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Tulsa Free Press
October 21, 1962
Wanted... for Being Heroes?

  Two wanted boys are now known as heroes after the terrifying event that happened yesterday afternoon. A church was set on fire, and was quickly burning down into a pile of wood and ashes. Two boys went into the blazing building to save four innocent children from the dangers it caused. The brave boys were identified as Ponyboy Curtis, and John Cade. Ponyboy at the age of only 14, and John at the age of 16. The church was known to be an old abandoned church, called Saint Francis Church. The Saint Francis Church was located at the very top of Jay mountain in Windrixville. Johnny and Ponyboy were also with a man that assisted them in rescuing the children. According to the police, this man is 17 years old, and is a notorious criminal name Dallas Winston, or more commonly known as Dally. We interviewed Donald Cook, chief of the police investigation group.
   "The church was probably set on fire by a lit cigarette that was dropped on the floor either accidentally or purposely. We are still investigating..." said investigator Chief Cook.
The four kids were supervised by their teacher, Jerry Wood.
   "We left the church after going in, but four children were still far behind. No one suspected that a fire was

about to start; it happened so quickly..." Jerry stated.
Ponyboy, John and Dallas Winston came shortly
after the church started to burn. Ponyboy and John rushed in as soon as they heard screams of terror inside the church. They broke through the church's boarded windows, and carried 
the children out to safety, one by one. All four children, Angel Simons, Kiara Thompson, Billy Lowe and Isaac Martens were carried to safety, but unfortunately, John Cade and Dallas Winston are suffering from critical burns. John may also have a few fractured bones, due to the building collapsing. However, Ponyboy was not seriously injured at all. We interviewed Angel Simons and her mother Christina.
 "I was so scared in the church, I thought I was not going to make it out, but some boys actually came and saved us!" said Angel.
  "I'm just relieved my daughter is safe, but it's hard to believe those brave boys were wanted juvenile delinquents..." said Christina.
Police are still investigating on what really caused the fire. John Cade and Dallas Winston are currently being treated for their injuries at Birchwood Hospital.
By Kevin Nguyen 817

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Avatarboi [guest] says:

it is johnny not john

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AvatarMasterBird27 [guest] says:

english

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Avatarbruh [guest] says:

Yeah Its Johnny Cade not John. You Should Change It Later.

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AvatarMakeSense [guest] says:

The newspaper would refer to him as John. John is fine

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AvatarLemon [guest] says:

Good Article, Probably should refer to Johnny and Johnny, not John. Overall splended!

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AvatarImPoStER [guest] says:

Good article overall, it seems a bit incomplete. Also, can you make the fonts the same size? Thanks! Really helpful anyway.

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Avatargen [guest] says:

heyy

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hello guys

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well imposter

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AvatarEllo mate [guest] says:

Thank you for helping me with my homework

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