Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Cedar Rapids Gazette in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

We have 14,353,121 pages in Iowa

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

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!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1975

Page

15

Amway Puts Salvation in Soap Sales in Michigan Rally

Richard DeVos and Jay Van Andel of Amway preached a door to door style salvation in Saginaw to about 2,500 attendees. The event aimed to recruit new distributors for the Ada, Michigan company, which markets soap and vitamins via home delivery. DeVos urged self improvement and responsibility, portraying Amway as a path to hope and opportunity rather than a mere selling system.

Saginaw, Mich Billy Graham Saginaw Richard DeVos Ams Ads Mich Coech DeVos Jay van Andel Amway Corp Ada Midwest Babespetson Amuray Audijente Svcre Am Wayershrough Michigan State Detroit Ohio Ontario DaVos Cally Amway Am Way Goi Love Uate

Public Enjoys Police Exercises in Los Angeles Park

A judge ruled that police training exercises at Elysian Park near Dodger Stadium can continue as a tourist draw. The mock arrests and shakedowns, held for over 40 years, drew public spectators and were not banned despite earlier complaints.

Los Angeles Julius ‘Lille Jude Elysian Park Dodger Stadium

Electric Chair Awaits 'Grossly Retarded' Youth

Nineteen year old Henry Lee Giles, IQ 59, labeled grossly retarded, faces execution in less than two weeks for the May murder of Evelyn Drummond during a Forrest City robbery. His attorney and doctors dispute the confession and cognitive status while prosecutors note the crime and legal standards for responsibility.

Cummins Prison Farm Ark Henry Lee Giles United States Luis Joe Monge Colorado State Penitentiary Giles Evelyn Drummond Forrest City Gile Atty Gene Raff State Hospital

Ford Plan For Gun Control Report

The Ford administration plans a gun control bill to curb handgun proliferation by tightening dealer licensing. It would sharply reduce yearly licenses from 158,000 to about 40,000 and require stricter credential checks for sellers, with broad aims echoed in a recent crime message.

Washington Font Administration Administration Congress Ford

Hungry Dog Gobbles Spoon in Birmingham

In Birmingham Alabama Ronnie Burgess 19 paid $450 in veterinary costs after Brutus a Great Dane swallowed a spoon while being fed. The spoon was removed in two operations costing $150 each. Burgess recovered the spoon and kept Brutus’s appetite under control.

Birmingham Ala Brutus Ronnie Burgess Burgess

Smugglers Melt Gold into Nails in Colombo Theft Case

Sri Lankan police recovered gold smuggled into the country hidden in nail pieces. Officials say the contraband had been melted and repurposed to assemble shipping crates, linking suspects to an illicit operation.

Colombo Sri Lanka

Notice of Appointment and Public Works Hearing

Legal notices announce an appointment and creditors actions in Cedar Rapids Iowa, detailing that an administrator is seeking payment and describing a public hearing on property assessments for street improvements in Center Point. The notice outlines penalties for nonpayment, the date of publication, and expects property owners to review the proposed assessments and compliance requirements.

Apoltnent Auoy Siena Estes Stlle Ine Alice Cedar Rapids Iowa Larry J. Conmey Thorney Adrmintesy Wee ‘Amumosa Jons Pisie Publiasoacton Voie Nice Sais Ballowe Fach Wdibiora Grscrintin Tyne Eanier Point Reha Mort Reedley Sivedlig Centar Poli Iso Maimagen Desire Gere Cainal Inten County Alfoche Ners Aef Fedl Psrurtiaal Fon Ivan Carer Juanh W. Tee Saittet Ania Ranatah Apid Swan Bend Linn Frances Prescovt Uy 18 Wintec Sas Cis Altowanc Ulan HK ST Center Point Road Soi Piret Avenue Brilbeare Childe Wright Collire Saati Viny

Notice of Will and Estate Proceedings in Linn County

Original notice details probate actions for Judith A. and Frances Prestcott estates in Iowa courts. Notices list executors, deadlines for creditors, and time frames to contest wills, with references to real estate parcels, taxes, and commission hearings in Des Moines and Linn County.

Des Moines Amiel Iowa Dietrich Inn County Linn Cedae Rapias Asiate Cnet Ulciol Cantamin Buch Beetouk A&a Abe Lien Sal Imesh Totowa

Indira Gandhi extends crackdown to unions in India

Prime Minister Indira Gandhi broadened the anti union drive in India warning union leaders against strikes. She urged full cooperation as crisis legislation stays in effect and directed workers to improve conduct, criticizing white collar staff in banks, insurance firms, and public transport.

India Indira Gandhi

Zambia Copper Belt Line Track Laid to Dar es Salaam Port

African Track reports that track laying is finished on the 1,249 mile rail route making Zambia's copper belt accessible to the Dar es Salaam port. The project ties copper mining regions to the Indian Ocean gateway, enhancing export potential and regional trade.

Dar ES Salaam Tanzania Zambia

Unclear Local Business Classifieds Offer Remodeling Services

A garbled ad block lists several service providers including painting and contractor work. Mentions OneStop Remodeling and various trades such as tree service, concrete breaking, tank installation, roofing, and carpentry. Provides contact-like numbers and fragmented business names with unclear locations and terms.

Andy Man Rebair Reuting Pharry Therols Baitebaks Benvern P.M T&j Ater Ani Raoring T Ie Fachuss Larson Jerry Voluingh Booth Tree

Also Mentioned on This Page

Arac Tan We York Times Service Brhe CE Schoaie Neg Cochran Strait Sax Atioke Summer Council Mitre Raveguape Ceanevar Law Arid Orc Wong Gates Pwa He Sammars Sears Gy Coere Aehoaye Seyer Herah Schneter Elayoter Aia Ducatin Shuster Cedor Parry's Simmanis Farrige Ferysiaiy Gelnavent Secon Valdy Saas Hennessey Samy Atarch Set Aold-Coue F. M Warburton Relen H. Warburton Towa Lo Ling Anes Rivestier Urdranen Pinwutt Mortaone Hs Fes Julien Ave Fea Sean Jaharen Berian Mavidere Jesus GI Court Aukestis Worm Lange Renee Yvering Shane Me Fiona Beamnaing Rayias Wales Goote NecLoyoh Weni Bes Mavines Coene Rapids Rania Beombatt Gazelle Iaindaum Typre The Gazette Man Sun Italy Thoms Aylo Novak Monumone CO Ginston Besich Spiessip Ceder Coil Cleveland Park Dune Wien Shephard Down Win ReEd Ibsl Rey Hyminsis Pho Theraneutic Avanos Home Boyens Mealeet Azette Parton Service Guide Advertiser Watt K&id FESO Myst Ngote Fhictm Seadtle Torezlrm Usteal NSB Adiaker Stans Yallas Talion Bee Wats Vet “Aya Thamaposing Iason l Exmon Beannamen & Son Cerent L. de den RODM Fogeri Call Jacobian Cénsi Breeden Tree Service LE S.p Remo OHS Mervin Larson Pyante Saas ANAND Thash Cabingh Hatha Tor Angrovet Cal WOO Sara NS DY Shine Ling T& Go Sultan's Palace Corner Point Road Hoon Dynasty Sawai Ebony Massage Parlor Ave Wowa City Soralville IOWA_CITY Cora Wille Agensios Murphy Asha Ted Duriess Tom Manne Murphy Snelling & Snelling Eseetcat
Search Courier

Search the Cedar Rapids Gazette Today with a Free Trial

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.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Cedar Rapids Gazette?

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!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication