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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1950

Page

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Sect Submits Pictures in $170,000 Suit

In Peoria Illinois Jehovahs Witnesses seek 170500 dollars in damages from 21 residents and officials of Wyanet for alleged denial of assembly during a lecture meeting in Wyanet Village park on October 23 1949. Photographs of disturbances were admitted as evidence.

Sect Peoria, Ill Jehovah’s Witnesses U. S Wyanet, IL Jehovah's Witnesses Wyanet Village Park Glenn Gibler Davenport J. Leroy Adair Gibler Frank Poscharscky Wyanet Poscharscky Peter Gregerson Peoria Vincent Olds Olds Gregerson James Cunningham Wyanet Record Memorial Building Association Village Park Cunningham

No Cheering By Koreans Greets G I s

Hal Boyle notes a muted reception for U S troops in Korea describing a country scarred by poverty and tradition, with banners welcoming UN forces yet little visible enthusiasm. He contrasts local indifference with the Koreans’ own mobilization to defend their homeland alongside Americans.

U. S. Eighth Army Korea Sicily Iowa Ohio Ozarks America United Nations United States France Belgium Holland

Warships Bombard Reds with Heavy Casualties Near Yongdok

A navy communiqué says Communist forces suffered 600 to 700 casualties in warship bombardments Monday near Yongdok on Korea's east coast. A U.S. destroyer fired for about an hour, followed by another fleet unit using star shell illumination.

Tokyo INL Yongdok Korea U.S

Quotes from leaders on unity and policy across nations

The collection features remarks by Gen Omar Bradley on rapid commitment, Henri Queuille urging unity for France, Arthur Koestler on mind differences, Gov Thomas E Dewey opposing socialized medicine, and Robert Montgomery on art and neutrality in times of conflict.

Omar Bradley France Henri Queuille Thomas E. Dewey New York

Smallest Park Named in Somerville Paul Revere Park

In Somerville Massachusetts a park named for Paul Revere is believed to be the world's smallest recognized park. The tiny site measures 25 feet in length and ranges from 12 feet wide on one side to five feet on the other.

Somerville Mass Paul Revere Park

Andy George Favorite Radio Show Broadcasts From Front

On a frontline jeep near Yongdong Korea Lt. Walter Bryan narrates the Andy George show heard by spotter planes and troops. The program features calls from Buzzfly Blowfly Overlord Blue and field directions as shelling occurs near Simchon river bend.

Andy George Yongdong Korea U. S Walter H. Bryan Columbus Ala Bryan Buzzfly Simchon Blowfly Chan Nels Overlord Blue Roger

County Budget Hearing Set For August 8 1950

The County Assessor's Office announces a budget hearing at 8 00 pm at the Court House Iowa. Taxpayers may speak for or against proposed 1951 fiscal year expenditures. Miles P. Secretary.

Conference Board Court House Cedi Im County Iowa Ares Miles P

Alaska's Richest Man Killed by Mine Coal Cars

Healy Alaska Captain Austin E Lathrop dubbed Alaska's richest man was killed at his Healy river coal mine when loaded coal cars broke loose and ran him down. The 85 year old pioneer industrialist owned the Fairbanks News Miner coal mines a bank two radio stations five theaters and other ventures.

Healy Alaska Austin E. Lathrop Healy River Laitly Fairbanks Alaska Railroad Thle Cap” Lathrop Fairbanks News-Miner Lathrop

Pioneer businessman born in Lapeer builds Ashland venture

The text notes a man born in Lapeer Michigan in 1865 who rose to prominence by developing a profitable Ashland business before age 21. It mentions an estimated tune valued near 17 million dollars and lists schooling in Harrisville Michigan and Ashland Wisconsin.

Lapeer Mich Harrisville Ashland Wis

Correspondent Learns Front Line Lesson in Korea

A correspondent reports on life at the front in Korea, detailing advance American command posts and the daily challenges faced by soldiers. The dispatch highlights strategic setup, communications, supply lines, and the resilience of units amid ongoing operations.

Korea Ins

Fragmented War Dispatches Spark Classified Read

A damaged wire service fragment reports shifting front positions and uneasy morale as units maneuver under difficult conditions. Corroborating notes suggest sleep and fatigue affect readiness while readers are directed to examine the classified section for more details.

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