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Photograph caption dated September 13, 1957 reads "Joe Perry, 23, left, and John Storm, 21, pack gear at Canoga Park home of John's father for 40,000-mile tour of South America. They'll carry 30-pound packs and hitchhike. Pair met in Navy, decided on year-long voyage. They'll sleep in tent, carry tortillas and beans for food."
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