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HERALD EXAMINER--EXTRA, Los Angeles, Nov. 22, 1963 

* John F. Kennedy assassination

Bold headline above the masthead: "KENNEDY SLAIN" and also: "Assassinated in Dallas; Johnson Is President" with the related text taking the remainder of the front page along with 2 photos (see).
The complete first section (of 4) with pages 1-24, very nice, clean condition.

(2) Here is a terrific pair of issues Nov. 23 & 25, 1963) on the assassination of John F. Kennedy from the city where it happened. Both issues are THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS from Texas.

Note: While we do offer each of these issues as stand-alone items, purchasing them as a set will enable you to take advantage of a discounted price.

You get the November 23, 1963 edition with a first report on John F. Kennedy's assassination, from the city where it happened. Two line bold banner headline…

THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS, Nov. 23, 1963 

* From the city where it happened

A quite rare & extremely desirable newspaper with a first report on John F. Kennedy's assassination, from the city where it happened.
The two line bold banner headline proclaims: "KENNEDY SLAIN ON DALLAS STREET" with subhead: "Johnson Becomes President", plus a rather large photo of "John F. Kennedy" and a smaller photo of Lyndon Johnson. A considerable amount of related news and photos inside as well. 
Of…

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, June 8, 1968 

* Robert F. Kennedy's funeral
* Assassination reporting

This 14 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page: "RFK'S Body En Route To Last resting Place" with illustration, which tells of the funeral of Senator Robert F. Kennedy. Other related coverage is also present. Nice for display.

Other news of the day. Good condition.

NEW YORK HERALD TRIBUNE, Nov. 23, 1963  

* John F. Kennedy assassination w/ many photos

A two line banner head: "Kennedy Assassinated - Johnson Sworn As President" with the two front page photos showing the Kennedys just moments before the fatal shot, and L.B. Johnson being sworn in as President.
Photos of his life appear on pages 3 & 5.
Complete in two sections, nice condition.

CITIZEN-NEWS, Hollywood, California, November 22, 1963

* Unique JFK assassination issue

See the photos for one of the most dramatic front pages to be had reporting the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.
Unlike most issues of the day, which would have had a photo of JFK on the front page and a headline like "Kennedy Assassinated" with a wealth of reporting, this newsppaer went an entirely different--and more dramatic--route.
Save for the caption to the photo the only word on…

ORLANDO EVENING STAR--EXTRA, Florida, November 22, 1963  Certainly to go down in history as one of the more memorable events of the 20th century, this newspaper has a bold banner headline proclaiming the tragedy:
"PRESIDENT SLAIN" with the subhead reading: "Suspect Seized After Cop Shot".
All the text on the ftpg. deals with the Kennedy assassination & also includes a photo of "President John F. Kennedy"  and one of: "President Kennedy Slumped Over In Back Seat Of Car..." (see).
This issue…

ORLANDO EVENING STAR--EXTRA, Florida, November 22, 1963  Certainly to go down in history as one of the more memorable events of the 20th century, this newspaper has a bold banner headline proclaiming the tragedy: "PRESIDENT SLAIN" with the subhead reading: "Suspect Seized After Cop Shot".
All the text on the ftpg. deals with the Kennedy assassination & also includes a photo of "President John F. Kennedy"  and one of: "President Kennedy Slumped Over In Back Seat Of Car..." (see).
This issue…

ULUS ADIMIZ ANDIMIZDIR, Nov. 23, 1963

* President John. F. Kennedy
* JFK assassination - murder

A newspaper from Turkey reporting the assassination of John F. Kennedy. The name of the newspaper translates, roughly: "Our Nation Name Is Our Oath". It is entirely in the Turkish language.
Folio size, presumed complete in 8 pages, very nice condition.

