Some New News about Old Stuff.
1 WW II BOMB FOUND-- June 3rd-- A runway at Amsterdam's Schipol Airport was closed after a 500 pound WW II bomb was found nearby. It had to remain still for 53 hours and was expected to be removed after that. A similar bomb was found in the area back in 2006.
2. OLD STREET-- The June 7th Dorsett Daily Echo (UK) reports that old cobblestones dating back to the 18th century, were found under a modern street. Construction also discovered a Roman street surface.
3. ANOTHER WW II BOMB FOUND-- AP on June 16th announced that a 550 pound WW II bomb was found during construction on Residence Palace in the city of Wuerzburg. Experts determined it was no longer functional. Unexploded bombs arestill found regularly in Germany.
4. PHS CHAPTER CLOSING-- Another sad story as the Greatest generation dies off. The June 11th nevada Appeal reports that the five members in attendance voted to close the Silver State Chapter #1 Pearl Harbor Survivors Association down. They unanimously voted to turn in their charter.
It was founded in 1972 by Howard Spreeman, 86, president. There were 50 members when it started. Today, only 16 members remain, many of whom are with health issues.
Remaining funds will be used to purchase a plank to be placed at the Commemorative Wall in Washington, DC.
Sad to Hear About the Pearl Harbor Survivors. My Advice to Diggers in Europe, Careful Where You Dig. --Old Coot
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