Collins wins bid for new solid state HF radios for strategic bombers
Collins earns Air Force contract over RCA and Gould to supply transistorized high frequency radios for B-52s KC-135s and F-111s. The 400 watt units offer up to 280000 channels and rapid tuning, with 20 times the reliability and 40 percent fewer parts due to micro processors. Full production starts fall 1981 with 55 units monthly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
International
Howard McCarthy
Telecommunications Products
Air Force
Cosgrove
Collins
Four Arrested In Linn County Drunk Driving Case
Four people were arrested and charged with drunk driving in Linn County. Robert D. Russman Jr. of Hiawatha was booked at 9:05 p.m. for drunk driving and speeding. James M. Grace of Elberon was taken into custody at 11:10 p.m. at I-380 and exit 20. Donna M. Garth of Cedar Rapids area was arrested at 2:11 a.m. for drunk driving and failing to obey traffic control. Robert L. Pohlmann of Alburnett was jailed at 2:42 a.m. for drunk driving and violating a one way designation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn County
Robert D. Russman Jr
Robins Road
Hiawatha
First Avenue SE
James M. Grace
Elberon
I-380
Donna M. Garth
38Th St
38Th Street Drive
Robert L. Pohlmann
Alburnett
Second Avenue SE
Tschirgi Scholarships to 22 area students
Twenty two area students have received Grace F Tschirgi Scholarship funds to attend Mount Mercy College in the fall. Robert O Daniel announced the awards totaling 9000. Recipients include Shirley Benedict Robert Brown Joleen Cole Joetta Dietiker Peter Fahnle Steve Gearhart Glen Golden Diane Jellison Maureen Neff Mary Noonan Marilinne Osborne Rick Sasek Elverna Vaske Margaret Weber Beverly Barg Marcia Gubbels George Holmes Rhonda Juehring Michelle Ray Laura Siegel Rodney Smith Alburnett and Jeffrey Steele. The fund established in 1958 honors Mrs Tschirgi and aims to aid Iowa students based on need and merit. 20 YEARS AGO Officials said monkeys would soon pioneer mans safe return from trips into space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace F. Tschirgi
Mount Mercy College
Robert O. Daniel
Tschirgi
Shirley Benedict
40Th St
Robert Brown
C Ave
Joleen Cole
Marion
Joetta Dietiker
Central City
Peter Fahnle
Franbrook Terrace
Steve Gearhart
Second Ave
Glen Golden
22Nd Ave
Diane Jellison
Maureen Neff
Pine Grove Drive
Mary Noonan
Anamosa
Marilinne Osborne
14Th St
Rick Sasek
Tower Terrace
Elverna Vaske
Margaret Weber
Wilson Ave
Beverly Barg
A Ave
Marcia Gubbels
Toddville
George Holmes
Rockford Road
Rhonda Juehring
Hiawatha
Michelle Ray
Fairfax
Laura Siegel
Rodney Smith
Alburnett
Jeffrey Steele
Iowa
Military Briefs Highlight Area Graduates And Promotions
Area residents earned commissions and promotions in the armed forces. West Point graduates include 2nd Lt. Mark L. Haaland and 2nd Lt. Christopher A. Collins, both of Iowa City. Air Force Academy graduates include 2nd Lts. Byron C. Calhoun Gary D. Curry and Carl L. Byers, with ties to Tipton Guernsey and Montezuma. Honors go to Brian Beck of Iowa City for military and athletic societies at Kemper School. Marine personnel received honors and promotions at Cherry Point Quantico and Camp Pendleton. New assignments place airmen in Plattsburgh and AFROTC cadets at Iowa. Parachutist badge earned at Fort Benning. McIntosh assigned as military policeman in the Canal Zone. Andersen promoted at Weisbaden Germany. Eggert reports to Kaneohe Bay Hawaii and Glynn to Camp Pendleton California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Military Academy
West Point
N.Y
Mark L. Haaland
Army
Carl J. Haaland
Iowa City
Christopher A. Collins
Bernard D. Collins
U.S. Air Force Academy
Colo
Byron C. Calhoun
Byron Calhoun
Tipton
Gary D. Curry
Pat L. Curry
Guernsey
Les Curry
Montezuma
Carl L. Byers
Myron C. Byers
Cedar Rapids Man Sues Curtis Equipment Seller for 1977 Deal
Norman A. Jacobsen of Idaho sues Richard S. Curtis of Cedar Rapids in Linn District Court seeking 420000, alleging Curtis made fraud Induced purchase of Curtis Equipment Service in December 1977 by false market value goodwill and net income claims. Court papers say Curtis overcharged major accounts and helped exclude assets from sale causing loan default consequences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Richard S. Curtis
Curtis Equipment
Norman A. Jacobsen
Pocatello
Idaho
Linn District Court
Jacobsen
Curtis
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Gazette
Tom Merryman
Rockwell-Collins
Dennis Day
Gary Jost
RCA
Gould
Hoffman Electronics
McCarthy
1St Ave
Thurs
Fri
Tucs
Wed
Brian Beck
Donald Beck
Northgate Drive
Kemper Military School and College
Boonville, Mo
Marine
Robert C. Peters
Helen Peters
Lansing
Marine Corps Air Station
Cherry Point
N.C
Cpl
Jenny M. Holbert
Eloise I. Meyer
Waukon
Marine Corps Development and Education Command
Quantico
Ronald C. Daniel
John C. and
Mabel R. Daniel
Camp Pendleton
Calif
New York
David J. Gudenkauf
Carol Gudenkauf
Dyersville
Plattsburgh Air Force Base
Lowry Air Force Base
Bill Bonney Jr
William W. Bonney
Robert W. Wise
Air Force Reserve Officers Training Corps
Afrotc
University of Iowa
John M. Smith
Pearl W. Smith
U.S. Army Infantry School
Fort Benning
Richard E. McIntosh
Kathryn
Eugene F. McIintosh Sr
C St. SW
Fort Clayton
Canal Zone
Alex Andersen
Chris Andersen
Hillside Drive
Weisbaden
Germany
Hawaii
Steven C. Eggert
Charles F. and
Carol A. Eggert
Solon
Kaneohe Bay
California
C.R. Man
Mitchell
Dad
Garcia Mitchell
First Avenue S.E
Lindale Mall
Prt
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