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Cedar Rapids Gazette in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1968

Page

2

Strange Coin World tale links Lincoln Kennedy via two Johnsons

An article recaps a Coin World feature claiming Lincoln and Kennedy share vital statistics and were succeeded by two southern Democrats named Johnson. It notes the illustration appeared Friday with the author and wives present and discusses the odd idea of shared life events across presidents.

Abraham Lincoln John F Kennedy John F. Kennedy Coin World Mem Thenbers Senate Johnson Andrew

A strange story ties Lincoln and Kennedy assassinations

A mixed recount links Andrew Johnson and Lyndon Johnson to Lincoln and Kennedy. It notes Lincoln and Kennedy were assassinated and contrasts their secretaries and fates. It mentions a Cedar Rapids Gazette snippet and coin images with Lincoln and Kennedy, plus a sales offer from Bebbee's in Omaha.

Styat Eee Cedar Rapids Gasette Lincoln Bebbee’s, Inc Kennedy Omaha

Collectible coins and stamps from 19th century US issues discussed

A fragmented notice cites a 1943 steel cent with acid oxidation and references two coin types, 1854 gold dollar values, mint marks, and hidden letters. It mentions Lincoln and Johnson portraits, coin values up to $2,000 in good condition, plus a note on the U.S. Defense Department’s creation date and a TV encore performance of Mr. Dickens of London on Channel 9.

F. B Gig Harbor Wash Petrerase Wenls Small Liberty Andrew Johnson Lyn Jonet Don Johnson MR. Dickens OF London Channel 9

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