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True Comics #68
True 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.