True Comics #68
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeTrue Comics #68 is an anthology featuring multiple true-life adventure and biographical stories. The cover story highlights Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd as "Hero of the Year," along with a story on sled dogs in an arctic expedition. The issue includes "Gallico the Great," a biography of sports writer Paul Gallico, chronicling his time at Columbia University and his involvement in rowing. Another featured story depicts the wartime experiences of the cargo ship Booker T. Washington, including encounters with German submarines and a harrowing storm at sea. The final story explores America's rubber industry, explaining how rubber is produced and used in everyday applications from vehicle parts to life-saving rafts.
Paul Gallico, America’s top sports writer, built his reputation by getting close to the champions of the day—athletes like Jack Dempsey, Dizzy Dean, Johnny Weissmuller, Benny Friedman, Gar Wood, and Joe Lewis—capturing their grit and glory in words. His deep connections with these legends helped shape his legacy, culminating in the founding of the Golden Gloves, a testament to his passion for the spirit of competition.
Norman Putnam and his friends made a daring rescue when a boat caught fire on Lake DeRuyter, pulling a woman and child to safety. Their quick action earned Putnam the Gold Honor Medal With Crossed Palms—the third Boy Scout to receive the honor.
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Reprinted in Special Agent #4 (1949)
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