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It's the 100th birthday of that singing cowboy and true pal to vagabonds, Gene Autry. Born in Texas, and discovered by Will Rogers in a telegraph office in Oklahoma, Autry, along with his faithful horse, Champion, became one of the biggest stars ever on the silver screen, and later, on television.

He always said a cowboy must never shoot first, hit a smaller man, or take unfair advantage. And to be gentle with children, the elderly, and animals.

That about covers it.
Don't let me catch any of you shoving midgets.