Voice of the Nation of Islam... Muhammad Ali...

MUHAMMAD SPEAKS, Chicago, Illinois, February 23, 1968 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 communit... See More  

1968 "Here We Go Round The Mulberry Bush"...

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, March 7, 1968



* "Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush"

* Opening day premiere in United States

* British comedy film - movie advertisement

* Director Clive Donner - Swinging Sixties



Page 39 has a 7 1/2 x 8 inch advertisement for the America premiere of "Here We Go Round The Mulberry Bush" (see images)

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President Lyndon Johnson decides not to run again...

HERALD EXAMINER, Los Angeles, April 1, 1968  The front page has a bold banner headline: "LBJ WON'T RUN" with subheads and a photo of Lyndon B. Johnson, captioned: "Announcement Drops A Political Bombshell. President Johnson, shown last night, takes self out of race."

Complete 1st section only with all 20 page, light toning and minor wear along the central fold, genera... See More  

1969 be-in at Central Park ad... Nat Hentoff column...

THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, April 4, 1968



* Columnist Nat Hentoff - NYC police

* Be-in at Central Park advertisement

* Protest to End the War in Vietnam

* Date Martin Luther King jr. was killed



Page 11 has a column by columnist Nat Hentoff titled: "Keeping the Cops From Riotijng"

Page 29 has a 9 1/2 x 6 inch advertisement for a Anti-Vietnam War be-in at She... See More  

Search for Dr. King's Killer...

LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, April 13, 1968, from Leominster, MA.  Front page two-column wide headline "FBI Is Silent In Search For Dr. King's Killer" with a subhead within the article of "Warrant Rescinded". This is the full issue and is in nice condition with slight browning around the edges. See photos for full details.

Catfish Hunter's 1968 perfect game...

LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, May 9, 1968



* James Catfish Hunter's perfect game

* Oakland Athletics A's

* MLB baseball



This 12 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 8: "Athletics Hunter Pitches First Perfect Game"



This was actually the first perfect game thrown in the American League in 46 years.



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Senator Robert Kenndy fights for life...

CONNERSVILLE NEWS-EXAMINER, Indiana, June 5, 1968  The front page has a seven column headline published before he would pass away: "Sen. Kennedy Fights For Life Following Assassination Attempt In Los Angeles"  with subheads including: "President Leads Nation In Prayers For Recover Of Wounded Kennedy". 

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Robert Kennedy shot & near death...

THE EVENING BULLETIN, Philadelphia, June 5, 1968  The front page has a banner headline: "Robert F. Kennedy Is Shot in Brain; Bullet Removed; Condition Critical" with subheads and 3 related photos.

There is more related content on the following pages. Note that Robert Kennedy was still alive by time this edition went to press.

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Robert Kennedy's death & funeral...

DEMOCRAT & CHRONICLE, Rochester, New York, June 7, 1968  The front page has a headline: "RFK's Body Lies in State" with various subheads & reports including; "Coroner's Report: He Suffered Brain Damage". The front page photo shows Ted, Ethel and Joseph Kennedy leaving St. Patrick's Cathedral.

Sixteen pages, very nice condition.

Robert Kennedy mourned... Extradition sought for James Earl Ray...

THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Russell, Kansas, June 10, 1968  The front page has a headline "Pilgrimages Continue at Grave -- Millions Mourn Kennedy". "The pilgrimage of mourners to the grave of Robert F. Kennedy continued today. More than 7,000 filed past the new white cross at Arlington National Cemetery before midday...". This tells of Mr. Kennedy's burial.

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1968 U.S. Open... Lee Trevino...

LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, June 17, 1968 



* U.S. Open Golf Championship 

* Lee Trevino wins (1st report) 



This 12 page newspaper has a three column headline on page 6: "Last Years 'Poor Boy' Lee Trevino Shot First Ever Four Sub-par Rounds"



Tells of the 1968 U.S. Open in which Lee Trevino won the title for the first time.



