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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1944

Page

3

Mystery Pillars On Tinian Island Puzzle Marines

Marines captured Tinian in the Marianas and found large intact pillars with 10 ton cap stones amid town rubble. Japanese archaeologists had failed for 27 years to explain who built the pillars or why. The ruins tied to broader Pacific island puzzles and historic explorations by Spaniards and Irish landowners.

Tinian Island Marianas Japan Tinian Town Pacific Ponape Island Carolina Group Truk Kusaie Yap Islands Tinian Timar Johnston Caroline Pacific Islands

War Dads Holding Membership Drive in Cedar Rapids

The Cedar Rapids chapter of the American War Dads runs a membership campaign in step with a national drive, aiming for more members before the Omaha convention October 17 to 19. Current members total 409 with officers urging fathers of servicemen to join, noting past help securing increased gasoline for furloughed troops.

Cedar Rapids American War Dads Omaha George Hennessey Walter J. Scherrebeck Guaranty Building American War Washington OPA George Cockburn

Jamaica Hit by Tropical Storm Kills Dozens and Damage Soars

Kingston Jamaica AP reports a tropical storm devastated parts of Jamaica killing about 30 people and causing over 1 million dollars in damage. Relief efforts move forward with Canadian troops aiding. tents will shelter thousands made homeless on the island s east end.

Kingston Jamaica

Cedar Rapids Gazette Notice Text Summary

The notice states the Gazette Company published daily and Sunday at Cedar Rapids with second class matter under the 1879 act. It credits wire reports from AP and UPI and reserves republication rights for material credited to AP.

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