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Mel Hodell, WWII pilot and newspaper man, dies at 102

Hodell published three local newspapers in the 1960s.

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Wars, papers and family: A 102-year-old WWII veteran reflects on his life

Former newspaper publisher Mel Hodell is the central figure in "Aluminum Alley," a book highlighting the sacrifices of Hump pilots in World War II.

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Wars, papers and family: A 102-year-old WWII veteran reflects on his life

Wars, papers and family: A 102-year-old WWII veteran reflects on his life
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Aluminum Alley by UNCW professor Rory Laverty tells of WWII pilots

Rory Laverty, a freelance writer who also teaches English and journalism at UNCW, has a new book, "Aluminum Alley," about World War II supply pilots.

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The Daily 202: Biden faces new tests with Middle East violence, pipeline hack

But he's tried to stay out of the GOP meltdown that today resulted in the ouster of Liz Cheney as House Republican Conference chair.

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