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Col. John W. Ripley, Marine Who Halted Vietnamese Attack, Dies at 69

Nov. 3, 2008
Colonel Ripley entered Marine Corps lore when he single-handedly blunted a major North Vietnamese offensive during the Vietnam War by blowing up a strategically placed bridge.
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USMC legend John Ripley dies at 69

ANNAPOLIS, Md., Nov. 4 (UPI) -- Retired U.S. Marine Corps Col. John Ripley, who won the Navy Cross for fighting off an enemy attack in Vietnam, has died at the age of 69.

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HANOI, Vietnam, Oct. 29 (UPI) -- Vietnamese officials say individuals whose chest measures less than 28 inches should no longer be allowed to operate a motorbike on the country's roads.

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Russian Maria Sharapova signs autographs after winning her French Open womens first round match against Romanian Alexandra Cadantu at Roland Garros in Paris on May 29, 2012. Sharapova defeated Cadantu 6-0, 6-0 to advance to the next round. UPI/David Silpa