Deaths - Reports & Obits
Deaths - Reports & Obits
1965 poet T. S. Eliot death...
Item #591871
January 05, 1965
THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, January 5, 1965
* T. S. Eliot death (1st report)
* Poetry - playwright & more
This 40+ page newspaper has a four column headline near the bottom of the front page: "Eliot, Poet of Generation, Dies" with small photo of Eliot. (see photos) 1st report coverage on the death of famous poet, Thomas Stearns Eliot.
Other news, sports an... See More
Death of actor William Bendix...
Item #684222
December 15, 1964
THE DETROIT NEWS, Dec. 15, 1964
* William Bendix death - American actor
* Life of Riley & The Babe Ruth Story fame
The front page has a small one column photo with tiny heading: "'Riley' Dies" The top of page 22 has a three column heading: "Bill Bendix Dies at 58; TV's 'Riley'" (see) He was best known for the title role in "The Babe Rut... See More
Mississippi civil rights arrests...
Item #567469
December 04, 1964
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, December 4, 1964
* Mississippi civil rights arrests
* James Chaney & more
* Philadelphia, Mississippi
This 8 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "Federal Agents Hold 16 in Rights Slaying". Of course these arrests would never amount to anything as everyone was exonerated.
Other news of the day throug... See More
1964 Flight 114 airplane disaster...
Item #574882
November 16, 1964
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, November 16, 1964
* Bonanza Air Lines Flight 114 disaster
* Fairchild F-27 airplane crash
* Sloan, Nevada
This 10 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Wrecked Airliner Found"
Tells of the Bonanza Air Lines Flight 114 airplane disaster near Las Vegas, Nevada. (Sloan NV)
Other news of the da... See More
Death takes Eddie Cantor...
Item #685305
October 11, 1964
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Oct. 11, 1964
* Comedian actor Eddie Cantor death
* Best publication to be had ? (rare)
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "Eddie Cantor Dies of Heart at 72" with subhead and photo. Great to have this report in a newspaper from the home of the film & entertainment industry.
The first section only with pages 1-26, section II has the... See More
1964 Sean O'Casey death... Irish dramatist...
Item #665350
September 09, 1964
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass. Sept. 9, 1964
* Sean O'Casey death (1st report)
* Irish dramatist and memoirist - socialist
* Dublin, Ireland working class
The front page has a two column heading: "Heart Attack Is Fatal To Sean O'Casey, 84" with subhead. (see) First report coverage continues on page 9 with photo of O'Casey.
Complete with all 42 pages, tiny binding... See More
Alvin C. York death... WWI hero...
Item #588342
September 03, 1964
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, September 3, 1964
* Alvin C. York death (1st report)
* World War I - WWI hero
* Medal of Honor fame
This 12 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Famed Hero of World War I Returns in Death to Home". 1st report coverage on the death of World War I hero, Alvin C. York.
Other news, sports and advertisements ... See More
Sergeant Alvin C. York's death ...
Item #671723
September 02, 1964
THE PHOENIX GAZETTE, Arizona, Sept. 2, 1964 The bottom of the front page has the 4-column head: "War Hero Alvin York Dies" with 2 photos of him.
Sergeant York was one of the most decorated soldiers of World War I. He received the Medal of Honor for leading an attack on a German machine gun nest, taking at least one machine gun, killing at least 25 enemy soldiers and capturing 132.... See More
The death of comedienne Gracie Allen...
Item #581126
August 28, 1964
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, August 28, 1964
* Gracie Allen death
* Comedienne duo and wife of George Burns
This 20 page newspaper has a three column headline near the bottom of the front page: "Gracie Allen Dead At 58" with caption: "Lovable 'Nitwit' Heart Attack Victim--" and photo (see photos).
Other news, sports and advertisements of... See More
Ian Fleming death... James Bond...
Item #637683
August 13, 1964
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 13, 1964
* English author Ian Fleming death
* James Bond - spy fiction novels
The bottom of the front page has a one column heading: "Ian Fleming Dead; Created James Bond" (see) Report continues on page 29 with: "Ian Fleming, Author, 56, Dies; Created James Bond, Agent 007" and photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of English Author, ... See More
Civil Rights Workers found dead ...
