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Cedar Rapids Gazette in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

10 Oct 1946

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Cedar Rapids Gazette

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Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1946

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3

Milke's 28 Years Police Career Ends in Retirement Tribute

William Milke of the Cedar Rapids Police retires after more than 28 years on the force. Known for blunt humor and memorable pranks, Milke staged stunts and aided many citizens, including lost children. His career included gunfight injuries and a range of controversial yet celebrated antics with colleagues Milke and Mikota.

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Bill Milke Cedar Rapids William Milke Milke Millie Bill al Mikota Uae Tes Hrabetin Kudraa Mikota First Avenue Witc Ft. Madison Milkie Third Avenue Third Street
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Weather Plane Tops Hurricane Over Miami Flight

Major Paul H. Fackler piloted a B 25 weather plane over a hurricane reaching 31 000 feet. Radar detected the storm despite no visible eyes, with winds of 376 miles per hour and a drift up to 150 miles per hour. Crewmate Lt John H Andrews from Waterloo Iowa accompanied the mission.

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West Palm Beach Fla Paul H. Fackler Tolano Ill Army Alvin K. Funderberg S Ohio
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