John Wayne

The trailer for The Searchers, John Ford's 1956 epic Western starring John Wayne, describes its protagonist as follows: "It's John Wayne as Ethan Edwards, who had a rare kind of courage. The courage that simply keeps on and on, far beyond all reasonable endurance, never thinking of himself as martyred ...

WINTERSET, Iowa: The John Wayne Birthplace & Museum has announced that legendary western performer Red Steagall will headline this year's John Wayne Birthday Celebration May 25 & 26. In his 45-year entertainment career, Steagall has enjoyed tremendous success as a hit-making singer and ...

For the second time in two weeks, Port of Port Angeles commissioners heard their constituents say they are against selling John Wayne Marina. This time, commissioners Connie Beauvais, Colleen McAleer and Steve Burke heard an earful on March 27 from speakers so numerous they overflowed from the ...

Before Star Trek and Star Wars, before science fiction movies, before Marvel movies with Captain America, the Hulk, Iron Man and Thor there were westerns, and of course John Wayne, the Duke. According to what I found on the internet the Duke appeared in over 250 movies from The Big Trail in 1930 to ...

Washington State Parks is discussing whether to rename the Iron Horse State Park-John Wayne Pioneer trail. The possibility of renaming the trail came up at a Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission meeting last week. Randy Kline, statewide trail coordinator for Washington State Parks, said ...

The City of Sequim should purchase John Wayne Marina and operate it as part of the city's Park & Recreation Department. This serves three purposes. It would anchor the terminal point for the fast-growing eastward residential expansion to the water's edge, provide Sequim with its own salt water access ...

On April 4, the Triangle Filmmaking Community joins with The Cary to present the Motion for Pictures Screening Series, which will showcase short films made by local filmmakers at 7 p.m. On April 5, Stephen Chbosky's “Wonder” (2017) screens at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m, followed by Ziad Doueiri's “The Insult” ...

Washington State Parks is discussing whether to rename the Iron Horse State Park-John Wayne Pioneer trail. The possibility of renaming the trail came up at a Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission meeting last week. Randy Kline, statewide trail coordinator for Washington State Parks, said ...

PORT ANGELES — For the second time in two weeks, Port of Port Angeles commissioners heard their constituents say they are against selling John Wayne Marina. This time, Commissioners Connie Beauvais, Colleen McAleer and Steve Burke heard an earful Tuesday from speakers so numerous they ...

Lamar Advertising Co. on March 26, announced that it was recently awarded the ten-year advertising concession for Southern California's prestigious John Wayne Airport (SNA). Under the contract, Lamar will launch a new comprehensive airport advertising program, including expanded digital advertising ...

SEQUIM — A second marina developer has expressed interest in purchasing the Port of Port Angeles' John Wayne Marina. Jeff Pence, co-owner of Pacific Marina Development Inc. of Newport Beach, Calif., inquired March 16 about the future of the 300-slip facility east of downtown Sequim in an email to ...

Starring John Wayne, Montgomery Clift and Walter Brennan, the classic western is a hard-hitting epic that captures the treacherous dangers of driving cattle up the Chisholm Trail. The screening will be introduced with stories and songs by Red Steagall. (The following night, May 26th, will feature Wayne in ...

A Biloxi man said to be a former Simon City Royal will serve a 12-year term in federal prison — after he finishes his time on meth convictions in state prison. John Wayne Clark was already serving time in state prison on two meth convictions when a federal grand jury indicted him on meth and firearm ...

In the early morning hours of June 23, 1993, Manassas, Virginia manicurist Lorena Bobbitt crept into the bedroom she shared with her husband, John Wayne Bobbitt. While John—who had been drinking heavily—slept, she proceeded to mutilate his genitals with a 12-inch kitchen knife. When a drunken ...

SANTA ANA (CBSLA) — A small plane skidded off a runway Thursday at John Wayne Airport, but no injuries were reported. Some commercial flights were delayed after the private single-engine Piper Malibu skidded off the runway around 12:50 p.m., according to officials. Only one person is believed to ...

John Wayne Airport (JWA) has recently upgraded its parking system with Near Field Communication (NFC) capability as well as Europay, MasterCard® and Visa® EMV chip technology. This new system will provide an additional level of security to credit card transactions as well as enhance the parking ...

Well, not the real Alamo. The building before me was over two hundred years younger, two hundred miles west of San Antonio, and hadn't been conceived by Spanish missionaries. This was the dream-made-manifest of John Wayne. Still, the sight of the fog-shrouded duplicate stirred something within me.

ACI Jet has played a significant leadership role in the resurgence of general aviation at John Wayne Airport. Prior to the award by the Orange County Board of Supervisors of the FBO facility previously operated by a large national chain to ACI Jet, GA pilots had to choose between two national chains as ...

“You will hear from the people of Clallam County.” John Wayne Marina was constructed in the mid-1980s on 22 acres of land donated by the family of John Wayne. The late actor visited Sequim Bay waters on his yacht, the Wild Goose, and made it known that he envisioned a marina there, port officials have ...

