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697920

Death of Chairman Mao in a Beijing, China, newspaper...

Item #697920

September 10, 1976

PEOPLE'S DAILY, Peking (Beijing), China, Sept., 10, 1976  This is likely the most notable issue reporting the death of Chairman Mao Tse Tung (Zedong) of the People's Republic of China who died Sept. 9.

The full front page is taken up with his black-bordered photo headed (in translation): "Eternal Glory To The Great Leader And Great Teacher Chairman Mao Testung!" Within the ... See More  

Item from Catalog 340 (released for March, 2024)

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682600

Death of Chairman Mao in a Beijing, China, newspaper...

Item #682600

September 09, 1976

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Sept., 9, 1976 



* People's Republic of China founder

* Mao Zedong death (1st report)




The front page has a banner headline: "MAO TSE - TUNG DIES" with subhead and photo. (see)

Complete 1st section only with 32 pages, nice condition.

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692625

1976 Mickey Cohen death...

Item #692625

July 30, 1976

LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 30, 1976



* Jewish gangster & boxer Mickey Cohen death



The front page has a one column heading: "Mickey Cohen Dies at Age 62" with subhead. (see) First report coverage continues inside with 3 related photos. (see) Nice to have from the city where he died.

Complete 1st section only with 24 pages, nice condition.... See More  

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668351

Death of Johnny Mercer in a L.A. paper....

Item #668351

June 26, 1976

LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 26, 1976



* John Mercer death (1st report)

* American lyricist, songwriter and singer

* Capital Records co-founder




The front page has a banner headline: "Songster Johnny Mercer Dies" with subhead and photo. Nice for display. Great to have from the capital of the entertainment industry and the city where he lived and died.

Complete 1st section only with al... See More  

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619469

Death of Jack Benny...

Item #619469

December 27, 1974

MESA TRIBUNE, Arizona, Dec. 27, 1974 



* Jack Benny death

* American entertainer




The front page has a two column heading: "Old Time Trouper Jack Benny Dead" with photo. (see)

Incomplete issue containing 4 pages of a 28 page newspaper. A little margin wear, otherwise good.

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701132

Death of Jack Benny...

Item #701132

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  

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615120

James Braddock death...

Item #615120

November 30, 1974

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, November 30, 1974



* James Braddock death

* Heavyweight boxing champion

* Cinderella Man fame




The bottom of page 20 has an article headed: "James J. Braddock Succumbs at 68" with photo. (see)

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 32 pages, minor spine wear, nice condition.... See More  

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692476

Violinist David Oistrakh death...

Item #692476

October 25, 1974

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass. Oct. 25, 1974



* David Oistrakh death - classical music

* Soviet violinist - violist - conductor




The top of page 18 has a two column heading: "David Oistrakh, Soviet Violinist" with photo. (see)

Complete with 56 pages, a little wear, nice condition.

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610320

Death of Charles Lindbergh...

Item #610320

August 27, 1974

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Aug. 27, 1974 



* Charles Lindbergh death (1st report)



The front page has: "Lindbergh, 72, Dies of Cancer in Hawaii" with subhead: "Made First Solo Flight Across Atlantic in 1927" with a photos of him, plus a larger  photo of him from 1927 standing in front of his plane the Spirit of St. Louis (see).

Incomplete, containing 8 pages of a 20 page... See More  

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586111

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  

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686605

1974 Darius Milhaud death... French composer...

Item #686605

June 25, 1974

THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 25, 1974



* Darius Milhaud death (1st report)

* French composer, conductor & teacher

* Jazz - polytonality - modernist music




The top of page 36 has a four column heading: "Darius Milhaud, Rebel French Composer, Dies at 81" with photo. Lengthy text.

Complete with 64 pages, minor margin wear, generally nice.... See More  

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607665

David Ben-Gurion death... Israel founder...

Item #607665

December 02, 1973

THE NEWS AND OBSERVER, Raleigh, North Carolina, December 2, 1973



* David Ben-Gurion death

* Israel founder




The front page has a four column heading: "Ben-Gurion Dies at 87" with small photo. (see) 1st report coverage on the death of founder and Prime Minister of Israel, David Ben-Gurion.



