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
Nov 03, 1966
Page
1
Defying the draft is criticized by legal obligation advocates while Stokely Carmichael and 14 000 students chant at a Black Power rally. The piece argues for lawful avenues to oppose or reform the draft and stresses the education of Carmichael and supporters in respecting laws and consequences.
A national inquiry may show that trading stamp programs raise retail costs for bread and milk. While many shoppers value the stamps for convenience and perceived “free” items, evidence suggests higher prices overall. some advocate converting stamps to cash as a possible price reduction and states may need to mandate options, with Iowa possible next.
The piece weighs eight Iowa constitutional amendments with bingo as the most potentially impactful for public money. It argues bingo for charity is not a sin tax and may do more good than harm, while cautioning it as a stepping stone to broader public-finance changes.
Read notes on C J Rasdal elected treasurer of the Iowa Food Distributors Assn at the 1956 annual meeting in the Roosevelt hotel. The State Board of Regents approved 120000 for 240 acres west of Iowa City for married student housing at the University of Iowa. Senate candidate Hickenlooper attacked Adlai Stevenson at a Clinton rally. Xavier Cugat and orchestra played for about 900 at Memorial Coliseum. Evelyn Berry named Miss Cedar Rapids to reign at the Policemen’s Ball at the Coliseum. Plum Grove house in Iowa City opened as a public historical exhibit. Iowa’s 1936 presidential vote favored Roosevelt. The Kraschel Wilson gubernatorial race was decided late as precincts counted. Linn county re elected all officials. Cedar Rapids voters approved a 25 year Cedar Rapids Gas Co franchise extension by 3 623 to 1 152. North and South Marion Farm Bureau elected Ralph Michel head North Marion and Louis White head South Marion.
EMO reports from Washington note no major events during LBJ's absence. Public chatter centered on food prices, post office operations, and political reactions, with mentions of Nixon, Hatfield, Kennedy, and regional campaigns.
In a letters page debate, Bertha Koppenhaver argues for a rural library service in Linn County with a one mill tax to fund bookmobiles and expansion, outlining budgets for Cedar Rapids areas, logistics for stops, and Area 10 scope. Supporters cite access to extensive volumes, magazines, newspapers, and services for residents, students, and firms.
A Cedar Rapids reader thanks the Cedar Rapids Municipal Band and Cedar Rapids civic chorus for their Harvest Home performance at the Coe auditorium under directors Colton and Quinn. The writer and daughter express deep appreciation for the superior performances.
A speaker praises Harold E Hughes as a marvelous and honorable man representing Iowa in state affairs. The comment frames his role as a great honor and privilege for the state.
A traveler recalls bumper stickers in Wyoming reading We eat Wyoming beef Not LBJ baloney and wonders if Iowa variants exist. The note links sticker availability to boosting the Iowa beef industry and voicing opinion on the Great Society program.
The Democratic party outlines highway safety goals and long range plans including driver education, more patrols, seat belt laws, temporary permits, and expanded funds. It endorses a 20 year Iowa highway plan, interstate expansion, safety education, and stricter vehicle standards.
Republican leaders in Mobile Iowa call for a concrete action plan to upgrade transportation infrastructure and meet contemporary mobility needs. Officials urge speed in outlining funding sources timelines and project priorities.
The Gazette continues reprinting Iowa Republican and Democratic platforms to inform readers. This eleventh installment outlines major and minor policy positions, enabling side by side comparisons for voters.
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.