Item #595157
August 05, 1964
THE PARSONS SUN, Kansas, August 5, 1964
* Mississippi civil rights workers bodies found
* James Chaney
* Philadelphia, Mississippi
This 16 page newspaper has a one column heading on the front page: "Bodies Found In Mississippi". See images for text here.
Other news of the day throughout. A few small binding holes along spine, otherwise good c
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* Mississippi civil rights workers bodies found
* James Chaney
* Philadelphia, Mississippi
This 16 page newspaper has a one column heading on the front page: "Bodies Found In Mississippi". See images for text here.
Other news of the day throughout. A few small binding holes along spine, otherwise good c
Death of Vallabhbhai Patel...
Item #593309
May 27, 1964
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, May 27, 1964
* Jawaharlal Nehru death (1st report with photo)
* Leader in India
This 18 page newspaper has a two column heading on the front page: "Prime Minister Nehru Dies of Stroke at 74" with photo of Nehru (see photos).
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Minor margin wear, otherwise good ... See More
Rachel Carson dies of cancer...
Item #678677
April 15, 1964
SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., April 15, 1964
* Rachel Carson dead from cancer
* Author of Silent Spring dies
The front page has and image and the two column heading: "'Silent Spring' Author Is Victim of Cancer". Rachel Carson, know for her "fight against improper use of pesticides", died at the age of 56.
Complete in 38 pages, small binding holes on the lef... See More
Death of General Douglas MacArthur...
Item #689516
April 06, 1964
DAILY NEWS, New York City, April 6, 1964
* General Douglas MacArthur's death (1st report)
* World War II - WWII
The ftpg. headline announces: "M'ARTHUR DEAD"" with more and photo. Much more inside.
Sixty pages, tabloid size, small piece torn away at the bottom left corner of the ftpg., minor margin wear, generally nice.... See More
Death of General MacArthur...
Item #637301
April 06, 1964
PORTLAND PRESS HERALD, Portland, Maine, April 6, 1964 The banner headline reads "Death Claims General MacArthur" and features three photos underneath, one which is the infamous photo wearing his aviator sunglasses and with his corn-cob pipe. The subhead reads "An American Military Hero 'Fades Away'".
This is the front leaf only and is in nice condition.
Frank Sinatra Jr. kidnapped... Crash of Pan Am Clipper 214...
Item #637738
December 10, 1963
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, December 10, 1963 The front page has the reporting of "Sinatra's Son Still Missing; 6 Seized" which also contains a small photo of Frank Sinatra, Jr. and of the place he was kidnapped from. There is an additional article "Young Frankie's Voice is Echo of Famed Dad".
Also on the front page is "Pilot Calm as Jetline Plunges - 'C... See More
Lee Harvey Oswald is shot to death...
Item #672290
November 25, 1963
LOS ANGELES TIMES, EXTRA, Nov. 25, 1963
* Harvey Oswald assassination
* John F. Kennedy murder - Jack Ruby
The front page has a great banner headline announcing: "OSWALD SLAIN!" with: "Accused J.F.K. Killer Hit in Jail" with subhead and large photo. Nice for display.
More on the following pages with a nice full page pictorial of Lyndon Johnson, and the back page i... See More
One of the best Kennedy assassination newspapers to be had...
Item #649296
November 23, 1963
THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS, Nov. 23, 1963 A quite rare & extremely desirable newspaper with a first report on John F. Kennedy's assassination, from the city where it happened.
The two line bold banner headline proclaims: "KENNEDY SLAIN ON DALLAS STREET" with subhead: "Johnson Becomes President", plus a rather large photo of "John F. Kennedy" and a smal
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The two line bold banner headline proclaims: "KENNEDY SLAIN ON DALLAS STREET" with subhead: "Johnson Becomes President", plus a rather large photo of "John F. Kennedy" and a smal
JFK photos...
Item #604497
November 23, 1963
TUCSON DAILY CITIZEN, Arizona, Nov. 23, 1963 Contains 2 sections of what was likely a 4 or 5 section newspaper. Good condition.
Item #559408
November 23, 1963
THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS, Nov. 23, 1963 A quite rare & extremely desirable newspaper with a first report on John F. Kennedy's assassination, from the city where it happened.
