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Joseph Carson, 83; veteran of WWII loved public service

By Elizabeth Raftery
Globe Correspondent / February 11, 2006

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From a young age, Joseph L. Carson dedicated himself to public service. At 14, he spent a year with the Civilian Conservation Corps in Vermont, despite being below its age requirement, and served in the armed forces during World War II. He became active in politics later in life, campaigning for such Democratic presidential candidates as Senator Edward M. Kennedy ... (Full article: 401 words)

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