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 22, 1969
Page
5
The U.S. command reports 430 Americans killed and 2,185 wounded in the past week, the second highest death toll this year. The surge follows intensified North Vietnamese and Viet Cong activity near Saigon and Da Nang, with major combat around Dong Ap Bia.
U S ambassador Henry Cabot Lodge pressed Hanoi over lists of prisoners and family contact, accusing North Vietnam of refusing to share prisoner status or discuss repatriation. The remarks framed the debate as negotiations drift toward broader terms of a political settlement in Vietnam.
The article notes a controversial income tax relief measure tied to Mark Brown and discusses reactions from political figures. It references justice nominations and critiques of the tax bill, including statements about civil rights and domestic protection. The piece mentions Gov. Robert Ray and the White House, with focus on legal and political maneuvering around the nomination and tax relief.
President Nixon names Burger as potential successor to Justice Warren, praising his record in civil rights and speedy trials. The selection signals a shift in criminal law stance, with observers noting the fragile balance on the court and Warren’s legacy as Fortas’s vacancy looms.
Senate Majority Leader David Stanley of Muscatine said the bill would help an estimated 85,000 Towans. Senator Alan Shirley of Perry offered a contrasting view as the debate continued, with details continued on page unknown.
Thor Heyerdahl prepares the 14 ton reed papyrus boat Ra to sail from Safi, Morocco, across the Atlantic with Norman Baker as navigator. The crew plans a trial and error voyage to Mexico, following ancient Egyptian designs, despite steering rudder challenges and no keel. Tugboats will tow Ra out to sea Friday.
In Los Angeles Sirhan Sirhan was formally sentenced to death in the California gas chamber for the assassination of Sen. Robert Kennedy. Judge Herbert Walker denied motions for a new trial after a daylong hearing and rejected clemency pleas from Kennedy’s family.
A quirky nugget from New York City jokes about the best way to spend an hour. The note highlights circling the block as a humorous habit.
A Des Moines copy notes an appropriation bill with a cloud over it that would raise pay for incumbent state senator Kenneth Benda of Redartwick. The change would start January 1, 1949, and place him on the state commerce commission.
The Apollo 10 mission unfolds with undocking maneuvers as Cernan and Stafford prepare the LEM for separation from Young in orbit. A docking issue prompts careful steps to depressurize and rejoin, while officials consider constitutional questions on official salaries for Iowa lawmakers.
Prague military court sentenced Soviet army sergeant J F Zinchuk to 1011 years in prison for attempted rape and attempted murder of three Czechs while drunk. Svobodne Slovo noted his guilt, requested forgiveness, and said other Soviet soldiers should not be blamed. The trial made no location details and referenced possible memory issues. The death penalty was a possible alternative.
Temperatures climbed sharply Thursday after a damp start across Iowa. Morning readings ranged around 40s to 50s with Cedar Rapids at 55 by 2 pm after a low of 41. Forecasts call for lows in the 40s and highs in the 60s with partly cloudy skies and further warmth into Friday and Saturday.
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.