The two line bold banner headline proclaims: "KENNEDY SLAIN ON DALLAS STREET" with subhead: "Johnson Becomes President", plus a rather large photo of "John F. Kennedy" and a smal
... See More
The two line bold banner headline proclaims: "KENNEDY SLAIN ON DALLAS STREET" with subhead: "Johnson Becomes President", plus a rather large photo of "John F. Kennedy" and a smal
Kennedy assassination report in a Dallas newspaper...
Item #702070
November 23, 1963
THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS, Nov. 23, 1963
* President John F. Kennedy JFK assassination
* From the city where he was assassinated
* Slightly 2nd rate with a little right margin wear
A quite rare & extremely desirable newspaper with a first report on John F. Kennedy's assassination, from the city where it happened.
The two line bold banner headline proclaims: "KENNEDY SLAI... See More
Kennedy assassination report in a Dallas newspaper...
Item #701649
November 23, 1963
THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS, Nov. 23, 1963
* From the city where it happened
A quite rare & extremely desirable newspaper with a first report on John F. Kennedy's assassination, from the city where it happened.
The two line bold banner headline proclaims: "KENNEDY SLAIN ON DALLAS STREET" with subhead: "Johnson Becomes President", plus a rather large photo of &q... See More
Kennedy killed...
Item #604446
November 23, 1963
THE SALT LAKE TRIBUNE--EXTRA, Salt Lake City, Utah, Nov. 23, 1963 Presumed complete with all 46 pages, minor wear at central fold, generally very nice.
Two of the best Kennedy assassination issues to be had...
Item #649283
November 23, 1963
(2) THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS, Nov. 23 & 25, 1963 A terrific pair of issues on the assassination of John F. Kennedy from the city where it happened.
Note: While we do offer each of these issues as stand-alone items, purchasing them as a set will enable you to take advantage of a discounted price.
Described separately...
First, you get the November 23, 1963 edition which is a quite rare ... See More
Two of the best Kennedy assassination issues to be had....
Item #602952
November 23, 1963
(2) Here is a terrific pair of issues Nov. 23 & 25, 1963) on the assassination of John F. Kennedy from the city where it happened. Both issues are THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS from Texas.
Note: While we do offer each of these issues as stand-alone items, purchasing them as a set will enable you to take advantage of a discounted price.
You get the November 23, 1963 edition with a first report ... See More
Two of the best Kennedy assassination issues to be had...
Item #701596
November 23, 1963
Here is a terrific pair of issues on the assassination of John F. Kennedy from the city where it happened. Both issues are THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS from Texas.
Note: While we do offer each of these issues as stand-alone items, purchasing them as a set will enable you to take advantage of a discounted price.
You get the November 23, 1963 edition which is a quite rare & extremely desirable ne... See More
Robert Stroud death... Birdman of Alcatraz...
Item #698679
November 22, 1963
NEW YORK HERALD TRIBUNE, Nov. 22, 1963
* Robert Stroud death (1st report)
* "Birdman of Alcatraz" prisoner
* The day of John F. Kennedy's assassination
The top of page 12 has a seven column heading: "'Birdman of Alcatraz'--In Prison 54 Years" with photo. (see images)
This was also the day that John F. Kennedy would be assassinated with some reporting on hi... See More
Great photo of JFK...
Item #678010
November 22, 1963
CITIZEN-NEWS, Lankershim, New Hampshire, Nov. 22, 1963 One of the most dramatic and unusual issues on President John F. Kennedy assassination we have offered.Front Page has distinguished image of JFK with the banner headline: "MARTYRED!" Pages 1-12 of what was likely at least a 2 section newspaper. This issue is extremely displayable. and is in very nice, clean condition.... See More
Large JFK photo...
Item #604465
November 22, 1963
EUGENE REGISTER-GUARD, Oregon, Nov. 22, 1963 A very dramatic front page, with perhaps the largest photo of JFK we have seen on any newspaper. The "regular" front page appears on page 3. Complete in 30 pages.
Where Kennedy spent the morning of his death...
Item #690356
November 22, 1963
FORT WORTH STAR-TELEGRAM--EXTRA, Texas, Nov. 22, 1963
* From the city where he visited on this day
This is the city where Kennedy was not only the day before, but where he gave a breakfast speech the morning of Nov. 22 before traveling to Dallas. A very rare issue as such and seldom found.
