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6. Jim Thorpe PA

Fri Apr 26, 2013, 09:27 AM

Apr 2013

I've been to Jim Thorpe. It's a beautiful historical town, not a tourist trap.

http://www.jimthorpe.org/historic.php?PHPSESSID=33bfa6852ed7af00d76c33d1f3ea2004

On May 18 & 19 they will hold their 18th annual celebration of Jim Thorpe's birthday.

http://www.jimthorpe.org/festivals/jtbirthday.htm

As for the writer of the article, I think you need to read Paul Carpenter's bio.

http://bio.tribune.com/PaulCarpenter

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Jim Thorpe's body must be moved closer to casinos, says ruling [View all] Number9Dream Apr 2013 OP

The Author comes across as a little bit racist CBGLuthier Apr 2013 #1

Paul Carpenter Ednahilda Apr 2013 #4

Jim Thorpe PA PADemD Apr 2013 #6

The author is a coggitey old fart JPZenger Apr 2013 #2

totally twisting the intent of the law. mopinko Apr 2013 #3

I agree, he is being sarcastic.....with good reason. Historic NY Apr 2013 #5

Sad Tale 4Q2u2 Apr 2013 #7