Longshoremen rescue Minnie the Pier Cat from a drill
A Brooklyn pier cat named Minnie, famed among longshoremen for catching rats, was trapped after workmen reinforced the pier with concrete. An electric drill bored a hole to free her. after eight days underground, Minnie crawled out to tuna and evaporated milk as cheers rang through the waterfront.
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Minnie the Moocher
Pier 23
Minnie
Brooklyn Pier
Linnie
Dewey withdraws from New York Governor bid
UPI report notes 1956 hopes for Dewey fade as he announces no run for a fourth NY gubernatorial term or any office. Eisenhower aides discuss Sen. Irving Ives as potential GOP candidate, while Democrats look to see who will accept the NY governor nomination at a September convention. Morley climber death ends weekend mishaps on Mt Jefferson in Oregon.
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Vention
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Averell
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Mutual Assistrance
Breitenbush Lake
Ore
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