Warm memories revive of Sorgenfrei crew in France reunion
Dick Hogan reports from Bismarck North Dakota on the Sorgenfrei crew one last mission of World War II and the French underground helping 11 Americans evade Germans for 45 days after their B 24 bomber crash on July 20 1944. Michael Bisek recalls danger praise and a new sense of faith sparked by the reunion and the trek to Gap France planned for July 20 1985.
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Dick Hogan Gazette
France
Michael Bisek
Cedar Rapids
Bisek
Sorgenfrei
Marquis
Underground
Bismarck
N.D
Marvin Wycoff
Kennon B. Sorgenfrei
Mercer Island
Wash
Center Street
Iowa Manfacturing
Sieg Auto
William Hensley
Pierre Montaz
Gap
Munich
West Germany
Switzerland
Marion High principal seeks contract release at special board meeting
The Marion Independent School Board will meet at 7:30 p.m. in the Longfellow Administration Building to consider a request by Marion High School Principal Dr. Leland Wise to be released from his contract. Wise said he will resign to accept a district near Marion and may have a new position announced today. He previously taught in Cedar Rapids Community Schools and became Marion High principal two years ago. A replacement may be named at the meeting.
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Marion Independent School Board
Marion High
Leland Wise
Wise
Marion
Longfellow
Cedar Rapids
Marion High School
Marion Briefs and Community Notices
Sincere thanks to friends for food flowers and cards at the loss of my sister Hazel Smith Gladys Ballard. Adv. Warner Brothers since 1953 Sid ing and roofing Marion 377-5573. Adv. Toastmasters Sunrise Marion group will meet at 7 a.m. Wednesday at Denny's Restaurant Marion Toastmaster will be M J Trunecek.
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Hazel Smith
Gladys Ballard
Adv
Warner Brothers
Marion
Sunrise
Marion Group
Denny’s
M.J. Trunecek
Marion businessman buys former Hy Vee site in downtown
Eldon McMillen, owner of the nearby Suburban Restaurant, purchased the former Hy Vee building on Seventh Avenue in Marion from Harry Simonsen. McMillen declined to name a prospective tenant, saying announcement would come after final agreement, possibly within a week. Sale handled by Potter Real Estate and Tom Vesey Real Estate and Auction.
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Marion
Seventh Avenue
Eldon McMillen
McMillen
Harry Simonsen
Potter Real Estate
Tom Vesey
Man sues Cedar Rapids Animal Shelter over dog death
Randy Hewitt files a small claims suit in Linn District Court seeking 1500 dollars for his dog Big Ben. He claims 450 dollars for upkeep items and 1050 dollars as punitive damages, alleging shelter negligence in recovering the pet. The shelter must respond by August 15 with trial date set.
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Cedar Rapids
Hewitt
Big Ben
Gazette
David L. Hewitt
Fourth St. NW
Russell Anthony
Pam Reese
Reese
Hewitts
Animal Shelter
Egypt Demands Recall of Israeli Delegation
Five years ago Egypt demanded Israel recall the military delegation that had served as a symbol of direct Israeli Egyptian contacts for six months. The dispute underscored tensions between Cairo and Jerusalem over security and diplomatic engagement.
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Egypt
Israel
Terminal design criticized for crowding and layout at Cedar Rapids airport
Ralph Burke Associates, reviewing Cedar Rapids new airport plans, flags lack of economical expansion and user convenience, noting 64 feet between opposing ticket counters and 245 feet from curb to Ozark counter. Proposes satellite holding room on the apron to reduce crowding. airline approval required for changes. Ozark spokesman Chuck Ehlert prefers original plan but may accept limited holding area expansion if needed.
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Dick Hogan
Cedar Rapids
Ralph Burke Associates
Park Ridge
Ill
Ozark
Mississippi Valley
Chuck Ehlert
Ehlert
R.E. Rowan
Burke
Cedar Rapids airport weighs terminal redesign and delays
Airport manager Roy Jameson and consultant Burke defend a design team approach as planners reassess a new terminal. Burke notes terminal expansion may be uneconomic, while architect Ed Sauer and Commissioner Don Gardner push a firm design path with concrete work set to start August 1 at the aircraft apron.
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Roy Jameson
Burke
Jameson
Brown Healey and Bock
Ed Sauer
Jamesen
Don Gardner
Sauer
Gardner
Mower Stolen From Barbara Hollar Residence
A lawn mower valued at 359 dollars was stolen from a garage at 90 Cherry Hill Road NW between July 21 and 25. Police report the possible unlocked garage facilitated the theft.
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Barbara Hollar
Cherry Hill Road
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14Th St
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10Th Avenue
Eighth Ave
18Th St
Lindale Drive
Alburnett Road
County Home Road
S. 11Th St
First Ave
Shelter
Rowan
People Loan
Norwest
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