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D9202-2
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- 1939-12-14 (Creation)
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Lawrence Strong has a "fighting heart." The 23-year-old was severely injured in a car-motorcycle accident six months ago and authorities did not give him much of a chance to live. He has, through determination and lack of "quit," proven them wrong. An amateur pilot, his goal is to walk and fly again. To keep his muscles from atrophying, he uses a trapeze arrangement attached to his bed (with a rabbit's foot for luck) so that he can strengthen his back and arms. Hydro-therapy treatments in a tub provided by the Motorcycle club also help in his fight to regain his health. Although Mr. Strong had won a $15,000 judgment in the accident, he was not confident in actually receiving funds. He was eager to go back to work to pay his bills and was determined to ride his motorcycle again. (T.Times 12-14-39, p. 8)
Strong, Lawrence; Physical therapy--Tacoma; Sick persons;