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Arts & Entertainment
Death of Joan Crawford in a L.A. paper...
Item #644483
May 11, 1977
LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 11, 1977
* Joan Crawford death (1st report)
* Hollywood film - movie actress
* Best title to be had ?
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Joan Crawford, One of Last Film Queens, Dies" with photo. (see) Much more on page 3. Nice to have this death report in a newspaper from the capital of the entertainment industry.
Complete 1st sect... See More
Roman Polanski arrested in 1977...
Item #564038
March 12, 1977
THE DAILY UNION, Junction City, Kansas, March 12, 1977
* Roman Polanski arrested with rape
* Polish film director
This 14 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 3: "Director Polanski accused of rape" with a small photo of Polanski. (see)
Tells of this initial arrest for the rape of the 13 year old girl that has recently gotten attention once again with his re-arrest ... See More
Death of Dalton Trumbo, from the city where he died...
Item #644981
September 11, 1976
LOS ANGELES TIMES, September 11, 1976
* Dalton Trumbo death (1st report)
* Hollywood screenwriter & novelist
* Blacklisted in 1947 for communist views
* Best title to be had ?
The bottom of the front page has a two column heading: "Dalton Trumbo, Filmwriter Blacklisted in 1947, Dies" with a photo of him. (see) Great to have this report in a newspaper from the capital... See More
Bruce Jenner wins decathlon gold...
Item #619202
August 14, 1976
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, August 14, 1976
* Bruce Jenner wins gold medal
* 1976 Olympics decathlon
This famous sporting title is loaded with the latest news in sports with many photos and illustrations. Page 40 has a heading: "Stones and Shorter Caused Biggest Headlines in Losing" with photo of Jenner. (see) Amazingly he never made the front page for winning the decathlon. Thi... See More
Bruce Jenner gold medal... Olympics decathlon...
Item #596731
July 31, 1976
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 31, 1976
* Bruce Jenner
* Decathlon gold medal
* Summer Olympics
In the sport's section (page 15) has a six column headline: "Jenner Triumphs in Decathlon, Breaks World Mark" with 3 related photo. (see photos) 1st report coverage on Bruce Jenner winning the gold medal in the decathlon at the Montreal 1976 Summer Olympics. This ... See More
Dorothy Hamill wins Olympic gold...
Item #661066
February 14, 1976
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 14, 1976
* Dorothy Hamill wins Olympic gold medal
* Figure Skating - Ice Capades fame
The front page has a two column photo of Dorothy Hamill in action with caption: "Triumph At Innsbruck"
Page 13 has a six column headline: "Miss Hamill Skates to Gold Medal in Olympics". This is 1st report coverage on Dorothy Hamill winning the ... See More
Patty Hearst is captured and found guilty...
Item #631940
September 18, 1975
PHOENIX GAZETTE, Sept. 18, 1975 and the ARIZONA REPUBLIC, Phoenix, March 21, 1976.
* Patty Hearst, convicted bank robber, captured
* Newspaper heiress, socialite, actress & kidnap victim
* Simbonese Liberation Army SLA - Sentencing
A nice pair of issues almost 3 years apart with headlines: "PATTY HEARST CAPTURED!" and: "PATTY HEARST GUILTY" respectively. Fron... See More
Death of Jack Benny...
Item #619947
December 27, 1974
HERALD EXAMINER, Los Angeles, December 27, 1974
* Jack Benny death
* American entertainer
The banner headline announces the death of one of the more famous actor/comedians of the day: "JACK BENNY DIES" with: "Comedian Victim of Stomach Cancer" A front page photo of him as well. Nice to have this report in a newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry.
I... See More
President Richard Nixon resigns...
Item #658573
August 9, 1974
DAILY NEWS--EXTRA, New York City, August 9, 1974 Bold two line headline on the front page: "NIXON QUITS" and a one sentence report from Washington: "President Nixon announced his resignation tonight in a TV address to the nation. Vice President Gerald R. Ford will become 38th President tomorrow." (see)
Complete in 28 pages, tabloid-size, very nice condition.... See More
O.J. Simpson passes 2,000 yards...
