Don Dawson brothers tale of Viet Nam search ends in tragedy
The story recalls Don Dawson and his brother Daniel missing in Vietnam and the family reactions. Marguerite Dawson, 46, of Costa Mesa, and Arlene Dawson, 28, of Garden Park, mourn their presumed loss while Donald clings to hope. George Dawson, 49, vanished after a lobster boat wreck off Catalina, his son searching daily for a body that never surfaced.
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Marguerite Dawson
Costa Mesa
Alrigh
Geedint Park
Calif
Daniel
Arlene
Dan
Donald
Don
Don Dawson
Viet Nam
Daniel Dawson
George Dawson
Martinez Marine dies in Hong Kong Harbor crash
A plane with Marines returning to Vietnam crashed in Hong Kong Harbor killing 58. Ronald Davis was among the crew from Martinez, Georgia, who wrote home about duty and a family name to carry on. His sisters and parents recall his optimism and sacrifice.
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Martinez
Viet Nam
Hong Kong
Defense Department
Joe L. Davis
Augusta
Marines
Ronald
Karen
Robbie
Southern Motors Ad Highlights Jett Welborn
Jett Welborn, a friendly salesman, is available at Southern Motors to discuss new Chrysler products and top quality used cars. Call 033975 to arrange a visit or details.
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Southern Motors
NEW Chrysler
Inspiration for Byron Poem from Bonnivard Imprisonment
Lord Byron drew inspiration for his poem Prisoner of Chil lon from Francis Bonnivard a Swiss patriot and church official who was imprisoned in a castle for religious causes.
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Lord Byron
Chillon
Francis Bonnivard
Nash Slogan Promoted With Local Guitar Line
A local advert urges trying a musical instrument to ease nervous tension. It promotes a full line of string instruments and includes a slogan Nash Saves You Cash. Address listed is 127 N Main St.
Natick man recalls astronaut known as Tweedie Bird
Herman Fichtner recalls Conrad as a serious aviator with a quick wit from 1954 to 1956 at Jacksonville Naval Air Training Station. He remembers the nickname Tweedie Bird and notes Conrad later flew Gemini 5 missions and never again rode Lake Champlain after training.
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Natick, Mass
Essee 5
Tweedie Bird
Conrad
Herman Fichtner
Jacksonville
Ta Naval Air Training St
Pete
Yrippe
Secont
Anceare
Natick
Lake Champlain
Fichtner
Pane
Hte Neeene
Atlantic Ocean
L. Gordon , Jr
Fichtner Re
Twee
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Augusta Chronicle
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Op & Ber
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Ies, Bob Buriesee and
Chertey
Donne
Tru
Ely
Callin
Samet Salvage Co
N. Main St
Winston Rd
Musette
Jett Welborn
Nash
Cash
Nash Jewelry CO
College Village Shopping Center
Idie Bird
Htner
Cohasset
Boston
Jo Ann Lloyd
Lebanon
Belks
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