The banner headline announces: "KENNEDY DEAD; Connally Also Hit" with related reports ... See More
Kennedy is assassinated: same day report...
Item #609981
November 22, 1963
HERALD EXAMINER--EXTRA, Los Angeles, Nov. 22, 1963
* John F. Kennedy assassination
Bold headline above the masthead: "KENNEDY SLAIN" and also: "Assassinated in Dallas; Johnson Is President" with the related text taking the remainder of the front page along with 2 photos (see).
The complete first section (of 4) with pages 1-24, very nice, clean condition.... See More
The president assassinated...
Item #604523
November 22, 1963
JOURNAL AMERICAN, New York, Nov. 22, 1963 The complete first section with pages 1-26. Very light dirtiness & edge wear, generally nice.
Hurricane Flora strikes....
Item #637942
October 05, 1963
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, October 5, 1963
* Hurricane Flora - one of the Caribbean's wettest Hurricanes on record
* Historic devastation to Haiti and surrounding region
* Over 7,000 deaths
This 28 page newspaper has a nice six column headline on the front page: "HURRICANE KILLS 61, THREATENS FLORIDA" with subheads. (see)
Other news of the day throughout. Light bro... See More
England Train Robbery...
Item #548865
August 09, 1963
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, from Leominster, Massachusetts, dated August 9, 1963.
* Great Train robbery
* Buckinghamshire, England
This 10 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page:
* Train Robbery Losses Soar to $7,005,000
.
Other news of the day throughout. Binding holes along the spine, slightly browned, otherwise in good condition.
source: wikipedia
London $5,000,000 mail train robbery...
Patrick Bouvier Kennedy birth and death...
Item #628716
August 09, 1963
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, August 9, 1963
* John F. Kennedy JFK third child born (death)
* Patrick Bouvier Kennedy
* London $5,000,000 mail train robbery
This 18 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "Kennedy Infant Dies As Heart Fails" with small photo of JFK.
1st report coverage on premature birth of Patrick Bouvier Kennedy. He was one o... See More
Death of Frank P. Lahm...
Item #583677
July 09, 1963
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 9, 1963
* Frank Purdy Lahm death
* Aviation pioneer
* 1st U.S. military pilot
This 64 page newspaper has a some cutouts throughout including the front page. as see in photo.
Page 31 has one column headlines: "GEN. FRANK LAHM, AIR PIONEER, DIES"; "1906 Balloon Race Winner Was 2d Official Army Pilot" with smaller subheads and photo of Lahm. (se... See More
1963 Flying Wallendas circus death....
Item #575299
April 19, 1963
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, April 19, 1963
* Rietta Wallenda death
* The Flying Wallendas
* Circus performance disaster
This 40+ page newspaper has a nice seven column headline on the front page: "Another Wallenda Falls To Death in Circus Act" with subheads and small photo. This tells of the death of Rietta Wallenda, when she fell while performing on a sway pole in... See More
Victor Feguer - last person executed in Iowa...
Item #637774
March 15, 1963
THE DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, March 15, 1963
* Last person to be executed in Iowa
* Last to receive death penalty in the U.S. for approx. 40 years
Page 3 has the 3-line single-column heading: "Michigan Killer Dies on Gallows", with a photo and coverage of the execution of Victor Harry Feguer, who became the last person executed for a Federal Crime for nearly 40 years and is... See More
The death of country singer Patsy Cline...
Item #577263
March 08, 1963
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, March 8, 1963 This 10 page newspaper has a one column heading on page 4: "Death Takes A Fifth Music Star" which tells of the death of Jack Anglin with mention of Patsy Cline's death as well.
Other news of the day. Little spine wear, otherwise in good condition.
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Other news of the day. Little spine wear, otherwise in good condition.
Jean Piccard... ballooning...
Item #665335
January 29, 1963
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., Jan. 29, 1963
* Jean Piccard death (1st report)
* Stratosphere ballooning flight fame
The front page has a one column heading: "JEAN PICCARD, FAMED SPACE PIONEER, DEAD" with subhead and photo. (see)
Complete with all 28 pages, tiny binding holes along the spine, nice condition.
