Triumphs & Tragedies
Triumphs & Tragedies
1994 Northridge earthquake...
Item #696021
January 18, 1994
DAILY NEWS, San Fernando Valley, Special, Jan. 18, 1994
* Northridge earthquake disaster
The top of the front page has a very displayable headline: "QUAKE" in large lettering. Also: "6.6. temblor cripples Southland, 24 killed" with two related photos. The entire issue is devoted to this disaster with many more photos.
Complete with 12 pages, nice condition.... See More
Death of musician Frank Zappa...
Item #645645
December 06, 1993
LOS ANGELES TIMES, December 6, 1993
* Frank Zappa death (1st report)
* American musician - activist - filmmaker
* "The Mothers of Invention" rock band
The front page has a one column heading: "Frank Zappa, Iconoclast of Rock, Dies at 52" The article carries over to page 22 and includes a photo of him.
Great to have this report in a newspaper from the home of the ... See More
Actor River Phoenix death in a L.A. paper...
Item #701280
November 01, 1993
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Nov. 1, 1993
* Actor River Phoenix death
* Explorers - Stand by Me
* Hollywood movies - films
The front page has a one column heading: "River Phoenix Collapses, Dies; Actor War 23" with photo. (see images) First report coverage continues inside. Great to have the capital of the entertainment industry and the city where he died.
Complete with all sections (80+... See More
Michael Jordan's father killed in 1993
Item #675263
August 14, 1993
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Aug. 14, 1993
* James R. Jordan Sr. killed
* Michael Jordan's father
* Chicago Bulls basketball
The bottom of the front page has a two column heading: "Father of Michael Jordan, NBA Superstar, Found Dead" with subhead. First report coverage continues in the sport's section with a few related photos.
Complete 1st and sport's sections only totaling ... See More
NASCAR driver Davey Allison killed...
Item #696568
July 13, 1993
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 13, 1993
* Davey Allison's helicopter crash
* NASCAR Cup Series driver
* Alabama Gang - No. 28 Ford
The front page of the sport's section has a heading: "Allison's Condition Is Critical" with small photo. First report coverage continues inside with photo of the wreckage. He would die on this day.
Complete with all sections (90+ pages), nice c... See More
Fred Gwynne death... Herman Munster...
Item #692751
July 03, 1993
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 3, 1993
* Fred Gwynne death (1st report)
* American actor - sitcoms & movies
* The Munsters - Car 54, Where Are You?
Under Obituaries" on page 30 is a two column heading: "Fred Gwynne; Actor Played 'Munster,' 'Car 54' Roles" with 2 related photos. Great to have this report in a newspaper from the capital of the entertainment indust... See More
Jim Valvano succumbs to cancer in 1993...
Item #701369
April 29, 1993
LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 29, 1993
* Jim Valvano death (1st report)
* North Carolina NC State Wolfpack
* Jimmy V - NCAA basketball coach
* 1983 National champions vs. Houston
The front page of the sport's section has a headline: "Valvano dies After Cancer Fight" with subhead and photo. (see images)
Complete 1st and sport's sections only with a total of 44 pages, very nic... See More
Death of Cesar Chavez...
Item #695070
April 24, 1993
LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 24, 1993
* Cesar Chavez death w/ photos
* American labor leader - civil rights activist
* United Farm Workers labor union - UFW
The front page has a two column heading: "Cesar Chavez, Founder of the UFW, Dies at 66" with subhead and photo. More inside with pictorial. Lengthy text.
Complete with all sections (150+ pages), nice condition.... See More
The death of famed singer Marian Anderson...
Item #678654
April 09, 1993
LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 9, 1993
* Marian Anderson death
* African American Contralto
* Lincoln Memorial concert fame
The bottom of the front page has a report headed: "Rich-Voiced Contralto Marian Anderson Dies" with subhead: "the pioneering black singer overcame prejudice to gain wide acclaim" and photo. (see)
The article carries over to page 34 with much detai... See More
NASCAR driver Alan Kulwicki killed...
Item #696690
April 02, 1993
LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 2, 1993
* Alan Kulwicki airplane crash
* NASCAR Cup Series driver
* "Special K" "Polish Prince"
The front page of the sport's section has a heading: "Kulwicki Presumed to Be Dead" with subhead and small photo. (see images)
Complete with all sections (100+ pages), nice condition.... See More
Deaths of Thurgood Marshall and Thomas Dorsey...
