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
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1972
Page
4
Saturday April 29, 1972, the issue notes Randall B. Terry as treasurer and Joe Brown as editor with current staff details. The fragment confirms governance roles and a 1972 publication date within the newspaper page context.
The Atlanta Constitution notes a California attempt to publish a newspaper with only good news failed after about sixteen months. The first issue claimed vast numbers of citizens did not commit crimes or participate in riots, highlighting public interest in negative events over positive ones.
A shareholder sent a letter saying she appoints her dog to act in her behalf at an annual meeting. She notes meetings are pre decided and the dog would raise its paw when required. The column humorously suggests better debate could come from a well trained dog in some firms or governments.
The New Orleans Times-Picayune highlights 80,000 or more political prisoners in Cuba enduring inhumane confinement. Letters smuggled from the island describe lightless cells, dire health crises, and brutal torture while authorities bar international access. The piece urges action by individuals and bodies like the UN and OAS.
The Navy faces a failing sewage disposal program using Fairbanks Morse equipment on ships like the USS Canopus. Admiral Sowenshein warns units are unreliable and bulky, forcing a shift to holding tanks and planned lighter barges while political pressure to show progress grows.
Lieut. Gen. Albert C. Connor presented the Army Outstanding Civilian Service Medal to the civilian aide to the secretary of the Army for North Carolina after nearly eight years of service. The ceremony, honoring dedication and efforts to explain Army aims, followed praise from Secretary Robert Froehlke and reflected patriotic support among Tar Heels.
The Asheville Citizen profiles Ralph Ginzberg as an audacious publisher of Eros and related titles. He received a three year prison term for distributing obscene material, though the material was not deemed obscene per se by the Supreme Court. The piece contrasts moral policing with on screen violence and highlights his reflection on morality.
The Birmingham News notes Victoria Australia cut driver and front seat passenger deaths by 20 percent in three months under a compulsory belt law. Ford’s Lee Iacocca supports state level mandates and seat belt use, citing 3,500 lives saved annually and potential 12,000 more with universal lap belts, urging Alabama to consider the measure.
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.