August 30 1966 history and notable events
On Tuesday August 30 1966 the 242nd day of the year, celestial notes list Mars Venus Jupiter and Saturn with Saturn as the evening star. American author Johns Gunther born 1901. Historical notes include Cleopatra's death in 30 B.C., Arnold's surrender bid at West Point in 1780, Baltimore and Ohio Railroad shift to steam in 1830, Goering elected Reichstag president in 1932, a Roosevelt thought on freedom, and the origin of the word bootleg from Collier's Encyclopedia.
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Mars
Venus
Jupiter
Johns Gunther
B.C
Cleopatra
Benedict Arnold
West Point
Ohio Railroad
Herman Goering
Reichstag
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Bridge Legend Damon and Pythias Split After Hand Squabble
In a tale from a bridge table, Damon Jones and Pythias Smith, longtime partners, argue over the best reply to a diamond defense. Damon’s heart-reveal plan is debated as Pythias counters with a diamond give, ending with the two ending their partnership and drifting into limited contact. The column closes by presenting a bridge puzzle: with partner's open one diamond and a raise to two spades, bid 2NT, highlighting 11 high cards and potential paths to game.
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Damon
Pythias
Unclaimed money found in Le Havre harbor
Police report no claimant has come forward for thirteen thousand eight hundred dollars found in a sack floating in Le Havre harbor Monday. The cash in U S currency has not been reported missing nor tied to any individual or organization.
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LE Havre
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Dear Ann Landers style plea and legal notice blend
A mixed slice of advice letters and public notices appears. The column features Ann Landers responses to letters on infidelity and responsibility, interwoven with a trustee sale legal notice for Mendocino County California, listing property details and sale date. Also includes astrology and a radio DJ remark about teen engagement.
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Ann Landerg
Fragmented TV Schedule Fragments From 1966 Nightline
A garbled listing shows a mid tarde to late evening broadcast lineup with times like 6:30 and 11:55. Programs mentioned include News, Fusitig 100, Make a Deal, The Duty Jeredia and Swingin' Country, with gaps and unclear names.
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Guiding Light
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