Monthly Archives: February 2017

Where are they now?

Posted on February 1, 2017 by Writer

Pat Smith checks in with Jethro William Meek as part of the Daily News Where Are They Now? features. Jethro William Meek shares these accounts. Shortly before the end of WWII, I was born on April 19, 1945, in Washington, … Continue reading →

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Iowa veteran dies; he spent 63 days behind enemy lines in World War II

Posted on February 1, 2017 by Writer

Buy Photo Virginia McCall holds a newspaper story about her brother Harold Hayes’ remarkable escape from Nazi-held Albania during World War II.(Photo: MICHAEL ROLANDS/RECORD-HERALD)Buy Photo Virginia McCall got a telephone call she would never forget on her 19th birthday — Feb. … Continue reading →

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I Was Not Prepared For The Brutality Of A Corvette-Powered Land Rover Defender

Posted on February 1, 2017 by Writer

The Land Rover Defender is an archaic, slab-sided agricultural work truck. Yet people are paying $200,000 for custom versions with extra layers of leather inside and outrageously overpowered engines. I’ve driven a lot of steroidal trucks, but East Coast Defender’s … Continue reading →

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5 Things Boeing Co. Management Wants You to Know — The Motley …

Posted on February 1, 2017 by Writer

On Wednesday, Boeing (NYSE:BA) reported solid earnings for the final quarter of 2016. Just as importantly, the company offered a relatively favorable outlook for 2017, punctuated by its guidance that free cash flow will rise by roughly $550 million year … Continue reading →

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