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May 9th, 2008 China in the Ozarks: Part Six: Public Affairs Mission Potrayed in China
In 2000 Missouri State University started a branch campus at Normal University in Dalian, China. Since that time, the campus has seen hundreds of students graduate with an Associate of Arts degree and a Bachelor of Science in General Business. The campus in China is fully integrated with the Missouri State community. KSMU’s Emily Nash looks at how the universities public affairs mission is promoted and received in China.
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May 9th, 2008 China in the Ozarks: Part Five: Chinese Student's Give Perspective
China sends the most students of any country to study abroad. And many of those students choose to live in America while they study. Missouri State University in Springfield hosts 170 Chinese students each year. As part of our on going series Global Citizenship, KSMU is bringing you a week of in-depth reports about Chinese influences in the Ozarks. We continue our series as KSMU’s Emily Nash shares several Chinese student perspectives on what it’s like to live and study abroad in the Ozarks.
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May 8th, 2008 China in the Ozarks: Part Four: Teaching and Learning English in China and in the Ozarks
As part of our on going series Global Citizenship, KSMU is bringing you a week of in-depth reports about Chinese influences in the Ozarks.
Chinese members of the community commonly struggle to hold a conversation in English with a native speaker. That’s why many students learn English as a second language, or learn how to teach English to non-native speakers. But there are some differences between how these students learn and teach English in America compared to China. KSMU’s Emily Nash spoke with a student and a visiting professor from China about Teaching English as a second language.
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May 7th, 2008 China in the Ozarks: Part Three : Analysis of Western Media Coverage of China
For the last few months there’s been extensive media coverage about the Tibetan protests in China and the Olympic torch relay. As part of our on going series Global Citizenship, KSMU is bringing you a week of in-depth reports about Chinese influences in the Ozarks. KSMU’s Emily Nash talked with a media professor in Springfield about the recent coverage by western media.
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May 6th, 2008 China in the Ozarks: Part Two: Chinese Medical Professional Profile
As part of our on going series Global Citizenship, KSMU is bringing you a week of in-depth reports about Chinese influences in the Ozarks. Today we talk with a Chinese doctor practicing physical medicine and rehabilitation in the Ozarks. KSMU’s Emily Nash has the report.
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May 5th, 2008 China in the Ozarks: Part One: Olympic Changes in China
All eyes are on China as it prepares for the Olympic Games.
As part of our on going series Global Citizenship, KSMU is bringing you a week of in-depth reports about Chinese influences in the Ozarks.
We start our series with an interview with Dr. Dennis Hickey, a political science professor at Missouri State University. He is currently teaching as an exchange professor in Beijing, China. KSMU’s Emily Nash talked with Dr. Hickey over the phone about China’s recent environmental and economic changes and how they affect the Ozarks.
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April 17th, 2008 Experts Vary in Pinpointing Root Cause of Terrorism
What are the root causes of terrorism? That was the question posed to panelists Thursday at Missouri State University’s Public Affairs Conference. KSMU’s Jennifer Moore attended the session and reports on the various answers the panelists gave to that question.
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April 8th, 2008 Lecture Explores Issues Facing Islamic Women
You have a chance to learn about the political issues facing Islamic women around the globe this evening when Dr. Merve Kavakci presents a lecture entitled “Global Reverberations of Islamic Women.” KSMU's Missy Shelton reports.
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March 3rd, 2008 Local Filmmaker Presents Documentary on Hope in Rwanda
Springfield-based documentary filmmaker Patrick Mureithi has finished his latest work, which examines reconciliation workshops in Rwanda that bring together survivors of the genocide and perpetrators. His film consists of footage and interviews he gathered in Rwanda last summer. KSMU’s Missy Shelton recently spoke with Patrick Mureithi about his film.
