This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 29 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1970
Page
2
The page lists temperatures, precipitation totals, and barometric data for Friday and Saturday, plus sunrise and sunset times. It includes daily fire reports, missing person notes, and multiple funeral services with locations and times across Iowa towns such as Postville, Tur ner chapel, Schutte's, Mason-Hand, and others.
The Quebec legislature rejected a separatist proposal to name Montreal's new international airport Colombey in honor of Charles de Gaulle. Municipal Affairs Minister Maurice Tessier argued De Gaulle did little for Canada and Quebec, noting his 1967 visit was followed by bombings and assassinations.
Tax committee outlines figures showing $23 million from business valuations and $45 million from higher personal income tax. Current year income tax receipts reached $150,155,041 ending June 30, 1970. The panel did not specify how to raise the income tax and asks the revenue director for alternative, more progressive proposals.
Moscow reports the Soviet moonrover completed its ninth reconnaissance mission to the Sea of Rains on Friday, marking another milestone in lunar exploration.
Dr. Carl R. Aschoff was elected president of the Mercy hospital medical staff for 1971. Other officers include president-elect Dr. R. M. Quetsch, vice president Dr. Julius Pietrzak, secretary and treasurer Dr. D. F. Bomkamp. Section heads for two year terms include Dr. Joseph Galles, Dr. R. M. Wray, Dr. John E. Walker, and Dr. F. M. Skopec.
The report notes unspecified American casualties and light overall losses after a convoy ambush near Da Nang. North Vietnam and the Viet Cong observe National Resistance Day, marking Giap's 1946 call to arms. The holiday trio honors the National Front for Liberation of South Vietnam and the People's Army anniversary.
Poland party officials blame youth and unions for unrest while Warsaw college students are sent home four days early to deprive meeting spaces. Gdansk Communist party paper notes disappointment in youth and hints at revising youth policy amid government blame sharing.
A University of Dubuque student, Minemier, died in a three mile crash after hitchhiking to West Branch. His wrecked car was found in a 20 foot embankment. Wilkerson, who was rear ended, had minor injuries. Investigation continues. funeral arrangements at Sheets and Sons in Tipton.
John Forslund 26 of Hiawatha remains in fair condition at St. Luke's with a fractured skull after a one car crash on First avenue NW Friday night. Richard J. Coe was treated for a head injury and released. police are unsure who operated the vehicle. Investigations ongoing.
Billy B. Fields 28 Lisbon Donald C. Madsen 40 Iowa City and James F. Teachout 37 of 1730 Sixth Ave SE were arrested Friday night for drunk driving. Fields in St Luke's hospital parking lot near Avenue and Tenth St NE. Teachout after deputies saw his car strike a curb and him pass out. Madsen driving a semi tanker on Highway 218 with his truck running off the road and crossing the center line. The trio held in lieu of bonds pending Saturday arraignments.
San Francisco AP report: Lee Quinn, 43, and three young women mates on the 48 foot Neophyte Too are missing after leaving Aburatsubo Japan Oct 11 for San Francisco. The vessel four weeks overdue. Crew listed Pat Seedsman 27 Australian Chozo Yonko 18 Japanese Jaruko Kume 29. Quinn earlier sailed with 85 women of 23 nationalities since 1962 to test the myth that women bring bad luck aboard sailboats.
An international UNE SCO conference in Cairo signed a 12.5 million dollar salvage pact for Philae to protect its 2300 year old Temples from erosion caused by the Aswan High Dam. Ambassadors from 28 nations attended as the plan spans four years and moves temples to Agilikia for reassembly.
Iowa officials note 1970 crop data remain forecasts as final figures await 1971. Nationwide corn production is now estimated at about 4.11 billion bushels, up slightly from last month but 14.7 percent below the earlier July prediction due to leaf blight drought and other enemies, with final 1970 crop data pending.
Funeral services will be held Monday at 10 a.m. at Sheets and Son funeral home for Jack P Hain 26 of West Branch who died from injuries when a construction scaffolding collapsed on the University of Iowa campus. Hain died after an 88 foot fall. Oscar Tappan of Riverside is the other worker who died. Visitation begins Saturday after 7 30 p.m. at Sheets.
The children and grandchildren of the Champagne Music Makers join in festive events for the Lawrence Welk Show Christmas party at 7 30 PM Saturday broadcast in color on Channel 9.
