The Bargain Hunter: Early holiday deals Nov 19, 2009
Highlights: Silk quilts (handmade in Vietnam in a variety of colors and styles) $25-$120; satin cotton/linen sheet sets (400-600 thread counts) $39-$45. American-made collections include faux fur throws $35-$59, baby blankets starting at $13, and bibs and burp cloths $5. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Veterans Day Nov 12, 2009
The U.S. Navy veteran served for 22 years and was involved in the Korean and Vietnam wars. Rating. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
A day for veterans Nov 12, 2009
Steve Brewster, an Air Force Vietnam War veteran, attended the Veterans Day Parade on Main Street with his 5-year-old granddaughter, Emma Tolstikhine ... Allen Cate, 56, a Vietnam War veteran, said he attended Wednesday s events to shake the hands of veterans and say thank you ... During Vietnam, we didn t have any support, he said. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Honoring service Nov 11, 2009
Gomez, who served from 1953 to 1978 and is a veteran of the Korean and Vietnam wars, declined to comment on his time in combat. He was happy to talk about his kitchen preparations, though, with one caveat: the exact recipe would remain a secret. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Make today, and other days, special for nations veteransBe part of Veterans Day activities and lets thank those involved Nov 11, 2009
The nation s conflicts continued Korea, Vietnam, Lebanon, Grenada, Panama, Iraq, Somalia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, 9/11, Afghanistan. That s not a complete list, but it shows the wide spread of American engagements and responsibilities. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Powwow honors veterans Nov 8, 2009
Dwight Pratt, a Klamath tribal member and U.S. Marine veteran of the Vietnam War, said the powwow has served not only as a way of honoring veterans, but of keeping family together and helping build friendships among veterans. Every other year, you ll have five or six new ones (attend) and they ll get the hang of it and come back, he said. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Atlanta cop's Decatur car museum Nov 3, 2009
The Relics ies signs draw the curious Vietnam veteran inside. I m stuck in the 50s and 60s, Barzinni says, explaining his affinity for oldies and doo-wop music. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
B-17 Flying Fortress Airmen Drop In To Fantasy of Flight Today, Tomorrow Oct 21, 2009
In conjunction with this event, Fantasy of Flight also will host a Military Collector s Show at its onsite Orlampa Conference Center, today from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m and Sunday, Oct. 18, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The show will feature nearly 40 military antiques collectors, showing and selling a wide variety of collectible memorabilia from the Civil War to the Vietnam War. The Living History Symposium and the Military Collectors Show are included with regular Fantasy of Flight admission. (The Fort Meade Leader, FL)
Toyota Becomes First Exclusive Auto Sponsor on EBay Oct 21, 2009
" Nissan worked directly with eBay last year, using print ads to urge consumers to visit eBay Motors and check out a make-believe auction for a ride in a Nissan Altima. Those who followed through found the fake auction, as well as links to real Nissan dealers and to Nissan-brand collectible items being sold on the site. MOST POPULAR - BUSINESS Also on NYTimes.com Inside NYTimes.com Vietnam veterans were shamed. How should today s soldiers be welcomed back into society? A Room for Debate forum on... (Yahoo News -- Electronic Commerce)
Travel Briefs Oct 9, 2009
Vietnamese art exhibition to premiere in Houston. HOUSTON An exhibition of Vietnamese art, with more than 100 objects never before seen in the U.S., will premiere at the Museum of Fine Arts in Houston Sept. 13 ... The show, called Arts of Ancient Viet Nam: From River Plain to Open Sea, includes major loans from Vietnam s leading museums, including objects from the first millennium B.C. through the 17th century that have never before left the country. (Carroll County Times, MD)
New on DVD: A 'Master' Western, 'Trumbo,' 'X-Men Origins' Sep 18, 2009
As the TV ads keep reminding us, here's the first of the past summer's blockbusters to make it to DVD. The downside is that four months later, there isn't a whole lot to remember other than the mayhem you'd expect from a critically drubbed revenge saga whose narrative traverses the early Canadian Northwest, , Vietnam and Three Mile Island. Wolverine (Hugh Jackman) takes revenge on his brother Victor Creed (), aka Sabertooth, for the death of his girlfriend. (USA Today -- Life)
Parade lineup Sep 5, 2009
Keokuk Police Department, Iowa State Patrol, Lee County Sheriffs Office, Color guard American Legion Post 41, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3508, Vietnam Veterans, McGruff the crime dog, River Hills, Keokuk fire trucks Local 568 firefighters, Keokuk Volunteer Emergency Corps, Lee County Ambulance Service, Jackson Township Volunteer Fire Association trucks, Montrose fire truck and Wayland, Mo. fire truck. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
• Events calendar Sep 4, 2009
Proceeds go to a Twin Falls veteran who is collecting donations to make a trip back to Vietnam ... Proceeds go to a Twin Falls veteran who is collecting donations to make a trip back to Vietnam. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
New owner Thomas makes Glendale's Iron Horse her own Aug 19, 2009
