1966 Bob Dylan concert advertisement w/ photo...

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Jan. 20, 1966



* Early Bob Dylan concert advertisement w/ photo

* American folk singer & songwriter World Tour begins

* Westchester County Center, White Plains, New York

* Local appearance before near-fatal motorcycle accident



Page 17 has a 3 1/2 x 1 2/3 inch advertisement for Bob Dylan's concert at Westchester County Center... See More  

Luna 9 spacecraft lands on the moon...

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, February 4, 1966



* Luna 9 Soviet union spacecraft

* 1st ever soft landing on the moon



This 18 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "Soviet Luna Ship Sends Pictures" with related diagram (see photos). 1st report coverage on the very 1st soft landing on the moon by a spacecraft and also the 1st to transmit photo... See More  

1966 Village Voice placard... Jules Feiffer...

Here is what I believe to be a placard advertisement for the Greenwich Village publication "Village Voice" with a focus on the weekly cartoon by the famed Jules Feiffer. A written date on the back reads: "Feb. 17, 1966" which means this was from the beginning of the counterculture movement in America. I searched the internet to try to find a similar item and nothing comes up. I... See More  

1966 Daytona 500... Richard Petty....

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, February 28, 1966



* NASCAR National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing

* 8th Annual Daytona 500 race

* Richard "The King" Petty winner

* 1st report



This 22 page newspaper has a three column headline on page 15: "Richard Petty Roars to Victory In Daytona Race Before 87,840" with related photo and results chart (see i... See More  

1966 The Beach Boys at Yankee Stadium concert ad...

THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, March 3, 1966



* The Beach Boys - American rock band

* Yankee Stadium concert advertisement

* Judy Collins at Brooklyn College concert ad



The top of page 15 has a small advertisement for "The BEACH BOYS" concert at Yankee Stadium.

Another ad on the same is for a "JUDY COLLINS" concert at Brooklyn College. (see images)

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Flight 911 Mount Fuji Crash, 1966...

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1966 James Brown & The Byrds concert ads...

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, March 17, 1966



* American singer James Brown "Mr. Dynamite"

* Madison Square Garden concert advertisement

* The Byrds - rock band upcoming performances ad



Page 16 has a small advertisement for a "Mr. Dynamite James BROWN" performance at Madison Square Garden. He is known as the "Godfather of Soul".

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Jack Nicklaus wins the Masters...

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, April 12, 1966 



* Jack Nicklaus wins 

* Masters golf tournament 



Page 2 has a one column heading: "Nicklaus Masters Augusta"

1st report coverage on Jack Nicklaus becoming the first golfer with win the Masters golf tournament two years in a row.



Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Complete in 18 pages, m... 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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Frank Robinson Memorial Park HR....

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, May 9, 1966



* Frank Robinson's famous home run

* Baltimore Orioles - Memorial Stadium

* MLB baseball



This 28 page newspaper has a three column headline on page 17: "Orioles' Long-Range Bats Sweep Indians, 8-2, 8-3".



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Remington Arms Company marks 150th Anniversary...

THE EVENING TELEGRAM, Herkimer-Ilion, New York, June 11, 1966  This is a Souvenir Edition for the Remington 150th Anniversary. The banner headline reads "Remington Arms Co. Marks 150 Years of Growth" and includes a large photo of the plant. There are numerous articles throughout this issue on the pioneers and the company itself as well as articles pertaining to Mark Twain and Genera... See More  

1966 March Against Fear... civil rights movement...

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, June 16, 1966



* James Meredith - civil rights activist

* March Against Fear in Mississippi

* Fight against racism - racial oppression



The top of page 13 under "The Press of Freedom" is a heading: "James Meredith, Optimist, Gives Fuel to Pressimism" See images for partial text.

wikipedia notes: In 1966, Meredith o... See More  

Robert Kennedy wins election...

EVENING TELEGRAM, Herkimer, New York, June 29, 1966  Two line, five column head: "Incumbents Meet Defeat; Kennedy Is Triumphant" Subheads include: "Kennedy Wins Battle For Personal Prestige" plus a one column photo of Sen. Robert Kennedy. Also on the front page is a photo of the needle-nose Lockheeds' mockup mode of the supersonic transport 2000 SST which will fly at 1... See More  

Richard Speck mass murder....

THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Russell, Kansas, July 15, 1966   This 6 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "Fellow Employee Could Have Been Slayer of Nurses".



This tells of the famous mass murder of 8 student nurses in Chicago IL.



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

Richard Speck mass murder...

THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, July 18, 1966 



* Richard Speck Chicago, Illinois murders 

* Student nurses 



This 6 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "Defer Arraignment Of Accused Killer"



Tells of the famous mass murder of 8 student nurses in Chicago IL.



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FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., July 20, 1966 Page 8 has a 2 line, 2 col. head: "Sinatra And His Mia Vanish From View." The report begins: "Singer Frank Sinatra honeymooned, somewhere, with his third wife Mia Farrow today after a Las Vagas wedding...". Two col. photo of Sinatra & Farrow.

Ted Williams Hall of Fame inductee...

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, July 26, 1966 



* Ted Williams - Boston Red Sox 

* Baseball Hall of Fame induction 



This 38 page newspaper has a four column headline on page 28: "TED, CASEY HAVE THEIR DAY" with related photo. (see)



Tells of the 1966 inductions into the National Baseball Hall of Fame at Cooperstown New York. Included were Ted Williams and ... See More  

Charles Whitman... Texas Tower Shootings...

LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, August 3, 1966



* Charles Whitman (Sniper)

* Texas Tower Shootings

* University of Texas, Austin, Texas



This 20 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page:



* Whitman Revealed Desire On Sniping In March



with related illustration. (see)



Other news of the day. Some small binding holes along the spine, otherwise in go... See More  

The Beatles come to Shea Stadium in 1966...

THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, Aug. 11, 1966



* The Beatles visit to New York City editorial

* Liverpool, England rock band - counterculture music

* John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr & George Harrison

* Lenny Bruce drug overdose death - memorial

* Stand-up comedian - satirist - obscene comedy



Page 9 has a editorial on The Beatles' recent visit to New York C... See More  

Willie Mays into 2nd in career HR's...

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, August 18, 1966 



* Willie Mays home run record made (2nd all time) 

* San Francisco Giants 



This 30 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 8: "Mays Doubtful He Can Catch Record of Ruth" with related photos. (see) Tells of Mays moving into 2nd place of all time in career home runs.



Other news of the day. Good conditi... See More  

Baltimore Orioles 1st pennant...

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, September 23, 1966 



* 1st Baltimore Orioles pennant 

* Major league baseball MLB 



This 18 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 11: "Bauer 'Satisfied' As O's Clinch Flag" with photo of manager Hank Bauer. (see)



Tells of the Orioles clinching their first pennant representing Baltimore. The franchise's last flag was ... See More  

1966 New Orleans Saints join NFL...

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., November 1, 1966 



* New Orleans Saints are born 

* National Football League 



Page 26 has a two column heading: "New Orleans Ready For Entry in NFL" (see images)

Complete with 36 pages, some tape mending on the front page, otherwise good.



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Coincidentally (?) announced on "All Saint's Day"...

Beginning of the New Orleans Saints...

THE PARSONS SUN, Kansas KS November 2, 1966  This 28 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 12:  Rozelle Sold On Newest NFL Location - coincidentally (?) announced on "All Saint's Day".  A historic 1st report on the New Orleans Saints officially joining the NFL. Great chance to have the report that started it all for this team that recently became the 2010 su... See More  

Ronald Reagan elected California governor...

LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, November 9, 1966



* Ronald Reagan elected

* California governor



This 20 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 2: "Ronald Reagan In Easy Win Over Democrat Opponent". Tells of the election of Ronald Reagan as the new governor of California.



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

Roberto Clemente wins NL MVP....

LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, Nov. 16, 1966 



* Roberto Clemente wins NL MVP award 

* Pittsburgh Pirates 



This 18 page newspaper has a three column headline on page 5:

"National League MVP Awarded To Clemente"



Tells of Pittsburgh Pirates star Roberto Clemente winning the National League Most Valuable Player award for the 1966 baseball season.



Other new... See More