Item #575591
December 17, 1973
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, December 17, 1973
* O. J. Simpson breaks season rushing record... 1st to go over 2,000 yard mark
* Buffalo Bills - NFL football
This 28 page newspaper has a six column headline on page 13: "O.J.'s Odyssey Ends at 2003" with nice photo of Simpson running off the field after the game.
A historic NFL record that is still unmatc... See More
Nixon's choice is Gerald Ford...
Item #656940
October 13, 1973
DAILY NEWS, New York, NY, October 13, 1973 The front page of this tabloid issue carries the headline "NIXON'S CHOICE IS GERALD FORD" with the subhead "Congress Chiefs Applaud Pick". The article within the issue has "President Names Gerald Ford" "Nixon Reveals Veep in TV Address" "Fight Looms Over New VP". Other news of the day is also wit... See More
Miracle in the Andes... Flight 571 rescue...
Item #654664
December 23, 1972
THE RALEIGH TIMES, North Carolina, December 23, 1972
* Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571
* Miracle in the Andes rescue (1st report)
* Rugby team - airplane crash - "Alive"
Page 6-B has a three column heading: "16 Survive Ordeal in Andes" This story was featured in the movie "Alive" and has to be one of the most amazing feats of survival in... See More
Cesar Cedeno...
Item #566073
August 19, 1972
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, August 19, 1972
Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The top names and events of all American sports eventually found their way in the pages of The Sporting News.
* Cesar Cedeno
The fr... See More
Vertigo - opening day Advertisement...
Item #661002
May 28, 1972
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 28, 1958
* Opening day of original "Vertigo" movie ad
* Alfred Hitchcock best film ?
* James Stewart - Kim Novak
This newspaper has a significant & historic advertisement for the movie "Vertigo" on page 35. This advertisement is on the opening day the movie made it's premiere making it a great addition for any mov... See More
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar...
Item #554739
April 15, 1972
THE SPORTING NEWS, from St. Louis, Missouri, dated April 15, 1972
* Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
* Lewis Alcindor
* Nice for display
Full front page has a color photo of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in a Milwaukee Bucks uniform, on the bench taking a break during a game. Has a full page report inside.
This issue is loaded with various port's news within its 56 pages. Nice condition.
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"The Godfather" movie advertisement...
Item #595808
March 18, 1972
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 18, 1972
* 1st week of original "The Godfather" movie ad
This newspaper has a significant & historic advertisement for the movie "The Godfather" on page 18. This advertisement is in the issue on the 4th day when the movie made it's premiere making it a great addition for any movie memorabilia collection.
The movie ad measures 3 x 3 in... See More
Jim Morrison death... The Doors...
Item #647868
July 9, 1971
THE NEW AND OBSERVER, Raleigh, North Carolina, July 9, 1971
* Jim Morrison death
* The Doors
Page 27 has a one column heading: "Rock Singer Morrison Reported Dead at 26" First report coverage on the mysterious death of The Door's lead singer, Jim Morrison. Note: Although the headline states he was 26, he was actually 27.
wikipedia notes: Due to his wild personality and per... See More
Louis Armstrong "Satchmo" Death....
Item #637286
July 6, 1971
THE HAYS DAILY NEWS, Kansas, July 6, 1971
* Louis Armstrong death (1st report)
* Trumpeter, composer & singer - Jazz
Page 3 has a two column heading: "Louis Armstrong, Jazz Great, Dies". (see)
Complete in 10 pages, a few binding holes along the spine, good condition.
1st official Space Station...
Item #582838
April 20, 1971
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, April 20, 1971
* Salyut 1 space station (1st ever)
* Initial launch (1st report)
This 42 page newspaper has a three column headline on page 9: "Soviets Launch Satellite Seen as Space Station" with related artist sketch. This tells of the launch of Salyut 1 which would officially become the 1st space station with the arrival of Soy... See More
Charles Manson girls found guilty....
