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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1975

Page

3

Stamps recall Revolutionary War with Bunker Hill 10-cent issue

The 200th anniversary of Bunker Hill is marked by a June 17 first day ceremony in Charlestown for a 10-cent U.S. stamp. It follows the April 19 Lexington and Concord issue, with a Trumbull painting vignette. Other stamp notes include Grenada’s Bicentennial set and international philatelic cards for ESPANA 75 and ARPHILA 75. First day mail requests and money orders are required.

Bunker Hill U.S Lexington and Concord Charlestown Mass John Trumbull Trumbull Grenada Paul Revere Crispus Boston Patrick Henry Benjamin Franklin George Washington John Hancock John Adama Lafayette U.S. Postal Services Espana Madrid Columbus Spain Paris Raoul Dufy Winglow Homer Frederick Remington Philatelic Sales Washington, D.C Elizabeth Great Britain Jersey George VI Cecil Beaton Queen Mother Royal Tridge Windsor

Smallpox Nearly Eradicated Globally By 1970s Efforts

Dr Anderman notes smallpox nearly wiped out worldwide with no US cases in 25 years and most regions free. WHO led eradication, with India Pakistan and Ethiopia still reporting scattered cases in early 1970s. Letter writers urged, readers invited to send questions to The Gazette.

United States Michael Lane U.S. Public Health Service India Pakistan Ethiopia

Bankrupt Board Closes Schools in East Haven Conn

East Haven public schools remained shuttered as the board of education insisted it was broke. Union leader Joseph Riccio said a substantial portion of about 300 teachers tried to enter eight schools, while no figures were given on how many of the 5,700 students attempted to attend classes. It marked the first recent instance of a municipal school system declaring itself insolvent and closing.

East Haven Conn UPS Board of Education Joseph Riccio Achera

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