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Muhammad Ali is stripped of his boxing crown...
Item #674758
April 29, 1967
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, April 28 & 29, 1967
* Cassius Clay changes name to Muhammad Ali
* Stripped of the Heavyweight boxing title belt
* For avoiding Vietnam War military draft
The April 28th issue has a one column heading on the front page: "Clay Refuses to Take Oath After Passing Exams" (see) The April 29th issue has a one column heading on page 4: "Cla... See More
Washington crew wins Olympic gold in 1936....
Item #674757
August 15, 1936
Here is a single leaf (page 7 & 8) only from the THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 15, 1936
* University of Washington Huskies
* Wins Olympic gold in rowing
* Famous upset vs. Nazi Germany
Page 7 of this single leaf has a banner headline: "Fifth Successful Olympic Eight-Oared Rowing Title Is Captured by U. S." with subheads and 2 related photos, one showing the famous crew from the ... See More
Charles Lindbergh Baby Kidnapping Trial...
Item #674756
January 24, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 24, 1935.
* Charles Lindbergh Baby Kidnapping Trial
* Bruno Hauptmann & the ladder traced to him ?
* Loads of court testimony
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "EXPERT TRACES TOOL MARKS ON LADDER TO HAUPTMANN, PART OF WOOD TO HIS ATTIC" with subheads. (see) Much more inside with multiple pages of court testimony
... See More
* Charles Lindbergh Baby Kidnapping Trial
* Bruno Hauptmann & the ladder traced to him ?
* Loads of court testimony
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "EXPERT TRACES TOOL MARKS ON LADDER TO HAUPTMANN, PART OF WOOD TO HIS ATTIC" with subheads. (see) Much more inside with multiple pages of court testimony
Pat Riley takes over for the Lakers...
Item #674755
November 20, 1981
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Nov. 20, 1981
* Los Angeles Lakers basketball
* Pat Riley takes over as head coach
* "Showtime" era is born - Magic Johnson
* Best publication to be had - rare as such
The front page has a banner headline: "Coach Fired in Lakers Feud" with subhead: "Dismissal Comes After Magic Johnson Attack" The front page of the sport's section has a ... See More
Wall Street Journal from the Great Depression...
Item #674753
November 17, 1931
THE WALL STREET JOURNAL, San Francisco, California, November 17, 1931
* Original from the Great Depression
This newspaper has business news, charts, stock quotes and more throughout during a time in American history that was not so promising. Get a first hand look at what was going on in the business World during this dark time.
Complete with 8 pages, light even toning, a little margin wear... See More
Douglas MacArthur lands in Japan....
Item #674717
August 30, 1945
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, August 30, 1945
* U.S. occupation of Japan begins
* General Douglas MacArthur takes over
* USS Missouri (Big Mo) in Tokyo Bay
The front page has a great banner headline in bold lettering: "BEGIN OCCUPATION!" with subheads. Nice for display. A few related photos are on the back page. First report coverage on the initial landing in Japan by the United States ... See More
Mehmet Ali Agca's pardon w/ photo...
Item #674641
December 28, 1983
SUN-TIMES, Chicago, Dec. 28, 1983
* Pope John Paul II
* Mehmet Ali Agca
* Famous meeting photo
The front page has a heading that reads: "Pope pardons assailant after prison meeting" with photo. (see) First report coverage continues on page 14 with another related photo.
Complete with all 104 pages, tabloid size, small archival mend on page 2, very nice condition.
wikipedia no... See More
Viola Liuzzo murder funeral... KKK crime...
Item #674640
May 05, 1965
DETROIT FREE PRESS, Mass. May 5, 1965
* Informant Gary Thomas Rowe
* re. Viola Liuzzo murder
* Ku Klux Klan crimes
* re. Civil Rights March at Selma
The front page has a nice banner headline: "FBI Spy Picks Klansman As Slayer in Liuzzo Trial" with subheads and small photo of Rowe. (see) Nice for display. Nice to have from the hometown of Liuzzo, rare as such.
Complete with all ... See More
Sheriff Roy F. "Doc" Holley killed...
Item #674638
January 17, 1933
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass. January 17, 1933
* Ross Township, Lakeland County, Indiana
* Sheriff Roy F. "Doc" Holley killed
The front page has a one column heading: "Bullets End Farmer's Battle With Police" with subhead. (see)
Complete with 12 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally nice.... See More
Manson sentenced to death... Calley & the Mylai massacre...
