Backgammon Craze Spreads From Middle East to Israel
In Tel Aviv and Jerusalem Arab and Israeli youths master backgammon as a low stakes pastime. The game, called shesh besh in Hebrew, spreads from desert posts to cities with sets ranging from two dollars to thirty five dollars.
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Ex-official accuses Pentagon faction of sabotaging volunteer armed forces
Former Defense Department manpower chief Roger T. Kelley charges a Pentagon faction plans sabotage to revive conscription. He warns opponents may raise unrealistic standards or set unattainable recruiting goals to undermine the all-volunteer system, ahead of its July 1 start.
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Smithsonian insect zoo opening postponed due to rain
Washington report says the Smithsonian’s insect zoo opening was postponed after heavy rain prevented collecting enough bugs. A spokesman cited weather conditions as the reason for the delay.
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