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 8 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1981
Page
6
Editorial argues a yes on the proposed 7.2 million jail bond reflects fiscal prudence versus paying higher later costs. It notes past success with a similar bond and urges a 60 percent plus turnout to avoid apathy and meet state jail standards.
The former president threatens libel action against the Washington Post for at least $1 million over an item alleging Blair House was bugged during the Reagan presidency. The piece, rooted in a rumor column, prompted denials, later retractions, and broad criticism of press ethics and accountability.
The writer endorses Elmer Delaney for Cedar Rapids parks commissioner citing 35 years in the Parks Department, including 25 years as director of city parks, as the key qualification guiding the decision.
Reagan won a come from behind 52 48 vote on AWACS amid bipartisan unease over foreign policy rationale. White House pressure impressed insiders but lawmakers warned the win risks overconfidence and a fragile coalition for future budget battles.
A letter to The Gazette encourages Cedar Rapids residents to vote on November 3 for mayor Sandra Elmer Cook and praises Stan Delaney for parks and city service. It also includes a reader’s criticism of a front page article about a reptile and a reborn Christian call for front page focus on Jesus Christ.
A reader argues against De Vere Hirt s Oct 21 Outlooks piece on imprinting the brain, defending faith in Jesus Christ and divine revelation. The letter denounces atheism and humanism, cites Romans 1 22 Romans 1 20 Corinthians 2 27 and Ephesians 2 8, and urges personal repentance and salvation by grace through faith.
The message asks Christians to remain tender-hearted and compassionate in prayer for Mr. Hirt, to find rest in Christ Jesus, and to refrain from being provoked by his assailings while continuing to extend love.
A note of appreciation from Charles and Lillian Krejci Daniels Foods at 901 Oakland Road NE expresses gratitude to local fire and police departments for their quick response during a recent fire and to neighbors for watching over property during the owners' absence.
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.