MN MN - Richard John ‘Dickie’ Huerkamp, 15, Mapleton, 2 Oct 1965

[Richard]

Here are a few more Surplus Store advertisements from the late 1960's showing items Dickie had (or might have had) along with their prices.

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[Richard]

A few more:

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[Brightchaser47]

I just get an error code when I click on these.

 

[Richard]

I just get an error code when I click on these.

Try clicking on the numbers and then when they come up, click on them again.

They are small picture advertisements for various items listed in a 1960's mail order Military Surplus catalog. I included examples of coveralls, hats, knapsacks, shell belts, etc.

I couldn't find any other way to post them.

 

[GatorsNorth]

@Richard, I appreciate all your updates on Dickie’s case.

There are two things I question, and I’m probably WAY off base with this:

Any thoughts on Dickie being disciplined by his own family and his death being covered up?

And any thoughts on his death being caused accidentally by a hunter?

I’m sorry, but I’m grasping at straws. Dickie reminds me so much of my brother at his age.

 

[Richard]

@Richard, I appreciate all your updates on Dickie’s case.

There are two things I question, and I’m probably WAY off base with this:

Any thoughts on Dickie being disciplined by his own family and his death being covered up?

And any thoughts on his death being caused accidentally by a hunter?

I’m sorry, but I’m grasping at straws. Dickie reminds me so much of my brother at his age.

Either of those scenarios might have occurred. There are a few other possibilities as well, such as abduction (by an acquaintanceor a stranger), an accident not involving others, suicide, or intentional running away. Possibly even others or a combination of factors.

Investigators reportedly considered some of those scenarios, and probably considered them all to some extent.

Unfortunately, there isn't any evidence to support a conclusion at this time. But asking the questions and suggesting possible scenarios might lead to answers.

 

[GatorsNorth]

Either of those scenarios might have occurred. There are a few other possibilities as well, such as abduction (by an acquaintanceor a stranger), an accident not involving others, suicide, or intentional running away. Possibly even others or a combination of factors.

Investigators reportedly considered some of those scenarios, and probably considered them all to some extent.

Unfortunately, there isn't any evidence to support a conclusion at this time. But asking the questions and suggesting possible scenarios might lead to answers.

Thank you for your thoughts, @Richard

 

[GatorsNorth]

I hope this case is solved in my lifetime, but we’re running out of time.

 

[Brightchaser47]

Try clicking on the numbers and then when they come up, click on them again.

RSBM
Tried that, but still getting the error code. Could be something on my end. Oh, well....

They are small picture advertisements for various items listed in a 1960's mail order Military Surplus catalog. I included examples of coveralls, hats, knapsacks, shell belts, etc.

I couldn't find any other way to post them.

Thanks for your efforts. It's nice to have the little reminders of what life was like back then....

 

[snooptroop88]

RSBM
Tried that, but still getting the error code. Could be something on my end. Oh, well....

Thanks for your efforts. It's nice to have the little reminders of what life was like back then....

I got it, too. Can't get them to come up. The first one with the boots is visible, though. This one:

Dickie Huerkamp was described as last seen wearing a suit of gray coveralls, a pair of "Parachute boots", a red shirt, blue jeans, and a hunting cap. All or most of his outfit could have been purchased rather cheaply from an Army Navy surplus store - or via mail.

 

[Richard]

Here is another attempt at showing some of the items available in the 1960's from surplus stores.

 

[Richard]

Here is yet another page showing a fraction of what was available in Army Navy Surplus stores in the 1960's. The US Government had contracted for all sorts of equipment and supplies during World War II, with manufacturers, businesses, and small companies all getting into the effort of war time production.

Typewriter companies made firearms, appliance companies made binoculars, store awning companies made tents and tarps, automobile companies turned out tanks, aircraft, jeeps, and trucks, and musical instrument companies made instruments for aircraft and ships.

After the war, the surplus equipment (clothing, vehicles, etc.) was all sold for pennies on the dollar and resold to the public through hundreds of Surplus Stores and mail order outlets.

The reason I posted this here is that the description of Dickie's hunting outfit (and his finances) seemed to fit with what was widely available in 1965.