Item #684432
January 25, 1993
LOS ANGELES TIMES, California, January 25, 1993
* Thurgood Marshall death (1st report)
* 1st African American Supreme Court Justice
The front page carries the two column wide, two line announcement "Thurgood Marshall, 84, First Black Justice, Dies" with subhead "Supreme Court: Retired jurist was a leader in the legal battle to end forced segregation in the U.S.". "R... See More
Death of famed actress Audrey Hepburn...
Item #644792
January 21, 1993
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Jan. 21, 1993
* Audrey Hepburn death (1st report)
* Actress, model, dancer & humanitarian
* Hollywood golden age movie - film
* Best title to be had ?
The bottom of the front page has a boxed report headed: "Audrey Hepburn, Actress and Humanitarian, Dies" at age 63, with a color photo of her (see). The article carries over to take most of page 28 wit... See More
Death of Chancellor Willy Brandt...
Item #583400
October 09, 1992
BILD, Berlin, Germany, Oct. 9, 1992 The front page is dominated by a very large photo of Willy Brandt with the heading at the top announcing: "Willy Brandt Is Dead". Brandt was a noted political figure in Germany, serving as mayor of West Berlin from 1957-1966, then as Chancellor of West Germany from 1969 thru 1974. He was mayor Berlin when the Berlin Wall was constructed, bu... See More
Hurricane Andrew hits Miami, Florida...
Item #672612
August 25, 1992
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Aug. 25, 1992
* Hurricane Andrew hits Miami, Florida
* Category 5 Atlantic Ocean storm disaster
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "Hurricane Lashes Florida; 10 Killed, Damage in Billions" with subhead and related photo. Coverage continues inside with a few more photos.
Complete 1st section only with 30 pages, nice condition.... See More
Ross Perot drops out of the race...
Item #698001
July 16, 1992
DAILY NEWS - Convention EXTRA, New York, July 16, 1992 The front page announces: "PEROT QUITS" "Texas Billionaire Says He Can't Win" with much coverage inside.
This was during the Democratic Convention, where Bill Clinton would ultimately be the candidate for the general election.
Sixty pages, tabloid-size, great condition.
Death of famed actress Marlene Dietrich...
Item #691604
May 07, 1992
LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 7, 1992
* Marlene Dietrich death (1st report)
* German-American movie film actress
* Best title to be had ?
The bottom of the front page has a heading: "Marlene Dietrich, Classic Femme Fatale, Dies at 90" with subhead: "In Her Sultry Roles, she Brought a Worldly Sexuality & a Hint of Decadence to the Screen." A photo of her is included. ... See More
Reds and Blue Jays picked as the favorites for World Series by TSN...
Item #566077
April 06, 1992
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, April 6, 1992
Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The top names and events of all American sports eventually found their way in the pages of The Sporting News.
* Reds and Blue Jays picke... See More
Kristi Yamaguchi wins Olympic gold...
Item #692668
February 22, 1992
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Feb. 22, 1992
* Kristi Yamaguchi wins gold medal
* Winter Olympics figure skating
* 1st Asian American to win
The top of the front page has as four column photo with heading: "She's Good as Gold"
The front page of the sport's section has a heading: "Yamaguchi Is Good Enough for the Gold" with photo. First report coverage continues inside wit... See More
Buffalo Bills Win AFC....
Item #222110
January 20, 1992
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, January 20, 1992.
The front page of this issue shows a photo of the Buffalo Bills titled, "Two for the Show - The Bills Win an Encore Trip to the Super Bowl and a Showdown Against the Redskins".
Additional content within this issue relates to: Barry Sanders, Karl Malone, and much more.
Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting worl
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The front page of this issue shows a photo of the Buffalo Bills titled, "Two for the Show - The Bills Win an Encore Trip to the Super Bowl and a Showdown Against the Redskins".
Additional content within this issue relates to: Barry Sanders, Karl Malone, and much more.
Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting worl
Some people...good athletes than good citizens
Item #214650
December 16, 1991
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, December 16, 1991.
Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The top names and events of all American sports eventually found their way in the pages of The Sporting News.
