Malpasset Dam Burst in 1959 France...

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1859 Warsaw, Kentucky Christmas explosion disaster...

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass. Dec. 26, 1959



* Warsaw, Kentucky - Gallatin County

* Christmas day warehouse explosion



The front page has a one column heading: "BLAST INJURES 14 IN KENTUCKY; HOMES GASHED" with subhead. (See)

Complete with 32 pages, light toning at the margin, nice condition.

John F. Kennedy enters presidential race.....

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, January 2, 1960



* JFK - John F. Kennedy enters race



The front page has a early, same day "breaking news" report under bulletin on JFK formally joining the race for the Democratic presidential nomination. Nice to have in a Massachusetts paper.

8 pages, loose along the spine, some margin wear and chipping, with a little unrelated text loss... See More  

Flight 20 airplane crash disaster....

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, January 19, 1960  This 8 page newspaper has a six column headline on the front page: "50 Killed As Fog-Lost Airliner Smashes Into Hilltop In Virginia" with subhead: "Fire Consumes Jet Prop Craft"



This tells of Capital Airlines Flight 20 airplane crash disaster at Holdcroft, Virginia near Charles City.



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Pete Rozelle becomes NFL commissioner...

THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, January 27, 1960 



* Pete Rozelle becomes commissioner of the NFL



This 40+ page newspaper has a six column headline on the front page of the sport's section (inside): "How NFL Broke Czar Deadlock" with caption: "ROZELLE, RAMS' GENERAL MANAGER, GIVEN 3-YEAR, $50,000 PACT" and photo of Rozelle.

Other news of the day throughout. Some... See More  

Walt Chamberlain Crowned Champion...

THE EVENING TELEGRAM, February 10, 1960, from Herkimer-Ilion New York. Pagewide headline on the Sports Section "Wilt Chamberlain Newly Crowned Champion of NBA" with a subhead "Needed Only 57 Games to Top 72-Game Mark". "Fabulous, pheonomenual, fantastic - call the 7-foot-2 rookie anything you like - Chamberlain has scored more points in a single season than the old crown-w... See More  

1960 Daytona 500... Junior Johnson...

THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, February 15, 1960 



* NASCAR National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing 

* 2nd Annual Daytona 500 race 

* Junior Johnson winner - 1st report 



This 38 page newspaper has a two column headline at the bottom of the front page of the sport's section (page 25): "N. Carolina Driver Wins Daytona '500'" with related photo. (see)



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Loretta Young...

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS - PARADE, Detroit, Michigan, March 6, 1960  The front of this issue contains a photo of Loretta Young with an accompanying article "Loretta Young: One of the world's most fascinating women". Additional stories and advertisements are within.



This is complete in 24 pages with several small binding holes along the top edge, otherwise in very nice condition... See More  

1960 Sharpeville Massacre... South Africa...

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Mass., March 21, 1960



* Sharpeville massacre

* Pass laws demonstration

* Transvaal, South African police



The front page has a one column heading: "30 Negroes Slain During Fierce Riot" First report coverage on the Sharpeville massacre in South Africa.

Complete with 8 pages, light toning at the margins, nice condition.... See More  

THE DETROIT NEWS, Apr. 29, 1960 The ftpg. has a 2 line, 6 column head: "Never Took Payola, Dick Clark Swears" & subheads: "TV Star Linked to 33 Firms" "Teen-Age Idol Feels Convicted by House Quiz". Includes a one column photo of Clark. Binding holes, otherwise in good condition.

Princess Margaret wedding in 1960...

THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, May 6, 1960 



* Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon 

* Antony Armstrong-Jones wedding 



This 40+ page newspaper has a nice six column headline on the front page: "1st PICTURES OF MEG'S WEDDING" with subheads and related photo. (see)



More inside and on the back page.



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USS Triton...

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, May 11, 1960  This 24 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Triton's Submerged trip Boost For U.S. Prestige" with related map. (see)



Tells of the very 1st around the earth voyage under water.



Other news of the day. Light browning, otherwise in nice condition.

Tidal Waves Hit Chile...

THE DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, dated May 23, 1960.



The front page of this issue includes an article entitled:  "Tidal Waves Lash Cities in Chile, Hawaii", which goes on to describe the events prior and post to the actual tsunami.



This issue is in good condition, although it is very fragile.



