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591871

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.



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684222

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  

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567469

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  

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574882

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)



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685305

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  

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665350

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  

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588342

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.



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671723

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  

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581126

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).



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637683

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  

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595157

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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593309

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  

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678677

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  

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689516

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  

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637301

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.

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637738

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  

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672290

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  

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649296

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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604497

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.

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559408
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
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702070

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  

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701649

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  

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604446

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.

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649283

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  

Item from Catalog 340 (released for March, 2024)

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602952

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  

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701596

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  

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698679

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  

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678010

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  

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604465

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.

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690356

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  

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609981

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  

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604523

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.

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637942

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  

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548865

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

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628716

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  

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583677

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  

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575299

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  

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637774

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  

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577263

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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665335

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.

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553108

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  

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688579

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  

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574833

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  

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637589

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  

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562371

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  

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562417

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  

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564501

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  

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$32.00
563204

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  

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$25.00
598257

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  

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571189

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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$42.00
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