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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 2007

Page

13

Will Smith clears Hitler remark. Jewish group accepts explanation

The Anti-Defamation League says it accepts Will Smith’s statement that he did not praise Adolf Hitler after a misinterpreted remark. Abraham Foxman praised Smith for clarifying his words and condemning Hitler, noting celebrities bear responsibility to counter racism. The Daily Record quoted Smith on Hitler’s motives and the idea that people are basically good.

Los Angeles Will Smith Adolf Hitler Star Hitler Abraham H. Foxman Anti-Defamation League Smith Foxman The Daily Record Will

Bridge Misjudged Suits Altered Contract Outcome

A bridge deal contrasts choosing clubs versus diamonds. South wins a heart lead, tests clubs, then faces three defensive heart tricks after East discards. The analyst notes that testing diamonds first would have allowed a switch to clubs if diamonds split 3-2, preserving two chances to reach nine tricks.

South East West Declarer

Peterson's Death Dazes Jazz Pianists Worldwide

Oscar Peterson died Sunday at age 87 in Mississauga Ontario from kidney failure. Jazz legend Dave Brubeck mourned his passing saying he was in awe when he first heard Peterson. Tributes flowed from pianists across generations highlighting his dazzling technique and mastery of styles.

New York Oscar Peterson Dave Brubeck Oscar Peterson Toronto Mississauga Brubeck Norman Grant

Oscar Peterson remembered as master of modern jazz piano

Herbie Hancock and peers recall Oscar Peterson's impact after a 1949 Carnegie Hall debut and his role shaping swing, technique, blues groove, and tenderness. Peterson influenced generations, with tributes noting he redefined modern jazz piano and left an enduring legacy.

Oscar Duke Ellington Herbie Hancock Peterson Oscar Peterson Hancock

Judge issues arrest warrant for rapper Yung Joc in Cleveland

Yung Joc real name Jasiel Robinson, 27, of Atlanta, failed to appear at arraignment on a felony concealed weapon charge and became a fugitive. Prosecutors accuse him of trying to carry a loaded handgun onto a Delta flight at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. Police found a semiautomatic pistol and ammo in his carry on.

Cleveland Yung Joc Rapper Jasiel Robinson Jackson Robinson Cleveland Hopkins International Airport

Wednesday's Puzzle Solved IRI

Word puzzle clues mix across Sudoku style grid with entries for both Across and Down. Names such as Eve, Spacek and Cass appear, while references to Bobbsey Twins and Emden anchor the page in classic pop culture and geography. This teaser hints at a solved puzzle and a feature titled IRI.

Evan Esar Bobbsey Twins South Florida City

Wonderword puzzle instructions and answer hint

A newspaper item notes a play puzzle where readers circle letters of listed words found in a grid. The leftover uncirculated letters spell the Wonderword. The example word is GYMNASTICS.

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