1971 Women's abortion movement... James Taylor...

THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, Nov. 18, 1971



* Women's National Abortion Action Coalition, 1971

* Woman's abortion rights march on Washington D.C.

* Before the Roe v. Wade landmark decision

* James Taylor Carnegie Hall concert advertisement

* THE DOORS rock band post Jim Morrison concert ad



Page 41 has a notice for "Abortion is a woman's right" marc... See More  

The Philly Folk Festival...

Mary Breasted article re: feminism...

THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, September 3, 1970



Starting on the front page is a noteworthy article on feminism written by Mary Breasted: "Woman on the March: 'We're a Movement Now!'", which continues on multiple inside pages. In 2018 The Village Voice made this the introductory article on their piece: "On the Front Lines of Feminism: Classic Articles... See More  

Charles Manson murder trial in 1970....

LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, August 6, 1970



* Charles Manson murder trial

* Actress Sharon Tate

* Court room antics



This 10 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 2: "Manson 'Girls' Employ New Tactic For Mistrial".



See photos for text.



Other news of the day throughout. Some tiny binding holes along the spine, otherwise in good condition.... See More  

Charles Manson indicted for murder... Sharon Tate...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 9, 1969



* Charles Manson indicted for murder

* Manson Family of hippies

* Sharon Tate



The front page has one column headings: "SIX ARE INDICTED IN TATE SLAYINGS" and "Leader and Five in 'Family' Cited by Los Angeles Jury". 1st report coverage on Charles Manson's indictment for murder in the Sharon Tate and LaBianc... See More  

Charles Manson Murders...

THE PARSONS SUN, Parsons, Kansas, December 4, 1969



* Charles Manson

* Manson & 4 others arrested for murder



This 16 page newspaper has a three column headline on page 4: "Hippie Leader Key Figure".



Tells of the arrests of the murderers of  Sharon Tate and rest.



Other news of the day throughout. Few binding holes along the spine, otherwise in good condition.



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Charles Manson Murders in 1969...

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, December 3, 1969 



* Charles Manson murders 

* Sharon Tate & more 

* Recent arrests made 



This 32 page newspaper has a one column photo of Charles Manson on the front page with caption: "Cult Leader?"



Also a two column head near the bottom of the front page: "Tate Slaying Suspect In Concord"



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Charles Manson Murders in 1969

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts MA December 2, 1969



* Charles Manson murders

* Sharon Tate murders

* Watson & Krenwinkel arrested (1st report)



This 18 page newspaper has a three column headline at the bottom of the front page:



* Nomadic Hippies Held In Tate Multiple Deaths



Other news of the day throughout. Minor spine wear, otherwise in good condition.



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Tate & LaBianca murders...

THE NEW ANS OBSERVER, Raleigh, North Carolina, August 12, 1969 



* Sharon Tate - LaBianca murders

* Charles Manson & followers 



The front page has a three column heading:"Caretaker at Estate Released; More Bizarre Slayings Studied"



with photo of a scene in front of the LaBianca home. Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 24 pages, very min... See More  

Moon landing soon to occur... Ed Kennedy/Mary Jo Kopechne auto crash...

NEW YORK TIMES, July 20, 1969  



* Chappaquiddick Island accident

* Apollo 11 moon flight



Although the moon landing report, found in the following day's paper, was commonly saved by millions, few saved this report reporting the prelude to the historic event, and as such a great companion issue to the "Main On The Moon" issue.

The front page banner headline: "Ast... See More  

Jackie Kennedy to Marry again....

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1st human heart transplant...

THE PARSONS SUN, Kansas, December 7, 1967



* 1st human heart transplant

* Surgery - Surgeon - Medical

* Christiaan Neethling Barnard



This 14 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 2: "Heart Recipent Still Responding". Tells of the very 1st human heart transplant performed by Doctor Chris Barnard.



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Richard Speck mass murder...

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, February 21, 1967 



* Richard Speck Chicago, Illinois murders 

* Student nurses 

* Opening of trial 



This 44 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "State Will Demand Speck's Execution"



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Richard Speck mass murder...

THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, July 18, 1966 



* Richard Speck Chicago, Illinois murders 

* Student nurses 



This 6 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "Defer Arraignment Of Accused Killer"



Tells of the famous mass murder of 8 student nurses in Chicago IL.



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Actress Linda Darnell critically burned... Opening of the Astrodome...

DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, April 10, 1965  The front page has a two column, three line headline "Linda Darnell Burned Critically In Rescue Effort". "Actress Linda Darnell suffered critical burns Friday in a heroic rescue attempt in a friend's flame-swept home. Burns of second and third degree covered 80 per cent of her body..." This includes a small photo of Darnell... See More  

Valentina Tereshkova... 1st woman in space...

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Michigan, June 20, 1963



* Valentina Tereshkova - 1st woman in space

* Vostok 6 - Russian spaceship



This 48 page newspaper has a three column headline near the bottom of the front page: "Moscow Rejoices in 'Seagull's' Flight" with related photos. (see) Tells of the Soviet Union putting the 1st ever woman into space.



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THE DETROIT NEWS, Nov. 14, 1962 Ftpg. 3 line, 1 col. head: "Film Ducks Race Issue, Star Says" re. Diahann Carroll talks about a film that cast an Asian actress to star in the movie version of the Broadway musical "No Strings" which had a love affair between a white man & a black woman. Talk about the lack of roles for black actresses too. One col. photo of Carroll above the heads. Binding holes at... See More  

1961 Barbra Streisand's 1st acting performance review...

THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, Oct. 26, 1961



* Barbra Streisand - singer & actress 1st performance

* "Another Evening with Harry Stoones"  musical play review - Off-Broadway

* Very early and extremely rare item on Streisand (19 yrs. old)

* Aretha Franklin - American singer songwriter - pianist

* Village Gate - Greenwich Village nightclub advertisement



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Elizabeth Taylor wins her 1st Oscar...

THE PARSONS SUN, Kansas, April 18, 1961



* Elizabeth Taylor wins her 1st Oscar

* Butterfield 8 - Academy Awards



This 12 page newspaper has a four column photo at the bottom of the front page with caption: "Leaders In Oscar Parade" with shows some of the winners that year including Elizabeth Taylor (see photos).



Also a two column headline on page 5: "Top Oscars to Liz, Lanca... See More  

1960 controversial interracial marriage...

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Mass. Nov. 15, 1960



* Sammy Davis Jr. & May Britt photo

* Controversial interracial marriage

* John F. Kennedy connection ?



The front page has a two column photo with small heading: "May Britt Weds Sammy Davis" See below for some history on this event.

Complete with 10 pages, light toning at the margins, generally very nice.



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Princess Margaret wedding in 1960...

THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, May 6, 1960 



* Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon 

* Antony Armstrong-Jones wedding 



This 40+ page newspaper has a nice six column headline on the front page: "1st PICTURES OF MEG'S WEDDING" with subheads and related photo. (see)



More inside and on the back page.



Other news of the day throughout. Little margin wear, otherwis... See More  

Marilyn Monroe has miscarriage in 1958...

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Dec. 18, 1958



* Marilyn Monroe has miscarriage - loses baby

* Actress, singer, model and sex symbol



The front page has a one column heading: "Marilyn Loses 2nd Baby" with photo. (see)

Complete with 44 pages, small binding holes along the spine, small library stamp within masthead, nice condition.... See More  

Iraqi monarchy overthrown...

THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana July 15, 1958



* 14th July Revolution

* Military coup of Iraq

* Iraqi monarchy - King Faisal



This 44 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "U.N. MEETING TODAY ON MIDEAST CRISIS" with subheads, map and related photos. (see)



Other news of the day. Light browning, otherwise in good condition.



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Lana Turner boyfriend murder....

THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, April 5, 1958 



* Movie actress Lana Turner 

* Johnny Stompanato murder 

* 14 year daughter Cheryl Crane 



The front page has a three column heading: "Lana Turner's Girl Kills Star's Lover" with subheads. (see) 1st report coverage on the murder of Johnny Stompanato by 14 year old Cheryl Crane. 

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Actress Judy Tyler killed... Elvis Presley co-star...

THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, July 5, 1957



* Actress Judy Tyler car crash death

* Elvis Presley co-star



This 44 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 3: "Presley Weeps at News of Starlet's Auto death" with smaller subheads and small photo (see photos).



Tells of the death of Hollywood actress Judy Tyler. She was made famous for co-starring with Elvis Presley in the... See More  

Rosa Jordan shot deasd... Montgomery bus boycott...

THE DETROIT NEWS, December 29, 1956 



* Black pregnant woman Rosa Jordan shot dead

* Martin Luther King Jr. becoming known

* Montgomery, Alabama bus segregation ending



A landmark decision by the United States Supreme Court outlawed bus segregation throughout the country, doing much to create defiant reactions throughout the South. The new law went into effect on Dec. 21st.

The front p... See More