Martin Luther King Jr.'s mother slain...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 1, 1974 



* Alberta Williams King killed 

* Martin Luther King Jr. mother 

* Mikhail Nikolaevich Baryshnikov defects 



The front page has a four column headline: "Mother of Dr. King Is Killed in Church; Atlanta Deacon Slain; Gunman Seized" with subhead and two related photos. Much more on page 20. Loads of text here. 1st report coverage ... See More  

Chris Evert wins 1st Wimbledon... tennis...

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, July 6, 1974 



* Chris Evert wins 1st Wimbledon 

* Women's tennis singles 



The top of page 17 has a six column headline: "Chris Wears Wimbledon Crown" with photo of Evert holding the Venus Rosewater Dish. First report coverage on famed American tennis star, Chris Evert, winning her very 1st Wimbledon singles championship. Jim... See More  

1974 Turkish Invasion of Cyprus...

CHICAGO SUNDAY SUN-TIMES, July 22, 1974



 * Turkish Invasion of Cyprus (1st report)

* Greek and Turkish Cypriots violence

* Turkey vs. Island of Cyprus & Greece



The front page has a few headlines: "U.S., Britain demand cease-fire" and "Turks rule Cyprus skies in bomb, rocket attack" with related photo. (see images) More on page 3.

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1974 President Richard Nixon resigns...

DAILY NEWS, New York City, August 9, 1974 



* President Richard Nixon Resigns



The front page is one of the most dramatic reporting the resignation of the President, with over half of the page taken up with: "NIXON RESIGNS" the balance noting: "Acts in 'Interest of Nation', Asks for End to Bitterness" and "Ford Will Take Oath at Noon, Kissinger Agrees to S... See More  

President Richard Nixon resigns...

DAILY NEWS, New York Aug. 9, 1974 



* President Richard Nixon



A very dramatic front page with over half of it taken up with: "NIXON RESIGNS". The balance has: "Acts in 'Interest of Nation', Asks for End to Bitterness" and "Ford Will Take Oath at Noon, Kissinger Agrees to Stay On". Much coverage, with photos, on the inside pages and the back page.

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Nixon resigns...

PHILADEPHIA DAILY NEWS, Aug. 9, 1974 The front page tells it all with the huge type proclaiming: "IT'S OVER" with the large photo of President Richard Nixon hugging his daughter, Julie Eisenhower. A significant front page on the resignation of Nixon from the presidency. Some of the interior leaves are missing so this is not a complete issue, but it is essentially the front page which... See More  

President Richard Nixon resigns...

DAILY NEWS, New York Aug. 9, 1974 



* President Richard Nixon



A very dramatic front page with over half of it taken up with: "NIXON RESIGNS". The balance has: "Acts in 'Interest of Nation', Asks for End to Bitterness" and "Ford Will Take Oath at Noon, Kissinger Agrees to Stay On". Much coverage, with photos, on the inside pages.

Tabloid-size, compl... See More  

Richard Nixon resigns as President...

THE PLAIN DEALER, Cleveland, August 9, 1974 



* President Richard Nixon



The front page has a nice banner headline above the masthead in red lettering: "NIXON RESIGNS" with "Ford takes the oath at noon; his first problem: choice of VP" and photos. (see) Nice for display. More inside.

Complete 1st section only with all 18 pages of a 134 page newspaper, very nice condit... See More  

Nixon resigns...

THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, August 9, 1974  The ftpg. has a large banner headline reading: "Nixon Resigns; Ford To Step Up" with various related subheads and a photo of Nixon hugging his daughter, and another photo of in-coming President Gerald Ford (see).



This is the complete first section, some wear at the central fold, wear at edges and various foxin... See More  

Ford is sworn into office upon Nixon's resignation...

THE WASHINGTON POST, Aug. 10, 1974 



* President Richard Nixon resigns

* Best title to have



The 2-line banner headline announces: "Ford Becomes 38th President, Promises Openness and Candor" with a ftpg. photo of Nixon: "Sad, Emotional Nixon Bids Farewell to Staff" and a larger photo of Gerald R. Ford being sworn into office. Great to have this notable issue in the Wa... See More  

The death of Charles Lindbergh...

THE COURIER JOURNAL, Louisville, Kentucky, August 27, 1974



* Charles Lindbergh death

* Aviator - airplane



This 1st section only (1st 20 pages) of a normal 42 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "Lindbergh dies of cancer" with related photos (see photos). Page 3 has a banner headline: "Famed aviator Charles Lindbergh dies of cancer at 72" with pho... See More  

1974 Aerosmith concert & Alice Cooper album ads...

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Sept. 5, 1974



* Early Aerosmith - American hard rock band ad

* Steven Tyler - Joe Perry - Tom Hamilton

* Schaefer Music Festival - Central Park NYC

* Alice Cooper - rock singer and songwriter

* "Greatest Hits" album release advertisement



Page 59 has a 9 x 6 1/2 inch advertisement for the upcoming performance of Aer... See More  

Violinist David Oistrakh death...

