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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated September 25, 1961 reads, "A giant Air Force Thor-Able ballistic missile and space vehicle will be on display through Saturday at the new Alpha-beta Shopping Center, Burbank boulevard and Whitsett avenue, North Hollywood. Visitors may enter the missile and view space exhibits in the space showroom. Waiting to answer spectators' questions is A/1c Benjamin D. Cleveland. In addition to its use as a weapon, the Thor has played a leading role in space research."
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image
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Alpha Beta Company United States.--Air Force--Airmen Ballistic missiles--United States Men--California--Los Angeles Supermarkets--California--North Hollywood (Los Angeles) North Hollywood (Los Angeles, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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