The $150,000 renovation certainly was a big job, all those hand-selected paintings and custom-made chairs from Vietnam ... She flew to Vietnam and bought custom-made, but inexpensive, chairs and cabinets with in-laid designs of eggshell. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
WWII enthusiast helps theatre Aug 17, 2009
The fascination of the era began for Smith when his elderly friend, Jeff Perry, who had served in Vietnam, showcased his old 1950s radio and informed him of the history behind it all. Smith began a radio collection of his own and currently owns over 50 of the antiques. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Shoppers find bargains at sprawling yard sales Aug 10, 2009
She hopes to raise enough money to cover utility bills at the nonprofit museum, which she runs with her husband, Ron, in honor of friends who died in the Vietnam War. I really hope that people will come out and shop, not just to help us, but to help other folks. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Stars donate to Darfur aid sale Jul 30, 2009
Vietnam monastery dispute highlights freedom issue. How the humble Swiss army knife became an icon. (Yahoo News -- Philanthropy and Volunteerism)
REPRESENTING HISTORY: Toy soldiers march to State Museum Aug. 8 Jul 30, 2009
In addition, military vehicles from the World War II and Vietnam eras will be shown. Admission to the show is free with museum admission or membership. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Senate confirms ex-astronaut Bolden to head NASA Jul 16, 2009
The Pentagon said it needed to keep Bolden, who was a Marine major general at the time and a pilot who flew more than 100 sorties in Vietnam. Bolden was the pilot of the shuttle flight that launched the Hubble Space Telescope into Earth orbit in 1990. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
It Happened This week: July 13-20 Jul 14, 2009
Army Sgt. First Class James A. Bindewald, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Bindewald, was awarded the Air Medal for his performance in an aerial flight in support of ground troops in Vietnam. The Evening Democrat celebrates the beginning of its second century of publication. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
American life Jul 10, 2009
He, a Vietnam veteran with a buzz cut and slightly shabby T-shirt. She, his Vietnamese wife ... They said they had three houses in Vietnam, which they had largely furnished with yard sale purchases. (BBC News -- Americas)
Street Date: Kentucky Street, Petaluma Jul 2, 2009
After Penry's Army platoon came under fierce attack during a mission in the Vietnam War, Penry risked his life to defend its position and carry 18 wounded men to safety. He died in 1994. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
No fighting in the park Jul 2, 2009
He joined the Navy during Vietnam, then worked his way through school and later sold real estate and antiques. In 1995 he began working as an assistant to then-Council Member Sal Quintero, before replacing Quintero in 2002. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Happy birthday songs Jun 21, 2009
She says she turned down Bob Hope's USO tour of Vietnam because she opposed the war and refused an offer to sing with Sergio Mendes l '66. That all happened around 1966, but the way Norris describes that period, with lingering hurt and disbelief, you'd almost think it was last year. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Bantam's Gilyard Dies Jun 19, 2009
Mr. Gilyard was a Vietnam War veteran who served in the Army from June 1959 until June 1967. He served in France from January 1962 through June 1963, and in Vietnam from August 1965 through June 1967 ... His last assignment was with Headquarters Company of the 54th Signal Battalion, and he was discharged with the rank of Sergeant (E-5) and awarded National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, the Vietnam Campaign Medal, the Army Commendation Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. (Litchfield County Times, CT)
Dance with the devil: Wife barely escapes death Jun 16, 2009
missions as a Navy Seal, flying with the Blue Angels, commanding the Swift Boats in Vietnam. Barbara: So, here's this man with a lotta pedigrees, so to say. (MSNBC -- Crime)
Aviation art Jun 16, 2009
Reimard is a career Air Force man, serving from 1961 to 1985; he lived in Vietnam, Korea, Texas, California and South Dakota while in the service. Although he was not a pilot, flying has always sparked his imagination. (Montana Standard, MT)
Richard Fields, Sr. Jun 6, 2009
He served his country for 10 years, which included a tour of duty in Vietnam. After his honorable discharge, Mr. Fields and his family moved to Miami. (The Fort Meade Leader, FL)
Woodbury 350th Committee Seeks Volunteers, Donations May 27, 2009
Mr. Strong is looking for servicemen who listed Woodbury as their place of residence when they enlisted and served during the following dates: June 27, 1950 to June 31, 1955 for Korean War recognition, and February 28, 1961 to July 1, 1975, for Vietnam Era recognition. Veterans from Woodbury or those who know of any may call Mr. Strong at 860-274-6603 or e-mail david. (Voices, CT)
Remains Of Texas Vietnam Veteran Finally Laid To Rest Saturday May 23, 2009
(May 23, 2009)--The cremated remains of a Vietnam veteran from Texas, which were found last year in a footlocker at an Oklahoma garage sale, will be laid to rest Saturday ... Officials say Nicholls was injured in Vietnam in 1968 and used a wheelchair until his death in 1987. (KWTX.com, TX)
* COMMUNITY COMPASS: Pigeon post May 12, 2009
