Voice of the Nation of Islam...

MUHAMMAD SPEAKS, Chicago, Illinois, April 16, 1971  This newspaper was one of the most widely-read ever produced by an African American organization. Nation of Islam leader Elijah Muhammad began the publication on May 1960 as a weekly publication. It was distributed nationwide by the Nation Of Islam and covered current events around the world as well as relevant news in African American commu... See More  

Alvin C. York death... WWI hero...

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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Medicare Bill in 1965...

LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, July 31, 1965



* Medicare Bill signed

* Lyndon B. Johnson LBJ



This 8 page newspaper has a two column headline near the bottom of the front page: "Johnson Concludes Week Of Momentous Decisions". See photos for text here. Other news of the day. Light browning, otherwise in good condition.... See More  

Footprints on the moon...

JACKSONVILLE JOURNAL, Jacksonville, Florida, July 30, 1969  The front page of this issue features a headline "Those Moon Footprints" along with two large photos which had just been released from the Apollo 11 mission. The one photo was taken during the descent of their lunar module and the other is from the command ship, which show the American flag and the footprints in the lunar d... See More  

Sandy Koufax wins 1st Cy Young...

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, October 25, 1963



* Sandy Koufax 1st Cy Young

* Los Angeles Dodgers

* Major league baseball MLB



This 50 page newspaper has two column headlines in the sport's section (page 44): "Koufax Unanimous Young Award Pick", "Brilliant Dodgers Southpaw First Pitcher to Sweep Voting in History of Honor". See photos for 1st repo... See More  

1965 poet T. S. Eliot death...

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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Apollo 8...

LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, December 24, 1968



* Apollo 8

* Moon mission



This 18 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "Astronauts, Apollo 8 Orbiting The Moon". 

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Tiny binding holes along the spine, otherwise in nice condition.... See More  

Death of Vallabhbhai Patel...

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).



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Civil Rights Workers found dead ...

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Jack Nicklaus wins his 1st Masters...

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, April 8, 1963 



* Jack Nicklaus "The Golden Bear" 

* U.S. Masters golf tournament 



Page 7 has a three column headline: "Jack Nicklaus Could Make Golf's First Grand Slam" with caption: "Wins Masters By One". 1st report coverage on Jack Nicklaus winning his very 1st Masters golf tournament in Augusta,... See More  

Smoking tobacco officially bad for health....

LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, January 13, 1964



* Smoking cigarettes officially bad for health



The front page has a three column headline: "'Remedial Action' Seen Needed for Smoking Ills" which is a 1st report on the Public Health Service in Washington D.C. declaring that cigarette smoking is dangerous to one's health. Lyndon Johnson would s... See More  

Boston Celtics win NBA title...

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, April 29, 1966



* Boston Celtics

* Bill Russell

* Red Auerbach



Page 8 has a three column headline: "Proud Celtics' Defense Wins Eighth Straight NBA Championship" with related photo. 1st report coverage on the Boston Celtics beating the Los Angeles Lakers to win their 8th straight NBA title.



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Casey Stengel enters Baseball Hall of Fame...

LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, March 9, 1966



* Casey Stengel

* New York Giants, Yankees & Mets



At the bottom of the front page is a three column pictorial of Casey Stengel which shows him as a player and coach. Brief text underneath is a first report on him entering the baseball hall of fame.



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Waukegan, Illinois race riot...

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, August 29, 1966 



* Waukegan, Illinois 

* Race riot - Negroes 



The front page has a three column headline: "Racial Powder Keg In Illinois Awaits Only A Spark" 1st report coverage on the latest race riots in the Mid West including the one in Waukegan, Illinois.



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Sonny Liston vs. Floyd Patterson... boxing...

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, July 23, 1963



* Sonny Liston vs. Floyd Patterson

* Heavyweight boxing title fight

* Prelude to Muhammad Ali



Page 5 has a three column headline: "Liston Remains Champion With First Round K. O." with caption: "It Took 4 More Seconds" 1st report coverage on Sonny Liston retaining his heavyweight boxing title... See More  

White House holds first Jewish service...

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, June 30, 1969 



* 1st Jewish religious service at the White House,



The front page has a four column heading: "Rabbi Leads White House Service" with caption: "200 Attend in East Room". 1st report coverage on the very 1st Jewish religious service held at the White House. President Richard Nixon made the unprecedented step to displa... See More  

Jackson State University killings...

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, May 16, 1970 



* Jackson State University 

* Vietnam War student protests 



The front page has a one column heading: "2 Negroes Killed on Miss. Campus". 1st report coverage on the Jackson State University killings, which involved student protesters against the Vietnam War being shot at by police. This was shortly after the Kent St... See More  

MLB 1st collective players' strike starts...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 1, 1972



* Very 1st collective MLB baseball strike



The front page has a two column heading: "Big-League Players Vote To Strike Baseball Today"



Within the sport's section (page 13) has a banner headline: "Baseball Players Vote to Start Strike Today Over Pension Issue"



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George Steinbrenner buys New York Yankees...

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, January 4, 1973 



* George Steinbrenner 

* New York Yankees 

* MLB baseball 



The front page of the sport's section (inside, page 39) has a two column headline: "Syndicate Buys Yanks From CBS".



Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Complete in 52 pages, minor spine wear, otherwise in nice condit... See More  

Paul Getty III kidnapping revealed...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 18, 1973 



* John Paul Getty III kidnapped 



Page 8 has a small one column heading: "Mother of Getty's Grandson In Touch With Kidnappers" A small but 1st report on the kidnapping of Paul Getty III, grandson of oil tycoon, Jean Paul Getty.



Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Complete in 60 pages, very minor central fol... 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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1963 World Series... Los Angeles Dodgers win...

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, October 4, 1963 



* Los Angeles Dodgers 

* World Series (game 2) 

* Major league baseball 



The front page has a three headline: "Dodgers Follow Same Script, Humble Yankees Again, 4-1" with subhead and photo (see photos). Much more in the sport's section. 1st report coverage on game two of the World Series between the Lo... See More  

1967 USC vs. UCLA...

SPRINGFIELD SUNDAY REPUBLICAN, Springfield, Massachusetts, November 19, 1967



* USC Trojans vs. UCLA Bruins

* Signature game of the rivalry

* NCAA college football



The front page of the sport's section (inside) has a three column headline: "So. Cal. Nips UCLA, 21-20" with caption "Roses for the Trojans" and photo of O.J. Simpson being carried off the field.



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Tate & LaBianca murders...

THE NEW ANS OBSERVER, Raleigh, North Carolina, August 12, 1969 



* Sharon Tate - LaBianca murders

* Charles Manson & followers 



The front page has a three column heading:"Caretaker at Estate Released; More Bizarre Slayings Studied"



with photo of a scene in front of the LaBianca home. Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 24 pages, very min... See More  

Arthur Ashe 1st black U.S. Open tennis champ....

LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, August 26, 1968



* Tennis star Arthur Ashe

* 1st black to win

* US Open



Within the sport's section (page 8) is a three column heading: "1st American In 15 Years As Ashe Takes Nationals". This is 1st report coverage on Arthur Ashe becoming the first African American to win the United States Open Tennis championship.



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