Almanac May 11 1965 historical notes
May 11 1965 marks the 131st day of the year with 234 to follow. Notable facts include Irving Berlin born in 1884 and events such as the 1832 first U.S. political platform for Henry Clay, Polk’s 1846 war message, 1934 Texan dust storms spreading soil to the Atlantic, and John D. Rockefeller’s death in 1960. Epictetus quote offered as thought for the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press International
Saturn
Mars
Irving Berlin
U.S
Henry Clay
Polk
Congress
Mexico
Texas
Oklahoma
Kansas
Colorado
Atlantic Ocean
Mosquito spray causes fire that destroys Cairo home
In Cairo Illinois a house burned to the ground after a pilot light on a gas heater apparently ignited a flammable mosquito spray used to rid the home of pests. Fire Chief Bill Brooks said the Douglas Franklin family no longer has a house but was free of mosquitoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairo
Ill
UPI
Douglas Franklins
Bill Brooks
Vanderbilt Cup discussion reveals missteps and brave defense
Jim asks about the worst play in the Vanderbilt tourney. Oswald explains a slam lead, Ira's underbid, and a peculiar convention that affected defense. Wu lies aside, Dingy Weiss and Phil Felderman reached six spades at another table, securing two international match points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim
Oswald
Ira
South
Dingy Weiss
Phil Felderman
Bridge bidding dilemma from three hearts to three spades
In the deal after a South bid of three spades over partner's three hearts with AK876 QI3 A54 HAZ, the question asks what to play now if you are willing to take six and not aiming for a grand slam. Consider standard responses and take into account lack of an ace for a grand slam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East South West
Also Mentioned on This Page
Art Sansom
HEA, Ine
Raatemeteenentaee
Ben Casey
Neal Adams
Miss Cook
Mark
Buck Rogers
General Rox
Earth 15
Earth 45
George Tuska
Earth
Wrhe Solar System
Miss Peach
Scantine Tar
Connery
Connie Ulthich
Rock
Frank O'Neal
By Mell
By Hanranna Barbera
Morty Meekle
By Dick Cavalli
Moon Mullens
Fred Johnson
Silas
Bugs Bunny
Hmm
Elmer
Washington
Captain
Mr.mckee
St.louis
Hollywood
BY Leslie Turner
Nancy
McKee
Penny
DEPT
Aylesbury
Ure
Dhk Young
E Ernie Bushmiller
V. T. Hamlin
Hank
WEA, Inc
Pat. Off
the Almanac
John D. Rockefeller
Epictetus
Jacoby
EAST
North
Freckles
By Merrill Blosser
Freck
MIA. Inc
Tad
Pet
Lodge
Chaney
A.apeu
Egypt
This Place
Seaport
Dial
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!