Jean DEATH and dumb!! Sorry mistyped deaf and dumb was on the census. I have to say I didn't come by it as a logical deduction. My husband was in the Korean war and he was in charge of the 280 mm atomic cannons the USA had. He was also a Green Beret (Special Forces) and when not on a mission he was in charge of these 135 feet cannons. These were in Korea first and then transported to be stationed in Baumholder Germany. Sad to say my husband was radiated and had adenoma-carcinoma cancer surgery from exposure to Hiroshima -Nagasaki type cancer they removed the complete side of his Left face including half of his nose, upper Pharynx, entire upper jaw, part of each side of his tongue and down into his throat. He lives on Ensure Plus proved by the Military. It is special hospital type to provide all his body needs to live on because he is not able to eat. He had no chance of living through this surgery. Wonderful surgeons no scares. You can see his brain if he removed what is called an Obturator looks like teeth but fills up the large hole in his head so he can talk. He is doing as good as possible. Many men become deaf and some unable to speak because they ignore ear plugs and special safety equipment for ears, eyes and mouth, and the concussion and smoke gasses from firing weapons will cause punctured ear drums and vocal cord destruction as I noted in my reasoning with the black power. My husband used all the safety equipment but some men ignored his instructions and suffered greatly because of it. However he is the sole survivor of 250 men all were radiated and died. The sad price of freedom. Sorry for the other typo mistake and again on follow up sent (worded on census not fail) fair. Guess its been a long day. Loved you input. Thank you. Jo-Ann In a message dated 11/12/2011 5:08:54 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, [email protected] writes: This is very interesting and I am sure your deduction is very logical. I would very likely arrive at a similar conclusion - poor man, and so young, like those in fighting zones now.