The Reel Thing and Public Advice Columns
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Million in bogus bills seized in Boston sting
UPI reports authorities cracked a counterfeit ring with Boston and Los Angeles links. Eleven suspects were arrested after $1 million in phony $20 bills was seized, found in a gray 1971 Thunderbird trunk. Vincent Costa, with a past Brinks robbery term, led prints in East Boston, aimed for West Coast distribution.
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Los Angeles
Thomas C. Smith
Secret Service
Vincent Costa
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Siamese cat reaches jet set after Atlantic crossings
In Chicago a Siamese cat named Squeak, famed for crossing the Atlantic five times in a single journey, was found in the cargo hold of a British Airways plane after two days of travel. Owner Mary Wilkinson described him as smug while cargo staff recalled his calm, confident attitude as he traveled with his brother Bubble from London to Chicago on May 14. The animal was later examined by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and placed in a secure cage for a final trip.
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British Overseas Airways
Dave Moss
Mary Wilkinson
Squeak
Bubble
London
Chicago
Caught by a dare amid Salt Lake City bustle
UPI reports a rash incident in Salt Lake City as a dare leads to a risky act by a resident identified only partially in the scrambled copy, prompting local officials to urge caution and responsible behavior.
Tuna and produce prices buoyed by ample supplies
UPI reports tuna inventories more than double normal, with two for $1 deals on standard six and a half ounce cans. Beans, carrots, peas and beets show double or triple year‑ago stocks. eggs bounce amid uneven June supply expectations. Meat prices rise, boosting poultry demand as turkey and whole chickens tighten. flour and sugar remain varied across cities.
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