PATERSON EVENING NEWS--EXTRA, New Jersey, Nov. 22, 1963 

* JFK John F. Kennedy assassination
* Nice headline w/ photo for display
* Early, same day 1st report coverage

The banner headline is one of the larger ones for this report: "PRESIDENT SLAIN  Dies Of Assassin's Shot" with a photo of "President John F. Kennedy" and breaking reports on the assassination. Great to have in a newspaper from the same day as the event.
Complete with both sections, 46 pages, nice condition.

HERALD EXAMINER--EXTRA, Los Angeles, Nov. 22, 1963

* John F. Kennedy assassination
* Early, same day report w/ photos

Bold headline above the masthead: "KENNEDY SLAIN" and also: "President Assassinated In Dallas Ambush" with the related text taking the remainder of the front page.
The ftpg. photo shows a happy John & Jackie Kennedy headed: "Shortly Before He Was Shot".
The complete first section with pages 1-24, light dirtiness to the front page, good condition. 

THE DALLAS TIMES HERALD, Texas, November 22, 1963  

* John F. Kennedy assassination
* Best title to be had (1st report)

Serious collectors always try to obtain historic newspapers from the city where the event happened. For JFK's assassination that would be a Dallas newspaper.
Of the two newspapers which published in Dallas in 1963 only the TIMES HERALD reported the assassination on the same day it happened--November 22--and only in their 2nd and 3rd editions. The MORNING NEWS, being a morning…

JACKSONVILLE JOURNAL, Jacksonville, Florida, April 17, 1969 The top of the front page features a special bulletin announcement, print in red type, "SIRHAN: 1ST DEGREE". The article announced that "Sirhan B. Sirhan was found guilty today of first degree murder for the assassination of Sen. Robert F. Kennedy. The jury now must decide on punishment -- life or death..."
Other news and advertisements are within.
This is the front section only comprised of 12 pages and is in nice condition.

THE CINCINNATI POST - 8 Star Extra, Ohio Nov. 22, 1963  The banner headline announces: "JFK ASSASSINATED; JOHNSON PRESIDENT" with a large photo of Kennedy moments before being shot. Various related subheads and a photo of Lyndon B. Johnson.
The complete first section, pages 1-14 (of 60), foxing at the margins and central fold, some minor tears at the central fold.

ORLANDO EVENING STAR--EXTRA, Florida, November 22, 1963  Certainly to go down in history as one of the more memorable events of the 20th century, this newspaper has a bold banner headline proclaiming the tragedy: "PRESIDENT SLAIN" with the subhead reading: "Suspect Seized After Cop Shot".
All the text on the front page deals with the Kennedy assassination & also includes a photo of "President John F. Kennedy" and one of: "President Kennedy Slumped Over In Back Seat Of Car...".
Complete in 40…

THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-- "Second Extra", Nov. 22, 1963 

* Bizarre JFK - John F. Kennedy assassination issue

This “Second Extra” edition has a curious–if not macabre–combination of headline and photo.
As would be expected of an “Extra” of this date, the large & bold headline proclaims: “KENNEDY KILLED” but immediately beneath it is a photo of a street sweeper pushing his trash cart with a pair of trousers & boots protruding from the top, with the caption: “Sweeper Means What He Says”, as if related…

THE PLAIN DEALER, Cleveland, Ohio, Nov. 23, 1963  The banner headline announces: "KENNEDY ASSASSINATED; JOHNSON TAKES OATH" with subhead "Shot In Head By Sniper In Dallas Road". The photos show the motorcade just after the shooting and of Lyndon Johnson being sworn in as President.
Interior pages have much more on the assassination and memorials to his life & memory.
The first section only (of 2) with pages 1-16, good condition.
 

THE EVENING STAR--EXTRA, Washington, D.C., Nov. 22, 1963

* John F. Kennedy assassination
* From our nation's capital

The banner headline announces: "PRESIDENT IS KILLED BY SNIPER IN TEXAS" with two large photos, one: "President Kennedy lies slumped in the back seat of a limousine...".
Great to have this report in a newspaper from the nation's capital.
This is the complete first section with pages 1-22. Two folds, minimal wear at the fold juncture, nice condition.

