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D12969-6
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- 1942-06-15 (Creation)
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(1919-1980)
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Crowd gathers at Liberty Center, 10th and Pacific Avenue, during appearance by Johnny Sheffield, "Boy" in the "Tarzan" films, during his national "Buy Tanks for Yanks" tour for the Treasury Department. The star spoke on "A Boy's Place in America". The eleven-year-old actor, dressed in his Cub Scout uniform, was accompanied by a giant 13 ton tank. The tank would be on display in front of the Roxy Theater on June 15, 1942. Those purchasing war bonds and stamps would have the added thrill of being permitted to board the tank for a personal inspection. (TNT 6-13-42, p. 3, TNT 6-14-42, A-15)
Sheffield, Johnny; Actors--Tacoma--1940-1950; War bonds & funds--Tacoma--1940-1950; Tanks (Military science)--Tacoma;