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True Comics #73
True Comics #73 is an anthology issue featuring "The Story of the Marathon," which chronicles Samuel Slater's immigration from England to America in 1789 and his role in establishing the first power loom and cotton mill in the United States, ultimately earning him recognition as the "Father of American Manufacturing." The issue also includes a first-person account titled "My Most Interesting Experience" by a filmmaker who describes falling into a shell-hole during World War II in Berlin and subsequently shooting a movie on the war-torn streets of the city. Additional content includes humorous anecdotes submitted by readers under the "Truly Comic!" section, as well as various advertisements and informational features typical of the magazine's educational format.