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September 16, 1999

Amarillo Globe-News
By DAVID STEVENS
Southwest News Services

A Vietnam veteran scheduled to speak at Saturday's POW-MIA banquet in Borger has canceled the appearance amid allegations that he has misrepresented his military background.

Larry Barnett of Fritch, who arranged for Ray Jennings of El Paso to speak at the banquet, said he received a fax from Jennings on Tuesday canceling the appearance.

"He said he didn't like to come to a place where he wasn't welcome," Barnett said....

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