Deaths - Reports & Obits
Deaths - Reports & Obits
Joe Paterno death.... Penn State campus newspaper...
Item #589800
January 23, 2012
THE DAILY COLLEGIAN, Special Commemorative Edition, January 23, 2012
* Death of Joe Paterno
* Penn State University
* Best title to have
Note: This is a 1st edition printing - not one of the common reprint editions.
This publication is published for Penn State students and faculty. What better issue could be had on the death of famed football coach Joe Paterno. The front page has ... See More
Joe Paterno death... State College PA newspaper...
Item #589801
January 23, 2012
CENTRE DAILY TIMES, January 23, 2012
* Death of Joe Paterno (1st report)
* Penn State Nittany Lions
* From State College, PA
Note: This is a 1st edition printing - not one of the common reprint editions.
This publication serves Central Pennsylvania including State College where Penn State University is located. The front page has a full page color photo of Joe Paterno with the hea... See More
Death of Ronald Reagan...
Item #559668
June 6, 2004
NEW YORK POST, from New York, dated June 6, 2004 The frontpage of the issue features a close-up photo of Ronald Reagan with the American flag behind him with "Ronald Reagan (1911-2004)" under the photo. Inside are more photos including one of him holding a jersey with "The Gipper" with the number "1", and one of him and his wife, Nancy, dancing. Other daily news artic... See More
Death of Ronald Reagan, in a Washington, D.C. newspaper...
Item #562756
June 6, 2004
THE WASHINGTON POST, District of Columbia, June 6, 2004
* Ronald Reagan death
* Best title in which to have this report
The banner headline on the front page reads: "Ronald Reagan Dies" and another banner: "40th President Reshaped American Politics" with a very nice color photo of him.
The complete issue of this Sunday edition save for advertising inserts... See More
The death of President Reagan...
Item #590047
June 6, 2004
SUNDAY POST-DISPATCH, St. Louis, Missouri, June 6, 2004 The front page features a bold three-line headline "Ronald Reagan 1911-2004 The Great Communicator" and features a colored photo of him measuring 8.5x9 inches with a caption "The amiable, sunny President Reagan knew how to put his message across - simply, sincerely, forcefully -- and restored the optimism of a natio... See More
John Gotti gets life in 1992.....
Item #540328
June 11, 2002
DAILY NEWS, New York City, June 11, 2002.
* John Gotti death
* Mobster Boss - Gambino crime family
This 48 page famous tabloid sized newspaper has a nice front pge headline: "THE LAST DON, John Gotti 1940/2002" with large photo of Gotti. Much on this event on pages 2 through 7 with photos.
Nice to have from the city whe
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* John Gotti death
* Mobster Boss - Gambino crime family
This 48 page famous tabloid sized newspaper has a nice front pge headline: "THE LAST DON, John Gotti 1940/2002" with large photo of Gotti. Much on this event on pages 2 through 7 with photos.
Nice to have from the city whe
Death of Beatle George Harrison...
Item #160031
December 1, 2001
NEW YORK POST newspaper, December 1, 2001. See the photo below for the nice front page reporting of the death of Beatle George Harrison. Lengthy article & many more photos on the inside pages. The complete issue, tabloid-size, very nice condition.
Death of Beatle George Harrison...
Item #160034
December 1, 2001
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 1, 2001 See the photo below for the front page reporting of the death of one of the Beatles, George Harrison. You get the complete issue, in very nice condition.
Death of Beatle George Harrison...
Item #160027
November 30, 2001
DAILY NEWS, New York, Nov. 30, 2001 See the photo below for the great front page heading and photo concerning the death of Beatle George Harrison. Lengthy article & many more photos on the inside pages. The complete issue, very nice condition.
Death of George Harrison in a Liverpool newspaper...
Item #562758
November 30, 2001
LIVERPOOL ECHO, England, November 30, 2001 This is the regular 52 page daily issue of this newspaper from George Harrison's hometown, the edition as sold on the streets of Liverpool the morning after his death. The ftpg. features a recent photo of Harrison with the headline: "BEATLE GEORGE IS DEAD" and various subheads (see photos). There are several reports and additional p
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Death of Dale Earnhardt... A Daytona newspaper...
Item #554998
February 19, 2001
THE NEWS-JOURNAL, Daytona Beach, Florida, February 19, 2001
* City Where It Happened
* Dale Earnhardt Fatal Crash
* Great For Framing
Whether you are a NASCAR fan or not, collectors cannot fail to admit that one of the more notable--and tragic--events in NASCAR racing was the death of the famed Dale Earnhardt at the Daytona 500 racetrack. See the photo below for how the local newspap... See More
Death of Dale Earnhardt... A Daytona newspaper...
