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Acknowledqement
I extend a special thanks to my wonderful wife, Mary, who not only did the computer typing, but assisted me in the research and selection of material for this document. We have always enjoyed working together on many endeavors throughout our 45 years of marriage.
Copyright - 1996
This autobiography may not be reproduced in part or in its entirety without prior permission of the autho Virgil E. Nelson, 1517 Ridgecrest Drive, Slidell, LA 70458, (504) 643-1407.