highlights and historic events
On May 3 1966 the Almanac reviews events from history including Machiavelli’s birth in 1469 and Lincoln’s return to Springfield in 1865. It notes Japan bombings of Chungking in 1939, the 1948 Supreme Court ruling on non disclosure agreements, and a 1965 San Salvador earthquake. A thought from Rabelais is also shared.
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Florentine
Niccolo Machiavelli
Abraham Lincoln
Springfield
Ill
Chungking
China
US Supreme Court
San
Carey calls draft reform to protect large families
Representative Hugh L. Carey of New York urges Selective Service revisions aimed at limiting service to one son per family. He argues large families, particularly from minority groups, bear undue burden for national security and cites his own ten children as context.
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Washington
UPI
Hugh L. Carey
N.Y
Selective Service
Lewis B. Hershey
Carey
NoTrump Bid Misleads North South in Bridge Match
In a club match North South reach three no trump after a heart lead. West leads heart then trump, allowing South to draw trumps and spread his hand using two dummy trumps. Authors debate alternate play after heart break and diamond layout, suggesting four clubs would yield a game or slam. Q asks for best action with AK108card and nine spade supports.
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West
North South
South
East
Lou
Trump
Sioux City Damsel Names and Clues in Word Puzzle
A themed word puzzle lists clues and answers themed around feminine names and related terms. It includes items like Sioux City damsel, Abraham's wife, designs for a married girl, and various short words hinting at names, actions, and traits across a grid or crossword style.
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Sioux City
Abraham
Ivar
Comedienne Arden
Ronald
Wander
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