Rogers Hornsby death...
Item #553108
January 06, 1963
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, January 6, 1963
* Rogers Hornsby death
* 'The Rajah'
* St. Louis Cardinals great
This 40+ page newspaper has a six column headline on the front page of the sport's section near the back of this issue: "Batting Great Hornsby Dies" with subheads and related articles.
Other news of the day throughout. Some small binding holes along the s... See More
Dallas Texans win AFL football title...
Item #688579
December 24, 1962
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Dec. 24, 1962
* Dallas Texans win AFL football title
* Coach Hank Stram - Tommy Brooker FG
The top of page 6 has a three column heading: "Dallas Wins First Title In Sudden Death Period" with lead-in: "Oilers Missed the Breaks" (see) First report coverage on the Dallas Texans winning the American Football League championship. They would move to Kans... See More
1962 United Airlines Flight 297 disaster...
Item #574833
November 24, 1962
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, November 24, 1962
* United Airlines Flight 297 crash
* Vickers Viscount 745D airplane
* Ellicott City MD Maryland Columbia
This 8 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "Engine Failure Believed Cause of Maryland Crash" with caption: "17 Deaths Reported"
Tells of United Airl... See More
Eleanor Roosevelt's death report...
Item #637589
November 08, 1962
THE PRATT DAILY TRIBUNE, Kansas, November 8, 1962
* Anna Eleanor Roosevelt death (1st report)
* President Franklin D. Roosevelt wife
This 10 page newspaper has a small one column photo of Mrs. Roosevelt with caption: "EX-1st Lady Dies"
Page 4 has a three column headline: "Mrs. Roosevelt Dies" with text. Other news of the day. A few binding hole... See More
Edward Kennedy wins senate seat election...
Item #562371
November 07, 1962
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, November 7, 1962
* Edward Kennedy wins senate seat election w/ photo
* Nice headline for display
* From Massachusetts
This 22 page newspaper has a nice banner headline: "DEMOCRATS SCORE BIG SHOCKER" with subhead and related photos, one that shows a young Edward Kennedy.
This was Kennedy's first election win and was for the Massachu... See More
Ted Kennedy wins Senate seat...
Item #562417
November 07, 1962
THE PARSONS SUN. Kansas, November 6 & 7, 1962
* Edward 'Ted' Kennedy wins senate seat election
The November 7th issue has a four column headline on the front page: "Demos Hold Congress, GOP Gains in States".
This was Kennedy's first election win and was for the Massachusetts' senate seat left by his brother who was then president of the United States.
You ... See More
Peter Fetcher Berlin Wall murder....
Item #564501
August 21, 1962
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, August 21, 1962
* Peter Fechter murder
* Berlin Wall - Germany
This 20 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 4: "Brandt To Ask West Aid Berliners At Wall".
Tells of the the tensions around the Berlin wall soon after the shooting death of 18 year old Peter Fechter. (is mentioned)
Other news of the day. Minor spine wear, otherwise... See More
Steelton, Pennsylvania railroad accident...
Item #563204
July 30, 1962
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, July 30, 1962
* Steelton, Pennsylvania train disaster
* Railroad derailment
This 16 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "Track Misalignment Believed Cause Of Train Wreck In Which 19 Died". Tells of the train wreck disaster at Steelton PA.
Other news of the day. Tiny binding holes along the spine, otherwise in good c... See More
The death of Mickey Cochrane...
Item #598257
June 29, 1962
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 29, 1962
* Mickey Cochrane death
* Philadelphia Athletics
* MLB baseball
Page 27 has a two column heading: "Mickey Cochrane Is Dead at 59; Star Catcher for A's and Detroit" with subhead and two photos (see photos). This is 1st report coverage on the death of Philadelphia Athletics star catcher, Mickey Cochrane.
Other news, sports and adve... See More
Mickey Cochrane death...
Item #571189
June 29, 1962
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, June 29 1962 This 48 page newspaper has a three column headline on page 43: "Late Mickey Cochrane Was Fierce Competitor in 1930's" with pictorial of Cochrane. (see)
Tells of the death a famous major league baseball star Mickey Cochrane.
Other news of the day. Good condition.
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