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1 story matching shell
Scanning errors are common in old newsprint. Also try:shellac, sheller, shele, shelf, shelv, shellfish
- An Accidental Blast at The Tanks
A bungled attempt to extract a stuck shell from a Winchester rifle triggers a chaotic runaway at a local camp.