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 5 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1970
Page
1
The piece notes Ralph Smith sending letters to fellow Smiths in Haineis asking for support in the November general election. He opens with Dear Cousin, claiming all Smiths are related, aiming to boost recognition and backing.
Near the Rockpile six miles south of the DMZ, seven U S and South Vietnamese helicopters were shot down in heavy ground fire. Unconfirmed reports said as many as 11 allied choppers may have fallen, with six confirmed losses in U S hands and one M1 Macy from the Vietnamese air force.
In Amarillo Texas a performing dolphin named Skipper died after swallowing a corn cob. The autopsy by a veterinarian found the creature, owned by a New York firm, died from the cob lodging in its throat at the outdoor tank.
In the Mediterranean the U S Sixth Fleet and Soviet naval forces engaged in a near ship-for-ship balance as the crisis over the Middle East intensified. Carriers Saratoga, Independence and USS Kennedy led the American force, while Soviet Kashin class destroyers and cruisers loomed near Independence and Saratoga. Admiral Roger Spreen noted mutual curiosity as both sides watched the other, with Jordanian tensions adding to the danger.
Amid fighting in Amman Jordan at Dr Saad Maasher Hospital a three story stone building, normally six beds, now houses 125 wounded. Descriptions detail bleeding patients, crowded corridors, and scarce medical aid as refugees from Al Hussein camp suffer multiple injuries.
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.