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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

Jul 29, 1994

Page

8

Notable figures linked to major 20th century events

A feature lists seven famous names with claims or roles ranging from Edmund Ruffin firing the first Civil War shot to Frank Nitti Al Capone's enforcer, plus other high profile figures like Wallace Carothers and Edwin Armstrong. It contrasts historical trivia with a light note on channels and comic strips.

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