Intrepid Navy Mine Disposal Chief Faces Ticklish Missions
Lt. jg Larry L. Paxson 28 of Yardville New Jersey leads the Far East demolition unit. He and six EOD men disarm floaters and retrieve mustard gas shells in Tokyo Bay. he earned a letter of appreciation from the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force after recovering 160 shells. Paxson plans to leave active duty next month.
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Tokyo
Ins
Larry Paxson
Webster Intrepid
Larry L. Paxson
Yardville
N. J
T. Paxson
U. S. Navy
Far East
Tokyo Bay
Japan
Paxson
Holy Man on the Cross and Mockery end in poignant scene
Pretorius oversees executions as the crucifixion of Jesus unfolds with derision from onlookers. The prisoner’s calm faith inspires Pretorius to kneel and declare the innocence of the Holy Man, then witness the dramatic death and a final moment of reverent belief.
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Pretonius
Crucifixion described from Golgotha to the crowd
The narrative follows Roman guard Pretorius at Golgotha as three men are crucified. The scene details stripping, nailing, and lifting the beams, with witnesses and the brutal slow death described in stark terms. The account recalls prior mass crucifixions and the cruelty of the punishment.
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Pretorius
Syria
Innovations for Home Show Opens Next Week
Chairman Ken Borschel announced Cedar Rapids 1956 Innovations for Home Show with opening day seven days away. The event runs April 5 to April 8 and features new home plans and home improvements.
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Ken Borschel
Cedar Rapids
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