Olympic cost and politics threaten future Games
The editorial weighs the 1976 Montreal Olympics and rising host costs, debt, and politicalization. It argues a permanent Greek site could cut costs but would erode variety, while growing political interference risks the Games ending if tensions intensify. It notes Taiwan and South Africa boycotts and recalls ancient Olympic politics.
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Taiwan
Olympic Committee
Canada
New Zealand
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South Africa
Blair House Players Open Road praised by readers
A reader letter from Mr. and Mrs. Werner M. Lowry lauds the Blair House Players for their Open Road production. They commend the performers, call the evening enjoyable, and express hope for a Washington show.
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Dear Abby advice column excerpt on dating and etiquette
Abigail Van Buren addresses reader questions about dining honesty and relationship finances. A critic urges frankness about spoiled seafood and speaking up to the hostess. The column covers pay disputes, dating maturity, and whether to reveal age before marriage.
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Abby
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Delicate Bridge Hand Shows The Right Line Of Play
In a North South vulnerable deal B Jay Becker analyzes a seven spade contract with clubs and hearts. He demonstrates how choosing to cash the ace of hearts before a spade lead can secure the slam, contrasting a flawed actual contract line and a superior method that handles 3-1 and 4-1 heart splits.
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The Yorkshire clockmaker who solved the longitude problem
L M Boyd surveys curious facts and anecdotes from history and culture. He notes John Harrison, a self taught Yorkshire carpenter, designed and built the marine chronometer after a government challenge in 1714 and 31 years of labor. The piece blends trivia on cold blood theory, odor tests, and butterfly migrations with a closing address for mail.
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