Wounded Vietnam veteran finally awarded air medal
Ottawa native John Fogle, a retired electrical engineer living in the San Diego area, received the Air Medal for wounds suffered in July 1969 while serving as gunner on an OH-6A Cayuse in Vietnam. He was hit through the elbow knee and thigh but kept firing as the helicopter fled toward a medical hospital.
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Ottawa recreation groups plan permanent youth soccer fields
The Ottawa Recreation Commission with the Ottawa School District and City of Ottawa aim to install permanent Lincoln Elementary soccer fields in spring 2009. They will share construction costs 50 50, with Killough Construction donating materials and labor and the city providing water meter and line installations. The effort follows a master plan prioritizing soccer facilities and reflects community collaboration.
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Obama condemns pastor amid race tensions during campaign speech
President Obama denounces his pastor's divisive remarks while addressing racial division in America. He urges unity as he confronts black grievance and white resentment in a racially charged speech during his presidential campaign.
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Obama argues the union is imperfect but capable of improvement. He blends his mixed heritage to speak to both sides, acknowledging real anger and urging understanding rather than condemnation as he seeks progress in a charged political climate.
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