Other news, sports and advertisements of the day, Complete in a 50+ page Sunday edition, sm... See More  

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601864

President Nixon White House tapes... Death of Eddie Rickenbacker...

Item #601864

July 24, 1973

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, July 24, 1973



* President Richard Nixon

* White House tapes

* Eddie Rickenbacker death




The front page has a five column headline: "President Subpoenaed To Release Records" with subhead and photo (see photos).



Also a three column heading on the front page: "Older Folks Remember a Real Hero" which pertains to... See More  

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699751

Death of Bruce Lee... martial artist...

Item #699751

July 21, 1973

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 21, 1973



* Actor Bruce Lee death (1st report)

* Hong Kong-American martial artist

* Jeet Kune Do martial art founder




The top of page 28 has a one column heading: "Bruce Lee, 32, Star Of Kung-Fu Movies" (see images) I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because their was really no reason to save it at the time.

Complete with 48 pages, minor margin ... See More  

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692858

Death of Comedian actor Joe E. Brown...

Item #692858

July 06, 1973

THE CLEVELAND PRESS, July 6, 1973



* Joe E. Brown death

* Comedian actor




The front page has a two column heading: "Top comedian Joe E. Brown dies" with small photo. (see)

Complete with 30+ pages, light toning at the margins, tiny binding holes along the spine, generally nice.

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698683

Death of Pablo Picasso... modern art...

Item #698683

April 09, 1973

THE RALEIGH TIMES, North Carolina, April 9, 1973



* Pablo Picasso death (1st report)

* Famed Spanish painter




The front page has a heading: "Picasso lies in lonely state" More on page 2 with an example of his work. A lengthier report on page 5 with four more examples of his work and small photo of himself. First report on the death of famous Spanish painter, sculptor, printmaker and... See More  

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599258

Gangster Frank Costello death...

Item #599258

February 19, 1973

THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 19, 1973



* Frank Costello death

* 'The Prime Minister of the Underworld'

* Italian gangster & crime boss




The front page has a one column heading: "Frank Costello Dies Of Coronary at 82; Underworld Leader". Coverage continues inside with two related photos. Lengthy text here. 1st report coverage on the death of mob boss, Frank Cos... See More  

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687360

Abortions ruled legal: Roe vs. Wade decision...

Item #687360

January 23, 1973

AKRON BEACON JOURNAL, Ohio, Jan. 23, 1973



* Abortion made legal (1st report)

* Roe v. Wade decision

* U.S. Supreme Court

* FRONT LEAF ONLY ***




This is the front leaf only. The front page has the Supreme Court's landmark decision on Roe v. Wade. While some of the coverage was continued onto inside pages which are not present, finding issues with the Roe v. Wade decision are quite rare.... See More  

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637592

The death of Roberto Clemente...

Item #637592

January 04, 1973

THE HAYS DAILY NEWS, Hays, Kansas, January 4, 1973



* Roberto Clemente's death report

* 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 an
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692347

Death of President Harry Truman...

Item #692347

December 27, 1972

DAILY NEWS, New York, Dec. 27, 1972  



* Death of President Harry Truman



Front page banner headline announces: "TRUMAN DIES",  with a photo of his daughter Margaret and his wife Bess.  The subhead notes: "And The Nation Mourns". "

Complete in 28 pages, tabloid-size, nice condition.... See More  

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691195

Death of President Harry Truman...

Item #691195

December 27, 1972

DAILY NEWS, New York, Dec. 27, 1972  Front page banner headline announces: "TRUMAN DIES" with a photo of his daughter Margaret and his wife Bess.  The subhead notes: "And The Nation Mourns". "

Complete in 28 pages, tabloid-size, very nice condition.

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689507

Death of President Harry S. Truman...

Item #689507

December 26, 1972

THE KNICKERBOCKER NEWS, Albany, Dec. 26, 1972 



* President Harry S. Truman 



The front page has a banner headline: "Harry Truman Dies at 88" with caption and photo.

The complete 1st section only with 16 pages, light toning along the central fold, nice condition.

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665387

Death of Jackie Robinson...

