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John Shousher, whose father came here in 1902, was a member of the board of the first mosque when it opened in 1954. (THE BLADE/ANDY MORRISON)
CBS REPORT
Deep roots help Muslims blend into community
A local man who has served as an unofficial ambassador for Islam in Toledo for more than six decades said Muslims blend into the community partly because they have lived here longer than in most other U.S. cities. “Muslims have been in Toledo for 100 years,” Yehia “John” Shousher, 79, said. “My father came here in 1902 from Lebanon.

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 YESTERDAY'S TOP STORIES
1. Tressel quashes rumor
2. Local lawyer who concocted kidnap may be charged today
3. National media bring focus to Toledo area's Muslims
4. McConnell Hancock charged with misdemeanor
5. Two police officers hurt in crash near UT Scott Park campus
6. Baby Jesus away from a manger: 'It's sad'
7. Movie review: I Am Legend **
8. Lots to be proud of for OSU's Abdallah
9. Woodville Township family fights ODOT over U.S. 20
10. A&P; sues Bassetts for unpaid rent




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