Background Information:  The magnitude 9.5 Great Chilean Earthquake of Ma

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Arnold Palmer wins U.S. Open....

THE COMMERCIAL APPEAL, Memphis, June 19, 1960



* Arnold Palmer "The King" wins U.S. Open

* Cherry Hills Country Club -Colorado

* American professional golfer



The front page of the sport's section (inside, near front) has a three column headline: "Great Driving Finish Gives Palmer Crown" with subheads and three related photos. First report coverage of Arnold Palmer&#... See More  

Kennedy - Johnson political ticket...

THE EVENING TELEGRAM, Herkimer - Ilion, New York, July 15, 1960  The headlines reads "Johnson Candidacy Wins Both Acclaim, Protest" with subhead "Kennedy Plans Formal Acceptance Tonight". This includes photos of both John Kennedy and Lyndon Johnson. Additional articles pertaining to the convention are on the front page.

Other news, sports and advertisements are within.

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Kennedy's Democratic convention ends...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 17, 1960  The headline announces: "Eisenhower Will Inform Kennedy On Foreign Affairs In Campaign through Stevenson and Bowles" with related subheads. This was at the conclusion of the Democratic National Convention. Ftpg. photos shows John F. Kennedy with Adlai Stevenson.

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Martin Luther King Jr. sentenced to 4 months.......

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 19, 1960



* Martin Luther King Jr.

* Civil rights movement leader

* Acquitted of income tax evasion (perjury)



Page 21 has a small one column heading: "Dr. King Is Cleared In 2d Perjury Case" (see)

Complete with 50 pages, minor margin wear, light toning along the central fold, nice condition.



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Discoverer 13 capsule recovery a 1st...

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Mass., Aug. 12, 1960



* Discoverer 13 XIII satellite

* First capsule successful recovery

* Very 1st man made object retrieved from space



The front page has a banner headline: "U. S. Rockets Huge Balloon Into Space Orbit" with subhead. Also a three column heading: "U. S. Space Capsule Returned to Earth" with lead-in: "Plucked From Ocean&q... See More  

Joseph Kittinger record parachute jump....

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg,  Massachusetts, August 17, 1960



* Joseph Kittinger parachute jump

* Excelsior III (1st report)



This 32 page newspaper has a two column photo of "Air Force Capt. Joseph Kittinger stands beside the open balloon gondola" with small caption: "Makes Record Leap".



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Soviet space dogs launching...

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, August 19, 1960



* Korabl-Sputnik 2

* Soviet space dogs Belka and Strelka

* Francis Gary Powers



The front page has a two heading: "5-Ton Space Ship Carrying Animals Launched By Reds" This was the very 1st space flight to bring back animals still alive.

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Buffalo Bills 1st NFl game...

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, September 12, 1960  This 40 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 33: "Dorow a Hit In AFL, 27-3" with related caption, photo and stats. (see)



This was the very first game played by the Buffalo Bills in professional football. A somewhat small report but a first. A great item for the true Buffalo fan.



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USS Enterprise launched...

THE DETROIT NEWS, New York, September 25, 1960 



* USS Enterprise launching 

* 1st nuclear aircraft carrier

* Cold war era 



This 60+ page newspaper has a one column headline on page 2: "Atomic Carrier Floated by U.S.; First in World"



Tells of the launch of the very 1st nuclear-powered aircraft carrier.



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Casey Stengel's last pennant w/ NYY...

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, September 26, 1960 



* New York Yankees win pennant 

* Casey Stengel's last season 



This 40 page newspaper has a banner headline on page 33: "It's Official: Yankees vs. the Pirates" with subheads, box scores and photo of Ralph Terry. (see)



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Flight 375 airplane crash... Boston Harbor...

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, October 5, 1960



* Eastern Air Lines Flight 375

* Boston MA airplane disaster (1st report)

* Lockheed Model 188 Electra



The front page has a six column headline: "3 Area Marines In Boston Electra Crash Fatal To 61" with subhead and related photo. 1st report coverage on the Eastern Air Lines Flight 375 airplane crash disaster in Boston, Massachuse... See More  

JFK- Nixon Presidential debate...

Fitchburg Sentinel, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, October 7, 1960  This 16 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "Round 2 Tonight, Dick vs. Jack". This tells of the upcoming 2nd of the four JFK & Nixon presidential debates which were the first debates to be held on National television.



Other news of the day. Good condition.