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Photograph was edited for publication purposes. Photograph caption dated May 25, 1960 reads "Every man an athlete." The article partially reads "With a wistful glance at his tubby mid-section, Price sat down and invented a little gadget he hopes will make athletes out of the chubbiest businessmen. He owns a patent on the 'musclever' and hopes to market it eventually. 'It works the principle of the lever and shifting weight. You can change the handle and get a different stress.'"
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