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Pigeons fly from Victorville to Las Vegas as part of cross country relay

Pigeons brought a message from Victorville, Calif. to Las Vegas as part of the Cher Ami leg of a cross country relay. During World War I, racing pigeon Cher Ami carried a message that saved lives during a battle with Germany 100 years ago. The same message was carried today. WE ARE ALONG THE ROAD PARALLEL 276.4. OUR ARTILLERY IS DROPPING A BARRAGE DIRECTLY ON US. FOR HEAVENS SAKE STOP IT. (K.M. Cannon/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

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