May 24 historical almanac highlights
Almanac notes Tuesday May 24 1977 the 144th day of the year with sunrise and moon phases. It recalls Queen Victoria born May 24 1819 and events in history including 1626 Manhattan purchase, 1883 Brooklyn Bridge opening, 1941 HMS Hood sunk, and 1972 Nixon Kosygin space accord. A Thought for the Day by Elmer Davis reflects national spirit.
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Nixon
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Elmer Davis
Television 6 00 News Rich Man Poor Man Book
A TV guide item notes the 6 00 news slot covering the book Rich Man Poor Man. The listing signals media programming focused on the popular title and related discussion.
Goren Bridge Puzzle Opens Trick with Ingenious Endplay
In a North South game at favorable vulnerability, West preempts and North doubles. Declarer finds an endplay to defeat four hearts after East ruffs clubs and West holds long trumps. The article explains the defense and the winning line, ending with an offer for Goren's Doubles booklet for $1.50.
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Daily Crossword Clues Ciphered Across and Down
The page presents a themed crossword with across and down clues including 29 Helen s 0 Elflike 25 Supplicate 1 Harbor 26 Drunkards 5 Dried grape 30 Neisse 51 Makelace 27 Anglo Saxon 11 Rotary part tributary SA Certain letters 14 Decorative 31 Primeval obstruc 28 Five dollar case deity tionists bills 15 Natural 32 Paddle of 58 Madasa 29 Liquor meal 16 Cuckoo sorts wet urements 17 - may 35 Eire tour 59 Worn down 31 Elephant break my ist attrac 60 Mixed up feature bones 61 Speech 32 Affectionate 20 Weight 39 Draft hesitations 33 - the 21 Partner of letters 62 Cheap whis haws 40 Touches key: sl 34 Advertising 22 Eng. silver 41 Bib. prep 3 Headliner light coin 42 Prayer 36 One who 23 Hound s endings DOWN bellyaches quarry 43 Forgivene Nuisance 37 Bible 24 Typewriter 45 Male deer 2 Preminger brother parts 48 Mend 3 Downfall 38 One good 26 Important 43 Gandhi 4 Facial deserves 5 Vertical 43 March faces of 44 Seed cover steps 45 Save What s 46 Church attendant 47 Property represses charges Possessiv 48 Decimal Profits system man 1 Pirogue 50 End of ve 7 Lend loci or Tlouds 5 centi 51 Exam 52 Land space 53 Autocrat 5 Mine output 56 Land of 57 Vega
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Gunmen Threaten Flight, Fire On Woman Near School
South Moluccan gunmen opened fire on a woman near a Hollands school while another group held hostages aboard a train nearby. They demanded transport out of the country and the release of jailed comrades. Police reported a woman found in a bicycle shed but unharmed, though distressed.
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Dutch Justice Ministry
Semol Mellary
Arson Suspected After Major Northern Ontario Fire
A spectacular blaze in a northern Ontario town destroyed up to 120 buildings and left hundreds homeless. Fire officials would not confirm arson as the cause though rumors circulated. the fire burned six hours, with winds fanning the flames. Firefighters from six towns, aided by three water bombers, contained the blaze near a north side bridge after evacuations were ordered. Edward Swann, a miner from Temagami, commented on the devastation.
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Ontario
Edward Swann
Sherman Iron Mine
Temagami
Moon-Lite Drive-In Opens On Eisenhower Drive
Ronald Warden plans a Moon-Lite Drive-In Theater on North Eisenhower Drive beside Day & Nite Garage with a 325 car capacity and about six staff in concessions ticketing and projection. The complex promises a modern setup and a Saturday flea market starting at 7 a.m., weather permitting.
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