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May 8, 1947
The Daily Alaska Empire
Juneau, Juneau County, Alaska
What is this article about?
In Chicago, 6-year-old Dale Richey, burned in a backyard fire on April 9, lies in hospital fondling new roller skates unaware both legs were amputated. Father Howard hid the truth from pregnant wife until after baby's birth last week.
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IT'S TOUGH, NO MATTER WHICH WAY ONE LOOKS
Chicago, May 8.-(AP)- Dale Richey lay in a hospital bed today fondling a new pair of roller skates. It was tough waiting to get well so he could try them out.
But it was tougher for six-year-old Dale's father, Howard Richey, 37, who was faced with the task of telling Dale-well, that maybe he hadn't better plan on using the skates for a while.
Dale was burned April 9 in a backyard fire. His injuries caused his father a double anxiety. Dale's mother was expecting a new baby momentarily, and the father kept from her the knowledge of their son's condition.
Last week the baby was born, and Richey then told the real extent of Dale's injuries. She accepted the news stoically.
An adult learns how to bear those things.
But Dale was only a little boy waiting for a chance to use his new skates. And his father is searching for a way to tell him that both his legs have been amputated.
Chicago, May 8.-(AP)- Dale Richey lay in a hospital bed today fondling a new pair of roller skates. It was tough waiting to get well so he could try them out.
But it was tougher for six-year-old Dale's father, Howard Richey, 37, who was faced with the task of telling Dale-well, that maybe he hadn't better plan on using the skates for a while.
Dale was burned April 9 in a backyard fire. His injuries caused his father a double anxiety. Dale's mother was expecting a new baby momentarily, and the father kept from her the knowledge of their son's condition.
Last week the baby was born, and Richey then told the real extent of Dale's injuries. She accepted the news stoically.
An adult learns how to bear those things.
But Dale was only a little boy waiting for a chance to use his new skates. And his father is searching for a way to tell him that both his legs have been amputated.
What sub-type of article is it?
Tragedy
Family Drama
What themes does it cover?
Family
Misfortune
Tragedy
What keywords are associated?
Child Burn Injury
Leg Amputation
Family Hardship
What entities or persons were involved?
Dale Richey
Howard Richey
Where did it happen?
Chicago
Story Details
Key Persons
Dale Richey
Howard Richey
Location
Chicago
Event Date
April 9
Story Details
Six-year-old Dale Richey was severely burned in a backyard fire on April 9, leading to the amputation of both legs. His father, Howard Richey, 37, hid the extent of the injuries from Dale's pregnant mother until after the baby was born last week. Now, Howard faces the difficult task of telling young Dale, who eagerly awaits using his new roller skates from his hospital bed.