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 6 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1969
Page
5
Viet Cong and North Vietnamese forces unleashed their heaviest attacks in a month as a three day cease fire to honor Ho Chi Minh was announced to begin Monday. U.S. and South Vietnamese units prepared to join the truce while counts of American and civilian casualties mounted.
Rio de Janeiro AP report states the government has accepted all demands by gunmen who abducted U S Ambassador Charles Burke Elbrick. Foreign Minister Pinto says Brazil awaits the release of 15 political prisoners as required to secure Elbrick's safety. A letter allegedly from Elbrick found at Our Lady of Glory Church heightened tensions two days after the abduction.
Israeli ground forces entered two miles into Lebanon and backed by air strikes near Mount Hermon. Beirut sources said an Israeli jet was downed. Israel claimed all planes returned after destroying two guerrilla bases. One hour raid marked Israel's third in two days with casualties reported by Lebanon.
Atlantic City AP notes states bend borders to attract out of state contestants for Miss America. Four states are represented by competitors born elsewhere this year, down from past norms. Examples include Miss Nebraska living in Kansas and Miss Iowa attending Concordia Teachers College in Missouri. Former titleholders who won for states other than birth state are cited, reflecting a trend in pageant history.
President Nixon presses state and local governments to match a 75 percent cutback on new federal construction. High priority projects like hospitals and some public housing excluded. Officials warn of inflation and housing costs while governors split on the plan.
Ottawa singer Gail Dee recounts a Vietnam tour with the 12 member Happiness Is band. They performed on military bases for thousands of GIs, endured rocket fire and evacuations, and faced four one hour shows daily with back to back encores. Dee notes the soldiers mainly received letters from home and that the tour lowered salaries but boosted morale. She plans a Kansas City area comeback band focusing on old gospel styles with new arrangements.
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.