Medal day honors brave Iowa pilot who escaped from Vietnam prison
Veterans and family celebrate the Medal of Honor awarded to Maj. Day the only POW to escape in North Vietnam. The Sioux City native born February 24 1925 joined the Marine Corps in 1942 served in World War II Korea and Vietnam earning more than 50 combat decorations. Day described the award as an enormous honor and privilege and praised Iowa work ethic and camaraderie with fellow airmen.
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Medal of Honor Coverage for Salvatore Giunta
Salvatore Giunta of Hiawatha becomes Iowa's Medal of Honor recipient at a White House ceremony with President Obama. Coverage includes his family reactions, TV features on Veterans Day, and live ceremony details at 1 p.m. Iowa time.
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FDA considers 36 bold warnings for tobacco labels
The FDA proposals would place warning labels on half the pack fronts and backs and require 20 percent of ads. The effort follows a June 2009 law giving FDA authority to regulate tobacco and involves a public comment process and an 18 000 person study before final selection in June.
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