Almanac notes for September 9 1966 and history highlights
Friday September 9 1966 marks day 252 of the year with 113 remaining. Notable events include Joseph Leidy born in 1823 and the United States term formalized in 1776. California joined the Union in 1850, Boston police strike in 1919, and de Gaulle signaling NATO withdrawal in 1965. Browning quote ends.
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Joseph Leidy
United States
Continental Congress
California
Boston
Calvin Coolidge
Charles de Gaulle
France
NATO
Logan County probe shakes sheriff race as officials switch sides
Prosecutor Oval Damron backs sheriff candidate J W Ferrell Sr. while former welfare commissioner W Bernard Smith says he was fired for refusing to work for a man he helped impeach. Smith joins Bill Abraham who fills Ferrell’s term on the Republican ticket. Ferrell’s father and later his mother were named by the Democratic committee.
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API
Logan County
Desert Sands
W. Bernard Smith
Oval Damron
Smith
Damron
J. W. Ferrell Sr
Jack Ferrell
Bill Abraham
Ferrell
Democratic Executive Committee
Safety plays in bridge misfortune for declarer Jacoby
The column analyzes Jacoby On Bridge focusing on a hand where correct safety plays could have secured contracts. It notes multiple if scenarios depending on West and East holdings, East showing out, and a spade trick sequence that doomed South. It contrasts safety minded play with South’s riskier approach and common 3-1 or 4-0 break chances.
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East
South
Declarer
Bridge puzzle bidding question with redouble hint
The diagram shows a bridge bidding sequence East West North South: Dble Rdble 2C Pass 3NT Pass 4h. South holds K65 YK103 A32 and Q876, you hold Qs6 4s? The question asks what you bid with four diamonds, partner likely six diamonds and four clubs, kings of spades and hearts. Redouble passes to East who bids two clubs. What now? Answer tomorrow.
Nuclear Reactor Across Clue Puzzle List
A compact word puzzle listing multiple clues across varied definitions. Includes sources, places, terms, and names such as atomic station city in Philippines legume and ancient terms. Each item matches a common crossword style clue set for quick solving.
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Philippines
Laurence
New England
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