"One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest" ad - premiere showing...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 19, 1975  Page 25 has a large ad for the world premiere of: "ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST", staring Jack Nicholson, which went on to win 5 Academy Awards including Best Picture. 

Other news of the day is found throughout.

The issue is complete in 72 pages, has heavy browning and some rubbing at the mid-fold, but the key ad is in very good condi... See More  

Death of Jack Benny...

HERALD EXAMINER, Los Angeles, December 27, 1974 



* Jack Benny death

* American entertainer



The banner headline announces the death of one of the more famous actor/comedians of the day: "JACK BENNY DIES" with: "Comedian Victim of Stomach Cancer" A front page photo of him as well. Nice to have this report in a newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry.

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Violinist David Oistrakh death...

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass. Oct. 25, 1974



* David Oistrakh death - classical music

* Soviet violinist - violist - conductor



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

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

The death of Charles Lindbergh...

THE COURIER JOURNAL, Louisville, Kentucky, August 27, 1974



* Charles Lindbergh death

* Aviator - airplane



This 1st section only (1st 20 pages) of a normal 42 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "Lindbergh dies of cancer" with related photos (see photos). Page 3 has a banner headline: "Famed aviator Charles Lindbergh dies of cancer at 72" with pho... See More  

1974 Pan Am Flight 812 disaster...

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES, April 23, 1974



* Pam Am Flight 812 disaster

* Boeing "Clipper Climax" airplane

* Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia



The front page has a banner headline: "Jet crashes on Bali" with subhead. (see images)



Complete with 104 pages, tabloid size, nice condition.

Spiro T. Agnew Resigns... Mets win pennant...

NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 11, 1973  The front page has a three line banner head: "Agnew Quits Vice Presidency And Admits Tax Evasion In 67; Nixon Consults On Successor" with subhead: "Judge Orders Fine, 3 Years Probation". Related reports as well as a letter of resignation from Agnew to Nixon with Nixon's reply and a photo of Agnew.

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

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 21, 1973



* Actor Bruce Lee death (1st report)

* Hong Kong-American martial artist

* Jeet Kune Do martial art founder



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

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Secretariat wins... pre Triple Crown...

THE CLEVELAND PRESS, July 2, 1973



* Secretariat wins Arlington Invitational

* Post Triple Crown horse races



The sport's section (page C-7) has a two column heading: "Secretariat returns to N.Y. after victory at Arlington" (see) First report coverage on Secretariat winning the Arlington Invitational at Arlington Heights, Illinois.

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Secretariat wins 1973 triple crown...

CHICAGO DAILY NEWS, June 11, 1973



* Secretariat wins the triple crown

* Thoroughbred horse racing

* Belmont Stakes (3 of 3)

* Editorial just 2 days after race



Near the bottom of page 35 is a four column heading: "Secretariat the ultimate!" which is an editorial by horse-racing journalist, David Feldman. Report continues on page 37. Coverage on Secretariat's recent victory at... See More  

Ken Norton defeates Muhammad Ali....

SPRINGFIELD SUNDAY REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, April 1, 1973



* Ken Norton vs. Muhammad Ali

* Heavyweight boxing title fight



The front page of the sport's section (inside) has a four column headline: "Unknown Norton Beats Ali" with action photo. (see) 1st report coverage on Ken Norton winning a split decision over Muhammad Ali to win the NABF heavyweight title.

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Richard Petty Wins Daytona 500....

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Paris Peace Accords signed...

THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Russell, Kansas, January 27, 1973



* Paris Peace Accords signed

* Vietnam War ends for U.S.

* Early same day report



This 6 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "Cease-Fire Agreement Is Signed"



This tells of the Paris Peace Accrods being signed which ending direct U.S. military involvement in the Vietnam War.



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

AKRON BEACON JOURNAL, Ohio, Jan. 23, 1973



* Abortion made legal (1st report)

* Roe v. Wade decision

* U.S. Supreme Court

* FRONT LEAF ONLY ***



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

Death of President Harry Truman...

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

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

Death of President Harry S. Truman...

THE KNICKERBOCKER NEWS, Albany, Dec. 26, 1972 



* President Harry S. Truman 



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

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

1972 Chicago commuter rail crash....

LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, October 31, 1972



* 1972 Chicago commuter rail crash (1st report)



This 24 page newspaper has a five column headline on page 3: "Chicago rail Tragedy kills 44" with caption: "Passengers tell of crash horror". Tells of the Chicago commuter rail crash. See photos for text.



Other news of the day. Some small binding holes along the spin... See More  

Death of Jackie Robinson...

THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, October 24, 1972 



* Jackie Robinson death... Brooklyn Dodgers

* 1st African-American to play MLB baseball

* 1st be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame



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

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

Bobby Fischer to win World chess title....

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 28 1972



* Bobby Fischer to win World title

* 1st American to achieve this

* Boris Vasilievich Spassky



Near the bottom of the front page has a two column heading: "Fischer Nears Title With Draw Against Spassky in Game No. 19" with photo of the two playing. (see) More on page 33. Coverage on Bobby Fischer near the World chess championship title which would ... See More  

Hurricane Agnes...

LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, June 24, 1972



* Hurricane Agnes



This 8 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page: "Flood misery soaks northeast" with caption: "Worst in region's history"



Tells of the remnants of Hurricane Agnes causing havoc in the Northeast portion of United States.



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Bobby Orr & Boston Bruins win 1972 Stanley Cup...

LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Mass. May 12, 1972



* Stanley Cup championship

* NHL - National Hockey League

* Boston Bruins - Bobby Orr



Page 5 has a three column headline: "Bruins win Cup, top Rangers, 3-0" (see) First report coverage on Bobby Orr leading the Boston Bruins to the 1972 Stanley Cup.

Ten pages, hole on the front page a,long the central fold near right margin, binding holes... See More  

Yasunari Kawabata suicide ? death...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 17, 1972



* Yasunari Kawabata suicide ? death

* Japanese novelist & short Story writer



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

Complete with 56 pages, good condition.



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Buffalo Creek Dam disaster in West Virginia...

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1971 Women's abortion movement... James Taylor...

THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, Nov. 18, 1971



* Women's National Abortion Action Coalition, 1971

* Woman's abortion rights march on Washington D.C.

* Before the Roe v. Wade landmark decision

* James Taylor Carnegie Hall concert advertisement

* THE DOORS rock band post Jim Morrison concert ad



Page 41 has a notice for "Abortion is a woman's right" marc... See More  

Nikita Khrushchev's death report...

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES, September 12, 1971



* Nikita Khrushchev's death report...

* Former Prime Minister of the Soviet Union

* Leader of the Communist Party



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

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

THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, July 15, 1971



* Jim Morrison death

* The Doors



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

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