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Nov. 28, 1963

* John F. Kennedy JFK assassination
* Assassin Lee Harvey Oswald

Starting on the front page are a few editorials regarding the recent assassination of John F. Kennedy. Text continues inside. Being a weekly publication, this is actually the first issue published after the assassination.  I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason to save it at the time.
The Village Voice was an…

SUNDAY NEWS, New York, New York, November 24, 1963

The front page of this issue shows a photograph of President Lyndon B. Johnson soon after the assassination of President Kennedy.  The accompanying headline reads:  "JOHNSON LEADS MOURNING".

This issue is in good condition and is complete in about 48 pages.

THE WASHINGTON POST, D.C., June 6, 1968  

* Robert F. Kennedy shot (still alive)
* Sirhan Bishara Sirhan

The banner headline reports: "Kennedy 'Extremely Critical' With Serious Brain Injury" and related subheads plus 3 related front page photos. Robert Kennedy was still alive when this edition went to press.
The complete first section of 24 pages, and section G with 16 pages having more content & many photos on the assassination.
Nice to have this report in this revered newspaper from the nation's…

WILLIAMSPORT SUN-GAZETTE, Nov. 22, 1963 

* John F. Kennedy assassination

The banner headline reads: "Assassin Kills President Kennedy" with related subheads. The photo on the front page is the iconic one of the secret service agent crawling on the back of the limousine.
Nice to have a same-day report, as many first reports on the JFK assassination were dated November 23, being morning newspapers.
Complete with 26 pages, two folds, minor margin wear, generally nice.

THE HOUSTON PRESS--4th EXTRA, Nov. 22, 1963 

* From the city where JFK was the previous day

President Kennedy was in Houston the day before his fateful trip to Dallas.
The banner headline announces: "JFK ASSASSINATED ! " "SHOT DOWN IN DALLAS" with subheads: "Johnson President! Connally Wounded" with 3 related photos.
 Presumably the complete issue of 26 pages with two sections, very nice condition. There were at least 8 Extra editions. This is the 4th. 
Great to have this report from…

THE PARSONS SUN. Kansas, November 6 & 7, 1962

* Edward 'Ted' Kennedy wins senate seat election

The November 7th issue has a four column headline on the front page: "Demos Hold Congress, GOP Gains in States".

This was Kennedy's first election win and was for the Massachusetts' senate seat left by his brother who was then president of the United States.

You also get the November 6th issue which has some pre election reporting with photo of JFK. (see)

Other news of the day. Little…

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, November 7, 1962

* Edward Kennedy wins senate seat election w/ photo
* Nice headline for display
* From Massachusetts

This 22 page newspaper has a nice banner headline: "DEMOCRATS SCORE BIG SHOCKER" with subhead and related photos, one that shows a young Edward Kennedy.

This was Kennedy's first election win and was for the Massachusetts senate seat left by his brother who was then president of the United States. Great to have in a…

THE SALT LAKE TRIBUNE--EXTRA, Salt Lake City, Utah, Nov. 23, 1963  Presumed complete with all 46 pages, minor wear at central fold, generally very nice.

JOURNAL AMERICAN, New York, Nov. 22, 1963  The complete first section with pages 1-26. Very light dirtiness & edge wear, generally nice.

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, January 3, 1969 

* Edward Kennedy wins Senate Majority Whip w/ photo 

This 14 page newspaper has a two line banner headline on the front page: "Kennedy Wins Senate Bid; McCormack Beats Down Challenge As Leadership Disputes Rack Both Parties Of New Congress" with one column photo of Kennedy.

