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Death of Beatle George Harrison...
160031
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.
$13.00
Death of Beatle George Harrison...
160034
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.
$28.00
Death of Beatle George Harrison...
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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.
$20.00
Death of George Harrison in a Liverpool newspaper...
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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 photos on the
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$90.00
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 photos on the
Death of George Harrison in a Liverpool newspaper...
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LIVERPOOL ECHO, England, Nov. 30, 2001 This is the 24 page "Special Tribute" issue published the day after George Harrison died, and the same date as the regular daily issue of this paper. The entire issue is devoted to Harrison, his life with and after the Beatles, as well as his childhood and his final weeks of life. It is filled with many, many photos, both color and black &... See More
$110.00
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Death of Dale Earnhardt... A Daytona newspaper...
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THE NEWS-JOURNAL, Daytona Beach, Florida, Feb. 19, 2001 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 newspaper treated this event. Always nice to get major events in cities where they happened, here i... See More
$18.00
Death of Joe DiMaggio...
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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.
$18.00
Death of Joe DiMaggio...
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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 Cityi newspaper. Nice condition.
$21.00
Death of Joe DiMaggio...
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DAILY NEWS, New York City, March 8, 1999 See the photo below for the
great full front page memorial to the beloved Yankee, Joe DiMaggio, who
died the day before. Much reporting and many photos inside this
"Extra!" edition. Tabloid-size and in very nice condition.
$26.00
1992 John Gotti...
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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
$30.00
Bing Crosby Death in 1977....
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THE DAILY UNION, Junction City, Kansas, October 15, 1977.
* Singer Bing Crosby Death
* Singer Bing Crosby Death
* Junction City, Kansas
This 18 page newspaper has a two line, two column headline on the front page: "Famed crooner Bing Crosby dies after golf game in Madrid" with one column photo of him. Larger related headline with news on page 14 (SEE PHOTO). Other news of the day throughout. Small
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$22.00
The Best Issue - Home Edition...
Greatest issue on the death of Elvis Presley...
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MEMPHIS PRESS-SCIMITAR, August 17, 1977 (Home 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: "A Lonely Life ends on Elvis Presley Boulevard" and includes a color photo of him. Other related subheads as well.This is the complete issue and is the "Home Edition"... See More $48.00
Great issue on the death of Elvis Presley...
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MEMPHIS PRESS-SCIMITAR, August. 17, 1977 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 photos inside as well. So... See More
$48.00
Memphis newspaper on the death of Elvis Presley...
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THE COMMERCIAL APPEAL, Memphis, Tennessee, Aug. 17, 1977. See the phoeo below 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". Nice condition and complete in 70 pages.
$38.00
Death of Ed Sullivan 1974....
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THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, October 14, 1974.
* Famous Television Host Ed Sullivan Death
* October 14, 1974
* Famous Television Host Ed Sullivan Death
* October 14, 1974
This 42 page newspaper has a two line, three column headline on the front page: "Ed Sullivan Dies; 'Toast of the Town'" with one column photo of Ed Sullivan. Other news of the day throughout. Little irregular at the spine, otherwise in nice condition.
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$27.00
Death of Charles Lindbergh...
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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 $70.00
Ho Chi Minh death in 1969....
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LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, September 4, 1969.
* Ho Chi Minh death
* President of Vietnam
This 12 page newspaper has a two line, three column headline on the front page: "Ho's Death Used To Inflame War" with a three column pictorial of Ho Chi Minh in different stages of life.
Other news of the day throughout. Small binding holes along the spinewith little
Dwight Eisenhower Death 1969...
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THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, March 29, 1969.
* Dwight Eisenhower Death
* 1969
* Dwight Eisenhower Death
* 1969
This 46 page newspaper has a two line, four column headline on the front page: "General Eisenhower Mourned by Millions" with subhead: "Funeral Set for Monday" with pther related headlines and a nice four column photo of Eisenhower. More inside. Other news of the day. Little margin wear, otherw
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$35.00
Cosmonaut Vladimir Komarov killed in 1967...
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LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, April 24, 1967.
* Cosmonaut Vladimir Komarov Killed
* Capsule Crash
This 12 page newspaper has a two line, four column headline on the front page: "Crash Of Capsule Kills Red Cosmonaut" with subhead: "Parachute Shrouds Tangle". Other news of the day throughout. Small bindings along the spine, otherwise in good condition.
* Cosmonaut Vladimir Komarov Killed
* Capsule Crash
This 12 page newspaper has a two line, four column headline on the front page: "Crash Of Capsule Kills Red Cosmonaut" with subhead: "Parachute Shrouds Tangle". Other news of the day throughout. Small bindings along the spine, otherwise in good condition.