The front page photo of
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Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The top names and events of all American sports eventually found their way in the pages of The Sporting News.
The front page photo of
Twins beat the Braves
Item #214449
November 04, 1991
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, November 4, 1991.
Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The top names and events of all American sports eventually found their way in the pages of The Sporting News.
The front page
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Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The top names and events of all American sports eventually found their way in the pages of The Sporting News.
The front page
The Minnesota Twins win the World Series...
Item #672901
October 28, 1991
Press & Sun-Bulletin, Binghamton, New York, October 28, 1991
* The Minnesota Twins wins the World Series
* Sports Section only
The sports section front page has heading: "Twins take it all - Minnesota wins 1-0 in 10th to capture series"& "Braves support pitcher" There is additional coverage on 6C. Additional sports news of th
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* The Minnesota Twins wins the World Series
* Sports Section only
The sports section front page has heading: "Twins take it all - Minnesota wins 1-0 in 10th to capture series"& "Braves support pitcher" There is additional coverage on 6C. Additional sports news of th
Death of Dr. Seuss in 1991...
Item #677287
September 26, 1991
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Sept. 26, 1991
* Death of Dr. Seuss
* Theodor Seuss Geisel
* Children's books author
The bottom of the front page has a two column heading: "Dr. Seuss, Father of Yooks, Zooks and Grinches, Dies" with subheading and photo of Geisel. (see) Lengthy first report coverage continues on page 28 with related photo. More in section E with a few color illustration on... See More
Paul Brown death... Cleveland Browns founder...
Item #672600
August 06, 1991
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Aug. 6, 1991
* Coach Paul Brown death - NFL football
* Cleveland Browns founder & 1st coach
The bottom of the front is a small photo of Paul Brown with heading: "Football Legend Dies At 82" (see) The front page of the sport's section has a two column heading: "Paul Brown, Innovator for NFL, Dies at 82" with subhead and another small photo of Br... See More
1991 death of actress Jean Arthur... L.A. Times...
Item #699441
June 20, 1991
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 20, 1991
* Jean Arthur death (1st report)
* American Broadway & film actress
* Featured in 3 Frank Capra movies
* Best publication to be had ?
Near the bottom of page 3 is a heading: "Jean Arthur Dies; Comedy Film Star of the '30s and '40s" with photo. (see images)
Great to have this report in a newspaper from the capital of the entertainment... See More
Leo Fender death... stratocaster guitar fame...
Item #681032
March 22, 1991
LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 22, 1991
* Clarence Leo Fender death
* Stratocaster electric guitar fame
* Music Man (Company) founder
Page 50 has a two column heading: "Clarence Leo Fender; Created Renowned Stratocaster Guitar" which continues on page 51 with heading: "FENDER: Creator of Famed Stratocaster Dies" (see)
Complete 1st section only with pages 1-52, nice conditio... See More
Reba McEntire's band airplane disaster...
Item #696670
March 17, 1991
LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 17, 1991
* Reba McEntire - band airplane crash disaster
* "The Queen of Country" music singer & actress
* Olay Mountain - San Diego, California
The top of page 3 has a heading: "Plane Crash Kills 8 in Singer's Band" with subhead and related photo. (see images)
Complete 1st section only with all 40 pages, nice condition.... See More
Desert Storm ends...
Item #637015
February 28, 1991
DAILY LOCAL NEWS - Special Gulf Report, Chester County, Pennsylvania, February 28, 1991
* War in Iraq ends
* Desert Storm is over
The nice banner headline proclaims: "Cease-Fire" with additional photos and supporting text. This newspaper announces the end of the war on Iraq and brings to conclusion the successful attempt to drive Iraq from Kuwait.
Complete 1st section, in very go... See More
Desert Storm ends...
Item #637032
February 28, 1991
THE BURLINGTON FREE PRESS, Burlington, Vermont, February 28, 1991
* War in Iraq ends
* Desert Storm is over
The nice banner headline proclaims: "CEASE-FIRE - Bush halts fighting: "War is now behind us" with additional photos and supporting text. This newspaper announces the end of the war on Iraq and brings to conclusion the successful attempt to drive Iraq from Kuwait.
Comp... See More
A dramatic issue on Desert Storm...
