Reporter marches in Macy's parade with Linus the Lionhearted
Susana Hayward recounts volunteering as a balloon handler for Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Linus the Lionhearted, a 55-foot helium balloon, faced tall buildings and traffic, with 3 million spectators cheering as the crew navigated Columbus Circle to Times Square and finally deflated Linus near Macy's after 90 minutes.
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Linus the Lionhearted
New York
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Turkey
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Robbery suspect nabbed after doughnut shop shot and chase
In Buffalo a doughnut shop robbery netted 41 dollars before a customer used a hunter’s pistol to threaten the bandit. Houston R. Adkinson, 20, of Washington DC, was arrested after loyal shoppers chased, shot at, and held him for police. A cashier was killed last month in the same neighborhood.
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Washington, D.C
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Conkling
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Gasper
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Iowan Drives 1400 Miles To Serve Thanksgiving Dinner
Irvin Hummel of George Iowa delivered 1400 miles in a pickup to feed more than 200 poor New Yorkers at a Times Square area church mission. He arrived with 30 turkeys and two tons of clothing from Midwest towns, partnering with volunteers from several states and local actors to serve a traditional turkey meal. The Lambs on West 44th Street hosts the annual dinner, aiming to aid the homeless and troubled youths, while Rev. Orville Jenkins emphasizes simple charity in line with gospel teaching.
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Marblehead
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Upper East Side
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