Historic Newspapers: New Additions

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Aug. 7, 1991

* re. Jeffrey Dahmer arrest - more charges
* American killer - Milwaukee cannibal 

Page 13 has a one column heading under "Wisconsin": "Dahmer Faces Eight More Slaying Counts" (see image)
 I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason to save it at the time.
Complete 1st section only with all 20 pages, nice condition.

Background: On August 6, 1991, Milwaukee prosecutors formally filed 8 additional counts of first-degree intentional…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 23, 1944 

* General George S. Patton 
* U.S. Third Army command 
* European arrival photo 
* Pre-Battle of the Bulge 

The front page has a thre  column photo show General George S. Patton reviewing his troops with heading: "The General Inspects His New Command" and very brief text. (see images) This photo was sent via wire photo so the quality is not very good here. 
Complete 1st section only with all 44 pages, rag edition in nice condition.

Background: In April 1944,…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 21, 1980 

* 1980 actors strike begins
* Screen Actors Guild
* American film industry

The front page has a banner headline: "60,000 Actors on Strike" with lead-in: "TV-FILM STUDIOS SHUT DOWN" with subhead. (see images) Nice for display. Great to have from the home of the entertainment industry. Rare as such.
Complete 1st section only with all 22 pages, nice condition.

Background: The July 21, 1980 joint strike by the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) and AFTRA marked a critical…

SPORT'S SECTION only of the Minneapolis Sunday Tribune, June 10, 1945

* Hoop Jr. wins Kentucky Derby
* American Thoroughbred racehorse
* Jockey Eddie Arcaro

The top part of the front page of this section has a large photo showing the home stretch with heading: "HOOP, JR., SPLASHES TO DERBY WIN" (see images) Nice for display.
Complete sport's section only with 8 pages, light toning at the margins, some small binding holes along the spine, generally in very nice condition. 

Background: This complete…

Sunday CALENDAR SECTION only of the Los Angeles Times, June 7, 1987

* Early MADONNA concert advertisement
* Singer - songwriter - actress - model
* "Who's That Girl World Tour" "True Blue"
* Madonna's first major world stadium tour
* Best "Predator" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere
* Science-fiction action horror
* Arnold Schwarzenegger 
 
Often revered as the undisputed "bible" of Hollywood, the Sunday Calendar section occupied a rare space in journalism where a single publication…

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, April 18, 1670

* Among the Earliest of English language newspapers to be had
* Hold something in your hands from the 17th century 
* Unique gift idea for that history buff

This is the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, having begun in 1665 and is still printing in London to this day. And this is a very early, genuine issue. As was the case with most newspapers of the 17th century, this is complete as a single sheet, measuring 6 1/2 by 10…

DAILY WORKER, New York, Feb. 23, 1956

* Martin Luther King Jr. indictment
* Montgomery, Alabama bus boycott
* Rosa Parks & other key figures arrested

This publication, The Worker, represents the official voice and ideological "mouthpiece" of the Communist Party USA (CPUSA) during one of the most volatile periods of the Cold War.
The front page has a headline that reads: "All Negro Pastors In Alabama Bus Boycott Arrested" (see images)
Original physical issues of The Worker from the 1950s are

LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 1, 1997 

* Hong Kong, China handover 
* End of British colonial rule 
* People's Republic of China

The top of the front page has a b anner headline: "New Era Rises in Hong Kong" with subheads and a few related photos. (see images) Nice for display. Much more on pages 10-13, loads of text. 
Complete with major sections (60+ pages), great condition.

Background: July 1, 1997, marks the historic Hong Kong handover, when 156 years of British colonial rule officially ended and…

Sunday CALENDAR section only of the Los Angeles Times, June 29, 1997

* Best "Men in Back" advertisement
* Grand pre-opening day movie premiere 
* American science fiction action comedy film
* Actors Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones 

A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "MEN IN BLACK" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood area's prime publication.
Page 11 of this section has a nice…

MINNEAPOLIS MORNING TRIBUNE, August 10, 1944

* Post D-Day France being occupied by U.S. Army
* World War II German defense falling apart
* Le Mans & more towns France falls to the allies 

The front page has a nice banner headline: "YANKS CAPTURE BIG PORTS" with subheads. (see images)
Complete with 18 pages, a few ink notations on the inside pages, but none affecting mentioned report, light toning and minor wear at the margins, generally nice. 

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 23, 1942

* German U-85 - U-boat crewmen 
* Sunk off North Carolina coast (29 dead)
* First German submarine sunk by U.S. Navy - USS Roper
* Buried w/ military honors at Hampton National Cemetery  

The front page has a two column heading: "29 From a Sunken U-Boat Are Buried at Hampton, Va." (see images) Other World War II coverage throughout.
Complete with 36 pages, rag edition in nice condition.

