First American Killed in Vietnam Ambush
Tom Davis a Specialist 4 in the 3rd Radio Research Unit died near Saigon on December 22 1961 amid a Viet Cong ambush. He was 25 and left behind wife Gerrie and 13 month old Cindy. He had joined Fort Devens training after touring Europe with his father a World War II veteran. Davis was the first U.S. combat death in Vietnam.
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George Esper
Tom Davis
Gerrie
Cindy
Cedar Street
Livingston
Tenn
Tom
Vietnam
James Clarence
Bum” Davis
Europe
3Rd Radio Research Unit
Fort Devens
Mass
Janie Marie
Saigon
James Thomas Davis
U.S
Dick Carter Burns Through With Electronic One Man Band
Dick Carter, 41, of North Liberty, headlines a Saturday night set at J & J's Tap using $26,000 worth of electronic gear to drive a guitar and synthesizer drums. The Iowa performer cites 15 years as a solo act, comparisons to Willie Nelson, and a cooperation with Cotton Westoff while noting Ralph the cartoon dog and Mickey Mouse provide live stage companionship.
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Springville
Dick Carter
North Liberty
Walla
Beach Boys
Cotton Westoff
Pittsburg
Kan
Cotton
Mickey Mouse
Ralph
Volunteer opportunities across community groups and schools
Multiple local groups seek volunteers including Ellis YMCA swim instructors with WSI certs and aides. Community Dispute Settlement Center data entry help. Heritage Acres male volunteer for a resident. Grandmas to rock and love child care centers. Boy Scout leader for handicapped troop. food distribution driver. retired teachers to entertain children. bowling assistance for disabled. male aide for a mentally handicapped man. Junior Leaders for Girl Scouts. and Volunteerism coordinators. Contact numbers provided.
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Ellis Ymca
Dawn
Community Dispute Settlement Center
Liz Binger
Peg Cronk
Heritage Acres
Deb Health
Joan
Frank Adkins
Sylvia
Department of Human Services
Cedar Rapids Bowling Center
Claudia
United Cerebral Palsy
Eight American presidents born in Virginia more than any state
Virginia is the birthplace of eight U S presidents, the most from any state, highlighting the region's notable political legacy across American history.
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Virginia
American State
Sheriff Outwitted by Theater Manager in Parking Scheme
San Antonio sheriff Joe Neaves admitted his department was fooled by a theater manager as deputies parked a marked car outside to deter patrons. The manager countered by installing a bright sign reading Parking Security by Sheriff's Deputies.
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San Antonio, Texas
Joe Neaves
Neaves
Sheriff's Deputies
University of Iowa Receives 1000 Grant for Latin Cinema Project
The Iowa Humanities Board awards the University of Iowa a 1000 grant to support a project titled New Latin American Cinema in Iowa. It will host screenings and discussions of recent Latin American films in February and March next year. Call 353-6754 for details.
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Iowa City
Iowa Humanities Board
University of Iowa
Iowa
Humanities Board
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Associated Press
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Ramblin’ With
Rasdall
Elvis Presley
Beatles
Buddy Holly
Hank Williams
Willie Nelson
Willie
Dave
Girl Scouts
Prairie
Truman
Girl Scout Office
L.L.V
Edie Liotis
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Downtown
3Rd St
Continental Cleaners & Guaranty Bank
Naturai
D.C
Parker Heating & Air Cond., Inc
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