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1968 Martin Luther King Jr. benefit concert at MSG...

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, June 27, 1968



* Martin Luther king Jr. benefit concert

* Madison Square Garden advertisement

* Aretha Franklin - Sonny & Cher and more

* "Mr. Bojangles" song release - Jerry Jeff Walker



The back page has a 6 x 4 inch advertisement for "Soul Together" benefit concert for Martin Luther King Jr.'s memorial f... See More  

Hank Aaron hits home run #500...

LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Mass., July 15, 1968



* Hank Aaron home run #500

* Atlanta (Milwaukee) Braves

* Major league baseball



Within the sport's section (page 6) is a two column heading: "Wilson-Aaron Star As Astros Sweep Twin Bill" Text includes: I (see images) He would eventually end his career with the all-time home run record with 755. (Barry Bonds is excluded due to s... See More  

Early Reggie Jackson...

THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, August 17, 1968  This sporting newspaper is about 55 pages in length and is in terrific condition and has never been bound. This particular issue features REGGIE JACKSON & RICK MONDAY OF THE OAKLAND A'S on the front with text about him in the inside pages.

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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Cincinnati Bengals very 1st football game....

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, September 7, 1968



* Cincinnati Bengals very 1st game

* American Football League (AFL)



This 14 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 6: "Chargers Clobber Bengals" which tells of the very 1st game Cincinnati played in professional football (AFL).



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Denny McLain last 30 game winning MLB pitcher...

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg,  Massachusetts, September 14, 1968  This 16 page newspaper has a four column headline on page 6: "Denny McLain Seeks 30th Triumph Today".



This tells of the last major league pitcher to win 30 or more games in one season. He would achieve his 30th win on this day.



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Bobo Beamon long jump record...

LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, October 19, 1968 



* Bob Beamon record long jump 

* 1968 Olympics 

* Mexico City 



This 8 page newspaper has a four column headline on page 3:

"United States Takes The Lead In Medal Race At Mexico Olympics"



Included in the text is the 1st report of Bob Beamon's famous record breaking long jump. (see)



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Jackie Kennedy Onassis in 1968...

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Terry Hanratty...

THE SPORTING NEWS, November 9, 1968, from St. Louis, MO. This sporting newspaper is about 56pages in length and is in terrific condition and has never been bound. This particular issue features TERRY HANRATTY - HIGH-VELOCITY PASSER on the front with text about  him on the inside pages. This issue is loaded with sports news & photos of the day with several advertisements featuring b... See More  

1954 Farmington, West Virginia mining disaster....

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, November 22, 1968



* Farmington, West Virginia

* Coal mine explosion disaster



This 56 page newspaper has a three column headline on page 2: "New Explosion Rips Mine; Hope Fades for 78 Men" with related photo. (see)



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



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Ocean Liner Queen Elizabeth Final Voyage In 1968...

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, December 9, 1968



This 24 page newspaper has an historic front page headline: "Queen Elizabeth Ends Final Voyage" with a nice four column photo of the famous ocean Liner. Tells of her final voyage as a luxury Cruise ship.



Other news of the day throughout with loads of advertisements. Nice condition.

EVENING TELEGRAM, Dec. 23, 1968 Two line, three column head: 'Pueblo Crew Comes Home' on the 82 U.S. Pueblo crewmen being set free from North Korea after 11 months in captivity. Minor mend.

Collecting newspapers... reference book...

"ARKANSAS GAZETTE--The Early Years 1819-1866", by Margaret Ross, (1969). Hardbound with dust jacket, 428 pgs.

Penn State wins Orange Bowl...

THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Russell, Kansas, January 2, 1969



* Penn State Nittany Lions

* Joe Paterno as coach

* Kansas Jayhawks

* Orange Bowl - college football



This 6 page newspaper has a three column headline on page 4: "KU Nipped on Final Play".



Tells of the game between Penn State Nittany Lions and the Kansas Jayhawks.



Other news of the day. Some spine wear, otherwise ... See More