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Resident Becomes Aid 'Boss' in New Orleans

Sunday, November 13, 2005 3:05:52 PM
By JOHN SEEWER

Lily Duke, sits atop cases of food at a large food, water and ice distribution center she founded, created and runs on Newton Street in New Orleans Friday afternoon Nov. 11, 2005. Besides distributing supplies to residents of the neighborhood, of which she is a resident, Duke's effort also supplies 19 area schools and several other satellite distribution centers with supplies. (AP Photos/Stephan Savoia)NEW ORLEANS (AP) - The truck driver bringing a load of bottled water for residents was incredulous and demanded to speak to someone other than the diminutive woman standing before him. But a National Guardsman armed with an M-16 rifle said he had no choice.

"She's the boss," the soldier said, pointing to Lily Duke.

"I'm with no one, I'm an independent," she told the driver. "I live down the street."


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