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March 3rd, 2008 Local Expert Reflects on Anniversary of Discovery of Oil in Saudi
Seventy years ago to this day, a team of American engineers--who were hired by the Saudi Arabian King Abdul-Aziz ibn Saud--drilled deep in to the Arabian sand. The king hoped they would find water. Instead, they discovered what turned out to be the largest supply of crude oil in the world.
KSMU's Jennifer Moore spoke with Dr. Jeffrey VanDenBerg, director of Drury University's Middle Eastern studies program, on what significance this day has had on ordinary Americans' lives.
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February 1st, 2008 Local Kenyans View Ethnic Fighting From Afar
Violence continues to increase in what has historically been one of the most peaceful countries in Africa: the former tourist destination of Kenya. An estimated 1,000 people are dead and more than 200,000 displaced because of tribal rivalry following the country’s recent presidential election.
KSMU’s Jennifer Moore sat down to talk with one local Kenyan about the turbulent situation brewing in his country.
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February 1st, 2008 Muslim Ambassador Encourages Local Interfaith Understanding
Ambassador Akbar Ahmed is one of the world’s leading Muslim authors and travels the world encouraging different faith communities to break down their barriers of suspicion and intolerance. KSMU's Jennifer Moore met up with him in Springfield yesterday.
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November 27th, 2007 English Language Centers See Exponential Growth in Springfield
The demand for learning English as a second language has risen significantly in southwest Missouri in the past decade. KSMU’s Jennifer Moore reports.
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October 23rd, 2007 West Plains Resident Raises Money for Rwanda
At 6:30 this evening, a resident of West Plains will give a presentation of photographs taken during the two months she spent in Rwanda. As part of KSMU’s ongoing series Global Citizenship, KSMU’s Missy Shelton files this report.
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September 21st, 2007 Rotary President-Elect Visits Springfield
The president-elect of Rotary International is in Springfield this weekend for the 2007 Rotary International Institute for 12 Midwestern and Southern States. KSMU's Missy Shelton reports.
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September 6th, 2007 Nepali Traditions
As part of our ongoing series, Global Citizenship, KSMU’s Emily Nash shares a travel essay about the time she spent in Nepal this summer.
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September 5th, 2007 Thanks in Nepal
As part of our ongoing series, Global Citizenship, KSMU’s Emily Nash shares a travel essay about the time she spent in Nepal this summer.
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September 4th, 2007 Conference Focuses on Democratization in China and Taiwan
China has been in the news lately because of product recalls involving toys and other items. These reports have U.S. consumers wondering about regulations and standards in China. On September 29th and 30th, China and Taiwan will be the focus of a conference at Missouri State University. The event is free and open to the public. As KSMU’s Missy Shelton reports, consumer safety is just one of many issues related to democratization in Asia.
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June 1st, 2007 European Agriculture Study Tour--Debating Genetically Modified Crops and Hormones/Antibiotics in Livestock
Missy Shelton reports from Europe on a journalism study tour funded by the German Marshall Fund, a nonpartisan American Public Policy and grantmaking institution, that promotes trans-Atlantic relations. She's among eleven journalists taking part in an agriculture study tour. In this installment of KSMU's European Agriculture Study Tour series, Missy Shelton examines the European Union's attitudes toward genetically modified crops and hormones in livestock, two major issues that impact the exports of US farmers.
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May 31st, 2007 European Agriculture Study Tour--The Farm Bill Debate and Trade Negotiations
Missy Shelton reports from Europe on a journalism study tour funded by the German Marshall Fund, a nonpartisan American Public Policy and grantmaking institution that promotes trans-Atlantic relations. She's among eleven journalists taking part in an agriculture study tour. In this installment of the European Agriculture Study Tour series, Missy Shelton gives us the US and European perspectives on the farm bill that Congress is slated to reauthorize this year. The debate directly bears on local farmers in Southwest Missouri who receive subsidies since subsidies are the main sticking point in international trade negotiations.
