Aces World Champions Excerpt From Monaco Bridge Match
In the 1976 World Team Olympiad in Monaco Tim Seres of Australia plays a pivotal bridge hand against Colombia. Seres chooses a club lead to mislead declarer, allowing defense to gain two clubs and one trick in each other suit, illustrating a key lesson in deception and exacting play.
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Ira G. Corn JR
Tim Seres
Australia
Monaco
Colombia
Seres
East
Declarer
West
Declare
Almanac highlights and historical events on December 15
On December 15 1976 the Almanac notes the day as the 350th of the year with 16 to follow Mars and Saturn visible in the morning and Mercury Venus and Jupiter in the evening. Notable births and events include Alexandre Eiffel born 1832 and U S Bill of Rights going into effect in 1791 and Mindoro landings in 1944. Alger Hiss indictment in 1948 and Haig taking NATO command in 1974 are recorded.
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United Press International
Mars
Saturn
Venus
Jupiter
Alexandre Eiffel
Paris
U.S
Virginia
Douglas MacArthur
Mindoro
Philippine Islands
New York
State Department
Alger Hiss
Whittaker Chambers
Alexander Haig Jr
NATO
Europe
Consumer rights quiz reveals gaps in knowledge across Hofstra group
Sylvia Porter reports on Heidi Gale Ackerman’s Hofstra survey showing low average quiz scores. Men score slightly higher than women. only one person earned a perfect grade. The study highlights confusion over credit cards, unsolicited merchandise, warranties, and consumer protections, with many questions pertaining to New York law.
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Sylvia Porter
Hofstra University
Hempstead
New York
Heidi Ackerman Gale
New York State
Commissioner of Motor Vehicles
Small Claims Court
Department of Agriculture
Too Late We All Are Slaves to Fate and Time
A reflective verse recalls lost love and fading pain. The speaker accepts fate and ruined dreams, noting time softens tears and brings a brighter sun. Optimism returns as the storm subsides and the future seems hopeful despite past regrets.
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F. Mertens
AL Aroneck
A. O'Brein
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Gruen Electronic
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WATCH
Bulova Hamilton
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Seiko
Ladies Gruen
TIMEX
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Family Circus
Scrooge
Homburg
the Almanac
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Sahay Corple
Goldberg
Zenith
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Minutemen and Signatures
Gaidberg's Holiday Price
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