Remembering Camp Stark

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Camp Stark in New Hampshire housed German war prisoners during World War II, including one who escaped to New York City but was found by a US camp officer who just happened to be there and recognized him. In Sep 1986 a reunion was held there and five ex-POWs from Germany attended.

Author: Vara, Jon
Military aspects, New Hampshire, Prisoners, World War II, 1939-1945, Camps (Military), Military camps

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Lightning rods reconsidered

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Installing lightning protection equipment in a home or building may be of some use to people who desire safety at any cost. Yet only one person who was killed by lightning last year was in or near a building. The chances of being killed by lightning are one in three million.

Author: Vara, Jon, Hale, Judson D., Sr.
Analysis, Usage, Lightning protection, Lightning-conductors

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The candy that's almost too beautiful to eat

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Ribbon candy is a unique and colorful confection popular during the holiday season. The F.B. Washburn Candy Corporation of Brockton, MA, which exclusively manufactures the sweet, is famous for making other products such as sourballs and lollipops since 1856.

Author: Vara, Jon
Product information, Candy industry, Brockton, Massachusetts, F.B. Washburn Candy Corp.

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