Other news of the day. Little spine wear, otherwise in good condition.

wikipedia notes: Edward Moore "Ted" Kennedy (February 22, 1932 – August 25, 2009) was…

THE SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, January 4, 1969 

* Edward Kennedy wins Senate Majority Whip w/ photo 
* In a Massachusetts newspaper 

This 30 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "Kennedy's Senate Victory Put Together in 9 Days" with two column photo of Kennedy.

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

wikipedia notes: Edward Moore "Ted" Kennedy (February 22, 1932 – August 25, 2009) was a United States Senator…

THE PRATT TRIBUNE, Kansas, January 3, 1969 

* Edward Kennedy wins Senate Majority Whip 
* Kansas 

This 10 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page: "Kennedy New Senate Demo Whip"

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

wikipedia notes: Edward Moore "Ted" Kennedy (February 22, 1932 – August 25, 2009) was a United States Senator from Massachusetts and a member of the Democratic Party. In office since…

THE PARSONS SUN, Kansas, January 3, 1969

* Edward Kennedy wins Senate Majority Whip w/ photo

This 10 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Long Stride By Kennedy" with three column related photo. (see)

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

wikipedia notes: Edward Moore "Ted" Kennedy (February 22, 1932 – August 25, 2009) was a United States Senator from Massachusetts and a member of the Democratic…

LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, January 3, 1969 

* Edward Kennedy wins Senate Majority Whip w/ photo 

This 10 page newspaper has a six column headline on the front page: "Kennedy Ousts Long As Whip" with one column photo of Kennedy.

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

wikipedia notes: Edward Moore "Ted" Kennedy (February 22, 1932 – August 25, 2009) was a United States Senator from Massachusetts and a member of the…

THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Russell, Kansas, January 3, 1969

* Edward Kennedy wins Senate Majority Whip

This 6 page newspaper has a three column headline near the bottom of the front page: "Kennedy Bid Successful".

Other news of the day. Little irregular along the spine, otherwise in good condition.

wikipedia notes: Edward Moore "Ted" Kennedy (February 22, 1932 – August 25, 2009) was a United States Senator from Massachusetts and a member of the Democratic Party. In office since…

THE NEWS & OBSERVER, Raleigh, North Carolina, Nov. 23, 1963  

* John F. Kennedy JFK assassination
* Lee Harvey Oswald as a suspect (early)

One of the more dramatic issues on the assassination of John F. Kennedy with a wide, black mourning border around the entire front page.
The banner headlines: PRESIDENT SLAIN" "Johnson Takes Office" with 3 related photos. Much more inside.
Presumed complete in 2 sections and 22 pages, minor wear at the central fold and at the right margins.…

THE MIAMI NEWS, Florida, Nov. 22, 1963 

* Terrific issue for display
* JFK John F. Kennedy assassination

I believe this to be an "extra" edition put out very quickly to announce: "KENNEDY IS DEAD ! " "Felled By Assassin In Dallas" in huge letters on the front page, as the pagination is odd. There are 8 pages total which is likely all this edition had, but they are numbered 1, 2, 7, 8, 13, 14, 19 & 20. It is called the: "Blue Streak Edition" as a blue streak runs down the right margin.
Minor margin…

THE RALEIGH TIMES, North Carolina, Sept. 28, 1964  

* re. John F. Kennedy assassination

The top of the front page has: "Better Security Demanded for President" and "Johnson Appoints Committee to Advise on Warren Report". The front page has the report of the Warren Commission on the Kennedy assassination and notes in part: "...The main conclusion by the seven-man presidential commission is that Lee Harvey Oswald, acting alone & not as part of any foreign or domestic conspiracy, murdered…

NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 27, 1963  

* President John F. Kennedy - JFK
* Last policy/ideals speech given 
* Pre-Dallas, Texas assassination 

Obviously unknown at the time but less than 4 weeks later John F. Kennedy would be assassinated in Dallas.
The front page has an article: "Kennedy, Honoring Frost, Bids U.S. Heed Its Artists" which carries over to page 87, where is found what would prove to be the last public address by JFK.
The heading on page 87 reads: "Text of President's Address…