Item #665387

October 25, 1972

THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, October 25, 1972 



* Jackie Robinson death... Brooklyn Dodgers

* 1st African-American to play MLB baseball

* 1st be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame




The front page has a one column heading: "Jackie Robinson to Be Buried in Brooklyn". (see)

Complete in 10 pages, a few small binding holes along the spine, nice condition.... See More  

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642613

Death of Jackie Robinson...

Item #642613

October 24, 1972

THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, October 24, 1972 



* Jackie Robinson death... Brooklyn Dodgers

* 1st African-American to play MLB baseball

* 1st be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame




The back page has a one column heading: "Jackie Robinson Is Dead at 51". (see)

Complete as a 4 page issue, a few small binding holes along the spine, address stamp within the masthead, nice... See More  

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561791

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  

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614696

J. Edgar Hoover death...

Item #614696

May 02, 1972

LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, May 2, 1972



* John Edgar Hoover death

* Early, same day report

* 1st FBI director




The front page has a two column heading: "FBI director Hoover dies" 1st report coverage on the death of J. Edgar Hoover, 1st Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 10 pages, small bin... See More  

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687277

Yasunari Kawabata suicide ? death...

Item #687277

April 17, 1972

THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 17, 1972



* Yasunari Kawabata suicide ? death

* Japanese novelist & short Story writer




Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Kawabata, Japanese Novelist Who Won on Nobel Prize, a Suicide" with photo. (see) Also front page coverage on the launching of the Apollo 16 Moon mission.

Complete with 56 pages, good condition.



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632088

Nikita Khrushchev's death report...

Item #632088

September 12, 1971

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES, September 12, 1971



* Nikita Khrushchev's death report...

* Former Prime Minister of the Soviet Union


* Leader of the Communist Party



The front page has a banner headline: "KHRUSHCHEV IS DEAD AT 77", with a related photo. Multiple pages within include additional photos and coverage. Great coverage of the death of the former Prime Minister of the Soviet Union... See More  

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681808

On the death of rock icon Jim Morrison, in the Village Voice...

Item #681808

July 15, 1971

THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, July 15, 1971



* Jim Morrison death

* The Doors




Near the middle of the issue (page 36) is a report on the death of the rock legend "Jim Morrison".

The report begins: "It was another one of those times, last week. In one day the papers reported the deaths of Louis Armstrong, jazz trumpeter Charlie Shavers, and rock star Jim Morrison. Only the Morr... See More  

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637286

Louis Armstrong "Satchmo" Death....

Item #637286

July 06, 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.

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620296

Soyuz 11 Soviet spacecraft disaster....

Item #620296

June 30, 1971

HERALD EXAMINER, Los Angeles, June 30, 1971



* Soyuz 1 - Russian spacecraft

* Re-entry disaster




The front page has a nice banner headline: "3 RUSS COSMONAUTS FOUND DEAD IN CRAFT" with subhead and photo. (see) The three crew of Soyuz 11 are the only humans to have died outside the Earth's atmosphere.

Incomplete issue containing the front and back leafs of the 1st section only ... See More  

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686062

Soyuz 11 Soviet spacecraft disaster....

Item #686062

June 30, 1971

LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 30, 1971



* Soyuz 1 - Russian spacecraft

* Only humans to die in space

* Re-entry disaster - Incomplete issue




The front page has a nice banner headline: "SPACE COFFIN; 3 Russ Found Dead on Landing" with subheads and photos of each cosmonaut. (see) The three crew of Soyuz 11 are the only humans to have died outside the Earth's atmosphere.

Incomplete iss... See More  

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672914

Fighter Sonny Liston found dead...

Item #672914

January 06, 1971

THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, January 6, 1971



*Fighter Sonny Liston found dead



Page 5 column 4 has an article on the life and death of Sonny Liston (see images).

Complete with 6 pages, small library stamp within masthead, a few small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.

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659665

Death of Charles De Gaulle, in a Paris newspaper...

Item #659665

November 11, 1970

FRANCE-SOIR, Paris, France, Nov. 11, 1970 





* Charles de Gaulle death (1st report)

* Best title to be had ?