Item #575071
February 19, 2001
THE NEWS-JOURNAL, Daytona Beach, Florida, February 19, 2001
* City Where It Happened
* Dale Earnhardt Fatal Crash
* Great For Framing
Whether you are a NASCAR fan or not, collectors cannot fail to admit that one of the more notable--and tragic--events in NASCAR racing was the death of the famed Dale Earnhardt at the Daytona 500 racetrack. See the photo below f... See More
Death of Joe DiMaggio...
Item #160667
March 9, 1999
NEW YORK POST, March 9, 1999 See the photo below (click on the camera icon) for the nice full frontpage photo of Joe DiMaggio who had just died the day before. Certainly the perfect newspaper to own for the death of this very famous and respected Yankee. A wealth of text and photos on him and his life inside. A complete, tabloid-size newspaper in very nice condition.
Death of Joe DiMaggio...
Item #160671
March 9, 1999
DAILY NEWS, New York City, March 9, 1999 This is the "National Edition" with the very nice, full front page memorial to Joe DiMaggio who had just died, with a special "wrap-around" cover sheet with his photo from an earlier year with the New York Yankees. Great to have this report in a New York City newspaper.
The "wrap-around" section on DiMaggio is complete in 32-p... See More
Death of Joe DiMaggio...
Item #575005
March 9, 1999
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 9, 1999
* Death of Joe DiMaggio
The top of the front page has a three column head: "Joe DiMaggio, Yankee Clipper, Dies at 84" with text and a photo of him as well, captioned: "Joe DiMaggio's grace on and off the field created an enduring legend." Much more on his life on inside pages including many vintage photos as well. This is ... See More
Death of Joe DiMaggio...
Item #160670
March 8, 1999
DAILY NEWS - EXTRA, New York City, March 8, 1999 This issue features a front page picture of Joe DiMaggio, who died the day before. Much reporting, statistics and many photos inside this 36 special section "Extra!" edition, including a very nice double-page photo. Tabloid-size and in very nice condition.
Death of Frank Sinatra...
Item #575002
May 16, 1998
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 16, 1998 The top of the front page has a two column head: "Frank Sinatra Dies at 82; Matchless Stylist of Pop", with a photo of him as well (see images). An inside page has almost a full page of text on his life & career with many additional photos (see images). Nice to have this report in this famous title. The complete sections A and B (lacking C). Nic... See More
Death of Princess Diana... her funeral service and life...
Item #590054
September 7, 1997
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, St. Louis, Missouri, September 7, 1997 The front page features a bold headline "Farewell To A Princess" and features a very large colored picture of Princess Diana's coffin being taken into Westminster Abbey followed by Prince Charles, Prince Harry, Prince William and Prince Phillip. Additional articles and photos are within. Section B is entitled "... See More
Princess Diana... Car accident death...
Item #561626
August 31, 1997
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, Missouri, August 31, 1997
* Diana - Princess of Wales
* Car accident death
This 14 page, 1st section only newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "Car Crash Kills Princess Diana" with subheads and related photos. More inside.
This is the 1st section only. Incomplete. Good condition.
wikipedia notes: On 31 August 1997, Diana died aft... See More
Death of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis...
Item #590053
May 20, 1994
USA TODAY, America, May 20, 1994 The front page features a bold headline "Jackie dies at 64 of cancer" along with the cover story article "TV etched her image into memory - worship ended with marriage to Greek tycoon but death still shocks nation". A large illustration comprised of her in several stages of life, including with JFK, has a headline "Jacqueline Kennedy ... See More
Death of Chancellor Willy Brandt...
Item #583400
October 9, 1992
BILD, Berlin, Germany, Oct. 9, 1992 The front page is dominated by a very large photo of Willy Brandt with the heading at the top announcing: "Willy Brandt Is Dead". Brandt was a noted political figure in Germany, serving as mayor of West Berlin from 1957-1966, then as Chancellor of West Germany from 1969 thru 1974. He was mayor Berlin when the Berlin Wall was constructed, bu... See More
John Gotti gets life sentence in 1992...
Item #562478
June 24, 1992
NEW YORK POST, New York, June 24, 1992
* John Gotti gets life sentence
* Mobster Boss - Gambino crime family
This 56 page famous tabloid sized newspaper has a nice front page headline: "LIFE" with photo of John Gotti.
More on pages 4 & 5.
Nice to have from the city where in happened. Other news of the day throughout. Nice condition.
so... See More
1992 John Gotti...
Item #209760
April 3, 1992
DAILY NEWS, New York City, April 3, 1992. This famous tabloid newspaper has a great displayable front page heading and photo concerning mob leader John Gotti' s guilty verdict which ended up being his last day of freedom in society. The front page has a great headline "GONE FELLA" Other related headlines within this issue: "A DON VOYAGE, SAYS THE JURY" "It's Ciao... See More
Death of John Lennon in a Liverpool newspaper...