Item #674637
March 30, 1971
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, March 30, 1971
* Charles Manson & girls sentenced to death
* William Calley Jr. found guilty
* My Lai Massacre - South Vietnam
The front page has two notable reports, the first being a 3 column heading: "Death Sentence Given 'To Protect Society'" (see)
The other notable front page report is a four column heading: "Uproar Ove... See More
Death of Gene Autry, in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #674634
October 03, 1998
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Oct. 3, 1998
* Gene Autry death (1st report)
* American singer, actor & more
* "The Singing Cowboy"
* Best title to be had ?
The top of the front page features a photo of Gene Autry, beneath which is a two column head: "Cowboy Tycoon Gene Autry" with subhead. Much more on pages 28 & 29 with related photos. Loads of text. And more related cove... See More
Alabama Rose Bowl in 1946
Item #674633
January 02, 1946
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., January 2, 1946
* Rose Bowl: Alabama Crimson Tide vs. USC Trojans
* Orange Bowl: Miami Hurricanes vs. Holy Cross Crusaders
* Sugar Bowl: Oklahoma State Cowboys vs. St. Mary's
* Cotton Bowl: Texas Longhorns vs. Missouri Tigers
The top of page 10 has a two column heading: "Alabama Routs Trojans" with subhead, related photo, stats and lineups. Cov... See More
Tennessee Valley Authority Act signed...
Item #674632
May 19, 1933
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, May 19, 1933
* Tennessee Valley Authority Act signed
* Franklin D. Roosevelt FDR
The front page has a headline with subheads that include: "Grant Shoals Project Enacted by President" with smaller subhead. (see)
Complete with 24 pages, light toning, a little margin wear, small library stamp within masthead, generally good.... See More
Chicago gangland war in full swing...
Item #674629
September 13, 1930
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Sept. 13, 1930
* Chicago gangland wars
* Al 'Scarface' Capone era
* Prohibition & great depression
* Best title to be had - rare as such
The front page has a great banner headline concerning the gangland wars in Chicago that reads: "TURN RACKET QUIZ ON CAPONE" with subheads. (see) Nice for display.
When it comes to gangsters, organized crime, ... See More
American prohibition ends in 3 more states...
Item #674592
September 13, 1933
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., Sept. 13, 1933
* Prohibition ending in America
* Maryland, Minnesota & Colorado
* Beer returns - legal liquor
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "WETS WIN MARYLAND AND LEAD VOTING IN MINNESOTA, COLORADO" with subheads. (see)
Complete with all 26 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, generally very nice.... See More
Adolph Hitler made chancellor of Germany...
Item #674591
January 31, 1933
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, January 31, 1933
* Adolph Hitler becomes chancellor
* Nazi Germany begins climb to total power
* First event that led to the eventual Jewish Holocaust
The front page has a one column heading: "BERLIN THRONGS CHEER HITLER AS CHANCELLOR" with subhead. Much more on page 4. A few related photos are on the back page. Coverage on Adolph Hitler becoming the new ch... See More
Ad for a return trip on the Titanic...
Item #674590
April 09, 1912
NEW-YORK TRIBUNE, April 9, 1912
* Pre Sinking the RMS Titanic
* Return trip home advertisement
* Just 1 day prior to departure
Published shortly before the world's largest ship--the "unsinkable" Titanic--would make history by sinking in the North Atlantic, this newspaper contains an advertisement on page 11 for the return trip of the Titanic. Obviously a trip which wou... See More
Prohibition coming to an end ?....
Item #674588
December 27, 1932
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Dec. 27, 1932
* Prohibition coming to an end ?
* Illegal beer & liquor to return
* Gangster days are numbered
The front page has a great banner headline that announces: "GARNER SAYS: BEER OR DEFICIT" with subheads. (see) Not a historical event here but a very nice issue for display regarding the upcoming end in prohibition. When it comes to nefarious a... See More
1898 Battle of Manila Bay victory....
Item #674585
May 06, 1898
THE OAKMAN NEWS, Alabama, May 6, 1898
* Battle of Manila Bay, Philippines
* Admiral George Dewey's victory
* Spanish-American War
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "A GLORIOUS VICTORY" with subhead. (see)
Complete with 4 pages, light toning, a little margin wear, should be handled with care.... See More
Larry Kelley wins Heisman Trophy... Yale...