Background: On July 22, 1942, 29 German U-boat crewmen from U-85 were buried with…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 14, 1933

* NRA National recovery Administration
* "Blue Eagle" gratitude parade
* 5th Avenue - New York City

The top of the front page has a four column headline: "1,500,000 CHEER VAST NRA PARADE; MARCH OF 250,000 CITY'S GREATEST; DEMONSTRATION LASTS TILL MIDNIGHT" with subheads and photo. Much more on pages 2 & 3, loads of text. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Complete in 48 pages, light toning at the margins,…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 29, 1997

* Evander Holyfield vs. Mike Tyson II
* Heavyweight boxing title fight
* "The Sound and the Fury" "The Bite Fight"
* MGM Grand Garden Arena - Las Vegas

The top of the front page has a three column photo showing Mike Tyson biting Evander Holyfield's ear with heading: "A Lobe Blow"
The front page of the sport's section has a banner headline: "A Bite to the Finish" with subheads and two related photos. More on page 19 of this section.
Complete 1st and sport's sections…

SUN-TIMES, July 22, 1984 

* Spree killers Alton Coleman & Debra Brown captured

The front page has a headline: "COLEMAN'S GIRL STAR WITNESS?" with subheads. (see images) Coverage continues on page 12.
Complete with all 108 pages, tabloid size, some foxing along the spine, nice condition.

Background: The capture of Alton Coleman and accomplice Debra Brown on July 20, 1984, marked the dramatic conclusion to a brutal, six-state crime spree that had left eight people dead and paralyzed communities…

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Sept. 5, 1968

* 1968 Democratic National Convention protests
* United States involvement in the Vietnam War
* Far left-wing Democrats riot in Chicago, Illinois
* Support for presidential candidate Hubert Humphrey

The front page has three related photos with brief text. (see images) Much more on pages 23 through 29 with loads of text. Too much to photo all.
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason to…

THE DETROIT NEWS, May 29, 1934 

* Jewish boxer Barney Ross w/ photos
* Lightweight boxing vs. Battling Battalino

The front page of the sport's section (page 15) has a two column heading: "Ross Is Ready to Give M'Larnin Return Bout" with subhead and three related photos. (see images)
Complete with all 26 pages, rag edition in nice condition. 

Background: On May 28, 1934, boxing hall-of-famer Barney Ross achieved a historic milestone by defeating reigning World Welterweight Champion Jimmy McLarnin in…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Mass., July 23, 1945 

* Buchenwald concentration extermination camp
* Atrocities and inhuman conditions shown through images

The top of page 6 has a two column heading: "German Who Ruled Poland Gags At Buchenwald Horror Pictures" with subhead. (see images)
Much other World War II reporting throughout. Complete with 34 pages, rag edition in very nice condition.

Background: During his internment at Camp Ashcan in Mondorf-les-Bains in mid-1945, Dr. Hans Frank—the former…

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Dec. 8, 1930

* Ad for Vine-Glo wine/grape bricks
* Chicago gangland wars
* Al 'Scarface' Capone era w/ report


Page 20 has large ad for Vine-Glo Wine Bricks with a statement that the bricks are "legal in your home, under the provisions of Section 29, National Prohibition Act". Additionally, the front page has a great banner headline for display concerning the gangland wars in Chicago that reads: "GETS BOMB BY MAIL; KILLED" with subhead. (see images) Nice for display. Two…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 29, 1943

* re. The famous Doolittle raid of Japan
* U.S. Army Air Force B-25B Mitchell bombers
* Realization of Japanese executions 

The front page has a two column heading: "Chiang Reveals Massacres As Tokyo Raid Reprisals" (see images) This was when the Japanese executions of some American airmen were first being made public.
Complete with 44 pages, rag edition in great condition.

Background:After the Doolittle Raid on April 18, 1942, eight of the 80 participating…

Here is a 4 page insert from the June 29th, 1997 issue of the Los Angeles Times promoting the premiere of the musical Ragtime at the Shubert Theatre.

* Ragtime (musical) advertisement
* United States premiere (L.A.)

The front page has has a heading: "RAGTIME IS GREAT THEATER! AN IMPRESSIVE ACHIEVEMENT" and more. Pages 2 & 3 is a nice displayable centerfold promting the new musical. And the back page has the history of events. (see images)

Set in the early 20th century, Ragtime tells the story of…

CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, Feb. 7, 1943 

* Post-Battle of Stalingrad 
* Nazis trapped at Sea of Azov

The front page has a nice banner headline: "'DUNKIRK' FOR 200,000 NAZIS" with subheads. (see images) Nice for display.
Thirty-two pages, light toning at the margins, some small binding holes along the spine, nice condition.

