Coast Guard Starfires Guard New England Skies
Frank DeLear's story details life with Otis air force base interceptors guarding New England coastlines. Fighter squadrons scramble in minutes using radar, ground control, and rockets, while civilian volunteers support relief after the August hurricane.
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Portage Around Niagara Falls Guarded Since 1678
The portage around Niagara Falls was deemed crucial in early America and the French established a military post to guard it as early as 1678.
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Rutger student wins first Intercollege Pipe Smoking title
David H. Hallman Jr of Rutgers University kept his briar burning for 61 minutes and 15 seconds to win the inaugural contest. He edged Temple University’s Bill Knipe by 30 seconds for the championship in Philadelphia.
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Missing man linked to steel leg found on South Side street
Chicago police search for a man who reportedly lost his leg. Detectives found a stainless steel artificial limb on a South Side street, accompanied by a brown oxford shoe, suggesting the owner may still be nearby.
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