30 years ago

KI SAWYER — After more than three decades assigned to Sawyer Air Force Base, most of it as a part of the Strategic Air Command, the 410th Bomb Wing retired its colors in a brief ceremony here Tuesday morning and said goodbye to the officer who served as its final commander. As a B-52H passed overhead, outgoing wing commander Col. Regner Rider placed a black stocking over the 410th guidon, the unit’s flag, and saluted the small number of airmen and women remaining on base.

60 years ago

ISHPEMING — The Ishpeming Blue Notes Drum and Bugle Corps — three-time state champion — broke the reign of the St. Matthias Cadets of Milwaukee by placing first in the 20th annual Spectacle of Music before 125,000 spectators Saturday in Milwaukee. The Cadets had won the championship for the past six years. The Blue Notes finished with a total of 80 points followed by the Cadets with 79.04; Belleville, Ill. The Blue Notes also travelled to Magwanago in a parade and exhibition Sunday.

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