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
Sunday Dominion Post
Location
Morgantown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1971
Page
18
One week into 1972, observers note unresolved global tensions and persistent national issues. Inflation, fiscal controls, and political spending loom large, while West Virginia faces reapportionment and a call for a special criminal investigation unit within the State Police as year starts.
JACK CRESS of 32 Spring St Westover an employee of the Post Office earned praise this week for courtesy in Laureal Point Monongalia County. A lady reported his act after a tire went flat and a passing motorist offered to tow the car away. Cress stopped, checked the trouble, changed the tire, and refused a offered payment.
Readers praise public servants and Salvation Army volunteers who worked Christmas Day to aid families. A Mason-Dixonland plea for toys and decorations helped the Curtis Nicholson family in Bruceton Mills receive needed support. Area drivers are urged to stay careful through the holidays.
The essay argues that sustained national leadership depends on an educated populace willing to delay gratification. It warns that pollution, waste, and consumerism threaten the environment and youth through drugs and speeded industry. It calls citizens to self-education and collective action to safeguard the future.
A reflections piece argues that by 1972 the major powers United States Soviet Union and China face a fragile but plausible path to avoiding general war. It notes new balances in atomic and political power Europe unity Japan and China rising, and highlights Israel Arab tensions and a possible Russia China clash as central dangers.
A Morgantown column recalls holiday greetings from 1971 showing four cards with peace themes and messages from WVU faculty Dominion-Post staff and Monongalia County officials. It highlights quotes from Dag Hammarskjold and a Morgantown couple praising local journalism and a Charleston writer hailing the author’s work.
A 15-year-old cheerleader who lost her right leg to bone cancer overcomes despair and earns a place with her teammates. She says the only way to go is forward, inspiring crowds with courage and strength despite misfortune.
In a secret letter to President Nixon Jordanian King Hussein requests emergency financial help to cover deficits of 1971 and early 1972. He warns of a ghazou type raid if aid is refused and cites assassination fears and Palestinian threats. The note frames Jordan's viability as pivotal to peace in the region.
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.