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 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1968
Page
12
Douglas R Watts of 3102 Terry Drive SE has been named to the dean's list at Trinity College Hartford Conn. Also notes on local ads for wig services medical patients and a sister-in-law relation to the Burkart family.
The Des Moines council split along party lines to defeat a proposal creating four regional post positions under a pilot social services regionalization plan. Maurice Harmon sought a deputy commissioner for regional operations and three regional administrators to support pilots in varied population areas.
An assortment of local ads notes an exquisite wicker basket with Marguerite daisies priced at 5.50 from Pierson's Florists at 366-1826. Also promotes noon lunches at the Pagoda Room above the Rose-Mar Lounge, Virgil's Barber Shop accepting appointments at 1717 Center Point Road N.E. with 3 barbers, Giftree July sale at 700 7th St. SE, Manny's Pizza opening at 80 North Center Point Road Hiawatha Iowa offering pizzas and more.
Jimmy Rollins of New Orleans told a Black Saturday gathering at Iowa State that Black people must learn political realities to improve their lot in a white society. He said the problem is lacking a political ideology and noted whites understand the game because they invented it. Edwards assisted in organizing but could not attend.
Robert G. Cox 21 of 1733 D avenue NZ and Arthur J. Griffin 22 of Dubuque, Coe college students, posted $110 bonds each after being charged with larceny. Police say they stole a bundle of Gazette newspapers and cement blocks from a local construction site.
Four Cedar Rapids Jaycees were honored for yearly work. Carl Tronwold named Jaycee of the year and outstanding director. Charles Vyskocil chosen outstanding project chairman. Rev. Richard Moore named outstanding committee chairman. Jim Peters selected keyman of the year. Awards announced at the Jaycee ball Saturday night.
A transformer substation at the Cedar Rapids sewage treatment plant may require a temporary sewage by-pass on Saturday. Power from a generator should suffice to treat all sewage during the connection. City officials notified the Iowa Water Pollution Control Commission about the work and potential by-pass.
A district court heard Monday a bid by Gregory Burt's attorney to dismiss manslaughter charges tied to the deaths of Mary Sue Miller and James Vanek. Burt, 21, West Des Moines, faced charges of intoxication and causing the fatalities on his 21st birthday. Judge Harold Vietor will rule on the motion after prior writ filings challenging the June preliminary hearing and asserting denied due process.
Harold Stassen says, with 103 of 667 delegates, he needs 563 more to secure the Republican nomination. He lists Nixon at 461, Rockefeller 317, Reagan 186, and six others with 266 split among them, promising weekly updates on delegate counts.
Today's lineup highlights James Reston on page 6 with editorial voice, Louis Harris with poll insights, and J Anthony Lukes also noted on page 6. Gus Schrader contributes sports, while Art Buchwald appears on the humor page pictured.
Police broke up a marijuana party at 849 Shaver road NE at 2 30 a m noting eight teenagers were arrested on state narcotics act violations and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Lonnie A Bell Gregory E Karrick and Patricia J O Shea posted bonds on narcotics charges and contributing charges.
A year-old girl and another person arrested in a narcotics raid were released to their parents. Police confiscated a Turkish smoking pipe and a small amount of marijuana during the operation.
A roadside billboard beside the Miami airport expressway to Miami Beach proclaims Welcome delegates You're on the right road Nix on's the one backing Nixon for the Republican national convention next month. The sign targets convention attendees traveling to the event.
The Reverend Winter wrestles with guilt as Peyton Place returns with a color episode Monday at 8:30 PM on KCRG TV Channel 9. The program spotlights dramatic threads and character tensions, drawing viewers to a prime time showcase.
The El Kahir Shrine Arabian horse troop of Cedar Rapids placed in the top five at the Shriners convention parade in Chicago. More than a million spectators watched as 27 entries competed nationwide. Cedar Rapids also won the Commandant's trophy for best first appearance.
Former Benton County Sheriff Paul L. Berry announces plans to seek the sheriff position in Benton County. The bid signals a return to local law enforcement leadership following prior service.
The Benton County sheriff who won the 1964 race resigned in May 1967 to take a state revenue agent post. Berry states many friends urge his return and he has filed nomination papers for sheriff, saying he regrets resigning and would seek to rectify the mistake if elected.
Richard and Jacqueline Scott of rural Fredericksburg filed for bankruptcy in Cedar Rapids federal court. Debts total $6,871 for him and $3,520 for her, with assets listed at $200 each, all claimed exempt. Scott works as a laborer.
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.