Massapequa memoir of Ron Kovic and the American dream
Ron Kovic returns to Massapequa eight years after Vietnam. Paralyzed since 1968 he finds peace at last in his hometown. His memoir Born on the Fourth of July, praised by critics, is described as the American dream turning into a nightmare.
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Veteran author Kovic gains national triumph at convention
The Vietnam veteran and author Ron Kovic, born July 4, 1946, addressed a national audience from Madison Square Garden as Fritz Efaw’s VP pick. He spoke from his wheelchair about overcoming isolation after war and the public support he now receives in Massapequa and beyond. He described early alienation after returning home and recounts his activism with Vietnam Veterans Against the War in California, including arrests and clashes with authorities.
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Massapequa
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Fritz Efaw
Lifeline utility rates begin in California harshly shielding some users
California public utilities commission imposes Lifeline rate rules in northern districts. Basic energy quantities are frozen while higher-use customers pay more. The policy aims energy conservation and inflation relief, with concerns about cost shifts to business and broader economic impacts.
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William Symons, Jr
Vernon L. Sturgeon
Obedience for Dogs The Humane Way to Train Pets
Teach basic commands and good behavior to any dog from six months to six years. Use consistent words, gentle firmness, praise, and daily 10 to 15 minute leash sessions. Avoid punishment, use the word no firmly, praise when right, and persevere with patience and self control.
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Cedar Rapids
Ately
Born on the Fourth of July author recalls healing through war memories
Veteran author recounts years of struggle after return, writing the book born from pain. He describes the breakdowns during drafting, the effort to record injustice, and the support of Connie Panzerino, a longtime wheelchair user who stood by him through late nights and tears.
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Kovic
Veterans’ Administration
Santa Monica
Connie Panzerino
Long Beach
Excerpt Highlights Kovic’s Vietnam War memoir Born on the Fourth of July
The passage recalls violent acts and injuries in Vietnam, a hospital stay, and a troubled period writing the memoir. It notes Miss Panzerino’s fear of his sanity and Kovic’s claim that readers’ response has been overwhelmingly positive, bringing him relief.
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