Crows flying across John Wayne Airport pose a safety concern, pilot says. By Hannah ... Crows fly near the runways at John Wayne Airport on March 7. A Cessna pilot ... It's sunset at John Wayne Airport and pilot Robert Lange has his eyes trained on the sky for the birds about to take flight. The birds he's ...

Large flocks of crows pose danger for plane traffic at John Wayne Airport, some pilots say ... It's sunset at John Wayne Airport, and pilot Robert Lange has his eyes trained on the sky for the birds about to take flight. ... However, John Wayne Airport officials contend bird strikes at JWA are relatively rare.

Sunday morning a non-denominational worship service was held in the Terrace Heights Chapel led by Steve Fredrickson. Thank you to all the volunteers who helped and to those who conducted a Catholic Communion service. Bingo was played at Terrace Heights Monday afternoon. Father David Petron ...

Port of Port Angeles commissioners agreed March 13 to seek public input on the future of publicly-owned John Wayne Marina after a Bend, Ore., developer expressed interest in making an offer for the 300-slip facility east of Sequim if port officials are interested in selling it. In an interview after their meeting, ...

Some John Wayne Marina tenants have in the past suggested forming a limited liability corporation to purchase the marina, Goschen said. Goschen said the marina has never been on the market and the port has never looked for a purchaser. Improvements will be needed at the facility in coming years, ...

A JOHN Wayne film is the next movie to be screened at Age UK's Evergreens Cinema in Dorchester tomorrow. 'Big' John Wayne along with his favourite co-star Maureen O'Hara pull out all the stops in the 1952 rip-roaring comedy film The Quiet Man. It will be shown at the Evergreens Cinema at Age UK Dorchester on ...

John Wayne Hall Jr., 58, formerly of China Spring, passed away Friday, March 9, 2018. Graveside services will be held 1 p.m., Monday, March 12, at Oakwood Cemetery, 2124 S 5th St, Waco, with Pastor Gerald Dudley officiating. The family will receive visitors from 3 to 5 p.m., Sunday, March 11, at Pecan ...

When Pat Buchanan kicked off his presidential run in the 1996 Republican primary, he posed wearing a gun belt in Tombstone, Ariz., at the entrance to the O.K. Corral. “I wanted to wear a gunfighter's outfit,” Buchanan told reporters. “So I did it.” If Buchanan had been wearing that gun on the streets of ...

Frances McDormand drew inspiration for her role as Mildred in "Three Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri" from western star, John Wayne. Frances opened up about prepping for her Oscar-nominated role in a new featurette for the film. She revealed she asked to make physical changes to her character's ...

The scene where John Wayne is introduced to the audience fills the screen and that's the scene where John Wayne becomes a major movie star.” Director John Ford's classic 1939 “Stagecoach” is considered by many as the first adult western. “Stagecoach” was the breakout movie for actor John Wayne, ...

The John Wayne Trail follows the former Milwaukee Railroad bed for about 300 miles across two-thirds of the state of Washington, from the western slopes of the Cascade Mountains to the Idaho border. The CWU Board of Trustees and Ellensburg came to an agreement to expand the trail through university ...

The 1939 movie “Stagecoach” turned John Wayne into a star. Five years later, he autographed the cast of ... The scene where John Wayne is introduced to the audience fills the screen and that's the scene where John Wayne becomes a major movie star.” Directed by John Ford, the 1939 classic film is ...

It seems like so many dictators just love movies. We all do, but absolute power takes it to a whole new level. Gaddafi had a channel set up just to play his favorite movie – his one favorite movie. Kim Jong-Il kidnapped his favorite actors and actresses to star in North Korea's movies. Then, of course, the next ...

A Southwest Airlines plane was evacuated at John Wayne Airport on Monday night after a fire in the aircraft's auxiliary power unit, officials said. A few people sustained minor injuries, though no one was hospitalized, airport officials said on Twitter. Nearly 140 passengers and five crew members used chutes ...

EYE ON CLALLAM: Port to consider public outreach for John Wayne Marina question. by Peninsula Daily News; Sunday, March 25, 2018 2:24pm; NewsClallam County. Port of Port Angeles commissioners will consider a public outreach process concerning a potential offer for the sale of John Wayne Marina at a meeting ...

“In Between (Bar Bahar)”: The 2016 drama about three Palestinian-Israeli women balancing tradition and modernity will be shown Friday through Sunday, March 16-18, at the Detroit Film Theatre in the Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward Ave,. Detroit. Call 313-833-7900 or visit dia.org. • John Wayne ...

Irwin pledged “to protect and serve the citizens of Meigs County with dignity and respect; giving you the accountability and public safety you deserve.” He grew up in Meigs County and graduated in 1997 from Meigs County High School. He is a member of First Baptist Church Decatur. “I have 18 years of law ...

Some John Wayne Marina tenants have in the past suggested forming a limited liability corporation to purchase the marina, Goschen said. Goschen said the marina has never been on the market and the port has never looked for a purchaser. Improvements will be needed at the facility in coming years, ...

In response to Russ Niewiarowski's recent comments concerning the noise that John Wayne Airport (it's designator is SNA, not JWA, and that little difference is probably a window to the overall local outlook) generates, we need to remember that SNA is part of the nation's overall transportation network ("Ban ...