Fraternity Scandal Tangles 9th Division History Project
Army veterans created the Octofall Association to document the 9th Infantry Division's Vietnam battles. Allegations claim misuse of government resources at Ft. Belvoir and Ft. Monroe as Tommie King and others pushed the private history project. An inspector general probe and FBI interest followed.
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Washington
Army
9Th Infantry
Ira “Big Jim” Hunt
Vietnam
Hunt
Hunts 9Th Division Association
Octofall Association
FBI
Ft. Belvoir
9Th Division
Tommie B. King
Continental Army Command
Ft. Monroe
King
Engineer’ Magazine
Dennis Pierman
Tom Lewis
Pierman
Engineer
Law of intestate share with siblings and nephews
If an unmarried person dies without a will leaving only brothers and sisters, the offspring of a deceased brother would inherit their father’s share. The estate would be divided into five equal shares where the two living siblings share two portions and the nephews one portion. The text also notes a separate item about Savage’s promised trip to Japan and alleged government-time work for an association led by Major King.
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Savage
Japan
King
Success and the comeback of the ambitious
A sweeping profile notes a rise in admiration for successful individuals across magazines and communities. Bob Wilson of Collins Radio urges discrimination in favor of individual excellence to boost national productivity, arguing elites drive progress and schools should reward high achievement.
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Bob Wilson
Collins Radio
Hidden foreign aid totals reveal budget blindness
The article notes that the federal budget hides billions in foreign assistance beyond the explicit 53.3 billion request. Congressman Otto E Passman of Louisiana says actual aid reaches 13.5 billion, with 54,000 staff and 4,000 projects in 98 nations. He argues members cannot decipher the budget, hindering restraint efforts.
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Otto E. Passman
Louisiana
Passmore
Congress
Passman
Inland bankers broaden reach as foreign trade grows
The piece notes shift of international focus inland from New York to regions like the Pacific Coast and Arizona. It highlights bankers in Illinois and Detroit embracing exports, imports, and Latin American opportunities while Japan and Europe influence investments. Foreign capital buys into U.S. industry, expanding local banking roles in receipts, payrolls, and remittances.
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New York
United States
Pacific Coast
Arizona
San Francisco
Detroit
Pittsburgh
Illinois
Russia
Midland
Latin America
Chicago
Midwest
Wisconsin
Iowa
Sony
California
U.S
Corry Evening Journal local news brief
The Corry Evening Journal, published daily in Corry, Pa, includes AP news content and local notices. Subscription rates are listed as 9.25 per year by mail and 0.25 per week by carrier, with display advertising policy noted.
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Corry
Elitean
Know Pan
Widower's War Woes and New Life After Loss
A widow shares grief after a spouse's death and the long path to adaptation. She recalls urging her partner to enlist and the irony of surviving wars without him. The narrative traces guilt, despair, and the effort to rebuild life, including mundane skills like cooking and household chores.
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Frances
Sam
Maintenance on Route 25090-West extends city line to Route 6
Corry reports 1952 maintenance crews repair 7 000 feet of Route 25090 West Washington Street extension from the west city line to Route 6 under State Highway Department supervision with Walter Proctor. Also notes social updates from Aero Supply party for Wilma Burlingame and Mrs. Robert Sanders. bowling results by Don Maloney and Sal Manganero.
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State Highway Department
Walter Proctor
West Washington Street
West City
Wilma Burlingame
Robert Sanders
Aero Supply Office
Corry
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Octofol Association
Henry
King’s
American University
Washington, D.C
Capt
Tom Trivan
Trivan
Ft. Lewis
Paul Harvey
Life Magazine
Bobby Fischer
Time Magazine
Success Unlimited
Southwest Placement Association
College
Industry
Mr. Wilson
Wilson
Oral Roberts
Amen
Ameni
John Cunniff
Hal Boyle
Don Maloney
Sal Manganero
Maloney
Manganero
John Craker
Duane Fogle
Maci Johnson
John Ohrn Jr
Elaine St. Pierre
Peter Dubrowsky
B. Mosier
Erie County Dental Society
Masonic Temple
Erie
Lady Dottie
Rover Boy
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