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1 story matching cathcart
Scanning errors are common in old newsprint. Also try:cart, carhart, carti, cathi, cartag, cartal
- The Curious Case of the Jailbird Burglar
An enterprising thief escaped jail, went on a suburban burglary spree, and was promptly caught while trying to swipe silverware.