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Monday October 1, 2007

Rex Humbard:

Hundreds pay respects to televangelist Rex Humbard

CUYAHOGA FALLS: Hundreds flowed through the doors of the former Cathedral of Tomorrow on Saturday to pay respects to the revivalist preacher who pioneered television evangelism.

Sunday September 23, 2007

Rex Humbard:

Televangelist Rex Humbard dies

He realized the potential of television in the early 1950s and became known to millions by the 1970s. But financial overreaching eventually eroded his organization.

Tuesday August 14, 2007

Rex Humbard:

Televangelist Rex Humbard improving slightly

Televangelist Rex Humbard has improved slightly in the last few days while being treated for serious health problems at a Florida hospital, his son Rex Jr. said Monday.

Monday March 5, 1973

Rex Humbard:

Rex in the Red

Lately, however, Humbard’s evangelical empire has been having some mammon troubles. Officials in six states have banned further sale of the securities sold by the cathedral because they were not properly registered.

Monday May 17, 1971

Rex Humbard:

Rex Humbard: Electronic Evangelist

Now 51, he heads a religious-business empire that deals in millions of dollars as well as souls; he reaches his outposts by private airliner.