Close to 81 percent of them were from Vietnam, followed by 9. 4 percent from Indonesia and 4. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Taiwan)
Quality Furniture by Alex Lamont May 7, 2009
His furniture and fine objet d art are displayed in five star hotels throughout Thailand and Asia; from the Sukhothai in Bangkok to the Chedi in Chiang Mai and from Nam Hai Vietnam to the Aman Summer Palace, Beijing. Alex and his team have just completed the interior decoration for the Norman Foster-designed Capella Sentosa Hotel and Resort in Singapore. (Suite101.com)
Donations needed for Memorial Day parade May 6, 2009
Speakers included Vietnam veteran Michael Fox, a past commander of Newington VFW; Bob Seiler, Kiwanis president elect; Rodney Mortensen, former Marine and former Newington mayor; Emcee Steve Parker, radio and TV personality; David Griffith, president of Newington Kiwanis; Iraq veteran Jay White, a counselor at the Hartford Vet Center for returned Iraq-Afghanistan veterans and World War II veteran Everett Weaver, past president of Newington Community television. The Kiwanis Club hosts the event... (Newington Town Crier, CT)
Men Accused Of Smuggling Songbirds In Pants May 6, 2009
Special Pouches Designed To Bring Birds From Vietnam ... LOS ANGELES -- A man was charged Tuesday with smuggling songbirds into the United States by hiding more than a dozen of them in an elaborate, custom-tailored pair of leggings during a flight from Vietnam to Los Angeles ... The songbirds sell for $10 to $30 in Vietnam and are sold to collectors in the United States for about $400, Mrozek said. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Word on the Street: A taste of Asia in Fresno Apr 13, 2009
After its 10-month remodeling project, Asia Supermarket in Fresno now sells fresh seafood and meat; offers more frozen fruit from Thailand, Vietnam and Laos; and has a deli that on Friday had a special: steamed fish in banana leaves. As a result, Asia Supermarket now sells fresh meat and seafood; offers more frozen fruit from Thailand, Vietnam and Laos; and has a deli that on Friday had a special: steamed fish in banana leaves. (Fresno Bee)
Around the world in a single lifetime Mar 30, 2009
Gillam spent time in Florida and Korea before being sent to An Khe, Vietnam, where he served as a brigade supply officer in the 4th Infantry Division that supplied 450 helicopters. He earned four Bronze Stars and three Air Medals for missions in Vietnam and Cambodia ... While in Vietnam, Gillam met Jim Berry of Bonne Terre, who was serving as a 1st Lieutenant in Qui Nhon with the Transportation Corps at a major port terminal that supplied Gillam s unit. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Helicopter industry tries to attract workers Mar 13, 2009
Pilots and maintenance technicians from the Vietnam era are leaving the workforce, and regardless of the current economic slowdown, the helicopter market continues to grow. "The helicopter pilots who flew in Vietnam are fast fading out," said Marty Pociask, spokesman for the association. (AZCentral -- Business)
Michelle Obama begins advocacy as first lady Mar 13, 2009
"Right now the biggest concern would be taking care of the vets, making sure that the people that are coming home are getting the proper medical care not just for the Iraqi or Afghanistan vets, but also, there are a lot of Vietnam vets who haven't been receiving the proper care," Lewis said. "I believe (the Obamas) are headed in the right direction, but it's going to be a lot of work.". (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Gandhi's glasses and a rabbit's head Mar 6, 2009
That France, which committed some of the worst colonial and neo-colonial excesses in Vietnam and Algeria and abetted the Rwanda genocide, was trying to adopt a holier-than-thou position on human rights was a supreme irony not lost on anyone who understands the violence and exploitation of imperialism. In the Gandhi auction case, James Otis - the private American collector based in Los Angeles who calls himself a pacifist - has likewise said that he could "negotiate" a return of the items to... (Asia Times Online)
Obituaries for Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009 Feb 22, 2009
He graduated from Loretto High School in Caledonia and served in the U.S. Army and was stationed at Germany and Washington D.C. during the Vietnam War. He married Judy Meyer on April 15, 1972, at St. Peter s Catholic Church, Caledonia. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Leisure Calendar: Feb. 18, 2009 Feb 18, 2009
The memorial commemorates veterans of World War II to Vietnam and recognition of service in more recent conflicts will be added. Musical. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
The boom is over, long live the art! Feb 15, 2009
The Vietnam War and racism were ripping the country apart. The economy tanked. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Bacon Taking Chance on war movie Feb 15, 2009
It s not just about Iraq, but it s about Vietnam and Korea and World War II. It s really a story about war, and it s told from a really unique perspective. I hope that people are emotionally connected to (this movie) and that they go back to realizing that there is a price to pay for war, he said. (Boston Herald)
November 16-30, 2008, Obituaries Feb 9, 2009
He was a decorated Vietnam veteran and a lifelong member of the VFW. He was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include his wife, Gloria Willis of Ringgold; sons, Michael (Kim) Willis of Kennesaw, Henry (Lisa) Willis of Calhoun, Gregory Willis of Ringgold; daughter, Glenda Willis of Ringgold; sister, Brenda Hunt of Adamsville, Tenn. (Catoosa County News, GA)