Item #620464
January 27, 1971
THE PRATT TRIBUNE, Kansas, January 27, 1971
* Charles Manson & girls found guilty w/ photo
Near the bottom of the front page is a photo with a caption headed: "Manson Girls' Found Guilty" with just a bit of text. (see) They are Patricia Krenwinkel, Susan Atkins, and Leslie Van Houten.
Complete inn 10 pages, nice condition.
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* Charles Manson & girls found guilty w/ photo
Near the bottom of the front page is a photo with a caption headed: "Manson Girls' Found Guilty" with just a bit of text. (see) They are Patricia Krenwinkel, Susan Atkins, and Leslie Van Houten.
Complete inn 10 pages, nice condition.
Charles Manson murder trial in 1970....
Item #564593
August 7, 1970
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, August 7, 1970
* Charles Manson murder trial
* Actress Sharon Tate
* Court room antics
This 10 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 2: "Manson Trial Witness Hysterical Over Photo".
See photos for text.
Also another two column headline on the same page: "Disneyland Puts Ban On Any Long-Haired Visitors".... See More
Charles Manson murder trial in 1970....
Item #566504
August 6, 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
The trial of Charles Manson begins...
Item #616765
June 16, 1970
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 16, 1970
* Charles Manson & girls trial begins
* Sharon Tate - LaBianca murders
Page 20 has a three column heading: "July Selection in Manson Case to Begin Today" with subhead: "Up to 300 Candidates May Be Examined for Trial That Could Last 6 Months" Coverage on the murder trial of Charles Manson and his 3 women followers at it's start.
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College football title argument in 1970...
Item #566405
January 2, 1970
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, January 2, 1970 This 38 page newspaper has a four column photo at the bottom of the front page with heading: "Football Reigns Supreme on TV".
Page 39 has a nice banner headline: "Texas Conquers Notre Dame, 21-17" and more with photos..
Also, page 40 has a banner headline: " Penn State Turns Back Missouri, 10-3&... See More
Charles Manson charged with murder...
Item #568545
December 12, 1969
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, December 12, 1969
* Charles Manson charged with murder (1st report)
* Manson Family of hippies
* Sharon Tate slayings
This 72 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 10: "Manson Arraigned In Tate Murders" with photo of Manson taken into custody. (see)
Tells of Charles Manson's indictment for murder in t... See More
Charles Manson and followers indicted in Sharon Tate slayings...
Item #568764
December 9, 1969
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, December 9, 1969 This 42 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "Six Cultists Indicted In Tate Slaying Spree". This tells of 'Manson Family' indictments for murder in the Sharon Tate murders.
Other news of the day. Minor spine wear, otherwise in good condition.
Charles Manson indicted for murder... Sharon Tate...
Item #596108
December 9, 1969
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...
Item #566233
December 4, 1969
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...
Item #569752
December 3, 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"
Other news of ... See More
Charles Manson Murders in 1969...
Item #570174
December 3, 1969
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, December 3, 1969
* Charles Manson murders
* Susan Atkins
* Sharon Tate
This 8 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "Hippie Clan Is Suspect in Killing Sharon Tate"
Early reporting on the arrests in the famous Hollywood area murders
Other news of the day throughout. Some small binding holes alo... See More
Charles Manson Murders in 1969
Item #568993
December 2, 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.
wikipedia notes: On ... See More
Charles Manson Murders in 1969...
Item #570483
December 2, 1969
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, December 2, 1969
* Charles Manson
* Sharon Tate murders
* Watson & Krenwinkel arrested (1st report)
This 8 page newspaper has a three column headline at the bottom of the front page: "Suspects Identified"
Other news of the day. Minor spine wear, otherwise in good condition.
wikipedia notes: On December 1, 1969,... See More
The Woodstock Music Festival...
