Polo Grounds last MLB game....

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, September 19, 1963  This 46 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 39: "Phils Top Mets In final Contest At Polo Grounds" "Chris Short Gets 5-1 Victory Over Craig Anderson" with subheads. (see)



Tells of the very last major league baseball game held at the famous Polo Grounds in New York City.



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Hurricane Flora strikes....

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, October 5, 1963



* Hurricane Flora - one of the Caribbean's wettest Hurricanes on record

* Historic devastation to Haiti and surrounding region

* Over 7,000 deaths



This 28 page newspaper has a nice six column headline on the front page: "HURRICANE KILLS 61, THREATENS FLORIDA" with subheads. (see)



Other news of the day throughout. Light bro... See More  

Jim Brown breaks NFL rushing record...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 21, 1963



* Jim Brown breaks rushing yards record

* Cleveland Browns - NFL football



The sport's section (page 42) has a one column heading: "BROWNS TRIUMPH OVER EAGLES, 37-7" with subhead: "Jimmy Brown Sets Career Mark for Yards Rushing" (see) First report coverage on the game in which Jim Brown broke the all time rushing record at the time... 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  

1963 Roger Staubach wins with Navy vs. Pitt....

SPORT'S SECTION ONLY of the New York Times, Oct. 27, 1963



* Quarterback Roger Staubach

* Heisman & Maxwell trophy year

* Navy Midshipman football win

* vs. Pitt Panthers w/ photo



The top of the front page of the sport's section has a three column heading: "NAVY DOWNS PITT" with subhead and related photo showing Roger Staubach. (see) Other football games of the day th... See More  

Holiday on Ice explosion...

LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, November 1, 1963



* Pepsi Coliseum Indianapolis, Indiana

* Holiday on Ice show explosion disaster



The top of the front page has a three column headline: "Indianapolis Explosion Kills 62, injures 385" First report coverage on the Indianapolis Coliseum explosion during the Holiday on Ice show.

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Gordie Howe breaks scoring record....

LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Mass., November 11, 1963



* Gordie Howe breaks scoring record

* Detroit Red Wings

* NHL hockey league



Page 6 has a one column heading: "Howe Scores 545th To Break Record" (see) First report coverage on Detroit Red Wings star, Gordie Howe, breaking the all time scoring record in the NHL at the time.

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John F. Kennedy assassinated...

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".

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John Kennedy Slain...

THE SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE, Indiana, November 22, 1963  Reporting from the day of the tragedy! The front page of this issue features a banner headline which reads: "JOHN KENNEDY SLAIN" with subhead "Killing Occurs in Dallas; Vice-President Safe - Texas Governor Connally Is Also Ambush Victim". Photos shown are of President John F. Kennedy; of the motorcade just after the shoot... See More  

John F. Kennedy is assassinated...

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".

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JFK photos...

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

Ruby assassinates Oswald...

THE PLAIN DEALER, Cleveland, Ohio, Nov. 25, 1963  The banner headlines announce: "MURDER SEALS OSWALD'S LIPS" "Sad Throngs View Kennedy Casket" with the dramatic photo of Jack Ruby murdering Lee H. Oswald, plus a photo of Jack Ruby. Many related subheads as well. 

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1963 assassination of John F. Kennedy...

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 extr... See More  

1963 guitarist John Williams concert advertisement...

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Dec. 5, 1963



* Australian guitarist John Williams

* Classical & progressive rock music

* Town Hall concert advertisement



Page 8 has a 3 1/2 x 1 1/2 inch advertisement for a "John Williams" concert at the local Town Hall. (see image)

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Frank Sinatra Jr. kidnapped... Crash of Pan Am Clipper 214...

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, December 10, 1963 The front page has the reporting of "Sinatra's Son Still Missing; 6 Seized" which also contains a small photo of Frank Sinatra, Jr. and of the place he was kidnapped from. There is an additional article "Young Frankie's Voice is Echo of Famed Dad".

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Frank Sinatra Jr. Kidnapping....

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Washington Square Village sold... Moondog ad...

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Dec. 26, 1963  



* Washington Square Village sold

* New York University buys

* Moondog - Louis Thomas Hardin

* Blind composer, Musician, performer

* Greenwich Village performance advertisement



The front page has a heading: "NYU IS Top Landowner, Buys Washington Sq. Village" Article continues on multiple inside pages.

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President Lyndon B. Johnson... Lee Oswald...

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS - PARADE, Detroit, Michigan, January 5, 1964  The front of this issue contains a photo of President Lyndon B. Johnson with an exclusive interview "President Johnson Talks About His Mother & His Father" which includes additional photos. An article entitled "Can We abolish Hate?" is about Lee Oswald. Additional stories and advertisements are within... 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  

1964 New York City school boycott... Freedom Day...

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Feb. 6, 1964



* New York City public school boycott

* Freedom Day - Anti segregation

* 1960's Civil Rights Movement



The front page has a heading: "Boycott Strips Schools, Over Half Pupils Out" with related pictorial. (see images) First report coverage continues on a inside page.

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1964 Muhammad Ali vs. Sonny Liston advertisement...

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Feb. 20, 1964



* Muhammad Ali (Cassius Clay) vs. Sonny Liston (1st)

* Famous boxing's World Heavyweight Championship

* One of the greatest sports moments of the 20th century



Page 10 has a 4 x 4 inch advertisement for this upcoming boxing match at the local theater (Village Theatre). (see image)

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DETROIT FREE PRESS, Mar. 1, 1964 Banner head: "U.S. Bares 2,000-MPH Jet" Subheads: "Project kept Secret Five Years" "Missile Capability, Long Range Seen" plus a photo of the new Air Force jet.

Jimmy Hoffa guilty...

LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, March 12, 1964



* Jimmy Hoffa guilty of bribery

* Jail sentence imposed



This 14 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Hoffa Sentenced To Eight Years".



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



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The Great Alaskan Earthquake...

LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, March 28, 1964 



* The Great Alaskan Earthquake (1st report) 



This 8 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Alaska Jolted By Earthquake" with a few smaller subheads. (see)



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



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1964 comic Lenny Bruce & Malcolm X ads...

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, April 2, 1964



* Lenny Bruce - stand-up comedian - satirist ad

* Conviction for obscenity comedy performance

* Cafe Au Go Go nightclub - Bleecker Street

* Malcom X "Prospects for Freedom"

* "Militant Labor Forum" in NYC ad



The bottom of the back page has a small advertisement for a "MALCOLM X" spe... See More