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August 11, 1947
The Nome Nugget
Nome, Nome County, Alaska
What is this article about?
In Port Chester, NY, ex-paratrooper Tom Thomas, 36, jumped 30 feet from his second-floor bedroom window while asleep, dreaming of a jump command. He landed unhurt in a narrow alley and was rescued by firemen after yelling for help.
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Ex-Paratrooper Jumps 30 Feet In His Sleep
PORT CHESTER, N. Y. (P)-- Tom Thomas, 36, a discharged paratrooper, dreamed that his jumpmaster gave the command to "jump!" Asleep, he jumped from his second-floor bedroom window, plunging 30 feet into a narrow closed alleyway.
Unhurt, but clad only in summer pajamas, Thomas yelled into the near-zero night until his landlady threw down some blankets, pending his rescue.
Firemen worked 4 minutes to get him out. Then, over a cup of steaming coffee, the ex-soldier said:
"I could swear I heard the sergeant yell 'jump'."
PORT CHESTER, N. Y. (P)-- Tom Thomas, 36, a discharged paratrooper, dreamed that his jumpmaster gave the command to "jump!" Asleep, he jumped from his second-floor bedroom window, plunging 30 feet into a narrow closed alleyway.
Unhurt, but clad only in summer pajamas, Thomas yelled into the near-zero night until his landlady threw down some blankets, pending his rescue.
Firemen worked 4 minutes to get him out. Then, over a cup of steaming coffee, the ex-soldier said:
"I could swear I heard the sergeant yell 'jump'."
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Extraordinary Event
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Survival
What keywords are associated?
Sleepwalking Jump
Paratrooper Dream
Unhurt Fall
Firemen Rescue
What entities or persons were involved?
Tom Thomas
Where did it happen?
Port Chester, N. Y.
Story Details
Key Persons
Tom Thomas
Location
Port Chester, N. Y.
Story Details
Discharged paratrooper Tom Thomas dreams of a jump command while asleep and jumps from his second-floor window, falling 30 feet into an alley unhurt, then rescued by firemen.