Chappaquiddick accident w/ Ted Kennedy & Mary Jo Kopechne...

THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, July 28, 1969



* Senator Edward Kennedy and Mary Jo Kopechne

* Chappaquiddick Island incident



The top of the front page has a two column headline: "Kennedy Urged To Stay in Ship". (see)

Complete with all 6 pages, a few binding holes along the spine, otherwise nice.

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Footprints on the moon...

JACKSONVILLE JOURNAL, Jacksonville, Florida, July 30, 1969  The front page of this issue features a headline "Those Moon Footprints" along with two large photos which had just been released from the Apollo 11 mission. The one photo was taken during the descent of their lunar module and the other is from the command ship, which show the American flag and the footprints in the lunar d... See More  

Willie Stargell Dodger Stadium HR...

LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, August 6, 1969 



* Willie Stargell - Pittsburgh Pirates 

* Dodger Stadium home run 



This 18 page newspaper has sporting news on page 6 with mention of Willie Stargell's famous Dodger Stadium home run which was the 1st ever hit out the stadium. (see)



Other news of the day. Light browning with littlemargin wear, otherwise in good condi... See More  

Shirley Temple Black is appointed to the United Nations...

THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Russell, Kansas, August 30, 1969



* Child actress Shirley Temple Black

* Appointed to United Nations General Assembly

* President Richard Nixon



 The front page carries a one column, two line headline "Nixon Appoints Shirley Black". The text begins: "Shirley Temple Black, a curly-haired movie moppet turned suburban housewife and ardent Republican, ... See More  

Steve O'Neal 98 yard. punt...

LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, September 22, 1969  This 12 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 7: "Denver Turns Spoiler In Victory Over Jets".



Tells of the NFL game between the Denver Broncos and New York Jets in which Steve O'Neal had his famous 98 yard punt. This is a professional football record punt.



Other news of the day. Some small bindin... See More  

1969 Mets win pennant....

LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, September 25, 1969



* The Miracle Mets

* Wins NL pennant



This 16 page newspaper has a three column headline on page 8: "Mets Land On Moon, Win Eastern Crown". Tells of the famous '69 New York Mets winning the National League Pennant. They would go on a win the World Series as well.



Other news of the day. Some small binding holes along the s... See More  

1969 Anti-Vietnam War & Led Zeppelin II Ads...

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Oct. 16, 1969 



* Moratorium to End the War in Vietnam

* March on Washington D.C. advertisements

* Massive demonstration - teach-in

* Led Zeppelin II album release & "The Who" concert



Page 19 has a full page advertisement for the Moratorium to End the War in Vietnam.

Page 36 has a nice ad for the release of "... See More  

Charles Manson Murders in 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...

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, December 5, 1969  This 18 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "'Black Magic' Code of Clan: Hippie-Types""Black magic"... "He believes that he, and all human beings, are God"..."There is no crime, there is no sin:... "the women were the key to everything" Three friends of Charles ... See More  

Study of UFOs ends... Project Blue Book... "Tiny Tim" weds...

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., December 18, 1969



* Project Blue Book ends

* Study of UFOs - U.S. Air Force

* Tiny Tim weds Miss Vicki



The bottom of the front page has a two column heading: "And, No Flying Saucers" First report coverage on termination of Project Blue Book, the systematic study of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) conducted by the United States Air Force.

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College football title argument in 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  

Super Bowl IV... Two issue set...

LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, January 10 & 12, 1970



These newspapers are 8 & 10 pages and have reporting on Super Bowl IV between the Kansas City Chiefs and Minnesota Vikings.



The January 10th issue has a two line headline on the back page that reads:



* Minnesota Vikings Big Favorites Over K.C. Chiefs



which has pre-game reporting.



The January 12th issue has two colum... See More  

1970 Richard Pryor & Bill Cosby...

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Jan. 22, 1970



* Comedians Richard Pryor & Bill Cosby

* Very early Fleetwood Mac - rock band



Page 36 has a 3 1/2 x 3 1/2 inch ad for performances by: "SLY & The Family Stone; The Grand Funk Railroad; Fleetwood Mac & Richard Pryor" at Madison Square Garden.  This is very early for Fleetwood Mac (undercard) and... See More  

Jeffrey R. MacDonald...

