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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1952

Page

6

Cop Killed In Atlanta After Shootout With Hit Run Suspect

Police chasing a hit run driver were fired upon from a three story house in Atlanta. Patrolman W. M. Tex Richards died from buckshot injuries. Sgt. George Collins and Homer Marvin Spruell were wounded and later Spruell was captured. The siege lasted about 35 minutes as officers used tear gas and returned fire.

Atlanta Homer Marvin Spruell Spruell M. Tex. Richards George ‘‘Red” Collins Jesse T Mamie K Craig Eighteenth Street North Western Railroad Frank Young Georgia Tech Williams Street

Koreans and Reds Battle For Pinpoint Hill At Kumhwa Ridges

South Korean forces and Chinese troops fought for Pinpoint Hill on Sniper Ridge with heavy artillery and fighter bombers aiding. Reports conflicted over control as Eighth Army disputed Kendrick's account of a loss, while air power claimed to hit gun positions bunkers and caves. Rocky Point saw no new reports and Mig Alley jets patrolled without engagement.

Seoul Pinpoint Hill United Press Victor Kendrick Eighth Army Kendrick Fifth Air Force Rocky Point

Philippine Highway Under Construction Near Manila

The Philippines begins a 31 mile northeast of Manila highway to cut Communist hub shelter and open 40 000 acres of virgin land. President Quirino orders immediate construction funded jointly by U S mutual security and Philippine funds. Estimated cost one million dollars.

Tanila Philippines Manila Elpidio Quirino U.S. Mutual Security

Six Preliminary Plats Accepted By Cedar Rapids Commission

The City Plan Commission approved six preliminary plats creating 94 residential lots in Cedar Rapids. Each project requires final council approval with specific changes: Bever Park Eleventh Addition 25 lots. Seely Path First Addition 20 lots. Elmcrest Third Addition 18 lots. Van Cura Heights First Addition 16 lots. a two lot subdivsion west of Oakland Road NE. and a final plat affecting unspecified parcels with adjustments noted, including road extensions and option terms.

Cedar Rapids City Plan Commission Bever Park Iowa Avenue Dairydale Court Mansfield Avenue Thirty Second Street Park Avenue Realty Company Seely Path Thirteenth Fourteenth Avenues Thirtieth Street Harold, M. Becker Elmcrest Golfview Avenue Elmcrest Country Club General Development Company Richmond Road van Cura Third Street Oakland Road R. V. Drexler

Paint Thinner Cocktails Kill Four Dixie Convicts

Four Kilby prison inmates died after drinking paint thinner cocktails during a Sunday binge. Seven others were hospitalized in violent illness. one survivor was on a doubtful list while six others were expected to recover. Prison Director J. M. McCullough announced the deaths and injuries in Montgomery.

Montgomery Ala Kilby J. M. McCullough Desperado Troy Blackstock Alabama Mississippi

Notice of Appointment of Executrix in Iowa

Notice is given that on November 15 1962 Frances Barker Cocayne was appointed executrix of the estate of James Wesley Cocayne late of Linn County Iowa deceased. All persons indebted must pay promptly and those with claims must file them with the Linn County Iowa District Court clerk. Carl Hendrickson attorney represents the estate.

State of Iowa Linn County James Wesley Cocayne Towa Frances Barker Cocayne Carl Hendrickson

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