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 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1969
Page
3
Washington doctors said on Wednesday that former President Dwight D. Eisenhower remains in a critical condition with congestive heart failure. They described the situation as uncertain regarding how long he can endure and noted he slept through the night and has limited family visits.
A Soviet intellectual who urged withdrawal of Russian troops from Czechoslovakia was arrested in Riga, Latvia, for slandering the Soviet Union. Friends say Tyan Yakhimoyich led the dissent, including a petition condemning the invasion, with details of the charge undisclosed.
President Nixon called inflation a form of economic aggression and urged Congress to extend the 1 percent income tax surcharge beyond its June 9 expiration while making significant federal spending cuts. He warned surpluses evaporated and proposed July 4 fiscal year revisions, with details to follow, and urged a combination of budget restraint and revenue measures to combat inflation.
Syria accused Israeli leaders of war crimes and crimes against humanity in a United Nations Security Council document, likening them to Nazi predecessors and saying they are accountable for aggression and peace harms.
TEHRAN AP three bandits convicted of forcing 11 tourists from cars in eastern Iran last year were executed by firing squad Wednesday. The men were linked to robbery and violent crimes across the region, ending their criminal spree with a state punishment.
A captioned quip notes that a person who laughs at a boss’s jokes may not have humor but does show a sense of direction, a playful aside about workplace dynamics and perception.
Mrs. Delores Kelsey of Fayette is notified that her son Pfc. James Lee, 21, was killed in Vietnam when his truck hit a mine March 16. He joined the Marines four years ago and had served in Vietnam since September. Survived by mother, two brothers, two sisters, and grandfather Maryin Lee. Services Saturday at 2 PM at United Methodist Church. Burial at Richfield Cemetery. Belign Weight Funeral Home in charge.
AMSTERDAM AP The International Federation of Airline Pilots Associations warned it may call a worldwide strike for 12 or 4 hours if hijacking is not adequately punished. A resolution unanimously adopted at the federation annual conference also backs actions against nations that fail to punish hijackers. The federation represents 70 percent of the world’s 6,500 airline pilots. The Soviet Union had observers. Cuba was not represented.
AP reports a young Latin hijacked a Delta jet with 114 aboard while en route to San Diego. After eight hours in Havana the aircraft was flown to Miami by Capt William Wood. The hijacker remained in Cuba. The captain described a rush on the cockpit door and a revolver aimed at a stewardess.
Washington AP Secretary of Transportation Volpe warned curb on automobile use may be needed unless mass transit breakthroughs occur within two years. He noted highways are needed but unlikely to solve crises quickly and warned Americans could face slow traffic for years before new systems are ready.
Max Eastman, a prominent writer and radical intellectual in the early 20th century, died Tuesday night on Barbados. He was known as a poet, editor, and authority on bolshevism, later shifting from radical to disillusioned leftist and finally conservative. Eastman was indicted under the Sedition Act in 1910 for editing the Masses, a anti draft publication. two trials ended with hung juries.
Viet Cong mortars and rockets struck the Dong Tam base of the Ninth Infantry near Saigon wounding 63 and killing eight air cavalrymen. The attack destroyed ammunition and three helicopters while causing major damage to buildings and land. Colonel Tra Hunt said up to 500 tons of ammo exploded after a storage road was hit.
An incident involving a hijacker arose from a front seat in the tourist section. Details remain limited as the report continues on page 3.
After weeks of private talks the Big Four nations the United States Soviet Union Britain and France prepare for a four power meeting on Middle East peace. U Thant Gunnar Jarring and U N peacekeepers feature in cautious planning amid divided Arab Israeli positions. The outcome remains uncertain and a new war looms as a potential catalyst.
Washington sources say proposals to raise social security benefits are under active study and could boost benefits without increasing payroll taxes. No final package or congress action yet. White House officials note trust fund health and potential next year increases without tax hikes.
A proposed amendment to lower the voting age to 19 from 21 moves from the Town senate toward the Republican led house. Governor Ray supports lowering the voting age, citing youth political engagement and understanding. The measure faces stiff resistance in the house, with prior committee referrals and mixed party votes noted.
London ordered Foreign Office Minister Lord Caradon to Anguilla to reassess conditions, a conciliatory move after Anguilla’s self styled president Ronald Webster pressed for a British minister. Webster had refused to work with Commissioner Anthony J Lee.
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.