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January 15, 1955
The Key West Citizen
Key West, Monroe County, Florida
What is this article about?
Four U.S. Marine sergeants, Korea combat veterans, march 150 miles from San Diego to Los Angeles, collecting dimes for the national polio fund toward a $120,000 goal. On their third day from Encinitas, Calif., they have covered 25 miles.
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Marine Sergeants March For Dimes
ENCINITAS, Calif. (AP)—The four U.S. Marine sergeants marching for a dime a step from San Diego to Los Angeles started on their third day from here today, with 25 of the 150 miles behind them.
Sergeants Harry Orlish, Kenneth Womble, Warren Flournoy and Wayne Sands, veterans of Korea combat, are setting their steps to the rate of contributions toward the $120,000 goal.
The dimes, being contributed by communities along their march, go to the national polio fund.
ENCINITAS, Calif. (AP)—The four U.S. Marine sergeants marching for a dime a step from San Diego to Los Angeles started on their third day from here today, with 25 of the 150 miles behind them.
Sergeants Harry Orlish, Kenneth Womble, Warren Flournoy and Wayne Sands, veterans of Korea combat, are setting their steps to the rate of contributions toward the $120,000 goal.
The dimes, being contributed by communities along their march, go to the national polio fund.
What sub-type of article is it?
Heroic Act
Personal Triumph
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Bravery Heroism
Moral Virtue
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Marine Sergeants
March Of Dimes
Polio Fund
Korea Veterans
Charity March
San Diego To Los Angeles
What entities or persons were involved?
Harry Orlish
Kenneth Womble
Warren Flournoy
Wayne Sands
Where did it happen?
From San Diego To Los Angeles, Starting From Encinitas, Calif.
Story Details
Key Persons
Harry Orlish
Kenneth Womble
Warren Flournoy
Wayne Sands
Location
From San Diego To Los Angeles, Starting From Encinitas, Calif.
Story Details
Four U.S. Marine sergeants, veterans of Korea combat, march 150 miles from San Diego to Los Angeles at a dime per step to raise $120,000 for the national polio fund through community contributions. On their third day from Encinitas, they have completed 25 miles.