Item #562757
December 9, 1980
LIVERPOOL ECHO, England, December 9, 1980 To anyone who grew up on the 1960's the death of John Lennon was a tragic event and the end of an era. Reports of his death are desired by collectors of many interests and are more rare than assassination reports of J.F.K.
Here is a rare opportunity for the report of his death in a Liverpool newspaper--John Lennon's hometown--with the large ... See More
Great issue on the death of Elvis Presley...
Item #205997
August 17, 1977
MEMPHIS PRESS-SCIMITAR, August. 17, 1977 (Final Edition) I always recommend buying historic events in newspapers from the city where they happened. Here is such an issue. The front page banner head reads: "Memphis Leads World in Mourning the Monarch of Rock 'n Roll" "A Lonely Life ends on Elvis Presley Boulevard" and includes a color photo of him. Related articles and photo... See More
Memphis newspaper on the death of Elvis Presley...
Item #212592
August 17, 1977
THE COMMERCIAL APPEAL, Memphis, Tennessee, Aug. 17, 1977
* Elvis Presley death (1st report)
* Great title in which to have this report (from Memphis)
See the photo for the front page of this historic issue--a Memphis issue is the best to have on Elvis' death. The two line banner headline reads: "Death Captures Crown Of Rock and Roll--Elvis Dies Apparently After Heart Attack". ... See More
The Very Best & Complete Coverage - Final Edition...
Greatest issue on the death of Elvis Presley...
Item #542635
August 17, 1977
The Death of Elvis Presley
Within a Limited Edition Customized Leather Portfolio!
Printed on the Cover in Gold Leaf:
Elvis Aaron Presley
January 8, 1935 to August 16, 1977
The King of Rock 'n' Roll
Limited Commemorative Edition Portfolio
Here is a complete, genuine, historic newspaper: The MEMPHIS PRESS-SCIMITAR, dated August 17, 1977, and printed the day a
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Within a Limited Edition Customized Leather Portfolio!
Printed on the Cover in Gold Leaf:
Elvis Aaron Presley
January 8, 1935 to August 16, 1977
The King of Rock 'n' Roll
Limited Commemorative Edition Portfolio
Here is a complete, genuine, historic newspaper: The MEMPHIS PRESS-SCIMITAR, dated August 17, 1977, and printed the day a
Death of Charles Lindbergh...
Item #542961
August 27, 1974
ST. PETERSBURG TIMES: St. Petersburg, Florida; dated August 27, 1974.
* Death of Charles Lindbergh
* Famed Aviator
The front page of this issue contains a photo and an illustration of the late Charles Lindbergh, "the 'Lone Eagle' who electrified the world by flying alone across the Atlantic". Headlines and articles include: "Lindbergh Dies", "Lindy... See More
The death of Charles Lindbergh...
Item #586111
August 27, 1974
THE COURIER JOURNAL, Louisville, Kentucky, August 27, 1974
* Charles Lindbergh death
* Aviator - airplane
This 1st section only (1st 20 pages) of a normal 42 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "Lindbergh dies of cancer" with related photos (see photos). Page 3 has a banner headline: "Famed aviator Charles Lindbergh dies of cancer at 72" with pho... See More
Joe Frazier vs. George Foreman...
Item #588617
January 23, 1973
MORNING STAR, Rockford, Illinois, January 23, 1973
* Joe Frazier vs. George Foreman
* Heavyweight boxing championship
* "Down Goes Frazier"
This 28 page newspaper has a seven column headline on the front page of the sport's section (sec. 2): "Foreman rips Frazier" with subheads and related photos. 1st report coverage on the George Foreman vs... See More
The death of Roberto Clemente...
Item #581402
January 4, 1973
THE HAYS DAILY NEWS, Hays, Kansas, January 4, 1973
* Roberto Clemente death
* Pittsburgh Pirates
* USC Trojans win NCAA title
This 24 page newspaper has a three column headline on page 10: "Roberto Clemente Week Declared In Pittsburgh"
Also a five column headline on the same page: "Trojans Get Grid Title" with related photo.
Other news and advertiseme
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* Roberto Clemente death
* Pittsburgh Pirates
* USC Trojans win NCAA title
This 24 page newspaper has a three column headline on page 10: "Roberto Clemente Week Declared In Pittsburgh"
Also a five column headline on the same page: "Trojans Get Grid Title" with related photo.
Other news and advertiseme
Hurricane Agnes...
Item #561791
June 20, 1972
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, June 20, 1972
* Hurricane Agnes
This 10 page newspaper has a two column headline at the bottom of the front page: "Hurricane Agnes leaves death path". Tells of Hurricane Anges causing havoc after hitting Florida.
Other news of the day. Some small binding holes along the spine, otherwise in good condition.
wikipedia notes: Hurr... See More
Charles Manson found guilty...
