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 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1971
Page
30
The Cedar Rapids Daily Record reports a weekend forecast for Sunday through Tuesday with possible showers and highs around the 70s, lows in the 40s, plus a detailed summary of Iowa legislature actions including tax discussions and road fund allocations. Local weather station readings, river and dam levels, and court fines and births are noted, with obituaries and public notices framing the day.
The American College Jazz Festival will be held in May 1946 at the University of Timais Urbana. Student performers were selected from seven regional competitions sponsored by John F. Kennedy for the Performing Arts with Krannert Center for the Performing Arts. Other sponsors include the American Federation of Musicians Down Beat Magazine the National Association of Jazz Educators American Airlines and American Express. A wanted ad will find that unusual hem.
Nixon era policy shapes a reshaped economy built from 1960s growth, aimed at less military focus and more productivity. Observers see a shift away from inflation and waste toward a leaner, more efficient system, though critics question the pace and clarity of the transition.
New York UPI report recounts Governor Nelson Rockefeller leaving the governors conference on aging after a stormy protest by about 400 demonstrators angered by Medicaid cuts. He urged calm, then disappeared, later announced Helen Hayes won senior citizen of the year. The crowd mocked his exit as he returned to his New York office.
The Iowa House adopted Rep Delwyn Stromer’s distribution formula for school aid after a week of debate. It sets a 20-mill basic property tax per district, with a 300 per pupil state grant and a floor still funded by state aid. Authorities say the plan shifts burden to rural high value districts while promising tax relief in 1972 73 for most districts.
Civic leaders and officials voiced shock after an act of cross burning at Rev. Mr. Cotton's Cedar Rapids home. Human rights chair Kingsley Grant urged control of prejudiced behavior while Mayor Canney pledged full prosecution of perpetrators and reaffirmed support for Cotton and the commission. The Council on Human Relations also expressed regret over the destruction in Cedar Rapids Marion area.
WASHINGTON AP IUPI Secretary Laird and Lt. William Richardson faced a billing mix up after an Army allotment error led to an overpayment of about 900 dollars to Richardson who lost both legs in Vietnam. A correction and possible debt cancellation followed congressional pressure from Rep Patti Findley. The Army ordered repayment of 212 dollars, but public pressure and findings suggest the full 900 dollar debt may be canceled.
Joseph E. Slaymaker, 68, of Ian Vermont, died Thursday after a long illness. A Cedar Rapids resident for 42 years, he was known for his community involvement and family ties.
Memorial services were held at one p.m. Saturday at the Chapel of Memories with Vicar Philip W. Zabell of Trinity Lutheran Church officiating. Burial followed at Cedar Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements were by Cedar Memorial Funeral Home. A correction notes three surviving sons were Mullin, not Mullin as previously listed.
A federal court jury began deliberations Friday afternoon after testimony in the Marion K. Black trial for the November 9 Belle Plaine post office burglary. Black, a Des Moines man, is accused of burglary and transporting a stolen car from Mississippi to Belle Plaine. Two other men at the scene have been sentenced and are serving prison terms.
A man, Frank Kuba, 72, of 548 Fin Avenue SE, remained in Mercy Hospital with a fractured left shoulder and complications from an amputated foot after being struck by a train engine near the Fifth Avenue and Fourth Street tracks in Storrs, Connecticut. The incident occurred as Kuba reportedly stepped onto the tracks while viewing a collection of Margarita Froman memorabilia at Wilbur Cross Library, University of Connecticut. He had been a noted dancer with the Bolshoi and Diaghilev companies. The report notes accompanying library display activities and related events at the campus.
Eugene Sigwarth, 95, of rural Cedar Rapids, was arrested early Friday at Tenth Street and Fourteenth Avenue in Marion and charged with drunk driving. Marion police took him into custody and he was held in Linn County Jail to be arraigned Friday afternoon.
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.