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Michael W. Morris's avatar

“RECKID…GET YOUR BOSTON DAILY RECKID”…yup, that was the cry of the paper boys (hawkers) at Hampton Beach selling the Boston Record on warm Summer nights in the 1950’s. I remember my first night like it was last night—-I was 9 years old and the headline was “Truman sends B-29’s to Korea”. I don’t know how it happened but I scored the spot at the north end of the Hampton Beach Casino at thr corner of D ST and the Boulevard—-you couldn’t miss; 50 Papers at a penny a paper plus tips!”; and get this—-the Casino ballroom stars, staying at the Casino Hotel, had to pass right by me on their way to their performances——Julius LaRosa, Patti Page. The Four Aces, Jerry Vale, The Four Lads——dreams of wealthy entertainers paying me a 10 spot for a nickel newspaper kept me ever vigilant ; sadly, it never happened. Wonderful memories.

Mike Morris

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Elaine Clements's avatar

Great story, Mike!

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Marilyn Helmers's avatar

Thanks for sharing. What a great memory. I can't imagine, all those stars you saw, and only 9 years old! Sorry the 10 spot for the news never materialized.

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Tom Adams's avatar

Oh my goodness, I haven't thought of my Detroit News paperboy "career" in a million years! I vividly remember the rear of a storefront and the alley where we'd all hang out waiting to get in and sort our newspapers. Oh, and the cool canvas paper bag emblazoned with the Detroit News logo I permanently hung my bike's handlebars. Suffice to say, I was too-cool-for-school!

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Marilyn Helmers's avatar

Wow, great story about your Detroit News carrier days. Thanks, Tom, I can just see you with the cool canvas paper bag.

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Elaine's avatar

I love the newsboy photo!

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