Four-Legged Proof of Kind Customs at La Guardia
At La Guardia Airport a battleship-gray cat named United States Customs Pretty Kitty lives on the food from luxury overseas flights. Rescued from a wet, emaciated state, she now enjoys filet mignon, scones, roast chicken, and pastry, greets travelers, tours inspection tables, and even serves as a photo prop for airport staff and photographers.
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New York
United States
la Guardia
United States Customs
Paris
Scotland
Germany
Bermuda
Lisbon
Flushing Bay
Port Authority
Kitty
CPR
Scientists Warn Atom Bomb Not a Sure Defense
A Royal Institute study group led by Sir Ian Jacob cautions Western democracies against overreliance on the atom bomb. It says the weapon’s deterrent effect depends on who wields it and should not replace conventional forces, urging precautions against atomic attack and noting uncertainties in its use and impact.
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London
Royal Institute of International Affairs
Free World
Ian Jacob
War Cabinet
Institute
Atlantic
Orme Sargent
Japan
Politbureau
Rats Cause Millions in Chicago Property Damage
Rats drain Chicago property values with an estimated annual damage of six million dollars. The figure reflects widespread infestation impacts across residential and commercial areas.
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Chicago
Northwestern U Plans A Smasher
Northwestern University announced a 4 500 000 volt atom research project to be built for the physics department and University of Chicago staff. The facility will have underground lower stories for earth shielding and two foot thick concrete walls and ceilings. The estimated 1500000 cost will largely be handled by the physics department machine shop under supervision of the University of Chicago staff.
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Chicago
Northwestern University
Physics
UN Technological Institute
Mail Routes Dominate Rural Highway Mileage
Forty five percent of the total highway mileage in the United States or about 1,360,000 miles is on rural mail routes.
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Cain
Wentz Cain
Lyons
Kan
Havana
Braniff Air
Braniff
Avana
Nacional
Cuba
Braniff Office
Phus
U.S
Brak Anife
Austin
Coleman
San Jacinto
Willie
Kocurek
Studebaker
America
LEO M. Black Motors
Brazos
Kercheville Motor Co
Colorado
San Marcos, Texas
Treuchardt Motors
Main
Georgetown, Texas
Deviney-Gunn Motor Co
North Main, Lockhart, Texas
Jextra Wonderful
Jimmie Scellato
Norfolk, Va
W. J. Brown
Oklahoma City
Okla
Kurichon
South Korea
Ise. Insurance
Grocer
Tonys Tortillas
Daily Fresh
Texas
Northwestern U
A Folger & CO
Alena
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