Item #683665
February 28, 1991
DAILY GAZETTE, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois, Feb. 28, 1991 This is an exceedingly displayable issue with a very significant headline on the end of the land war in Desert Storm: "VICTORY ! " in maroon ink, with a subhead in blue ink: "ALLIES DECLARE CEASE-FIRE".
Complete in 4 sections and 32 pages, very nice condition.
A dramatic issue on Desert Storm...
Item #683664
February 28, 1991
DAILY GAZETTE, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois, Feb. 28, 1991
* War in Iraq ends
* Desert Storm is over
* Terrific headline
This is an exceedingly displayable issue with a very significant headline on the end of the land war in Desert Storm: "VICTORY ! " in maroon ink, with a subhead in blue ink: "ALLIES DECLARE CEASE-FIRE".
Complete in 4 sections and 32 pages, v... See More
Desert Storm ends...
Item #637017
February 28, 1991
DAILY BREEZE, Los Angeles County - South Bay Region, Torrance, California, February 28, 1991
* War in Iraq ends
* Desert Storm is over
The nice banner headline proclaims: "Bush: 'Kuwait is liberated. Iraq's army is defeated.... The was is now behind us.' VICTORY" with additional photos and supporting text. This newspaper announces the end of the war on Iraq and brings ... See More
Desert Storm ends...
Item #637029
February 28, 1991
DAILY BREEZE, Los Angeles County - South Bay Region, Torrance, California, February 28, 1991
* War in Iraq ends
* Desert Storm is over
The nice banner headline proclaims: "Bush: 'Kuwait is liberated. Iraq's army is defeated.... The was is now behind us.' VICTORY" with additional photos and supporting text. This newspaper announces the end of the war on Iraq and brings ... See More
Death of Red Grange...
Item #700782
January 29, 1991
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Jan. 29, 1991
* Death of Red Grange
* "The Galloping Ghost"
* Illinois football halfback
* Chicago Bears - NFL
The bottom of the front page has a small photo with small heading: "Red Grange Dies" (see image)
The top of the front page of the sport's section has a one column heading: "'20s Star Grange, 87, Dies" with subhead and sma... See More
The finest trio on Desert Storm...
Item #673507
January 17, 1991
DAILY GAZETTE, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois This is a trio of exceedingly displayable issues, each formatted similarly although with individually significant headlines on Desert Storm: the beginning of the air war: "WAR!"; the beginning of the land war: "INVASION!" and the "VICTORY!" once Iraq conceded and agreed to all U.N. resolutions.
These three newspapers... See More
Baseball player's salaries...
Item #566692
December 31, 1990
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, December 31, 1990
Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The top names and events of all American sports eventually found their way in the pages of The Sporting News.
* "Prescription f... See More
Art Blakey Obituary... Black American jazz drummer...
Item #681378
October 17, 1990
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Oct.17, 1990
* Death report of Jazz drummer Art Blakey
Page A20 has a quarter page article: "Art Blakey; Drummer, Mentor Led the Jazz Messengers", which includes a small photo. A portion of the text includes: "Born in Pittsburgh where he toiled in the steel mills by day while listening to the Early Hines and Dick Stabile bands on the radio at nigh... See More
Memphis Belle & Mr. Destiny - Premier ads & Reviews...
Item #696421
October 12, 1990
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Oct. 12, 1990 (Calendar Section only)
* Memphis Belle & Mr. Destiny
* Premier ads & reviews
* Good Fellas, Pacific Heights and more
A terrific issue published on the premiere weekend of the motion picture hits: "Memphis Belle" and "Mr. Destiny", with both full-page ads and reviews for each. Perhaps no better issue can... See More
Review & premiere of "Goodfellas", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #698620
September 19, 1990
LOS ANGELES TIMES, September 19, 1990
* Best "Goddfellas" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Martin Scorsese - crime - mobsters - mafia
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Goodfellas" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood ... See More
Death of guitar great Stevie Ray Vaughan...
Item #696914
August 28, 1990
LOS ANGELES TIMES, August 28, 1990 (1st section)
* Stevie Ray Vaughan death (1st report)
* Guitarist - singer - musician - songwriter
The bottom of the ftpg. has a report headed: "Stevie Ray Vaughan, Guitar Great, Dies in Copter Crash" with subhead: "The Grammy-winning performer had just completed a Wisconsin concert. Four others are killed." The article carries over to ... See More
Jesus Revolution... Pirate's Cove too small for Harvest Festival Baptism... Death of Pearl Bailey...