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May 30th, 2007 European Agriculture Study Tour--A Primer on European Agriculture Subsidies
Missy Shelton reports from Europe on a journalism study tour funded by the German Marshall Fund, a nonpartisan American Public Policy and grantmaking institution that promotes trans-Atlantic relations. She's among eleven journalists taking part in an agriculture study tour. In this installment, Missy Shelton talks with a European agriculture expert to get some background on European agriculture subsidies. This helps set the stage for her next reports that include Missouri and European perspectives on trade negotiations through the World Trade Organization or WTO, farm subsidies and debate surrounding the reauthorization of the Farm Bill in Congress.
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May 29th, 2007 European Agriculture Study Tour--Comparing Agritourism in Missouri and Poland
This week, KSMU's Missy Shelton reports from Europe on a journalism study tour funded by the German Marshall Fund, a nonpartisan American Public Policy and grantmaking institution that promotes trans-Atlantic relations. She's among eleven journalists taking part in the program. In this first in a series of reports, Missy Shelton takes a look at agri-tourism in Europe and Missouri. She begins in Poland, just outside Krakow where agri-tourism is a key part of the farm economy. (The interpreter for this story is Andrzej Michalik.)
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April 18th, 2007 Egyptian Writer and Activist Speaks at Missouri State Public Affairs Conference
Earlier today, internationally known Egyptian writer and activist Nawal El Saawadi gave two presentations as part of the Missouri State University Public Affairs Conference. KSMU's Missy Shelton reports.
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April 18th, 2007 Diversity Is Focus of Public Affairs Conference
The Public Affairs Conference at Missouri State University got underway Tuesday with a presentation by Nawal El Saadawi, an internationally known Arab scholar, writer and activist. If you missed her last night, you have another chance to hear from her today. At noon, she’ll speak in Plaster Student Union on the topic “Giving Voice to Arab Women.” There are other presentations scheduled throughout the day. As KSMU’s Missy Shelton reports, this year’s conference is all about diversity.
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April 2nd, 2007 Drury Students Return from Zambia
Four members of the Students in Free Enterprise or SIFE team from Drury University took a week-long trip to Zambia in March. While there, they set up a water filtration system for an orphanage. KSMU’s Missy Shelton reports.
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March 30th, 2007 Upcoming Conference Examines Issues Related to America, Islam and the Middle East
Next Monday and Tuesday, you’ll have the chance to hear from world renowned speakers during a conference at Missouri State University entitled “America, Islam and the Middle East: Building Bridges between the Great Divide.” KSMU's Missy Shelton reports.
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March 15th, 2007 Local University Students Prepare for Trip to Zambia
Tomorrow evening, three members of the Students in Free Enterprise or SIFE team from Drury University will leave for a trip to Zambia. KSMU's Missy Shelton reports.
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March 1st, 2007 Ethiopia's President to Visit Springfield
The President of Ethiopia, Girma Wolde-Giorgis will visit Springfield March 8th through the 11th. KSMU's Missy Shelton reports.
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February 28th, 2007 Embracing Diversity
KSMU is bringing you a month-long series called Diversity Dialogues as part of Black History Month. To conclude this series, KSMU’s Emily Nash shows us how people are embracing diversity in the Ozarks.
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February 21st, 2007 Looking at Diversity Policies
KSMU is bringing you a month-long series called Diversity Dialogues as part of Black History Month. This week, we examine diversity policies, like affirmative action. KSMU’s Emily Nash reports on different kinds of diversity policies in the Ozarks.
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February 14th, 2007 International Influences
KSMU is bringing you a month-long series called Diversity Dialogues as part of Black History Month. This week, we examine international influences in the Ozarks. KSMU’s Emily Nash talked with several international members of the community and reports their perspectives on the issue.
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February 7th, 2007 Defining Diversity
KSMU is brining you a month-long series called Diversity Dialogues as part of Black History Month. For our first program, we begin by defining diversity. KSMU's Emily Nash asked a variety of people to give their definition of the term.
