Robert Kennedy mourned... Extradition sought for James Earl Ray...

THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Russell, Kansas, June 10, 1968  The front page has a headline "Pilgrimages Continue at Grave -- Millions Mourn Kennedy". "The pilgrimage of mourners to the grave of Robert F. Kennedy continued today. More than 7,000 filed past the new white cross at Arlington National Cemetery before midday...". This tells of Mr. Kennedy's burial.

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Glenville shootout... Cleveland race riots...

LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, July 25, 1968



* Glenville shootout

* Cleveland, Ohio

* Race riots



The front page has a four column heading: "10 Slain In Cleveland" with caption: "Snipers Battle Police, Guardsmen"



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Billie Jean King.... Wimbledon title...

SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Springfield, Massachusetts, July 7, 1968



* Billie Jean King

* The Championships, Wimbledon

* Women's tennis singles title



The front page of the sport's section (inside) has a three column headline: "Billie Jean King Wins Third Wimbledon Title" with caption: "Doubles Champion, Too" and photo. This is 1st report coverage on Billie... See More  

Battle of Khe Sanh begins... Vietnam War...

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, January 22, 1968 



* Battle of Khe Sanh begins 

* Vietnam War 



The front page has one column headlines: "Foe's Toll Heavy In Attacks", "Enemy Troops Melt Into Jungle After Assaults on Outposts" 1st report coverage on the initial start of the battle of Khe Sanh during the Vietnam War.



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The first human in space, Yuri Garragin, killed....

THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Russell, Kansas, March 28, 1968



* Yuri Gagarin killed (1st report)

* Soviet cosmonaut

* 1st human in space fame



This 4 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "Yuri Gagarin Killed In Airplane Mishap" which tells of the death of the 1st man in space, Yuri Gagarin.



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Catfish Hunter's 1968 perfect game...

LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, May 9, 1968



* James Catfish Hunter's perfect game

* Oakland Athletics A's

* MLB baseball



This 12 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 8: "Athletics Hunter Pitches First Perfect Game"



This was actually the first perfect game thrown in the American League in 46 years.



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Denny McLain last 30 game winning MLB pitcher...

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg,  Massachusetts, September 14, 1968  This 16 page newspaper has a four column headline on page 6: "Denny McLain Seeks 30th Triumph Today".



This tells of the last major league pitcher to win 30 or more games in one season. He would achieve his 30th win on this day.



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1954 Farmington, West Virginia mining disaster....

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, November 22, 1968



* Farmington, West Virginia

* Coal mine explosion disaster



This 56 page newspaper has a three column headline on page 2: "New Explosion Rips Mine; Hope Fades for 78 Men" with related photo. (see)



Other news of the day. Minor spine wear, otherwise in nice condition.



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Bobo Beamon long jump record...

LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, October 19, 1968 



* Bob Beamon record long jump 

* 1968 Olympics 

* Mexico City 



This 8 page newspaper has a four column headline on page 3:

"United States Takes The Lead In Medal Race At Mexico Olympics"



Included in the text is the 1st report of Bob Beamon's famous record breaking long jump. (see)



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Only U.S. Gold Medal in 1968 Winter Games...

Peggy Fleming Olympic gold...

THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, February 8, 1968 



* Peggy Fleming to win Olympic gold medal 

* Figure Skating - Ice Follies 



This 6 page newspaper has a  nice four column headline on page 4: "Peggy Fleming Virtually Clinches Olympic Medal" See photos for text.



Other news of the day. A few small binding holes along spine, otherwise in good condition.



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USS Pueblo captured by North Korea...

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, January 25, 1968



* USS Pueblo incident

* North Korea



This 58 page newspaper has four column headline on the front page: "Moscow Won't Help To Release Pueblo".



Reporting on the infamous USS Pueblo incident.



Other news of the day throughout. Minor spine wear, otherwise in nice condition.



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1968 West Virginia Coal Mine Disaster....

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Ocean Liner Queen Elizabeth Final Voyage In 1968...

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, December 9, 1968



This 24 page newspaper has an historic front page headline: "Queen Elizabeth Ends Final Voyage" with a nice four column photo of the famous ocean Liner. Tells of her final voyage as a luxury Cruise ship.



Other news of the day throughout with loads of advertisements. Nice condition.

Terry Hanratty...

THE SPORTING NEWS, November 9, 1968, from St. Louis, MO. This sporting newspaper is about 56pages in length and is in terrific condition and has never been bound. This particular issue features TERRY HANRATTY - HIGH-VELOCITY PASSER on the front with text about  him on the inside pages. This issue is loaded with sports news & photos of the day with several advertisements featuring b... See More  

EVENING TELEGRAM, Dec. 23, 1968 Two line, three column head: 'Pueblo Crew Comes Home' on the 82 U.S. Pueblo crewmen being set free from North Korea after 11 months in captivity. Minor mend.