Almanac highlights and Berlin convoy report
On this day in history Magellan’s voyage began in 1519 and the 1873 stock panic hit Wall Street. A thought for the day quotes Axel Oxenstiern. Berlin reports a 600 soldier U.S. convoy driving 110 miles from Helmstedt to West Berlin through East Germany without incident.
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New York Philharmonic Tradition Upholds No Encores
The New York Philharmonic continues its strict custom of not offering encores after performances. Audiences expect a complete concert experience without a postlude reprise, preserving the orchestra’s formal programming and scheduling integrity.
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Taft Buried in Arlington National Cemetery
William Howard Taft remains the only United States president interred at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia, a final resting place shared with military heroes and national figures.
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Jacoby on Bridge No-Trump Race and Defensive Play
In a bridge discussion, South can secure five notrump by forcing the race sequence and timing. The expert line lets West hold a spade trick while South wins the second spade and then attacks a red suit, aided by East's potential spade lead. With spades 4-3 or 5-2 break, South can still reach five notrump by knocking out key aces and using entries. The puzzle: with South holding KJ87 VYV AZ2 Z2, Q2, what is the right bid after North South have auctioned 14 Pass? The suggested answer: bid two no-trump, bypassing spades, then partner shifts to four hearts. the continuation is explored tomorrow.
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Crossword Clue List from Historical Page
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