Item #582786
August 18, 1969
THE NEWS & OBSERVER, Raleigh, North Carolina, August 18, 1969
* Woodstock music festival
* Bethel, New York
* Prime of the hippie generation
Page 11 has a two column head at the top of the page: "Rock Fans Begin Festival Exodus" with the article beginning: "Tired, thirsty, hungry and dirty, thousands of youngsters began the weary trek Sunday from the rock music fes... See More
A defining moment of the hippie generation...
Item #652084
August 17, 1969
DAILY NEWS, New York City, August 17, 1969
* Woodstock music festival
* Bethel NY New York
* Prime of the hippie generation
* Sex, Drugs and rock & roll
If there were a collection of newspapers which defined the counterculture movement of the 1960's, this issue must be among them. The Woodstock Music Festival, late summer of 1969, brought the turbulent decade of the '60's ... See More
Tate & LaBianca murders...
Item #598873
August 12, 1969
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
Sharon Tate murdered...
Item #582849
August 11, 1969
THE NEWS AND OBSERVER, Raleigh, North Carolina, August 11, 1969
* Sharon Tate - LaBianca murders
* Charles Manson & followers
This 28 page newspaper a six column headline near the bottom of the front page: "Second Suspect Sought in Hollywood Slayings" report continues on page two with related photo (see photos).
Other news of the day throughout including ... See More
Paul McCartney marries Linda Eastman....
Item #596500
March 13, 1969
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, March 13, 1969
* Paul McCartney gets married (1st report)
* The Beatles - Linda Eastman
Page 4 has a two column heading: "Matrimony Captures Last Bachelor Beatle"
with photo. (see photos) 1st report coverage on Beatles great, Paul McCartney, marring Linda Eastman in London, England.
Other news, sports and advertisements... See More
Peggy Fleming wins Olympic Gold!
Item #649330
February 24, 1969
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, February 24, 1968
* Peggy Fleming wins Olympic Gold!
The front page has: "Peggy Fleming - Olympic Queen," which tells of the page 11 featured report: "Olympic Victory Worth the Grind, Peggy Declares," with considerable details of her Olympic Gold Medal showing. Included is a related 4 by 6 inch photo. Peggy earned the U.S.'s onl... See More
A two-issue set...
Peggy Fleming clinches path to Olympic Gold!
Item #649331
February 8, 1969
THE PARSONS SUN, Parsons, Kansas, February 8 & 9, 1968 (two issue set)
* Peggy Fleming clinches path to Olympic Gold!
The first issue has, in the Sports Section: "U.S. Ice Queen Has Wide Lead," with supporting text which tells of her having clinched a path to Olympic Gold victory. The issue of the day after also has the related article: "Peggy Is In Class By Herself."... See More
Super Bowl New York Jets vs. Baltimore Colts...
Item #561763
January 14, 1969
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, January 14, 1969
* Super Bowl NFL football New York Jets vs. Baltimore Colts
* Quarterback Joe Namath
* Most famous upset in football history
This 12 page newspaper has a three column headline on page 6: "Jets Return Hailed By Jubilant New York Fans".
Tells of the homecoming of the New York Jets after beating the mighty Baltimore Colts. J... See More
The Heidi Game (Bowl)....
Item #660241
November 18, 1968
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, November 18, 1968
* The Heidi Game - Bowl
* Oakland Raiders vs. New York Jets
* Rare piece of NFL football folklore
The top of page 5 has a two column heading: "Heidi Tosses Block At TV Football Fans" Small binding holes along the spine slightly affects this report. (see) Also page 7 has another related article with a three column heading: &q... See More
Beloved actor Franchot Tone's death....
Item #655742
September 18, 1968
HERALD EXAMINER, Los Angeles, September 18, 1968
* Franchot Tone death (1st report)
* Stage, film and television actor
The front page has a nice banner headline announcing: "FRANCHOT TONE DIES" with subheads and photo. (see) More on page 2. Great to have this death report in a newspaper from the capital of the entertainment industry. Nice for display.
