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 7 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Newton Kansan
Location
Newton, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1977
Page
4
The Newton city commission weighs a half percent sales tax under state law to fund local government. Business groups warn the levy may push shoppers to nearby towns with lower taxes. Some say the solution lies with the state legislature and governor rather than local officials.
On this June 6, 1977 front page highlights the 1944 Allied D Day Normandy landings and other historical events. It notes Nathan Hale's birth, Alsace annexation, Yorktown loss, James Meredith incident, and Getty death, plus birthdays and a proverb.
Washington report details internal strife at the National Rifle Association, citing the Institute for Legislative Action, the rise of Harlon Carter, the ousting of The Troika, and a mass firing on Bloody Monday. It notes lawsuits, elevator conversations, and alleged sexual coercion claims amid a power shift on Capitol Hill.
In May six new Newton residences began, contributing to over half of the $32,719 in building permits issued. Virginia Royer, Ottawa University student, started a Farm Bureau summer job. The Egg and I played at the Regent with Claudette Colbert and Fred MacMurray.
John Chamberlain argues Podgorny’s ouster signals hawks in Moscow consolidating power under Brezhnev. Carter’s submarine trip and Singlaub’s dismissal highlight U S weakness and risk a destabilized world balance as NKorea and SALT dynamics loom.
The piece outlines Ralph Nader’s purist stance and friction with the Carter White House over the Federal Home Loan Bank Board chairmanship. It notes Heimann’s mixed record, Elliott as a sole Nader pick, and McKinney’s pro industry tilt, warning the consumer coalition’s credibility suffered from the miscalculation.
The Kansan asks readers to mail questions to Hear Ye Hear Ye. A Kansas police chief says all vehicles must stop when an audible signal is heard, regardless of direction. He notes that red lights may grant right of way, but audible signals are the covered rule.
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.