Vienna reports former premier Oldrich Cernik was expelled from the Czechoslovak Communist Party for weakness and cowardice. Officials cited his indecisive, wavering attitude and failure to act as key factors in the censure by a central committee investigation.
Lovettie L. Patrick, 30, of Vinton, held in city jail after felony bench warrant for false uttering of a check. pending arraignment. Also list of local ads for Hardys Beauty, Yukiko Grooming, Executive Plaza Rentals, Patented Poinsettias and flowers, Mary Sing at Kay's Shoppe, Pierson's Florists, Dr A M Van Cleve, Jerome’s coin ad, and Koffron's antique toy auction today 1:30–4:30.
The University of Iowa Daily Iowan board rejected a planned $3,000 cut to the editorial budget. Publisher Frank Hash had urged the reduction to cover a growing deficit, while editor Leona Durham defended staff costs and policies amid concerns from students and townspeople.
Eugene Smith, 21, of 408 Sev enteenth Street NE, held on six traffic charges after a high speed pursuit with the highway patrol. The chase began south of the junction of highways 30 and 13 on Highway 13. Smith allegedly sped over 100 mph, struck a car on Bowling Street, and faced charges including flee to stop for an emergency vehicle and reckless driving. Bond totaled 309 dollars.
PARIS AP The Rev Marc Boegner 89 longtime leader of the French Protestant Church and advocate of religious unity died Friday night He was elected first president of the Ecumenical Council of Christian Churches in 1948 serving to 1954 He attended Ecumenical Council II at the invitation of Pope John XXIII and was received by Pope Paul VI.
Treasury official David Kennedy rejects claims he offered to resign to take blame for economic woes. He says he drafted a resignation Oct. 31 and discussed it with President Nixon after the Nov 3 election, but stayed at the President's request. Kennedy will become ambassador at large for international finance on Feb. 1 with John Connally succeeding him.
Terry Conrad, 23, of 2005 Mt Vernon road SE, was injured when a freight elevator at the Montrose hotel stopped between floors. He crawled out and fell about 20 feet to the basement, was taken to Mercy Hospital for foot injuries and released.
George P. Sigmund 86 of 946 M Street SW Cedar Rapids died Saturday after a long illness Born June 25 1884 in Central City He was married to Catherine Albough in 1924 in Indiana Surviving wife four daughters two stepsons fifteen grandchildren thirty great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren Services at St Patrick Church Monday at 11 30 am Burial at Czech National Cemetery with military rites Rosary Sunday 7 30 pm Teahen chapel and friends may call after 1 pm Sunday
Katharina Knipp 92 longtime resident of Waterloo died Friday after a brief illness. She lived with daughter Regina Carpenter at 921 Twelfth Street NE and is survived by another daughter Mrs. Orville Kettman Washburn two sons Lawrence Des Moines and William Gilbertville 29 grandchildren 93 great grandchildren and five great great Services are pending at Oppold Funeral Home in Waterloo with burial in Gilbertville.
Jack L. Lemburg, 32, of 66 Twenty-second avenue SW, was arrested Friday night for disorderly conduct. He was held pending arraignment Saturday morning after allegedly making obscene telephone calls to a woman employee at Howard Johnson's.
Readers can explore holiday gift ideas in the want ads featuring a range of items. Listings highlight toys, gadgets, clothing, and decor with prices and availability. Local stores and individuals advertise seasonal specials and bundles for shoppers.
Perry H. Harris twenty three of 901 Fifth street SE is held on robbery with aggravation and intoxication charges and a traffic violation. Edwin Hart of Viola says a collision occurred at Twelfth avenue and Seventh street SE and was beaten after stopping to talk to the other car. Hart reports his wallet was taken for thirty five dollars but was recovered. Harris was arrested at Mercy hospital and later arraignment is pending.
A Russian woman sailor Galina Antonova, pregnant with complications, was airlifted by a U S Air Force plane to Ryukyu hospital in Naha after being rescued from the Soviet freighter Svoboda en route to North Vietnam. Ishigaki authorities requested help due to language barriers and doctors. Her condition was reported good.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette lists subscription prices: by carrier 75 cents weekly. by mail night and Sunday six issues two dollars monthly or nineteen dollars yearly. afternoon and Sunday seven issues two dollars and fifteen cents monthly or twenty dollars yearly. Out-of-state and territorial subscriptions are thirty dollars yearly. No mail subscriptions in Gazette carrier areas. The Associated Press holds exclusive republication rights for local news and AP dispatches.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.