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 8 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1971
Page
23
A reader argues Governor Ray and Republican leadership should not restrict the 1972 session to a narrow priority bill list. They urge consideration of nonpriority measures, especially on fixed-income elderly tax relief, and warn of a possible rebellion if essential bills lack broad support.
The federal government stepped in to offer crime insurance under the 1970 housing act after private markets failed to meet demand in embattled inner cities. As of Nov 10 only 2,000 policies were sold. reasons include low awareness, high premiums, and burdensome installation requirements. FIA reforms next Saturday loosen deductibles and qualifications, with the possibility the government could directly sell the coverage if private firms don’t push it.
Former Teamsters chief James R Hoffa wins commutation triggering a year term and a ban on direct or indirect union leadership until March 8 1980 The move aims to limit Hoffa involvement while allowing a Christmas release for his ailing wife and family Officials say the plan balances politics and public safety though Hoffa could be 67 before any sanctioned union role and might retire then The Nixon White House labels the action a shrewd but risky gesture reflecting broader union tensions
A Decorah family laments repeated thefts of outdoor Christmas lights, noting two prior incidents and now a third theft on Christmas Day. The loss forces removal of their display next year, while the letter also references public TV access and calls for accountability. readers respond about editorial standards and rights.
A Northeast Iowa reader endorses the editorial on statewide educational television coverage and backs Executive Director John Montgomery's proposal for selling the station as part of broader public broadcasting funding.
Washington and editors reveal secret White House Peblagon Papers criticizing Nixon for aligning with Yahya Khan and opposing Indira Gandhi. The documents describe efforts to ferry arms to Pakistan, use of sensitive classifications, and warnings from diplomats about worsening Indo-US relations amid the 1971 crisis.
Environmental chief William D. Ruckelshaus is set to order Reserve Mining to switch from lake dumping to land disposal, a move opposed by White House aides and Maurice Stans. The case tests Nixon era tensions between environmental enforcement and Republican industry interests, with governors and lawmakers pushing on land disposal costs and political factors shaping the fight.
Louis Harris surveys project a drastic 1972 electorate reshape with higher affluence education and independence. The trends show younger voters more moderate, rising independents, shift toward higher income groups and suburbs, while old New Deal coalitions wane.
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.