Item #674584
December 17, 1936
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, December 17, 1936
* Larry Kelley wins Heisman Trophy
* Yale University college football
* Conneaut, Ashtabula County, Ohio
The top of page 25 has one column headings : "KELLEY RECEIVES HEISMAN TROPHY; DISCUSES GAME" "Yale End Calls Football Big Business" with smaller subheads. (see) First report coverage on Larry Kelley winning the Heisman Trophy ... See More
Prelude to the great 1929 stock market crash ?...
Item #674583
May 23, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 23, 1929
* Wall Street, New York City
* Stock exchange market
* Prelude to the great crash ?
The top of the front page has one column headings: "STOCK PRICES BREAK IN WIDE SELLING DUE TO BANK RATE SCARE" "Active Issues Lead Decline, the Losses Ranging From 2 to 18 Points" "Wave Comes Late In Day" and more. (see) Was this a warning sign ... See More
1934 Professional Wrestling match (fake?)....
Item #674581
November 20, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 20, 1934
* Early professional wrestling
* Secret exposed for the 1st time ?
Page 29 has a one column heading: "LONDOS CONQUERS MARSHALL ON MAT" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the Jim Londos vs. Everett Marshall pro wrestling match in which was made famous with the exposing of the sport being fake.
Other news, sports and advertisements o... See More
1933 Giants vs Senators... World Series...
Item #674579
October 08, 1933
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, October 8, 1933
* New York Giants are champions
* Washington Senators
* World Series MLB Baseball
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "GIANTS WIN WORLD TITLE, DEFEATING SENATORS 4-3 ON OTT'S HOMER IN 10TH" with subheads and box scores.
The front page of the sport's section has a nice banner headline: &quo... See More
UN Opens in 1946.....
Item #674576
January 11, 1946
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 11, 1946
* First meeting of the United Nations
* Westminster Central Hall, London, England
The front page has a two column headline announcing: "UNO OPENED; ATTLEE ASKS WORLD UNITY" with subheads. (see) Much more on pages 2 and 3 with related photos.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 38 pages, light toning at the marg... See More
1948 Bogotazo... Colombia riots....
Item #674575
April 10, 1948
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., April 10, 1948
* Bogota, Colombia riot
* Mariano Ospina Perez
* Jorge Eliecer Gaitan
The top of the front page has a nice headline: "COLOMBIAN CAPITOL SEIZED BY MOBS WHICH KILL, BURN, LOOT; U. S. DELEGATES SAFE" with subheads. (see)
Complete with 32 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, generally very nice.... See More
Russian spy Alger Hiss found Guilty...
Item #674574
January 25, 1950
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., January 25, 1950
* Alger Hiss sentenced
* Convicted Soviet spy
The top of front page has a four column headline: "Alger Hiss Sentenced To 5 Years In Prison" with subheads. (see)
Complete with 26 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, generally nice.
India becomes a Republic...
Item #674573
January 24, 1950
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., January 24, 1950
* India becomes a republic
* Independence from Britain
The front page has a one column heading: "First President Being Elected By India Today" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on India becoming a independent republic from Britain with Jawaharlal Nehru becoming the first prime minister.
Complete with 16 pages, light toning and m... See More
Zaro Agha death... 160 years old. ?..
Item #674572
June 29, 1934
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 29, 1934
* Zaro Agha Aga death (1st report)
* 160 years old ? - Instanbul, Turkey
The front page has a one column heading: "Zaro Agha, the 160 Year Old Turk, Is Dead" (see) A small photo of Aga is on the front page.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 42 pages, rag edition in great condition.... See More
1945 Attack on Yokosuka, Japan....
Item #674570
July 19, 1945
MINNEAPOLIS MORNING TRIBUNE, July 19, 1945
* Attack on Yokosuka - Japan
* United States Navy air raid
* Imperial Japanese Navy
The front page has a great banner headline: "HALSEY HITS JAP NAVY IN HIDEOUT" with subheads and related photo. Nice for display.
Complete with 18 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, a few spots of stray ink writing throughout with one on ... See More
Murderer and body snatcher Edward Gein...
Item #674566
November 18, 1957
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, November 18, 1957
* Ed Gein caught & arrested
* Murderer and body snatcher
* Plainfield, Wisconsin butcher
The bottom of the front page has a three column heading: "10 Human Skulls Found" (see) His killings, collecting of corpses and what he did with those bodies where portrayed in many movies including "Psycho" and "Silence of ... See More
Muhammad Ali (Cassius Clay) title match vs. Ernie Terrell...