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$30.00
1965 NAT KING COLE'S DEATH
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DETROIT FREE PRESS, Feb. 16, 1965 Nice head with a light blue background above the masthead: "Nat King Cole Dies" and on the ftpg. a 3 line, 1 column head: "Nat Cole Dies At 45 Of Cancer". Just above these heads is a small close-up photo of Cole. Small binding holes at the left, small tape-mend at the spine, small piece of tape near the masthead. Ink library stamp close to the ... See More
$31.00
Boston Strangler Last Victim Murdered.....
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SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, January 5, 1964.
* The Boston Strangler
* Mary Sullivan
This 50+ page newspaper has a three line, one column headline on the front page: "13TH STRANGLING VICTIM FOUND IN HUB APARTMENT" with subhead: "Youth, 18, Is Held for Quizzing in Death of Woman, 19" which tells of the last victim, Mary Sullivan, the Boston Strangl
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$40.00
* The Boston Strangler
* Mary Sullivan
This 50+ page newspaper has a three line, one column headline on the front page: "13TH STRANGLING VICTIM FOUND IN HUB APARTMENT" with subhead: "Youth, 18, Is Held for Quizzing in Death of Woman, 19" which tells of the last victim, Mary Sullivan, the Boston Strangl
Dallas newspaper on Oswald killed...
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THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS, Nov. 25, 1963 Terrific and most unusual issue,
as the entire front page--save for the banner headline: "Night Club Man
Kills Oswald John F. Kennedy's Body Borne to Capitol"--is taken up with
a huge photo showing Jack Ruby thrusting his pistol forward in the
direction of Oswald and others, a split second before Oswald was shot.
Nice condition and a
terrific companion... See More
$47.00
Dallas Newspaper...Oswald Killed...
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THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS, Nov. 25, 1963.
* Lee Harvey Oswald shot by Jack Ruby
Terrific and most unusual issue, as the entire front page--save for the banner headline: "Night Club Man Kills Oswald" and "John F. Kennedy's Body Borne to Capitol"--is taken up with a huge photo showing Jack Ruby thrusting his pistol forward in the direction of Oswald and others, a split second
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$47.00
* Lee Harvey Oswald shot by Jack Ruby
Terrific and most unusual issue, as the entire front page--save for the banner headline: "Night Club Man Kills Oswald" and "John F. Kennedy's Body Borne to Capitol"--is taken up with a huge photo showing Jack Ruby thrusting his pistol forward in the direction of Oswald and others, a split second
Kennedy assassinated: first report in a Dallas newspaper...
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THE DALLAS TIMES HERALD--Final Edition, November 22, 1963 The bold, banner headline reads: "PRESIDENT DEAD, CONNALLY SHOT" and features a large photo of President Kennedy at Love Field on his arrival in Dallas earlier in the day.It is a rarity to find a Dallas newspaper covering Kennedy's assassination published the day he died.
Included here are pgs. 1-22 of a three part, two ... See More $130.00
Chile Earthquake of 1960...
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THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, May 22, 1960.
* The Great Chilean Earthquake Begins
This 60+ page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "Big Port Ravaged by Quake" "Fire and Panic Hit Concepcion; Death Toll 143". This is a early report on the great Chilean earthquake. Other news of the day throughout. Binding holes along the spine, otherwise in
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$40.00
* The Great Chilean Earthquake Begins
This 60+ page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "Big Port Ravaged by Quake" "Fire and Panic Hit Concepcion; Death Toll 143". This is a early report on the great Chilean earthquake. Other news of the day throughout. Binding holes along the spine, otherwise in
Adolph Coors III Kidnaped....
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THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, February 10, 1960.
* Coors Beer baron kidnapped
* Coors Beer baron kidnapped
This 40+ page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "Kidnap Fear Spurs Hunt for Brewer" with a photo of Adolph Coors III. Other news of the day throughout. This issue has some margin wear which does affect some of the mentioned article. Also small binding holes along the spine.
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$21.00
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Malpasset Dam Burst in 1959 France...
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LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, December 3, 1959.
