Mars of the War: MARS Radio Connects Vietnam GIs to Home
In Danang Vietnam Navy MARS operates a radio link allowing GI’s to call state side loved ones via ham operators. Up to 60 calls per good night, using New Hampshire and California stations. charges apply only for the final local leg. The service aids sailors and marines in staying connected despite time zones and distance.
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Independence to build senior housing named for historic harness horse
Axtell House, a nonprofit HUD funded senior apartment project in Independence, will honor the 19th century harness racer Axtell with a $350000, 50 year loan backed by HUD. The plan includes 25 board members and a tentative site at Second Street and Second Avenue SW, using the former Independence High School area.
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Axtell
Allerton
Axtell House
Housing and Urban Development Agency
HUD
Second Street
Second Avenue
Independence High School
Wapsipinicon River
Axtell House planned as senior housing complex
Lake Macbride Low stand. The project proposes a three story complex near the Wapsipinicon river to house seniors 62 and older with incomes from 5 000 to 6 000 dollars. Units include kitchen living room and one or two bedrooms with rent from 60 70 dollars for singles and over 100 for doubles. 40 units planned with a building manager and maintenance crew.
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Independence
McCleery
Wapsipinicon
Axtell Corporation
BB Gun Club Aims to Curb Vandalism in Tama County
Tama county probation officer Harold Hauser seeks to form a Junior Air Rifle Club for Tama-Toledo youths to redirect their urge to shoot into supervised marksmanship. He cites prior success in Omaha and nationwide where BB gun clubs reduced vandalism and delinquency. the plan includes a 12 lesson shooting education program and cooperation with the Tama-Toledo Jaycees.
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Alice Witosky
Ama
Harold Hauser
Tama County
Tama-Toledo
United States
Hauser
Safety Council of
Omaha
America
National Rifle Assn. of America
Boy Scouts of America
Tama- Toledo Jaycees
Jaycees
Postville Easter Egg Hunt Draws Local Kids
The Legion post sponsors the second annual Easter egg hunt for children through eighth grade. It starts at Lull's Park at 1 p.m. on Saturday. If weather is bad, the event will be held April 13.
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Oliver M. Greenley
Jim McCleery
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George Bishop
William Klotzbach
Richard Myers
Neal Bottger
South Tama
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