Veterans recall CBI theater hardships at 34th reunion
At Stouffer's Five Seasons Hotel, 420 World War II veterans and spouses from the China Burma India unit gathered for their 34th reunion. Leaders and members from Milwaukee to Ames described jungle life, airlifted rations, snakes and snipers, monsoons, and the shared experience that binds the group.
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Stouffer’s
Five Seasons Hotel
Gibson
Victor M. Tamashunas
Ames
Iowa State University
India
Burma
China
China-India-Burma
U.S
Viet Nam
Neil Maurer
Laurens
Iowa
CBI
Widow Sues Over CPR Failure In Iowa City Construction
A Johnson County widow seeks 350000 in damages from construction supervisor Robert Turnis for allegedly failing to administer CPR to Donald Woodley Sr., who died after a heart attack on a Freeway 518 construction site near Hills on Sept 13 1979. The suit claims Turnis was CPR certified and duty bound to act before EMS arrival, and alleges gross negligence for delaying aid and for unsafe work conditions. The case seeks 250000 for the estate and 100000 for Vivian Woodley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Vivian Mae Woodley
Johnson County
Robert Turnis
16Th Ave
Marion
Donald Dean Woodley
Woodley
Turnis
Hills
Vivian Woodley
John R. Sladek
Sladek
Marion plans flood ordinance update amid new federal maps
Marion Planning Commission hears need to rewrite the flood plain ordinance to meet updated federal map requirements for flood insurance eligibility. The 100 year flood plain explained as a 1 percent annual flood risk, with several areas including Squaw Creek Industrial Park Willowood and Dunn housing affected. The commission also approves final plats for McGowans 36th addition and Schlotterback's first addition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeff Schott
Marion
Squaw Creek
Willowood and
Dunn
Marion Swimming Pool
Fired officer gets support vote in reinstatement bid
The Marion Police Officers Protective Association voted unanimously to back reinstating Officer James Weilenhagen, fired Aug. 5 by Acting Chief Joe Neuhaus for alleged noncooperation in an internal probe linked to security failures at the Marion Fair on the Square. Association treasurer Robert Huffman spoke in the Aug. 6 meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Policeman's Protective Association
James Weilen
Joe Neuhaus
Weitenhagen
Marion Fair-on-the- Square
Marion
Marion Park Board Meeting Notice and Local Ads
The Marion Park Board will meet at the Community Center office on 10th Ave and Seventh St at 5 p.m. Thursday. Also listed: Andrews Family Reunion on August 16 at Pinicon Ridge Park Central City. Local ads note Warner Brothers Siding and Roofing since 1953, Sweet corn $1 a dozen, Jack Shepherd's Auction Service.
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Marion Park Board
10Th Ave
Seventh St
Andrews
Pinicon Ridge Park
Central City
Warner Brothers Siding and Roofing Company
Marion
Man Charged With Deceiving Elderly Marion Woman
Marion police arrested John David Viggos 39 Route 4 Solon on theft by deception for taking 500 dollars from an elderly Marion woman. The money was paid December 11 1980 for a non existent insurance policy. He was released on his own recognizance.
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Marion
John David Viggos
Route 4
Solon
Viggos
Waubeek tavern faces license revocation over noncompliance
Linn County supervisors move to revoke the FB & Company liquor and beer licenses for the Waubeek tavern after owner Tim Kula failed to complete required building renovations and electrical work. Repairs cited include bathroom fixtures and a guard rail, with recent permits still unfulfilled.
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FB & Company
Waubeek
Linn County Board of Supervisors
Tim Kula
Bob Johnson
County Building and Zoning Department
Kula
Johnson
Academy Theatre
West Post Road
Iowa Beer and Liquor Control Department
Liquor Control Commission
Kopel named to national taxation and finance committee
Linn County Auditor Merle Kopel appointed to the National Association of Counties taxation and finance steering committee. The panel, one of twelve committees, has about 40 members and studies county government issues and recommends county legislation to roughly 42,000 officials. The association is based in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn County
Merle Kopel
National Association of Coun
Taxation and Finance
Association
Washington
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Chip Magia
Cedar Rapids
United States
Elizabeth Emmons Gossack
Clinton
Asia
Gossack
Tamashinas
Harold Kretchmar
Howard Gibson
Victor Tamashunas
Elizabeth Gussack
Neil Mauer
Janet Jones
Marion News
Schott
McGowan
Indian Creek Road
Schlotterback
Boyson Road
Jack Shepherd
Adv
Southwest Kinder Care
Burdette Street
Waubeek Tavern
Kopel
Oes
Lexen
Easy
Teflon II
Cornwall
Center Pt. Rd
TIMEX
Seay
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