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December 12th, 2006 Missouri State Students Travel to Kuwait
Seven students, a professor and a dean from Missouri State University leave tomorrow for a 10 day trip to Kuwait. KSMU's Missy Shelton reports.
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December 4th, 2006 Student Group Raises Awareness of Darfur Crisis
A new student group at Missouri State University called STAND, Students Taking Action Now-Darfur is trying to raise awareness about the crisis in the Sudan. KSMU's Missy Shelton reports. (KSMU's Christy Hendricks contributed to this report.)
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December 1st, 2006 University Hosts East Central Europe Officials
The weather put a damper on the East-Central Europe Conference at Missouri State University today but officials from several countries had already arrived in Springfield. KSMU's Missy Shelton spoke with two of them and files this report.
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As part of KSMU’s ongoing series “Global Citizenship,” we’re bringing you a series of reports from Elitza Kotzeva, a Bulgarian student who interned at KSMU while completing her master’s degree through the University of Trento in Italy. She now teaches Italian at the College of Charleston, South Carolina. These reports offer tips and insights into international traveling and interacting with other cultures. Support for this series of reports comes from the Public Affairs Grant Program at Missouri State University.
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An interview with Madeleine Kernen, Head of the Department of Modern and Classical Languages at Missouri State University.
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A discussion with Angie Keller, an instructor in the Missouri State University Modern and Classical Languages Department about doing business with the Hispanic world.
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An interview with Missouri State student Jennifer Wiley. She is studying international affairs and recently took a trip to France.
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A conversation with Andrew Dougherty, a recent graduate of the Masters of International Affairs Program at Missouri State University. He discusses the experiences he had while living for five months in China.
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An interview with Judith Martin, an associate professor of German language and culture.
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This is the second part of the conversation with Judith Martin about German language and culture.
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Russian and Soviet politics are the focus of this discussion with Beat Kernen, the head of the Missouri State University Political Science Department.
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This is the second part of the discussion about Russian politics with Beat Kernen.
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In this discussion, Missouri State English Associate Professor Etta Madden and two students Amy Smither and Ashley Rouse to discuss the sense of national identity in early American literature.
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This is a continuation of the conversation about the sense of national identity in early American literature with Etta Madden and two of her students.
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This is the final part of the discussion about themes from early American literature with Etta Madden and her two students.
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August 29th, 2005 Teaching in China, Part 2 ![]()
As part of KSMU's ongoing series Global Citizenship, Missy Shelton brings you the second part of a story about a Springfield accountant who taught in Dalian at the Missouri State University branch campus last year.
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August 29th, 2005 Teaching in China, Part 1 ![]()
Missouri State University students in Springfield and West Plains began classes last week. But Missouri State students at the branch campus in Dalian, China have been attending classes since the beginning of August. As part of KSMU's ongoing series Global Citizenship, Missy Shelton brings you the story of a Springfield accountant who taught in Dalian last year.
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April 21st, 2005 Report from China: In Dalian ![]()
A delegation of business leaders and SMS officials have been in China this week. KSMU's Missy Shelton is traveling with them. She files this report by telephone.
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April 20th, 2005 Report from China ![]()
In Zhengzhou: A 20 member delegation from Springfield is in China this week exploring business opportunities and seeing first-hand the presence SMS has in China. The delegation which left the U.S. last Friday consists of business leaders and SMS officials. KSMU?s Missy Shelton is traveling with the delegation and has this report by telephone.
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April 19th, 2005 Report from China ![]()
Change of Plans: A 20 member trade delegation from Springfield is in China this week meeting with Chinese business leaders and visiting the SMS branch campus in Dalian. KSMU?s Missy Shelton is with them. She joins me now from Beijing with an update.
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April 18th, 2005 Report from China ![]()
Springfield Trade Mission: SMS officials, local business people and officials with the Springfield Area of Chamber of Commerce are on a trade mission this week in China. KSMU?s Missy Shelton is with them and joins us now from Beijing. Good morning Missy.