Background: On February 7, 1943, Red Army forces captured the port city of Azov at the mouth of the Don River, sealing the eastern shoreline of the Sea of Azov and trapping tens of…

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Sept. 25, 1937 

* Alcatraz Island prison mutiny
* San Francisco Bay "The Rock"

The front page has a nice banner headline for display: "BEATS WARDEN IN ALCATRAZ" with subhead. A few related photos are on the back page. (see images)
Complete with all 32 pages, rag edition in very nice condition. A few small binding holes along the spine.

Background: The September 24, 1937 Alcatraz mutiny marked a pivotal turning point in American penology, serving as the first major test of the…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Nov. 2, 1993

* Tupac Shakur 2Pac arrested 
* Aggravated assault against police
* American rapper and actor

Page F2 of the "Calendar Section" has a report with heading: "Rappers Arrested in Shootings" with small photo of Tupac Shakur.
Great to have this report in a newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry.
Provenance note: This issue comes from The Los Angeles Times own archives, part of their in-house collection used to create their digital archive. 
I suspect this to

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 7, 1946 

* Historic Operation Remote - military aircraft flight
* Unmanned B-17 Flying Fortress drone (QB-17)
* United States Army Air Forces flight over the Pacific 

The top of page 5 has a one column heading: "PLANES HOP PACIFIC DIRECTED BY RADIO" with subhead. (see images)
Complete with 46 pages, rag edition in very nice condition.

Background: On August 6, 1946, the United States Army Air Forces made military aviation history during Operation Remote when an unmanned B-17…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 5, 1941

* Charles Hussock arrest in New York City
* Distribution of literature on public streets
* Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society member
* Jehovah's Witnesses movement stalled 
* Charles Taze Russell followers - Bible Students 

The top of the back page has a one column heading: "JEHOVAH ARREST HIGH COURT ISSUE" with subheads. (see images)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason to save it at the time.
Much on the beginning World…

ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, February 12, 1936

* Wilhelm Gustloff funeral
* Adolph Hitler attends w/ others 
* Becomes a propaganda martyr
* Nazi leader in Switzerland
* Croatian Jewish student 

Near the top of page 2 is a one column heading: "SWISS NAZI HEAD SLAIN BY STUDENT" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on the assassination of Wilhelm Gustloff, Nazi leader in Switzerland, by David Frankfueter, a Croatian Jewish student.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 18…

Sunday CALENDAR SECTION only of the Los Angeles Times, June 6, 1993 

* Best "Jurassic Park" film advertisement
* Pre opening movie premiere review 
* Steven Spielberg science-fiction adventure
* Actor Sam Neill & Actress Laura Dern

Often revered as the undisputed "bible" of Hollywood, the Sunday Calendar section occupied a rare space in journalism where a single publication could simultaneously dictate global entertainment trends and govern the inner workings of show business. Today, physical…

ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, March 17, 1933

* Prohibition ending - Beer returning - legal liquor
* Original King Kong film opening day advertisement

The top of the front page has a banner headline: "CONGRESS O.K.'S BEER SALE BY APRIL" with subheads. Nice for display.
Page 16 has 8 x 4 inch advertisement for the opening day showing of "KING KONG" in Albany, New York. (see images)
Complete with 22 pages, light toning, some margin wear, generally good.

Background: Passed by Congress and signed into…

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, June 15, 1964 

* The Beatles - English rock band
* "Beatlemania" invasion of Australia 

The bottom of the front page has a four column heading: "100 Hurt as Melbourne Greets Beatles" with lead-in: "Crowd Of 250,000 Turns Out" and small photo of George Harrison. (see images)
Complete with all 30+ pages, small binding holes along the spine, nice condition.

