Hurricane Lashes Coast--High tides, whipped in by Hurricane Hazel, shatters boats and buildings here today as the storm lashes the Atlantic seaboard. The full brunt of the storm was felt to the south but heavy seas and high water caused widespread damage along its fringes. by Associated Press

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Bubble-Gum Champ Jimmy Hatcher, 12, of Farnum street, Quincy, gives blow-by-blow lessons on blowing bubbles. Left to right, Jimmy shows how to prepare ammunition, how to insert properly in mouth, proper preparation to insure flexibility of gum. At far right, the Champ exhales deeply, getting pressure for what's to follow. Photos at right show the finished product.

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Hurricane Lashes Coast--High tides, whipped in by Hurricane Hazel, shatters boats and buildings here today as the storm lashes the Atlantic seaboard. The full brunt of the storm was felt to the south but heavy seas and high water caused widespread damage along its fringes.

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