Item #674564
February 07, 1967
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., February 7, 1967
* Muhammad Ali - Cassius Clay
* Heavyweight boxing title match fight
* Ernie Terrell
The top of page 10 has a three column heading: "Clay Humiliates Terrell; Folley Seen Next Foe" with photo. (see)
Complete with 18 pages, light toning at the margins, a little spine wear, generally nice.
wikipedia notes: In 1967, Ali and Terrell met ... See More
Fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989.....
Item #674563
November 11, 1989
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Nov. 11, 1989
* Fall of the Berlin Wall
* Brandenburg Gate w/ photo
The top of the front page has a headline: "East Germans Punch 1st Holes in Wall, Pledge Free Elections'" with subheads and related photo. More on the following pages with a full page pictorial.
Complete 1st section only with all 36 pages, nice condition.... See More
1933 Bank Holiday Ordered...
Item #674507
March 09, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 9, 1933.
* United States Bank Holiday
* The Great Depression
* Franklin D. Roosevelt
The front page has a nice banner headline: "ROOSEVELT GETS PLEDGE OF NEW CURRENCY LAW TODAY FROM CONGRESS CHIEFS, SO BANKS CAN OPEN TOMORROW; SCRIP PLAN ABANDONED; HOARDED GOLD IS CALLED BACK" with subheads. (see) More on the following pages with related photo. This act... See More
Death of Fred and Ma Barker...
Item #674503
January 17, 1935
THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, Jan. 17, 1935
* Ma Barker and Fred Barker
* Florida outlaws killings (1st report)
Page 4 has an article announcing the death of Ma and Pa Barker, notorious outlaws from the 1930's with a small one column heading: "Federal Men Shoot Two Of Bremer Kidnap Gang" (see)
Complete in 12 pages, light toning at the margins, good cond... See More
Samuel Reshevsky as a 9 year chess prodigy......
Item #674502
November 14, 1920
ROTOGRAVURE PICTURE SECTION only of the New York Times, Nov. 14, 1920
* Samuel Reshevsky - American chess grandmaster
* As a 9 year old Polish chess prodigy photo
At the bottom of the front page is a period photo of a young Samuel Reshevsky with brief text that begins with: "Nice Years Old, the Polish Boy Chess Wizard...." (see)
Other topics throughout. Complete rotogravure sect... See More
New York Giants win Super Bowl XXI...
Item #674498
January 21, 1987
USA TODAY, Jan. 21, 1987
* New York Giants win - champions
* Phil Simms vs. John Elway
* Super Bowl XXI - NFL Football
* vs. Denver Broncos at the Rose Bowl
The front page has a headline: "Giants: Bronc-busters" with photo of Phil Simms in action. (see) The front page of the sport's section also has a headline: "Giants win biggest one" with subheads and 2 related p... See More
San Francisco 49ers win Super Bowl XIX...
Item #674495
January 21, 1985
USA TODAY, Jan. 21, 1985
* San Francisco 49ers win
* Joe Montana vs. Dan Marino
* Super Bowl XIX - NFL Football
* vs. Miami Dolphins at Stanford
The front page has a heading: "S.F. sizzles" with subhead: "Shula agrees: Montana great" and photo of Joe Montana in action. (see) The front page of the sport's section also has a headline: "It's a 49ers' gold... See More
Direct Action Day in 1946 Calcutta, India....
Item #674486
August 17, 1946
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 17, 1946
* Direct Action Day
* Great Calcutta Killings
* Hindus and Muslims riot
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "90 Die, 900 Hurt in Calcutta As Moslems and Hindus Riot" (see) First report coverage on the Riots in Calcutta known as Direct Action Day. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publica... See More
Walter Payton breaks NFL rushing record...
Item #674469
October 08, 1984
USA TODAY, October 8, 1984
* Walter Payton
* Chicago Bears
* NFL football
The front page of the sport's section has a heading: "Payton breaks Brown's Record". (see) First report coverage on Chicago Bears running back, Walter Payton, breaking Jim Brown's NFL career rushing record.
Complete with all sections (44 pages), very nice condition.... See More
Death of talk show host Johnny Carson...
Item #674468
January 24, 2005
LOS ANGELES TIMES, January 24, 2005
* Johnny Carson death (1st report)
* American talk show host & comedian
* Best title to be had ?
