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A Journey to Greatness Started in a Coal Mine

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A Journey to Greatness Started in a Coal Mine

By Forrest Preece
West Austin News

Part 1

In 1903, a 14-year-old Ukrainian boy named John McKetta packed a suitcase and headed for Pennsylvania for $25, ($15 of which he gave to his father), a job in the coal mines, and a place to live.

That youngster had a lot on his mind – mainly … Read the rest »