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06/18/04 Female Soldiers at GTMO ![]()
The Joint Task Force at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba us charged with detaining and interrogating the approximately 600 terror suspects. KSMU's Missy Shelton visited GTMO last week and found out the military force there consists of many women...Both on land and in the water.
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06/18/04 Curious about Cuba ![]()
All this week, we've brought you reports from the Naval Base at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. KSMU's Missy Shelton was there last week and spoke with soldiers from the Ozarks who are on duty there. But she also learned about the relationship between the Naval Base and the communist country Cuba. She files this report.
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06/17/04 Commander General of Joint Task Force Talks About Operations at GTMO ![]()
Congressional investigators soon will begin reviewing videotapes, logs and other documents from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba where terror suspects are being held. The work of the Joint Task Force, which is in charge of detaining and interrogating the suspects has come under increased scrutiny since evidence of prisoner abuse in Iraq surfaced last month. KSMU's Missy Shelton was in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba last week and interviewed the Commander General of the Joint Task Force. She files this report.
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A Republican State Senator in Missouri is speaking out against the government's failure to act more quickly in determining the fate of detainees being held at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Major Jon Dolan had served as the commander of the 70th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment, which includes soldiers from the Ozarks. Dolan was the center of a controversy last year when he left his post at GTMO to cast the deciding vote to override the governor's veto of concealed weapons legislation. Dolan has long been critical of the reluctance of government officials to move ahead with legal proceedings against detainees. There are approximately 600 detainees at GTMO and only 3 have been charged with crimes. After visiting GTMO last week, KSMU's Missy Shelton spoke with Major Jon Dolan about his concerns.
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KSMU's Missy Shelton asked a Defense Department Spokesman to respons to the criticisms from Major Jon Dolan.
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06/16/04 Detention Chief Defends GTMO ![]()
Military officials in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba have turned over more than 500 hours of videotape that document teams of guards using immediate response forces or IRFs on prisoners who refuse to leave their cells.
While reporters have not been allowed to see the tapes, officials say the tapes show how four unarmed guards restrain the detainee's arms and legs while a fifth unarmed guard places shackles and handcuffs on the detainee. The video footage eventually will end up in the hands of congressional investigators and the pentagon. Since photographs of prisoner abuse in the Abu Ghraib Prison in Iraq became public last month, there have been increased questions about the treatment of terror suspects who are being held in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. KSMU's Missy Shelton visited GTMO last week. She got to tour the camps where detainees are being held. She also got to speak with colonel nelson cannon, the man in charge of the detention of terror suspects at GTMO.
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KSMU's Missy Shelton talks with Missouri State Political Science Professor Dr. Ken Rutherford about claims made by Colonel Nelson Cannon that detainees at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba are not being abused.
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06/15/04 Ozarks Soldiers at GTMO ![]()
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12/03/03 A Bulgarian Visits Wyoming ![]()
ElitzaKotzeva continues her discussion about the Western U.S. with thiscommentary about her recent visit to Wyoming.
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Listen to the final installment of Elitza Kotzeva's commentaryon Wyoming.
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11/24/03 American Culture in Eastern Europe ![]()
11/20/03 An American Experiences Bulgaria ![]()
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11/13/03 What Do You Know? ![]()
11/11/03 Another Churchill Speaks in Fulton Missouri ![]()
11/10/03 Youth in Communist Bulgaria ![]()
11/03/03 The Minimum Drinking Age: A European Perspective ![]()
10/30/03 A German Journalist's Perspective ![]()
10/22/03 A Letter Home by Elitza Kotzeva ![]()
10/14/03 New Book on German POWs ![]()
8/26/03 German POWs in MO: A Missourians Perspective ![]()
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8/21/03 German POW: Rolf Wunderlich ![]()
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8/19/03 German POW: Franz Engelmann ![]()
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