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Boy Scouts Aided One Another in Wake of Tornado

Jun 12th, 2008 · In Western Iowa, Boy Scouts who helped their fellow scouts survive a powerful tornado at a gathering last night are being hailed as heroes today for their quick thinking and first aid efforts. The tornado killed four scouts at the camp and injured dozens. NPR's Michele Norris talks with reporter Michael Marek about the tragedy.

Keywords: Michele Norris · tornado · boys · survive · injured · Tragedy · heroes · Boy Scouts · Western Iowa · Michael Marek

World War II Vet Makes Eagle Scout at 88 ****

Jul 30th, 2007 · Walter Hart joined the Boy Scouts in 1928. He could have been an Eagle Scout around the time of World War II, but he joined the Navy to fight in the war and forgot to register all of his merit badges. Over the weekend, Hart received a long overdue honor.

Keywords: world · registered · World War II · II · 1928 · Navy · overdue · Hart · Boy Scouts · Walter Hart · Eagle Scout

Katrina Volunteers Lend a Hand in Mississippi ***

Mar 7th, 2006 · Volunteers from all over the country -- everyone from Boy Scouts to Burning Man merrymakers -- have been stepping up to help the Gulf Coast towns ravaged by Hurricane Katrina. Noah Adams reports from Mississippi on who's helping to rebuild the devastated communities of Hancock County, one of the hardest-hit areas six months ago.

Keywords: Katrina · Hurricane Katrina · Town · country · devastation · communities · rebuilding · Gulf Coast · volunteers · ravaged · mississippi · Noah Adams