Americans reflect on Vietnam through battlefield memories and healing
Rankin, a West Palm Beach native who visited Vietnam in 1970 after college, recalls aiding wounded children and confronting sexism in the Red Cross. She describes the war’s lasting impact, including therapy, divorce in 1983, and a long road to personal growth as she and others confront unresolved trauma from combat and separation.
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Vietnam
Rankin
West Palm Beach
Fla
Florida State University
Tallahassee
U.S
Red Cross
Veterans Center
Convicted judge denied pension in Pennsylvania case
A former Cambria County Judge Joseph O Kicki was denied his pension after a corruption conviction involving a $500 loan and improper use of staff. The State Employees Retirement Board seized $156,299 from his 17 years on the bench to cover fines and costs. The state seeks $139,076 in investigative and trial costs, with additional reimbursement to the salary of suspended service.
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Harrisburg
State Employees Retirement Board
Cambria County
Joseph
O’kicki
Ernie Preate Jr
Abbott A. Leban
Richard Grifo
Northampton County
O'Kicki
Guards Protest Prison Policies at Rikers Island
New York AP report says correction officers on the 3 to 11 shift at Rikers Island dubbed their tour the war tour. About 600 officers attempted to change rules, blockaded the bridge for two days, halting food and medical deliveries, and forcing city officials to ease use of force rules after the incident.
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New York
Rikers Island
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