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Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1962

Page

6

Millionaire Nelms Thanks Townsfolk For Helping His Rise

Dallas magnate O L Nelms credits local people for his wealth from a cotton farm start to holdings in real estate and a shopping center. He recalls humble beginnings with 80 dollars, his phone work, and two books that guided him Think and Grow Rich and Success Unlimited. He values community support and plans future cash travel while inviting readers to share in the thanks.

Ralph Moncrief Hawk- Dallas Tex Nelms Benking L. Nelms Misionaire Texas Cleburne Dallas Napoleon “Hill

Cash Demand Threatened Prisoner Release Deal

A US government source details behind the Bay of Pigs prisoner exchange with Fidel Castro. Atty Gen Kennedy and Robert F Kennedy pressed for the release while an adviser to Donovan negotiated the alleged $2.9 million cash payment. The plan hinged on families paying to secure freedom for prisoners held since 1961.

Washington deDonovan Fidel Castro Castro Bay of Rob Isis F. Kennedy Lucius D. Clay Robert F. Kennedy

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