Green Beret's family murdered...

THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Russell, Kansas, February 17, 1970



* 1st report of the murder of Green Beret Jeffrey R. MacDonald's  family



The front page has a conspicuous heading, "Green Beret's Family Found Murdered", which is a 1st report of the gruesome murders of Green Beret Jeffrey R MacDonald's family - in a manner similar to the Manson murders. He would eventually... See More  

Very 1st "Earth Day" observation in 1970...

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, April 16, 1970



* First "Earth Day" observation notice

* Environmental protection demonstration

* Climate change - global warming concerns



Page 21 has full page notice headed: "New York...We've had it!" (see images) This was for the very first "Earth Day" which was observed less than a week later.

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Kent State and other campus protesting...

THE HAYS DAILY NEWS, Hays, Kansas, May 6, 1970  The front page of the issue carries a four column headline "Campus Protest Wave Spreads" which is reference to the protest occurring at the colleges and university across the nation over President Nixon's Cambodian policy and the recent Kent State killings. This also shows a photo of the protest at the Fort Hays State campus.

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Ernie Banks' 500th homer...

LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, May 13, 1970



* Ernie Banks - Chicago Cubs

* Major League Baseball MLB

* 500th home run



This 20 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 7: "Ernie Banks Belts His 500th Homer As Cubs Win" 1st report coverage on Ernie Banks becoming the ninth player in Major League Baseball to hit 500 home runs in their career.

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1970 Woodstock the album release ad... James Taylor...

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, May 21, 1970



* Woodstock: Music from the Original Soundtrack and More

* Counterculture music festival album release advertisement

* James Taylor - American singer - songwriter - guitarist

* Carnegie Hall concert performance advertisement



Page 33 has a nice full page advertisement for the recent release of: "Woodstock: Mu... See More  

Game of the Century - FIFA World Cup (soccer)...

THE PRATT TRIBUNE, Kansas, June 18, 1970



* Italy 4-3 over West Germany

* FIFA World Cup soccer

* Game of the Century



The sport's section (page 2) has a one column heading: "Soccer Cup" First report coverage on the semi-final games of the 1970 FIFA World Cup. The Italy vs. West Germany match is known in the soccer World as the 'Game of the Century'. With soccer being a... See More  

Willie Mays 3,000th hit...

SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, July 19, 1970 



* Willie Mays 3,000th hit 

* San Francisco Giants 

* MLB baseball 



This 80 page newspaper has a four column headline on page 42: "Willie Gets 3,000th Hit" with box scores and action photo of Mays. (see)



Tells of Willie Mays hitting his 3,000th career hit.



Other news of the day throughout. Minor sp... 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  

Sterling Hall bombing...

LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, August 25, 1970



* Sterling Hall bombing

* University of Wisconsin-Madison



Page 2 has a two column heading: "Wisconsin University Bombing Kills Researcher" 1st report coverage on the Sterling Hall bombing at the University of Wisconsin.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 10 pages, small binding holes along the spine,... See More  

1970 Occultist tour advertisement...

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Oct. 1, 1970



* Marc Reymont's performance advertisement

* Occultism - witches spells - witchcraft - tarot

* Clairvoyance - voodoo - telepathy - hypnotism

* Orrie de Nooyer Auditorium - Hackensack NJ



Page 34 has a 7 x 3 1/2 inch advertisement for: "Marc Reymont's Occultism in the 70's" tour. (see images)

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Wichita State football plane crash...

THE PRATT TRIBUNE, New York, October 5, 1970 



* Wichita State University football team 

* Martin 4-0-4 airplane crash 

* Rocky Mountains 



This 6 page newspaper has a small one column headline on the front page: "Death Toll Climbs"



Tells of the Wichita State University football team airplane crash.



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

"The Oriole Meal Tickets" - McNally, Cuellar and Palmer...

THE SPORTING NEWS, October 17, 1970, from St. Louis, MO. This sporting newspaper is about 70 pages in length and is in terrific condition and has never been bound. This particular issue features "THE ORIOLE MEAL TICKETS" -  DAVE McNALLY, MIKE CUELLAR, and JIM PALMER on the front with text about them on the inside pages. This issue is loaded with sports news & photos of the day with ... See More