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August 18, 1954
The Nome Nugget
Nome, Nome County, Alaska
What is this article about?
In Los Angeles, veteran Donald E. Lowry was shot in the groin by fleeing robber Robert Marsden, who had wounded watch shop owner Herbert S. Miller. Two hours later, Lowry was elected California commander of the Military Order of the Purple Heart.
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Man Elected Chief of Purple Heart Order After Being Shot by Gunman
LOS ANGELES, (AP)—Donald E. Lowry was shot by a fleeing gunman just two hours before he was elected California department commander of the Military Order of the Purple Heart, an organization of veterans wounded while serving with the armed forces.
Lowry had been to lunch and was returning to the convention floor Monday to pursue his campaign for commander when he was struck in the groin by a bullet from the gun of a robbery suspect, Robert Marsden, 29-year-old ex-convict.
Police said that Marsden a few seconds before had shot and seriously wounded Herbert S. Miller, 62, owner of a downtown watch repair shop where Marsden had taken $100. Lowry, of Hollywood, was passing by as the gunman fled. Two parking lot attendants captured Marsden and turned him over to police.
LOS ANGELES, (AP)—Donald E. Lowry was shot by a fleeing gunman just two hours before he was elected California department commander of the Military Order of the Purple Heart, an organization of veterans wounded while serving with the armed forces.
Lowry had been to lunch and was returning to the convention floor Monday to pursue his campaign for commander when he was struck in the groin by a bullet from the gun of a robbery suspect, Robert Marsden, 29-year-old ex-convict.
Police said that Marsden a few seconds before had shot and seriously wounded Herbert S. Miller, 62, owner of a downtown watch repair shop where Marsden had taken $100. Lowry, of Hollywood, was passing by as the gunman fled. Two parking lot attendants captured Marsden and turned him over to police.
What sub-type of article is it?
Extraordinary Event
Crime Story
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Misfortune
Crime Punishment
What keywords are associated?
Shooting
Robbery
Veteran Election
Purple Heart
Gunman Capture
What entities or persons were involved?
Donald E. Lowry
Robert Marsden
Herbert S. Miller
Where did it happen?
Los Angeles
Story Details
Key Persons
Donald E. Lowry
Robert Marsden
Herbert S. Miller
Location
Los Angeles
Event Date
Monday
Story Details
Donald E. Lowry was shot in the groin by fleeing robbery suspect Robert Marsden, who had just robbed and wounded watch shop owner Herbert S. Miller. Despite the injury, Lowry was elected California department commander of the Military Order of the Purple Heart two hours later. Marsden was captured by parking lot attendants.