Background: The arrival of The Beatles in Melbourne on June 14, 1964, stands as a monumental cultural watershed moment,…

THE RALEIGH TIMES, North Carolina, Feb. 17, 1978

* Finally captured and arraigned in Florida 
* Ted Bundy - notorious American killer
* Shortly after the FSU sorority killings 

The top of page 13 has a five column heading: "Fugitive eyed in FSU killings" with lead-in: "One of FBI's 10 Most Wanted Caught" and rare photo showing Bundy in a Pensacola courtroom. (see images) 
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason to save it at the time.
Complete with all 40…

Sunday edition CALENDAR SECTION only of the Los Angeles Times, Jan. 7, 1990 

* "Motley Crue" L.A. concert advertisement 
* "Dr. Feelgood World Tour" hometown welcome
* w/ "Faster Pussycat" at Long Beach Arena 
* American heavy metal - hard rock bands 
* Leatherface: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre III

Often revered as the undisputed "bible" of Hollywood, the Sunday Calendar section occupied a rare space in journalism where a single publication could simultaneously dictate global entertainment trends and…

NEW YORK POST, Nov. 30, 1939

* Winter War begins
* Soviet Union - Soviets
* Finland invasion
* World War II

The front page has a great banner headline for display: "RUSSIANS BOMB FINLAND; Capital Afire, Hundreds Die" with two related photos. (see images) More inside.
Complete with all 24 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, a few small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.

Background: The Winter War began on November 30, 1939, when the Soviet Union launched a surprise invasion…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 30, 1930 

* Marcus Garvey banned from Cuba
* Jamaican black nationalism activist

Page 4 has a somewhat brief report with a small one column heading: "Cuba Puts Ban On Garvey" with subhead. (see image)
Complete with 48 pages, rag edition in very nice condition.

Background: On January 30, 1930, The New York Times briefly reported under the heading "Cuba Puts Ban On Garvey" that the Cuban government under President Gerardo Machado had restricted Jamaican Pan-Africanist leader…

SECTION 6 only of the Chicago Sunday Tribune, Feb. 7, 1943 

* Hollywood actress Greer Garson
* Golden & World War II era 

This section contains entertainment related material throughout with a front page color photo of Hollywood actress Greer Garson. (see images) 
Complete section 6 only with 16 pages, minor margin wear, light toning and a few small binding holes along the spine, generally in nice condition.

Background: This February 7, 1943 issue of the Chicago Sunday Tribune’s "Section 6" holds…

NEW YORK POST., July 30, 1952

* Washington D.C. UFO Incident
* Flying Saucers craze - panic 

Page 2 has a heading that reads: "AF Now Calls Those Saucers Heat, Illusion" (see images)
Complete with all 60 pages, tabloid size, a little spine wear, small tape mend on the front page, generally in nice condition.

Background: The 1952 Washington, D.C. UFO Flap—which reached its frantic climax around July 29, 1952—stands as a seminal watershed moment in Cold War history, military intelligence, and…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 26, 1990

* Happy Land social club Fire
* The Bronx arsonist disaster 

The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Blaze Kills 87 in N.Y. Social Club" with subheads and related photo. (see) More on page 12.
Complete with all sections (60+ pages), light toning at the central fold, very nice condition.

Background: The 1990 Happy Land Social Club fire in the Bronx—where an arsonist ignited gasoline at the sole exit, killing 87 predominantly Honduran victims—remains one…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Feb. 13, 1990 

* Nelson Mandela freed
* South African president

The front page is a two column heading: "Mandela' Given Hero's Welcome by 120,000" More on page 2 with related photo. (see images) Coverage on Nelson Mandela being released from prison after serving 27 years.
Complete 1st section with 12 pages, nice condition.
 

Sunday CALENDAR SECTION only of the Los Angeles Times, March 4, 1990

* Janet Jackson's "Rhythm Nation World Tour"
* American singer, songwriter, actress  & dancer
* Great Los Angeles concert performances advertisement
* "Hollywood Walk of Fame" star dedication 
 
Often revered as the undisputed "bible" of Hollywood, the Sunday Calendar section occupied a rare space in journalism where a single publication could simultaneously dictate global entertainment trends and govern the inner workings of show…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Aug. 13, 1985 

* Richard Ramirez murders (early)
* The "Night Stalker" valley intruder - killer

This issue has reporting on the "Night Stalker" murder case of Richard Ramirez with a front page of section II heading: "Latest Attack Is Not Believed Tied to 'Valley Intruder'" (see images) This was a time where they stilled called the unknown killer (Ramirez) as the "Valley Intruder" before the term "Night Stalker" began. Great to have this report in a Los Angeles newspaper, the…

Sunday CALENDAR SECTION only of the Los Angeles Times, Feb. 25, 1990 

* "Public Enemy" hip hop group 
* West Coast "gangsta rap" fame
* Rappers Chuck D and Flavor Flav  
 "Sonic Temple" & "The Cult" rock bands 

Often revered as the undisputed "bible" of Hollywood, the Sunday Calendar section occupied a rare space in journalism where a single publication could simultaneously dictate global entertainment trends and govern the inner workings of show business. Today, physical copies are an absolute…

