This is an AP Member Exchange shared by The Kansas City Star.
WEST PLAINS, Mo. — A month ago, Frank Swanson was a checker, pretty much a lifer, at Wal-Mart in West Plains, Mo.
He’s 52, disabled and long known for smiles and hugs. Shoppers loved him. They would purposely get in his line because they wanted to visit with Frank, The Kansas City Star (http://bit.ly/1ruoHad ) reports.
But ...