Almanac of May 8 1962 and historical milestones
May 8 1962 is the 128th day with 237 to follow. Historic notes include De Soto finding the Mississippi near Memphis in 1541. VE Day announced by Truman in 1945. Nixon spat upon in Lima in 1958. Hawthorne quote about mountains closes the item.
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Henry A. Wallace
Truman
Europe
Nixon
South America
Lima
Peru
Jacoby On Bridge North South Vulnerable Auction
North and South vulnerable in a single hand deals. South plays 1NT facing opponents 1NT and 3NT. Opening lead is the seven. The sequence shows Passes and final contract of 3NT with declarer and defensive signaling implied.
Simple looking bridge hand hides loss of contract
Oswald Jacoby analyzes a rubber bridge hand where South wins the first trick with ace of spades and, after East plays king, misreads suit breaks. West has shown out on club lead, leaving South with no way to nine tricks with careful defense. If he had inferred clubs early, nine tricks would be insured, making a sure game or rubber instead of risking an extra trick.
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South
West
Bridge inquiry on rebids after one diamond opener
In a VEX mime puzzle, partner responds one no trump to your one diamond opening. You must choose a rebid when you lack the vital king of diamonds after your partner has invited seven but settled for six. Determine the correct rebid for the situation today.
Crossword Clue Set Across 21 25 28 32 33
A compact clue list for a crossword puzzle with 11 entries across the grid. Includes hints such as video actress, rivers, fable fabricator, learn, strike, harem room, baseball term, billiard strokes, hazard, dinner course, lily maid, stair parts, and wickerwork.
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Fable Fabricator
Ekberg and Taylor Plan Soonest Wedding
Hollywood report says actress Anita Ekberg and actor Rod Taylor announced they will marry as soon as possible. Taylor noted they became engaged two months earlier and that he must finish work on a Hitchcock project before a date is set.
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Anita Ekberg
Rod Taylor
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