Sunday CALENDAR SECTION only of the Los Angeles Times, Feb. 18, 1990 

* "A Clockwork Orange: 2004" stage adaption
* U2 - Bono - "Achtung Baby" - Anthony Burgess
* Featured article by journalist David Gritten

Often revered as the undisputed "bible" of Hollywood, the Sunday Calendar section occupied a rare space in journalism where a single publication could simultaneously dictate global entertainment trends and govern the inner workings of show business. Today, physical copies are an absolute…

Sunday CALENDAR SECTION only of the Los Angeles Times, July 27, 1986

* American singer Whitney Houston "The Voice"
* "The Greatest Love World Tour"
* Southern California concerts advertisement
 
Often revered as the undisputed "bible" of Hollywood, the Sunday Calendar section occupied a rare space in journalism where a single publication could simultaneously dictate global entertainment trends and govern the inner workings of show business. Today, physical copies are an absolute rarity, largely…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Oct. 1, 1986 

* Bassist Cliff Burton killed in tour bus crash
* Early "Metallica" heavy thrash metal band 
* "Master of Puppets" album era 

The top of page 3 of the "Calendar Section" has a heading: "Death Puts Metallica's Plans on Hold" with photo of Burton. (see images) 
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason to save it at the time.
Complete with all major sections (70+ pages), great condition.

Background: The sudden passing of bassist…

CALENDAR SECTION only of the Los Angeles Times, March 27, 1995

* The Notorious B.I.G. - Biggie Smalls
* East Coast hip-hop - gangsta rapper 
* Just after debut album "Ready to Die"
 
Often revered as the undisputed "bible" of Hollywood, the Sunday Calendar section occupied a rare space in journalism where a single publication could simultaneously dictate global entertainment trends and govern the inner workings of show business. Today, physical copies are an absolute rarity, largely because they…

METRO SECTION (Sec. II) only of the Los Angeles Times, Dec. 10, 1984

* Early "Motley Crue" deals with a tragedy
* Vince Neil's DUI accident that killed his passenger
* American heavy metal - hard rock band 

 The front page of this section has a one column heading: "Rock Singer Arrested in Fatal car Crash" (see images) 
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason to save it at the time.
Complete Metro section only with 8 pages, very nice condition.

Background: The…

Sunday CALENDAR SECTION only of the Los Angeles Times, Aug. 30, 1987

* Michael Jackson "King of Pop" 
* American singer, songwriter & dancer
* Fantastic "Bad" album release advertisement
 
Often revered as the undisputed "bible" of Hollywood, the Sunday Calendar section occupied a rare space in journalism where a single publication could simultaneously dictate global entertainment trends and govern the inner workings of show business. Today, physical copies are an absolute rarity, largely because…

Sunday CALENDAR SECTION only of the Los Angeles Times, Dec. 2, 1990 

* When Hollywood went "Far Left"
* Democrat Party stronghold initiated 

Often revered as the undisputed "bible" of Hollywood, the Sunday Calendar section occupied a rare space in journalism where a single publication could simultaneously dictate global entertainment trends and govern the inner workings of show business. Today, physical copies are an absolute rarity, largely because they were printed on standard, ephemeral…

Sunday CALENDAR SECTION only of the Los Angeles Times, Feb. 4, 1990 

* The birth of West Coast "gangsta rap"
* "Public Enemy" hip hop group 
* Interview w/ Chuck D with photos 
* "N.W.A." with Dr. Dre & Eazy-E

Often revered as the undisputed "bible" of Hollywood, the Sunday Calendar section occupied a rare space in journalism where a single publication could simultaneously dictate global entertainment trends and govern the inner workings of show business. Today, physical copies are an absolute…

Sunday edition CALENDAR SECTION only of the Los Angeles Times, March 16, 1997 

* Stand-up comedian & actor Chris Rock 
* Los Angeles performance advertisement 
* Jim Carrey's "Liar Liar" comedy movie - film

Often revered as the undisputed "bible" of Hollywood, the Sunday Calendar section occupied a rare space in journalism where a single publication could simultaneously dictate global entertainment trends and govern the inner workings of show business. Today, physical copies are an absolute…

Sunday CALENDAR SECTION only of the Los Angeles Times, Jan. 26, 1992

* Early NIRVANA alternative grunge rock band 
* Nevermind's "Smells Like Teen Spirit" music video
* Curt Cobain - Dave Grohl - Krist Novoselic

Often revered as the undisputed "bible" of Hollywood, the Sunday Calendar section occupied a rare space in journalism where a single publication could simultaneously dictate global entertainment trends and govern the inner workings of show business. Today, physical copies are an absolute…