Boy Who Lost Family in Car Crash Adjusting in Texas
A 10 year old boy from Mont Belvieu Texas Troy Odom survived the Labor Day 1963 traffic wreck near Dayton that killed ten people including his parents and siblings. He bears facial and brain injuries but is adjusting with family support and ongoing treatments as his life begins anew. His grandparents and guardians watch his progress and he returns to school slowly while awaiting decisions on further plastic surgery and insurance matters.
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Greek Coin Sewed in Skirt
Mrs. Wilson Beatty found a Greek ten drachma coin sewn in the hem of a dress after dry cleaning. The coin, worth about 31.4 cents in U.S. money, weighed the garment slightly and prompted an anxious search. The article also includes quotes about Troy and family scenes from neighbors and relatives.
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Louisville
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Low-Cost 'Chopper' Flex Wh Aims Half Price
Cleveland UPI reports Webb Schuetzow unveils the two seat experimental ielicopter dubbed Flex wh. The craft is said to cost about half of the lowest priced existing helicopter and features a unique operator mounted ant rubber tat that avoids lubrication.
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Webb Schuetzow
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