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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1953
Page
2
The scene shifts between Outpost Harry and Munsan as U S and allied officers seek peace talks while George Company soldiers endure seven days’ patrols with gear on their backs. The article contrasts ongoing combat with distant diplomacy during the Korean War.
George Company of the 15th U.S. infantry fought a major clash near Panmunjom during a grim 90 minute fight. Sgt. Erving recalled heavy Chinese assault, many casualties, and a brutal trench fight as safe conduct drifted under an uncertain truce.
A collage of small ads and notices including monument and marker rates, a Syrian dinner dance at St John s Syrian Orthodox church, Hartz Hybrids offer, Rosen Tailor Shop services, Happy Nursing Home nursing staff, Grand Opening Swisher Pavilion, jeep digging and road work services, garden and tree care, heating services, moving help, grading and paving, basement waterproofing and painting offerings, and various contact numbers for local businesses and services.
A historical note recalls the Mongol forces failing in two major invasions of Japan during the 13th century, marking a turning point in East Asian military history.
In Cedar Rapids two negligence suits stemming from a Nov. 7 auto crash seek combined damages over $52,000. Plaintiffs John J. Cashman and Christine Cashman accuse D. D. Snyder of Snyder Produce Co. of causing the collision by running a traffic signal. Each case requests a jury trial and court costs. both were removed from Linn County District Court to federal court.
Boy Scout Troop 108 held a Court of Honor at Kenwood Methodist Church. Bruce Eaton received the Silver award and Bronze Palm, George Smith won the Air Ace, and several scouts earned Tenderfoot Star Life and merit badges including D Ebershoff H Hintze D Mehaffey J Horan G Hrdlicka D McMullen J McWhinney C Newman C Kelley D M McGowan B Eaton and J Welch. Carroll Rehder received the Explorer apprentice award.
Indianapolis market, the nation’s third largest hog market, reopened after a three day federal ban for vesicular exanthema. Dr. T K Jones of the U S Bureau of Animal Industry authorized receipts from 5 p m after Washington action. Tests showed some of about 123 hogs diseased but cleaning and disinfection were nearly complete. The disease does not affect humans.
Betty Paul daughter of Mr and Mrs Everett Paul married LaVern Kohlmeyer son of Mr and Mrs Walter Kohlmeyer of Hawkeye Sunday at St Pauls Lutheran Church Maynard Easter lilies and ferns decorated the setting Rev H P Kumpf officiated Attendants Shirley Paul and Delbert Kohlmeyer wore blue outfits and corsages Attending reception followed at the Paul home The couple will reside on a farm near Hawkeye
A geographic note states Cuba covers 44 164 square miles about the size of Pennsylvania, highlighting its substantial land area and similarity to a U S state.
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