INSIDE TODAY

INSIDE TODAY

kThe story of PT-109 and its crew is arguably one of the most famous small-craft engagements in American naval history. A3

kPresident Bush calls on all Americans to pause at 3 p.m. Monday to remember war veterans. A3

kThe eyes and mind of the last living doughboy from World War I are still sharp, columnist George Will writes. A13

kTake a look back at downtown Youngstown’s Memorial Day parade 55 years ago. A13

kWith 1,800 veterans dying each day, America’s national cemeteries are expanding. A14

kA listing of Memorial Day events as submitted to The Vindicator. B2

kSome 40 military veterans from various eras and branches of the U.S. armed forces received their fill of coffee and goodies during the annual veterans breakfast celebration at American Legion Post 31, East Palestine. B6

kCookouts this holiday weekend are costing Americans much more money. E1

COMING MONDAY

kDan Burlon of Boardman always tells the story of the day he lost his legs. It was March 22, 1945, near Mainz, Germany, serving with the 10th Armored Division of Patton’s Third Army.