Item #695001
August 18, 1990
LOS ANGELES TIMES, August 18, 1990
* "Jesus Revolution" connection
* Harvest Crusades... Pastor's Greg Laurie & Chuck Smith
* Baptism crowds too large for Pirates Cove
* Death of beloved entertainer Pearl Bailey
Page A30 has: "Thousands Baptized in Ocean Rite", which tells of the Harvest Crusade's crowd desiring to be baptized being ... See More
Ryan Nolan... honor of 300...
Item #559667
August 02, 1990
THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS, from Dallas, Texas, dated August 2, 1990 This is the "Nolan Ryan Special Section" with the very nice, large colored photo of Nolan Ryan with the headline "Expressly Ryan In honor of 300" in celebration of his major league 300th game victory. The section contains various reports and well-wishings.
This is "Section H" only containing 18 pages... See More
Nolan Ryan wins his 300th game...
Item #671933
August 01, 1990
USA TODAY, August 1, 1990
* MLB baseball pitcher Nolan Ryan
* Texas Rangers - 300th victory
The front page of the Sports Section tells of Nolan Ryan achieving his 300th victory, with a photo of him. At the time he was only the 20th Major League Baseball pitcher to ever do so.
Complete in 4 sections, nice condition.... See More
Nolan Ryan wins his 300th game...
Item #672874
August 01, 1990
USA TODAY, August 1, 1990 The front page of the Sports Section tells of Nolan Ryan achieving his 300th victory, with a photo of him. The heading reads "Ryan joins the 300 club" "At the time he was only the 20th Major League Baseball pitcher to ever do so.
Sports section only, nice condition.
Death of famed actress Paulette Goddard...
Item #672592
April 24, 1990
LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 24, 1990
* Paulette Goddard death (1st report)
* Movie - film & Broadway actress
* Charlie Chaplin's leading lady
* Best title to be had ?
The bottom of the ftpg. has small photo of Goddard with heading: "Paulette Goddard Dies" the top of page 30 has a one column heading: "Films' Paulette Goddard; Was Saucy Star of 1930s and '40s&quo... See More
Death of famed actress Greta Garbo...
Item #689517
April 16, 1990
LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 16, 1990
* Greta Garbo death (1st report)
* Swedish-American actress
* Hollywood film movie star
* Best title to be had ?
The bottom of the ftpg. has an article headed: "Greta Garbo, Alluring but Aloof Film Star, Dies at 84" with a photo of her from 1928. The article carries over to pages 26 & 27 where there are 3 more photos of her.
Great to ... See More
1990 NYC Happy Land fire disaster....
Item #683150
March 26, 1990
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.... See More
Death of famed actress Ava Gardner...
Item #644814
January 26, 1990
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Jan. 26, 1990
* Ava Gardner death (1st report)
* Movie - film actress & singer
* Best title to be had ?
The bottom of the ftpg. has an article headed: "Ava Gardner, Sultry Film Star, Dies at 67 in London." and includes a photo of her. The article carries over to page 22 where there are 2 more photos of her, with husbands Mickey Rooney and Frank Sinatr... See More
Death of famed actress Barbara Stanwyck...
Item #655067
January 21, 1990
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Jan. 21, 1990
* Barbara Stanwyck death (1st report)
* Movie - film & TV actress model singer
* Best title to be had ?
The bottom of the ftpg. has an article headed: "Barbara Stanwyck Dies; Career Spanned 60 Years" which includes a photo of her. The article carries over to page 36.
Great to have this report in a newspaper from the capital of the entertainme... See More
"The Skipper" Alan Hale, Jr. death...
Item #692883
January 03, 1990
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Jan. 3, 1990
* "The Skipper" Alan Hale Jr. death
* Gilligan's Island sitcom show
The front page has a two column heading: "'Gilligan' Skipper Alan Hale Dies" with photo. (see) Nice to have from the capital of the entertainment industry and the city where he died.
Complete with all section (80+ pages), nice condition.... See More
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