Military confronts shortage of buglers in funeral taps
Washington AP reports a growing shortage of buglers for military funeral honors as downsizing reduces bands. The Defense Department ships funeral kits with Taps recordings to 450 funeral directors. VA aims to avoid recordings when possible, citing logistics as the core problem.
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Washington
Defense Department
Catherine Abbott
Department of Veterans Affairs
U.S
Department
Pentagon
Congress
Abbott
Three Die in Plane Crash Near Hawthorne Mall
A small single engine Piper PA-46 Malibu crashed on a suburban street by a Hawthorne shopping mall around noon, killing three aboard. The aircraft had just departed Hawthorne Municipal Airport and crashed near a sidewalk as flames were extinguished. victims identified include Marisela Guerrero and Jose Rodriguez.
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Hawthorne
Calif
Hawthorne Municipal Airport
Luis Diaz
Federal Aviation Administration
Los Angeles
James McIinerny
Marisela Guerrero
Jose Rodriguez
Barak Says Israeli Army Has Clear Fire Policy
Barak states Israel will only open fire for rescue or self defense and denies any cease fire with Hezbollah. Clinton congratulates Barak on the withdrawal and hopes for calm on the border while U S envoy Indyk urges Lebanon to deploy its army per U N resolutions.
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Barak
Hezbollah
Clinton
U.S
Israel
Martin Indyk
Lebanon
U.N. Res
Chebaa farms evacuation contested as Barak rejects full pullout
The article reports Israel denying Lebanese air space incursions while claiming exercises over the Mediterranean. It notes the completion of evacuating two Chebaa outposts, Lebanon's demand for full withdrawal, Hezbollah threats of continued attacks, and Barak stating over 90 percent of the farms will remain under Israeli control.
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Israel
Mediterranean
Chebaa
Lebanon
Hezbollah
Barak
Losten earns decorations for Luzon battle leadership
Army captain Losten led an assault on fortifications in Luzon Philippines in February 1945. He directed artillery and mortar fire under heavy enemy fire and organized a defensive position at night before leading a bayonet charge at dawn. He received Bronze and Silver Stars and multiple campaign ribbons.
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Losten
Luzon
Philippine Islands
Mt. Jackson High School
Army Infantry
148Th Infantry
Germany
Korea
Dom Christofer
Richard Christofer
Steve Losten obituary highlights decades of service and sacrifice
An East Side veteran, Steve Losten earned the rank of captain in the Army Reserves and helped reorganize Reserve units during the Cuban crisis. He later led Lawrence County Veterans Affairs from 1978 to 1981, aided widows, mentored staff, and wrote a manuscript of his war experiences. He was a lifelong Mason and active in several veterans and charitable groups. He is survived by three children Richard, Linda, and Janet, plus three grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
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Abbott
Steven Westerfeld
National Cemetery Administration
Veterans’ Organization
Westerfeld
Congress
Taps
Daniel Adams Butterfield
Oliver Wilcox Norton
Norton
East Side
Losten
Army
Lawrence County
Brenda Renner
Veterans Affairs
Steve
Jack Morgan
Sheriff’s Office and Welfare Department
Masons
Morgan
Plaridel Avengers of
Bataan
Moravia
Lostens
Richard Losten
New Castle
Linda Losten
Lake Hamilton, Fla
Janet Johnston
All Breed Puppy Match Nets Funds for Charities
A New Castle Kennel Club event featured an all breed puppy match and grooming seminar led by Chris Pawlosky. Dogs earned points toward champion status as 141 breeds were judged daily while agility contests added to the program.
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Young
Oster Grooming Products
Chris Pawlosky
New Castle Kennel Club
Golden Triangle Obedience Training Club
Fire destroys synagogue in Philadelphia arson attack
A fire that destroyed the Beth Haram bam Synagogue in Northeast Philadelphia was deliberately set. The split level ranch used by the congregation sustained heavy damage after about 4 a.m. Saturday. An arsonist also set fires in the Fox Chase area, including cars and a Dumpster. Investigations involve Philadelphia detectives and the federal ATF.
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Philadelphia
Beth Harambam
Tom Lawson
Fox Chase
Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms
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