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 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1994
Page
4
J F Hladky Jr. serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors with Mark Bowden named Managing Editor and top news executive overseeing the newsroom. The appointments align strategic governance and daily editorial leadership for the publication.
The article reflects on how war news gathering evolved from World War II to the Gulf War and CNN era. It cites reporters like Ernie Pyle Walter Cronkite Edward R Murrow and William Shirer and notes 37 journalists killed in World War II. It contrasts pre-CNN based reporting with Vietnam Grenada and 1991 Gulf War coverage.
The article notes Pope John Paul II's ruling that women cannot be ordained and will not be discussed. It contrasts Anglican moves to admit women clergy with Catholic tradition. It cites psychologist Sidney Callahan criticizing the stance and arguing for equality and inclusive theology.
National AP writer Robert Dvorchak surveys how wartime reporters used notepads, cameras, and couriers to bypass censors during D-Day and beyond. He notes key figures like Wes Gallagher, Edward R. Murrow, Bill Mauldin, Joe Rosenthal, and Ernie Pyle, highlighting risks, ethics, and the birth of live wartime reporting.
Letter writer denounces Philip Morris and California ballot tactics. He notes Nabisco Kraft and Post are under tobacco firms and urges avoiding products from such owners. He argues the proposition would override local bans and expand where smoking is allowed. He cites youth smoking and industry profits.
The author recalls mourning public figures across decades including Knute Rockne, Franklin D. Roosevelt, John F. Kennedy, and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. Emotions rise with memories of Rockne’s death in 1931 and FDR at Yalta, JFK’s assassination in 1963, and Jackie’s death from cancer, calling her unique.
The Kennedy High School PTA credits individuals and businesses for supporting Substance Free Senior Parties. About 300 seniors and guests attended the Post Prom Party May 7 and 250 at the Post Grad Party June 3, providing safe alternatives to peer pressure. Ron Lewis and Elizabeth Blacksome co chair the events.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette invites letters and guest columns on public matters with editing rights. Include full name signature street address and daytime phone. Address letters to Cedar Rapids Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406 or fax 3985846.
A geologist rebuts a columnist claim that the creationist model explains Earth history. He notes multilayer marine fossils across up to 60 000 feet of rock and their appearance in high mountains, citing the Cedar Valley Rock and Mineral Society and referencing Galileo’s rehabilitation.
Mike Deupree questions placing guest religious speakers in schools arguing that objectors are hypersensitive. He asks readers to imagine speakers from other faiths or atheists giving speeches at school events and whether religion belongs in public functions or should be kept to church and family.
A June 6 letter denounces flag burning and anti American demonstrations while attacking Rush Limbaugh for criticizing Clinton. The writer questions media double standards toward Nixon Reagan Bush and notes the irony of supporting D Day ceremonies amid alleged hypocrisy.
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.