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass. Oct. 25, 1974



* David Oistrakh death - classical music

* Soviet violinist - violist - conductor



The top of page 18 has a two column heading: "David Oistrakh, Soviet Violinist" with photo. (see)

Complete with 56 pages, a little wear, nice condition.

Death of Jack Benny...

MESA TRIBUNE, Arizona, Dec. 27, 1974 



* Jack Benny death

* American entertainer



The front page has a two column heading: "Old Time Trouper Jack Benny Dead" with photo. (see)

Incomplete issue containing 4 pages of a 28 page newspaper. A little margin wear, otherwise good.

1975 Jayne County... glam punk rock... Craig Russell...

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Jan. 6, 1975



* Jayne (Wayne) County at the Coventry ad

* First openly transgender rock music singer

* Glam proto-punk foul mouthed songwriter

* Craig Russell (Canadian actor) female impersonator

* Trude Heller's Club performance advertisement



Page 44 has two advertisements for upcoming performances by "WAYNE COUNTY ... See More  

Evel Knievel.... Nixon pardoned...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 27, 1975



* Evel Knievel jump attempt

* Wembley Stadium - London

* 13 buses - Harley Davidson



The top of page 18 has a two column photo with small heading:: "Evel Knievel Crashes In London" with text. (see)

Complete with 48 pages, light toning and minor wear along the central fold of the front page, generally very nice condition.... See More  

1976 "The Doobie Brothers" concert advertisement...

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, July 14, 1975



* The Doobie Brothers - American rock band

* "What a Fool Believes" "Black Water" song fame

* Roosevelt Stadium - Jersey City concert advertisement



Page 85 has a nice full page advertisement for a upcoming "THE DOOBIE BROTHERS" concert at Roosevelt Stadium in Jersey City, New Jersey.

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Robin Yount of the Brewers...

THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, July 26, 1975  This sporting newspaper is about 50 pages in length and is in terrific condition and has never been bound. This particular issue features ROBIN YOUNT OF THE MILWAUKEE BREWERS on the front with text about him in the inside pages. This issue is loaded with sports news 7 photos of the day with several advertisements featuring beer, cigarettes, etc. Th... See More  

Patty Hearst is captured and found guilty...

PHOENIX GAZETTE, Sept. 18, 1975 and the ARIZONA REPUBLIC, Phoenix, March 21, 1976



* Patty Hearst, convicted bank robber, captured 

* Newspaper heiress, socialite, actress & kidnap victim

* Simbonese Liberation Army SLA - Sentencing



A nice pair of issues almost 3 years apart with headlines: "PATTY HEARST CAPTURED!" and: "PATTY HEARST GUILTY" respectively. Front... See More  

1975 Roger Daltrey's "Lisztomania" film premiere ad...

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Oct. 13, 1975



* "Lisztomania" World premiere film advertisement

* British surreal biographical musical comedy movie

* THE WHO rock band frontman Roger Daltrey



Page 119 has a full page advertisement for the World premiere of "LISZTOMANIA" starring Roger Daltrey. (see images)

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THE WHO 1976 MSG concert ad...

THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York City, March 1, 1976



*  The Who - English rock band - group

* "The Who by Numbers Tour" advertisement

* Madison Square Garden concert (sold out)

* Roger Daltrey - Pete Townsend - Keith Moon



Page 85 has a full page advertisement for a "THE WHO" concert at Madison Square Garden.

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1976 SPORTS Newspaper BOSTON RED SOX FRED LYNN

THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, MO. The date of this issue is: March 6, 1976. This sporting newspaper is about 60 pages in length and is in terrific condition and has never been bound. This particular issue features Fred Lynn of the Boston Red Sox on the front with text about him in the inside pages. This issue is loaded with sports news & photos of the day with several advertisements featu... See More  

1876 Yuba City bus disaster...

LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 22, 1976



* Yuba City high school bus disaster

* Martinez, California crash accident



The top of the front page has a two column headline: "School Bus Crash Near S.F. Kills 28" with subhead and related photo w/ map. A few more photos are on the front page of section II.

Complete sections I & II totaling 50 pages, good condition.... See More  

Jerry Pate wins U.S. Open as a rookie...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 21, 1976



* Rookie 22 year old golfer Jerry Pate

* Wins U.S. Open golf major championship

* Atlanta Athletic Club in Duluth, Georgia



The top of page 39 has a four column heading: "Pate, Pro Rookie, Takes Open By 2 Strokes With 68 for 277" with two related photos. Leader board on page 41. (see)

Fifty-six pages, piece torn away at top right corner of the f... See More  

A curious piece for a newspaper collector...

Curious souvenir piece created by former collector Charles Smith: "THE NEWES", done in Phoenix, July 4, 1976  Its curiosity is the immense size, measuring 36 by 49 inches, with the front page focused on notable newspaper events in American history.

The back page is a reprint of the front page of "The Constellation" newspaper from New York, 1859, which claimed to be the la... See More