May 17 historical highlights and notable births
Almanac notes May 17 1966 as the 137th day with 228 remaining. Notable events include 1875 Kentucky Derby won by Aristides at Churchill Downs, 1954 Supreme Court ruling school segregation unconstitutional, 1960 Khrushchev demand for Eisenhower apology over U2 flights, and 1961 Castro offering Bay of Pigs prisoners in exchange for bulldozers. Edward Jenner born on this day in 1749. Thinker: Roosevelt quote on money and appetite.
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Grand Slam Grapple in Bridge Laws Debated
A New York reader asks about a contract dispute after a grand slam claim. The columnist notes the prematurity of a claimed grand slam, explains how the laws affect a finesse, and concludes that while the rule harmed South, laws are laws and advises caution before claiming. South could have forced a different line by playing on and unloading diamonds to provoke West’s queen and complete the grand slam.
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New York
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Bridge bidding puzzle with partner two diamonds
In a four player bridge sequence the bidding starts with passes and a 2a bid. South holds AK 108 YK RT6 ASZ AISA. If partner is ordinary, bid four spades or three no trump. if expert, bid three hearts. Today’s question asks what to bid when partner instead bids two diamonds. answer tomorrow.
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Ly la Pass
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Aisa
Money jam on Ventura Freeway as bag of cash bursts open
A bag carrying $10,000 from an armored car fell on the Ventura Freeway causing a traffic jam as motorists chased the money. Police recovered about $1,000.
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Los Angeles
UPI
Ventura Freeway
Polce
Little People"s Puzzle Across Clues
Puzzle clue list with across entries asks for a filled grid including Back talk slang seed appendage long time color two words conducted diner sewing implements having pedal digits feminine nickname island ir employ britain baby carriage with stand with withstand animosity dinner course happenings withered stage part onager social insect arm bone containing fire donates canine animal forerunner new guinea fed small island ae appellation redactors ab toss one dollar soon after long
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