Hotel profits from home town life and legal knack
Colonel Thomson recalls buying the Amarillo Hotel with a partner after a long conference with the proprietor. He details firing a dishonest manager, embracing direct guest-focused service, and using law practice insights to run a 150-room hotel that keeps the town prosperous. He credits friends, consistent conferences, and respect for employees as keys to success.
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Home Town Pride and Personal Ties Highlight a Leader
A local figure reflects on living in a close knit town where recognition comes from community support. He contrasts fame in New York with town approval and personal connections, expressing desire for simple, approachable life and ongoing trust from neighbors.
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Soldiers name their guns after girls at home in army tale
A veteran recalls in the machine gun division he urged soldiers to christen their weapons with names of girls back home. The men embraced the idea and boasted of their chosen monikers, keeping the names from falling into enemy hands.
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