Iconic American symbols and their surprising origins
A compact survey traces famous emblems like Oscar and Emmy statues, the Democratic donkey and Republican elephant, Smokey the Bear, and Uncle Sam. It notes origins from Nast cartoons to the War of 1812, detailing names, dates, and shaping cultural imagery.
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Nast
Demos
Republican
Meat thefts rise in markets across the nation
An Associated Press survey shows rising meat thefts amid price hikes after a broad food ceiling lift. Police and store officials report空 shifts to theft for narcotics and meat, with incidents ranging from tag switching to large shoplifting, while some stores claim shortages limit theft opportunities.
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Safeway
Washington, DC
Los Angeles
Dave Claypool
Hughes Market
Monterey Park
Peor
Livermore Mother Jailed Over Child Theft Case
Loretta Frances Lawrence of Livermore was ordered to 20 days in county jail by Livermore Municipal Court Judge A. Lewis after being arrested on a bench warrant. The case centers on alleged removal of her daughter from a foster home and concerns about medical neglect and repeated transfers between homes. The daughter reportedly needed urgent medical care and ongoing treatment for infections and skin issues.
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Livermore
Suige A. Lewis
Loretta Frances’ Lawrence
Lamburen Ave
Gacy Findley
Lavis
Findley
Lawrence
Asa
Demonstrators confront Waldie aide on abortion ban at march
Demonstrators confronted Rep Jecrame Waldie Wils in California as he walked from the Mexican border toward the San Fernando Valley. About 30 opponents carried signs urging an amendment to ban abortions on the Waldie committee. Waldie said he favored limiting questions on abortion to women and doctors. Waldie planned to enter Camp Pendleton en route to a campaign stop for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination.
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Tomer
Gers Rers
San Francisco
Bercut
Dennis “Kemp
Sam
Mavin
Jecrame
Calif
San Fernando Valley
Waldie
U.S
Suepreme Courd
Camp Pendleton
South County Fire Call Report Fragments
Fragmentary notes recount fire calls across South County including addresses, responders, and equipment. The garbled text references Mayware Airport, Fremont Castro Valley, Crow Canyon Road, and various street names, with unclear times and actions.
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Maanowski
Baurhorn Alonada
SherAd
Ure
Uric
Paris
Birch St
Vonusctlay Verday
Hayward
Jean
Mautner
Nin Maywares
Farnam
Fremont
Castro Valley
Anny
Richman Ayes Rey
Crow Canyon
Cart
Resigeibalar
Grove Wavy
Gaston Vallow Winky
Lebnero
Wise Fires
Wth
Rial
Potential Tire
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Lincoln
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Edmin Stann
Thomas Nast
Jackass
Stanton
Democratic Party
Toe
Smokey
National Zoo
Washington
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Congress
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Uncle Sam
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Samuel Wilson
Wilson
Troy
N.Y
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William
United States
Frank Bellew
Great Britain
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Gary Strand
Seattle, Wasl
Ralph Turner
Safeway Fonts
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District of Columbia
Farmer's Market
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Dake
A&p
Boston
New Orleans Tretail Grocers Association
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Tis
Fort Lauderdale
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Lucky
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Kemp
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Southland
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