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1963 Press Photo Skydivers George Gividen and Joseph Korch - now49969

This is an original press photo. Skydivers George Gividen and Joseph Korch --- Share A Minor Problem -- George Gividen, left, who operates a parachute center in Flemington, New Jersey, is shown with Joseph Korch, of Johnsville, Pennsylvania, a student at the school. Each has only one leg but neither regards it as more than a comparatively minor problem for a skydiver. Gividen, who became a paratrooper after graduating from West Point, retired from the army in 1960 after being denied permission to continue jumping. He started the parachute center while skydiving was a weekend sport for him. Photo measures 8 x 10.25 inches. Photo is dated 04-05-1963.

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