* The Malpasset Dam in France bursts in original reporting - unique gift idea
This 14 page newspaper has a two line, five column headline on the front page: "Death Toll Is 150 As Dam Bursts In France" with subhead: "Total Of 160 Are To Be Missing". Other news of the day with ads throughout. Minor margin wear,
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$35.00
* The Malpasset Dam in France bursts in original reporting - unique gift idea
This 14 page newspaper has a two line, five column headline on the front page: "Death Toll Is 150 As Dam Bursts In France" with subhead: "Total Of 160 Are To Be Missing". Other news of the day with ads throughout. Minor margin wear,
1959 Death Of Comedian Actor Lou Costello...
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THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, March 4, 1959. This 32 pages
newspaper is in nice condition and has a two line, two column headline
on the front page: "Famed Comedian Lou Costello Dies" with a one column
photo of him also on the front page. Other news of the day including
another interesting front page headline: "WE PASS MOON TODAY; NEXT
TARGET: THE SUN" with details. Plenty of advertisemem... See More
$37.00
Albert Einstein Dies...
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The Philadelphia Inquirer: dated April 19, 1955.* Death of Albert Einstein
* First & Second Leaves Only
A front page photo showing Albert Einstein reads, "Einstein Dies in Sleep, Father of Atomic Age". The events surrounding the death of the scientist are also included as well as information concerning his life.
This issue includes only the first and second leaves.&n... See More $120.00
1953 Joseph Stalin Death...
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SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Mass., March 7, 1953.
* Joseph Stalin Death
* Russian Premier
This 32 page newspaper has a two line, 2 column headline on the front page: "Stalin's Rites Monday; Pantheon to Be Built" with subhead: "Monumental Building Will House Exposed Coffins of Soviet Leaders; Thousands File Past Bier" with more inside. Other news of the day a
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$22.00
* Joseph Stalin Death
* Russian Premier
This 32 page newspaper has a two line, 2 column headline on the front page: "Stalin's Rites Monday; Pantheon to Be Built" with subhead: "Monumental Building Will House Exposed Coffins of Soviet Leaders; Thousands File Past Bier" with more inside. Other news of the day a
King George VI Death 1952....
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THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, February 7, 1952.
* Death of King George VI
* Beginning of Queen Elizabeth
This 38 page newspaper has a three line, four column headline on the front page: "NEW QUEEN SPEEDING TO LONDON AS BRITAIN MOURNS KING'S DEATH" with subheads that include: "Elizabeth Is Due To Reach Capital This Afternoon" and more. Also a three column re
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$27.00
* Death of King George VI
* Beginning of Queen Elizabeth
This 38 page newspaper has a three line, four column headline on the front page: "NEW QUEEN SPEEDING TO LONDON AS BRITAIN MOURNS KING'S DEATH" with subheads that include: "Elizabeth Is Due To Reach Capital This Afternoon" and more. Also a three column re
Extremely displayable on the death of King George VI...
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LIVERPOOL ECHO, England, Feb. 6, 1952.
* The Death of King George VI
Virtually the entire front page is taken up with a huge photo of King George VI, with the heading at the top: "DEATH OF THE KING" and the caption at the bottom: "His Late Majesty King George VI". the photo is black-bordered. Inside this 8 pg. issue is a nearly full page headed: "Life Story of King George in Pictures" and an
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$27.00
* The Death of King George VI
Virtually the entire front page is taken up with a huge photo of King George VI, with the heading at the top: "DEATH OF THE KING" and the caption at the bottom: "His Late Majesty King George VI". the photo is black-bordered. Inside this 8 pg. issue is a nearly full page headed: "Life Story of King George in Pictures" and an
Death Of King George VI In 1952...
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LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Mass. February 6, 1952. This 14 page
newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "KING GEORGE VI
DIES TODAY" with Subheads that include: "Elizabeth Becomes Queen of
Britain" and related photos. Other news of the day and several
interesting advertisements.
$32.00
Death of William Randolph Hearst 1951...
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THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, August 15, 1951.
* William Randolph Hearst Death
* Newspaper and Magazine Guru
This 34 page newspaper has a two line, two column headline on the front page: "W.R. Hearst, Mogul Of Publishing, Dies" with subhead: "Controversial Chief of Vast Newspaper and Magazine Empire Succumbs at Age 88" with a one column photo of him. Other news of the day with seve
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$27.00
* William Randolph Hearst Death
* Newspaper and Magazine Guru
This 34 page newspaper has a two line, two column headline on the front page: "W.R. Hearst, Mogul Of Publishing, Dies" with subhead: "Controversial Chief of Vast Newspaper and Magazine Empire Succumbs at Age 88" with a one column photo of him. Other news of the day with seve
Comedienne Fanny Brice Death...
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THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 30, 1951 Two line, 1 col. head on pg. 21:
"Fanny Brice Dies At The Age Of 59" & subheads: "Comedienne, Famed
in Role of Baby Snooks, First Scored With Song, 'My Man' " 'Discovered'
By Ziegfeld" "She Got $75 a Week to Play in Folies--Also Starred on
Radio and in Movies." Many details about Brice's career. One col. photo
of Brice next to this report. Rag paper, nice.
