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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1950

Page

2

Canals of Water Save Manhattan From Drought Crisis

New York authorities report six months of conservation filled Manhattan’s water stores to about nine tenths, enough to cover the island in twelve feet. Expected July reopenings rely on recirculating systems, five percent fresh water limits, and a 30 day trial period before assessing summer supply viability.

Inez Robb New York INS City Water Department Manhattan Island Inez Manhattan Cardiff Empire State Building Stephen J. Carney Water Supply Water Department Wallace E. Howell Harvard Doc Mr. Carney Ol’ Doc Howell Kansas

D Day Veterans Return to Beach for Anniversary

Fifteen remaining soldiers from the 16th Infantry stormed Omaha Beach with the First Division six years ago return uninvited to lay a wreath at the division monument. Their silent visit recalls the six year old assault as erosion and time fade the beach landscape.

Beach 16Th Infantry

Aftermath at Saint Laurent Cemetery After D-Day Beach Assault

The passage recalls rusted cans and corroded shell casings left on the beach as uninvited guests depart. They board a bus and head to Saint Laurent cemetery where 9,000 of their comrades lie on a bluff overlooking the D-day beaches.

Saint Laurent

Bandit Surrenders in Sicily Chief's Capture

Rome AP reports Antonio Scioritino Sicily's No 2 bandit chief surrendered to police. He was a former lieutenant of Salvatore Giuliano, Sicily's top bandit figure, according to dispatches dated Tuesday.

Rome (Ap Antonio Sciortino Sicily Salvatore Giuliano

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