Item #562612
January 27, 1971
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, January 27, 1971
* Charles Manson found guilty
* Sharon Tate
This 46 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 6: "Manson to Blame Society In Try to Save His Life".
Tells of the guilty verdict for Charles Manson and his 3 women followers.
Other news of the day. Little spine wear, otherwise in good condition.
wikipedia notes:... See More
Charles Manson murder trial ends...
Item #562611
January 16, 1971
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, January 16, 1971
* Charles Manson murder trial ends
* Sharon Tate
This 36 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 8: "Tate Murder Case Goes to the Jury".
Tells of the ending of the murder trial involving Charles Manson and his 3 women followers.
Other news of the day. Large tear on unrelated page (see), little spine wear, oth... See More
Wichita State football plane crash...
Item #567879
October 5, 1970
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
Wichita State football plane crash...
Item #565213
October 3, 1970
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, October 3, 1970
* Wichita State University football team
* Martin 4-0-4 airplane crash (1st report)
* Rocky Mountains
This 12 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "13 Wichita Grid Players Among 29 Killed In Crash". Tells of the Wichita State University football team airplane crash.
Other news of the day. Light brownin... See More
The trial of Charles Manson begins...
Item #565777
June 19, 1970
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, June 19, 1970
* Charles Manson trial beginning
* Sharon Tate - LaBianca murders
This 56 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 7: "Manson Denies Eighth Murder" with smaller subheads. (see photos) Interesting reporting on Manson's antics in the courtroom.
Tells of the murder trial of Charles Manson and his 3 women fol... See More
The trial of Charles Manson begins...
Item #562613
June 17, 1970
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, from Springfield, Massachusetts, dated June 17, 1970
* Charles Manson trial begins
* Sharon Tate
This 46 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 4:
* Tate Trial Jury Selection Begins
Tells of the murder trial of Charles Manson and his 3 women followers beginning.
Other news of the day. Little spine wear, otherwise in good condition.
wikipedia no... See More
Charles Manson...
Item #562742
December 25, 1969
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, December 25, 1969
* Charles Manson
* Represents himself (1st report)
* Sharon Tate / LaBianca murder trials
This 76 page newspaper has a four column headline on page 3: "Hippie to Act as Own Lawyer" with nice photo of Manson in custody. (see)
Tells of Charles Manson choosing to represent himself in the Tate-LaBi... See More
Charles Manson prior to the arrest for Tate-LaBianca murders...
Item #562447
December 6, 1969
THE PARSONS SUN, from Parsons, Kansas, dated December 6, 1969
* Great Charles Manson article
* A look into his underworld
* His arrest for murder
This 12 page newspaper (front section only) has a nice banner headline on the front page:
* The Hippie World of Charles Manson: Mysticism, Filth--and Violent Deaths
with small caption: "Strange Odyssey"
See photos for the comp... See More
Charles Manson Murders...
Item #569485
December 5, 1969
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
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.
wiki... See More
Charles Manson Murders in 1969
Item #570151
December 4, 1969
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, December 4, 1969
* Charles Manson murders
* Sharon Tate & more
This 28 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 10: "Hypnosis Blamed In Killings"
See photos for complete text.
Other news of the day throughout. Minor spine wear, otherwise in good condition.
wikipedia notes: On December 1, 1969, acting on ... See More
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 #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
1969 Anti Vietnam War march...
Item #566418
November 14, 1969
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, November 14, 1969
* Anti Vietnam War march in Washington D.C.
This 10 page newspaper has a six column headline at the bottom of the front page: "March Against Death' Proceeds Solemnly In Capital". Tells of the anti Vietnam War march in Washington DC that accumulated to over 200,000 people involved.
Other news of the day. Some small binding h... See More
Hurricane Camille...
Item #553012
August 19, 1969
THE PARSONS SUN, Kansas, August 19, 1969
* Hurricane Camille
* Death toll rises to 128
This 10 page newspaper has a full column article on the front page titled "Storm's Toll Rises to 128" and another article on the next page titled "Hurricane Taming Effort a Success."
Other news of the day throughout the newspaper. A few binding holes along the spine, otherwise... See More
Sharon Tate... LaBianca murders...
Item #561684
August 14, 1969
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, August 14, 1969
* Sharon Tate - LaBianca murders
* Charles Manson & followers
This 12 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 7: "Murder Victims Tendered Farewells By Loved Ones". Tells of the victims' funerals including Sharon Tate.
Other news of the day throughout. Small binding holes along the spine, otherwise in good condit... See More
Sharon Tate... LaBianca murders...
Item #561685
August 13, 1969
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, August 13, 1969
* Sharon Tate - LaBianca murders
* Charles Manson & followers
This 18 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 11: "Lurid Set Of Murders In L. A. Baffles Police"
Other news of the day throughout. Small binding holes along the spine, otherwise in good condition.
wikipedia notes: In August o... See More
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