Complete 1st section only wi... See More
Only U.S. Gold Medal in 1968 Winter Games...
Peggy Fleming Olympic gold...
Item #563998
February 8, 1968
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, February 8, 1968
* Peggy Fleming to win Olympic gold medal
* Figure Skating - Ice Follies
This 6 page newspaper has a nice four column headline on page 4: "Peggy Fleming Virtually Clinches Olympic Medal" See photos for text.
Other news of the day. A few small binding holes along spine, otherwise in good condition.
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12th Street riot (Detroit) of 1967....
Item #629654
July 24, 1967
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, July 24, 1967
* 12th Street Riot, Detroit, Michigan
This 18 page newspaper has a two line, two column headline on the front page: "Detroit Ripped By Race Riots". Other news of the day throughout.Minor margin browning, otherwise in nice condition.
* 12th Street Riot, Detroit, Michigan
This 18 page newspaper has a two line, two column headline on the front page: "Detroit Ripped By Race Riots". Other news of the day throughout.Minor margin browning, otherwise in nice condition.
source: wikipedia: The 12th Street Riot in Detroit began in the early morning ho
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Death of movie star Vivien Leigh...
Item #631193
July 8, 1967
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, July 8, 1967
* Vivien Leigh death (1st report)
* "Gone with the Wind" fame
Near the bottom of the front page is a small one column heading: "Actress Vivien Leigh Dies Following Illness" (see) An early, same day report here.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 8 pages, a few small binding holes along spine, ... See More
Jayne Mansfield killed in crash...
Item #621139
June 29, 1967
THE PARSONS SUN, Kansas, June 29, 1967
* Jayne Mansfield killed in car crash
* Hollywood actress and Playboy Playmate
The front page has a three column heading "Road Crash Kills Jayne" with caption: "Actress and two Men Die" and photo. (see) 1st report coverage on the automobile accident that killed famous actress Jayne Mansfield.
Other news, sports and advertisements o... See More
Nelson Eddy's Death 1967...
Item #220019
March 7, 1967
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, March 7, 1967.
* Actor Singer Nelson Ackerman Eddy's Death
This 34 page newspaper has a three line, one column headline on page 16: "Nelson Eddy, Former Movie Idol, Is Dead" with subhead: "Dashing Baritone, 65, Victim of Stroke That Felled Him on Stage". Other news of the day throughout. Good condition.
Background Information: Nels
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* Actor Singer Nelson Ackerman Eddy's Death
This 34 page newspaper has a three line, one column headline on page 16: "Nelson Eddy, Former Movie Idol, Is Dead" with subhead: "Dashing Baritone, 65, Victim of Stroke That Felled Him on Stage". Other news of the day throughout. Good condition.
Background Information: Nels
Coincidentally (?) announced on "All Saint's Day"...
New Orleans Saints are born...
Item #567460
November 1, 1966
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, November 1, 1966
* New Orleans Saints are born (RARE 1st report)
* 2010 Super Bowl champions in it's infancy
* NFL football
This 18 page newspaper has a three column headline on page 10: "Historic New Orleans Lands NFL Franchise" - coincidentally (?) announced on "All Saint's Day".
A historic 1st report on the New Orleans S... See More
Beatles "...more popular than Jesus..." comment by John Lennon...
Item #657170
August 5, 1966
THE NEWS AND OBSERVER, Raleigh, North Carolina, August 8, 1966
* John Lennon hit by the media
* The Beatles prelude to breakup
Page top of page 8 has a four column heading: "'Beatle Burning' Set Here" with photo. (see) This is on the controversial comment by John Lennon that "...group is more popular than Jesus...".
Other news, sports and advertisements of... See More
Item #160274
July 20, 1966
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., July 20, 1966 Page 8 has a 2 line, 2 col. head: "Sinatra And His Mia Vanish From View." The report begins: "Singer Frank Sinatra honeymooned, somewhere, with his third wife Mia Farrow today after a Las Vagas wedding...". Two col. photo of Sinatra & Farrow.
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