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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1961
Page
12
Jacoby on Bridge notes North's pass over partner's one spade bid despite 14 points and flat distribution. The columnist suggests raising to two spades or even four spades as a better plan, then details declarer play to defeat a major suit contract while noting potential losses for defense.
United Press International reports that the Second Continental Congress created the Post Office Department with headquarters in Philadelphia and on July 26, 1755, elected Benjamin Franklin post master general for one year. The article notes the historic appointment amid early organizational steps for the colonial postal service.
This almanac entry notes World Community Day on November 3 1961 and lists celestial events and notable historical milestones. It cites U S soldiers deaths in Nancy France and references Roosevelt reelection in 1936 and Eisenhower Nixon endorsements in 1960.
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