DAILY NEWS, New York, Nov. 23, 1963  

* John F. Kennedy assassination

The front page is dominated by the dramatic report: "PRESIDENT KILLED" with a related subhead, and the famous photo of Lyndon Johnson being sworn into office on board the airplane before returning to Washington. Much more inside as the photos show.
Complete in 36 pages, tabloid size, light dirtiness to the front page, nice condition.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 16, 1960  The headline announces: "Kennedy Calls For Sacrifices In U.S. To Help The World Meet Challenges of 'New Frontier' " with related subheads. The front page photos shows both John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson.
Complete in 34 pages, some light soiling to the top half of the ftpg., otherwise good.

TUCSON DAILY CITIZEN, Arizona, Nov. 23, 1963  Contains 2 sections of what was likely a 4 or 5 section newspaper. Good condition.

EUGENE REGISTER-GUARD, Oregon, Nov. 22, 1963 

* Terrific publication for display
* JFK John F. Kennedy assassination

A very dramatic front page, with perhaps the largest photo of JFK we have seen on any newspaper. The "regular" front page appears on page 3.
Complete in 30 pages, nice condition.

PRESS-TELEGRAM EXTRA, Long Beach, California, November 22, 1963  Reporting from the day of the tragedy. The front page features a banner headline: "PRESIDENT KENNEDY SLAIN ASSASSIN!" with a subhead "Texas Governor Also Cut Down in Dallas Tragedy". This issue features a single photo of President and Mrs. Kennedy as they were being greeted upon their arrival at the International Airport in Houston.
This is the complete issue and has some lite discoloration at the fold line (see).

THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 26, 1963

* President John F. Kennedy 
* Frankfort, West Germany
* Paulskirche speech - St. Paul's Church
* Post World War II relations w/ Germany
* Threat of Soviet communism warning 

The top of the front page has a four column headline: "KENNEDY URGES 'COHESIVE EUROPE' IN EQUAL PARTNERSHIP WITH U.S.; MIXED ATOMIC FORCE IS DEFERRED" with subheads. (see images) Much more inside with complete text of his speech and a few related photos. Loads of text here.…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, EXTRA, Nov. 25, 1963 

* Harvey Oswald assassination
* John F. Kennedy murder - Jack Ruby

The front page has a great banner headline announcing: "OSWALD SLAIN!" with: "Accused J.F.K. Killer Hit in Jail" with subhead and large photo. Nice for display.
More on the following pages with a nice full page pictorial of Lyndon Johnson, and the back page is taken up with a huge photo of John F. Kennedy.
Complete 1st section only with 18 pages, nice condition.

EVENING TRIBUNE - 2nd EXTRA, San Diego, California, November 22, 1963  Reporting from the day of the tragedy! The front page of this issue features a banner headline which states: "KENNEDY DEAD - DALLAS TRAGEDY" with the subhead "Assassin's Gunfire Hits Texas Governor". A single photo shows President Kennedy.
This is the first section only and has lite discoloration at the fold line, otherwise is in good condition. (see photos for details)

THE WASHINGTON POST, Washington, D.C., August 9, 1974  Arguably the most desired newspaper containing major political reports of the last 100 years would be the revered Washington Post. And few political events of the last century would be more significant than the resignation of a sitting President: unprecedented in the 230+ year history of the nation's highest office.
The front page features a bold, banner headline reading simply: "Nixon Resigns" and a 6 column subhead: "Ford Assumes…

THE WASHINGTON POST, Washington, D.C., August 9, 1974 

* President Richard Nixon resigns
* Best publication to be had

Arguably the most desired newspaper containing major political reports of the last 100 years would be the revered Washington Post. And few political events of the last century would be more significant than the resignation of a sitting President: unprecedented in the 230 year history of the nation's highest office.
The front page features a bold, banner headline reading simply:…