$37.00
Rosenbergs Given Death Sentence In 1951...
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THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, MA, April 6, 1951. This 40 pages newspaper
has a two line, two column headline on the front page:
"Rosenbergs, Doomed, To Appeal July Verdict" with subhead. Tells of the
death sentence given to Julius and Ethel Rosenberg for being traitors
to the U.S. Other news of the day with several interesting
advertisements. Good condition except for little margin we... See More
$27.00
Bill Bojangles Robinson Death 1949...
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SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Mass., November 26, 1951.
* Death of Tap Dancer Bill "Bojangles'
* 1951
This 34 page newspaper has a three line, one column headline on the front page: "BILL ROBINSON, NEGRO DANCER, HEART VICTIM" with subhead: "Stage and Screen Entertainer Was Beloved Figure in Show Business". Other news of the day and several interesting advertisements. Go
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$37.00
* Death of Tap Dancer Bill "Bojangles'
* 1951
This 34 page newspaper has a three line, one column headline on the front page: "BILL ROBINSON, NEGRO DANCER, HEART VICTIM" with subhead: "Stage and Screen Entertainer Was Beloved Figure in Show Business". Other news of the day and several interesting advertisements. Go
Death of Babe Ruth in 1948...
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THE DAILY JOURNAL, Philipsburg, Pennsylvania, Aug. 17, 1948 The front
page contains a noteworthy report of one of the grestest legends in
baseball history, Babe Ruth, with the two line, two column wide
headline reading:
"Nation Mourns Babe Ruth Death; Doctors List Cancer As Cause"
with the article carrying over to page 3 as well. Complete in 6 pages,
loose at the spine, some minor margin ch... See More
$50.00
D.W. Griffith death in 1948....
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THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, July 24, 1948.
* D. W. Griffith death
* 1st report
This 28 page newspaper has a two line, one column headline on page15: "DAVID W. GRIFFITH, FILM PIONEER, DIES" with subheads that include: "Producer of 'Birth of Nation', Intolerance' and 'America' Made Nearly 500 Pictures" and more with a one column photo of David Wark
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$52.00
* D. W. Griffith death
* 1st report
This 28 page newspaper has a two line, one column headline on page15: "DAVID W. GRIFFITH, FILM PIONEER, DIES" with subheads that include: "Producer of 'Birth of Nation', Intolerance' and 'America' Made Nearly 500 Pictures" and more with a one column photo of David Wark
Texas City TX Disaster In 1947...
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THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass. April 17, 1947. This 22 page newspaper has
a banner headline on the front page: "HUNDREDS KILLED IN TEXAS BLAST
THAT WRECKS MONSANTO PLANT" with subheads that include: "Death Toll
Estimated At From 450 to 1200; More Than 1000 Hurt" with realted photo
also on the front page. Nice for display. Other news of the day
throughout with loads of advertisments. Little wear... See More
$52.00
Death Of Henry Ford In 1947...
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THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass. April 8, 1947. This 16 page newspaper has a two line, two column headline: "Henry Ford, Famous Auto Maker, Is Dead" with subhead: "Succumbs at 83, Year and Half After Retiring; Cause Of Death Not Immediately Revealed". Other news of the day throughout with loads of advertisments. Little wear around the margins, otherwise in good condition
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Al Capone near death...
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COLDWATER DAILY REPORTER, January 25, 1947, from Coldwater, Michigan. Frontpage
columnwide headline "Al Capone Losing Out" with smaller subhead
"Physician Reveals Heart Is Failing". This is the full issue and is
good condition. See photos for full details.
$20.00
1946 Walter Johnson Death...
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NEW-YORK TIMES, Dec. 11, 1946 Page 31 two line, 1 column headline:
Walter Johnson Dies In Capital, 59 & subheads: Pitching Star for
Washington Senators 21 Years Held Many Baseball Records & more,
plus a one col. photo of Johnson. Also a 2 line, 1 column headline:
Damon Runyon, 62, Columnist, Is Dead & subheads, plus a 1 column
photo or Runyon. Rag edition in great condition.
$42.00
Death of Writer H.G. Wells...
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NEW YORK TIMES: From New York, NY, this issue is dated August 14, 1946.
The front page of this issue reads, "H.G. Wells Dead in London at 79; Forecast Atomic Age in 1914 Novel."
Additional content includes, "British Battle Jews, Kill 3 in Haifa Riot as Refugees Are Sent to Cyprus Camps." This article is accompanies by a picture of Wells on page 25.
This issue is in ex
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$110.00