POW Diary describes capture and seven years in Hanoi Hilton
A Vietnam War veteran recalls being shot down on April 22 1966 in North Vietnam while flying F-10s and being captured near Phuc Yen. He details the brutal initial imprisonment at Hanoi Hilton, propaganda, and early interrogation amid a harsh prison system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowa
Rockwell City
Iowa
Baylor University
Texas
Greenville
Miss
Kansas
Millicent Sample
Milo
Misse
Air Force
Thailand
North Vietnam
Delta
Phuc Yen Air Base
Phuc Yen
United States
Hanoi
Hanoi Hilton
Vietnam
Maj
Charles Boyd
Millicent
Boyd
UPI
Meatless Week Continues Despite Beagle Whine
Tuesday diary notes progress on a meatless week with a surly Beagle and meatless pizza topped with three cheeses peppers and mushrooms. Family cravings for ham pork and burgers surface but plan remains to stay meatless as next meals are teased.
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Phil
Steve
Sue
Lunching Crisis Forces Dietary Victory at Mexican Lunch
A man tries a no meat week and, pressed by a lunch companion, finally orders cheese enchiladas with sour cream and a chicken taco. He wrestles with restraint and social pressure while choosing vegetarian options for the period.
Youth Walk to Aid Antihunger Groups in Phoenix Area
Several thousand high school students are expected for a 20 mile Phoenix area Walk for Development on April 28 to fund local and international self help programs. Funds are split with 15 percent to the American Freedom from Hunger Foundation and the rest to four projects including Save-A-Child League and South Phoenix Community Medical Center. Endorsed by Gov Williams and Mayor Driggs, the event is part of a national effort backed by NEA and the League of Women Voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bre Wes
American Freedom From Hunger Foundation
Walk For Development
John F. Kennedy
Phoenix College
Save-A-Child League, Inc
Arizona
South Phoenix Community
Bootstrap
Tanzania
Jack Williams
Phoenix
John Driggs
National Conference of Christians and Jews
National Education Association
League of Women Voters
Richard Nixon
Orme Dam survey to study Ft McDowell sites near Scottsdale
An archeological survey on Ft. McDowell lands slated for the Orme Dam project will be conducted by the Arizona University Museum in Tacoola under a National Park Service grant of 23090 dollars. Rhodes notes past data losses due to funding limits and urges timely study to prevent destruction of invaluable data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ft. McDowell
Orme
Central Arizona
Scottsdale
Arizona University Museum
Tacooa
National Park Service
Rhodes
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