The front page has a four column heading: "Comedian Defined Late-Night TV" with some photos. The article carries over to pages 14 & 15 where there are more photos of him. Great to have this report in a newspaper from the capital of the enter... See More
1945 Atomic bombing of Hiroshima...
Item #674467
August 08, 1945
LOS ANGELES EXAMINER, War Extra, August 8, 1945
* Atomic bombing of Hiroshima, Japan
* World War II ending - surrender nears
* Great headline for display **
A great two line banner headline announces: "ATOM BOMB BELIEVED TO HAVE LEVELED CITY" with subheads. (see) Nice for display.
Complete 1st section, a little wear at the central fold and margins, generally good.... See More
Clint Eastwood elected mayor of Carmel in a L..A. newspaper....
Item #674466
April 09, 1986
LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 9, 1986
* Clint Eastwood, actor and filmmaker
* Wins election for mayor of Carmel
* Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
The front page has a one column heading: "Eastwood Wins Easy Victory in Carmel Vote" with photo. (see) Lengthy 1st report coverage continues on page 23 with another related photo. Great to have from the home of the entertainment industry. Rar... See More
Death of famed actor Marlon Brando...
Item #674463
July 03, 2004
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 3, 2004
* Marlon Brando death (1st report)
* Hollywood movie - film actor
* "On The Waterfront" "The Godfather"
* Best title to be had ?
The top of the ftpg. has a 2 column head: "A Hollywood Iconoclast Who Transformed the Art of Acting" "Marlon Brando - 1924-2004" with 3 photos of him. The article carries over to take ... See More
Hoop Jr. Wins Kentucky Derby... Eddie Arcaro...
Item #674455
June 10, 1945
THE NEW YORK TIMES, sport's section only, June 10, 1945
* Hoop Jr. wins Kentucky Derby
* American Thoroughbred racehorse
* Jockey Eddie Arcaro
The front page of this section has a banner headline: "HOOP JR. BEATS POT O' LUCK IN $86,875 KENTUCKY DERBY" with subheads, 2 related photos and racing chart. Nice for display.
Other sporting news of the day. Complete sport's ... See More
Bob Gibson's 17 S.O. World Series game...
Item #674454
October 03, 1968
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, October 3, 1968
* Bob Gibson' famous 17 strikeout game
* St. Louis Cardinals
* World Series of baseball
The front page has reporting on game 1 of the 1968 World Series in which Bob Gibson broke the record for most strikeouts. This record still stands today. The headline reads: "Cardinals Cop Opener" with subhead: "Bob Gibson Sets New Strik... See More
Samuel Reshevsky defeats Jose Capablanca......
Item #674452
April 30, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 30, 1935
* Samuel Reshevsky defeats Jose Capablanca
* Polish chess prodigy vs. Cuban chess grandmaster
The sport's section (page 23) has a three column heading: "Cuban Master Loses at Chess" with subheads that include: "RESHEVSKY VICTOR OVER CAPABLANCA" and more with photo. (see) I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this p... See More
Premiere of "The Lost Boys", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #674450
July 31, 1987
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 31, 1987
* Best "The Lost Boys" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere
* Horror comedy - Vampires - cult classic
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "The Lost Boys" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood area'... See More
Sandy Koufax's World Series strike out record game...
Item #674449
October 03, 1963
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Mass., Oct. 3, 1963
* Sandy Koufax's strike-out record game
* Los Angeles Dodgers vs. New York Yankees
* World Series of baseball - game 1 at Yankee Stadium
The bottom of the front page has a photo showing Sandy Koufax in action with small heading: "Koufax Sets A Series Record" Also a three column heading also on the front page reads: "Mantle... See More
Dust Bowl in 1935... Dirty Thirties...
Item #674442
February 25, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 25, 1935
* Dust Bowl era storm
The top of page 10 has a one column heading: "WIND, SNOW, DUST RAGE THE WEST" with subheads and related photo. (see)
Complete in 36 pages, light toning at the margins, nice condition.
* Dust Bowl era storm
The top of page 10 has a one column heading: "WIND, SNOW, DUST RAGE THE WEST" with subheads and related photo. (see)
Complete in 36 pages, light toning at the margins, nice condition.
1997 stock market crash... Wall Street...
Item #674440
October 28, 1997
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Oct. 28, 1997
* October 27, 1997, mini-crash
* Stock Market - Wall Street
The front page has a nice banner headline: "Dow Dives 554; Trading Halted" with subheads and related photo. (see) Nice for display. More inside.
Complete with all section (80+ pages), great condition.
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