The front page is black-bordered and features a large & bold banner headline: "LA MORTE DE DE GAULLE" [The Death of De Gaulle]. Charles DeGaulle was a French general and statesman. He was the leader of Free France (1940–44) and the head of the provisional gov... See More  

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697681

On the death of rock icon Janis Joplin, in the Village Voice...

Item #697681

October 08, 1970

THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, Oct. 8, 1970 



* Janis Joplin dies of accidental drug overdose

* One of the best artists/performers of all time




The bottom of the ftpg. has a photo captioned: "Janis Joplin 1942-1970" with the article on page 12. The article begins: "Last Wednesday I taped a phone interview with Janis Joplin from California. I played it Sunday night on my radi... See More  

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567879

Wichita State football plane crash...

Item #567879

October 05, 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  

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637587

Wichita State football plane crash...

Item #637587

October 03, 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  

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701576

1970 Led Zepplein concert tour...

Item #701576

September 10, 1970

THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, Sept. 10, 1970



* Early Led Zeppelin - English rock band

* North American tour (Summer) advertisement

* Madison Square Garden - Manhattan




Page 40 has a 6 x 4 inch advertisement for the Led Zeppelin concert at Madison Square Garden. (see images) This was considered one of the best Led Zeppelin performances and Robert Plant paid tribute to Jimi... See More  

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701919

1970 Led Zepplein concert tour...

Item #701919

August 27, 1970

THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, Aug. 27, 1970



* Early Led Zeppelin - English rock band

* North American tour (Summer) advertisement

* Madison Square Garden - Manhattan




Page 26 has a 6 x 4 inch advertisement for the Led Zeppelin concert at Madison Square Garden (Sept. 19th) with another ad directly above for The Moody Blues. (see images) This was considered one of the best ... See More  

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700527

Rolling Stone death reports: Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin & Jim Morrison...

Item #700527

May 14, 1970

3-Issue Set of ROLLING STONE, San Francisco, California, Oct. 15 & 29, 1970 and Aug. 5, 1971  



 Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin & Jim Morrison...

*  3 issues featuring their death reports

*  Drug overdoses (27 club) - nice front pages




Within a 12-month span Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, and Jim Morrison, three of the most iconic musicians of the late 60... See More  

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701676

1970 "Free Huey!" campaign... Black Panthers...

Item #701676

February 19, 1970

THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, Feb. 19, 1970



* Huey P. Newton & the Black Panthers Party

* "Free Huey!" campaign - protest demonstration

* re. the shooting death of a Chicago police officer




The front page has a heading: "Rage of the Panthers: The Ghetto on Trial" with 3 related photos. (see images) Coverage continues inside. Lengthy text. I suspect ... See More  

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678619

1969 Altamont Free Concert... Hells Angels...

Item #678619

December 11, 1969

THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, Dec. 11, 1969



* Infamous Altamont Free Concert "Woodstock West"

* Rolling Stones - death of Meredith Hunter by Hells Angels

* Santana - Jefferson Airplane - The Flying Burrito Brothers

* LSD infested - violent atmosphere described in detail




A great issue of this famous counter-culture newspaper as a detailed report by Grover Lewis on the infamous Alt... See More  

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569485

Charles Manson Murders...

Item #569485

December 05, 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  

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566233

Charles Manson Murders...

Item #566233

December 04, 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
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569752

Charles Manson Murders in 1969...

Item #569752

December 03, 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  

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570483

Charles Manson Murders in 1969...

Item #570483

December 02, 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  

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568993

Charles Manson Murders in 1969

Item #568993

December 02, 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  

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655227

Death of the Kennedy patriarch, in a Boston newspaper...

Item #655227

November 19, 1969

BOSTON HERALD TRAVELER, Nov. 19, 1969 



* Joseph P. Kennedy death (1st report)

* Best title to be had ?






Although the headline announces the second landing of men on the moon, also on the ftpg. is a report of the death of Joseph Kennedy, patriarch of the Kennedy family. "Joseph Kennedy Dead; Private Family Rites" with a photo of him & another of his wife & 2 daughter... See More  

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598873

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  

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582849

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  

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