Donlon Medal of Honor Story Told by Reporter
War hero Captain Donlon earned the Medal of Honor for heroism at Camp Nam Dong. Warren Rogers, a Washington correspondent, details Donlon’s night battle, wounds, leadership, and dedication as President honors him. The account links to Nam Dong’s defenses and the Vietnam conflict context.
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Ford wages rise and Detroit auto industry rebound in 1936
In 1914 Henry Ford set a five dollar daily minimum wage. By 1936 auto workers in Detroit earned about 76 cents an hour as wages fell during the low mood. The industry, though decentralized, remains the nation’s largest and Detroit still produces half of its automobile products.
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Unusual six no trump in New York bridge contest
In a New York tournament a single North-South pair reached six no trump, with South choosing a safety diamond lead and dummy six to claim slam. Most of the field played six diamonds or three no trump and failed, while the six no trump declarer made.
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