1931 Dracula film opening day review for Detroit....

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, March 20, 1931

* "Dracula" the movie - opening day
* Vampires - pre-code Bela Lugosi film
* Detroit premiere advertisement 

Page 21 has the opening day advertisement for the premiere of the pre-code vampire film "DRACULA" in Detroit, Michigan. (see images) This ad measures 5 x 4 inches and has a image of Bela Lugosi and Helen Chandler. See below for details. 
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1926 Fitchburg Mass. high school boys basketball champs...

SECTION TWO (sports) only of the Chicago Sunday Tribune, April 4, 1926 

* Fitchburg High School Boys' basketball 
* Wins national championship in Chicago

 The top of the front page of this section has a nice banner headline for display: "FITCHBURG WINS NATIONAL BASKET TITLE" with subheads. (see images) Probably reported here because the tournament was held in Chicago. Very rare as such




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1978 Willow Island disaster...

THE NEWS AND OBSERVER, Raleigh, N.C., April 28, 1978

* Willow Island disaster
* Cooling tower - power plant
* Scaffolding collapse

The top of the front page has a headline: "Scaffold drops; 51 killed in fall" with related photo. (see images)
Complete with 50 pages, light toning at the margins, a few binding holes along the spine/1st column, generally nice.

Background: The Willow Island disaste








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Leon Spinks defeats Ali in 1978...

THE RALEIGH TIMES, N.C., Feb. 16, 1978

* Leon Spinks pulls off big upset
* Muhammad Ali - Cassius Clay
* Heavyweight boxing title fight

The front page has a large photo of Leon Spinks celebrating his victory which is captioned: "The Winnnnnah" Much more in the sport's section with headings and a few more photos. (see images) 
Complete with 30+ pages, close cut along the margins causing a little te






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1979 Ira Einhorn "The Unicorn Killer" murder case...

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, July 23, 1979

* Ira Einhorn "The Unicorn Killer"
* Environmental activist & murderer
* Holly Maddux killing case w/ photos 

The front page has a banner heading: "Blinded by the Light; The Einhorn-Maddux Murder Case" with photo of Ira Einhorn and Holly Maddux. Very lengthy text continues on multiple inside pages with a few more rela





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French painter Claude Monet 1926 death...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 6, 1926 

* French painter Claude Monet death
* Founding father of Impressionism 

The top of page 23 has a one column heading: "CLAUDE MONET DIES; FAMOUS PAINTER" with subheads. (see images) 
Complete with 48 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, irregular along the spine, generally good.

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1956 SS Zion maiden voyage...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 24, 1956 

* Israeli ocean liner SS Zion
* Maiden voyage from Haifa
* Arrival in New York Harbor 

Near the bottom of the front page is a four column photo with heading: "Port Hails Glistening White Israeli Liner Zion on Maiden Voyage" (see images) 
Complete 1st section only with all 20 pages, archival mend along the the central fold (separated) on page 2, minor m






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1977 "Star Wars" wins People's Choice Awards...

THE RALEIGH TIMES, Feb. 21, 1978 

* Star Wars - Episode IV - A New Hope
* George Lucas - epic space opera film
* Wins People's Choice Awards (favorite film)

The top of page 7-B has a three column heading: "'Star Wars' is voted stellar attraction" (see images) 
Complete with 30+ pages, close cut along the right margin, A few small binding holes along the spine, generally in good condition..

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Frank McErlane death.... Chicago gangster...

THE DETROIT NEWS, October 9, 1932

* Frank McErlane death 
* Irish-American gangster
* Thompson submachine gun 

The top of the front page has a one column photo with heading: "ONE WAY RIDE 'INVENTOR' DIES" with subhead. (see) 
Complete with 20 pages, rag edition, light toning and minor war at the margins, generally nice.

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1926 Benito Mussolini murder attempt...

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 8, 1926 

* Benito Mussolini assassination attempt 
* Italian fascist dictator in Rome, Italy 
* Irish aristocrat Violet Gibson 

The front page has a nice banner headline: "MUSSOLINI SHOT; STOPS RIOT" with subheads and related illustration. (see images) A few related photos are on the back page. 
Complete with all 36 pages, light toning and minor wea






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1966 Frank Zappa & The Mothers of Invention...

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Dec. 1, 1966

* American musician - guitarist Frank Zappa
* "The Mothers of Invention" rock band (early)
* Timothy Leary - Allen Ginsberg - Ralph Metzer
* Psychedelic celebration at Village Theatre 

The front page has a photo of Frank Zappa with a page 32 editorial on the first New York appearance of The Mothers Of Invention. (see images)
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1978 "The Last Waltz" opening day & Elvis Costello...

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, May 1, 1978

* "The Last Waltz" a Martin Scorsese film - movie
* "The Band" farewell & others concert documentary
* Opening Day - World Premiere advertisement in NYC
* Elvis Costello - Palladium nightclub NYC concert hall ad

The back page has a full page advertisement for the World Premiere of "The Last Waltz", a Martin Scorsese film.
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Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde - review and small ad...

<p>THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 29, 1920&nbsp;<br><br>Page 18 has a review and small ad for the premier of "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde", staring John Barrymore.&nbsp;</p><p>Co0mplete in 32 pages, slightly rough at the left spine, somewhat fragile. Must be handled with care. The de... <a href="https://www.rarenewspapers.com/view/725386?list_url=%2Flist%2Fcategory%2F117%253Fpage%3D139">See More</a> &nbsp;

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, April 13, 1956 

* Actress Grace Kelly arrives in Monaco
* Historic meeting with Prince Rainer III's family 

The front page has a banner heading: "Thousands Cheer Grace in Monaco" with subheads and related photo. (see images) Another related photo on page 2. And the back page has more with a nice color photo of Kelly. 
Complete with 48 pages, light toning at the m





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John Dillinger gang in 1934 Chicago...

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 16, 1934 

* Baby Face Nelson shootout
* The hunt for John Dillinger 
* Hiding in Chicago, Illinois
* Best publication to be had (very rare)

The front page has a five column heading: "Machine Gun Gang Shoots 2 Police" with subhead and related photo on the back page. (see images) Through research, this was the work of the John Dillinger Gang led by Baby Face Nelson.






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1985 Cindy Crawford advertisement...

LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 29, 1985 

* 19 year old supermodel Cindy Crawford 
* Very early modeling advertisement 

Page 5 has a advertisement showing a very young Cindy Crawford modeling a sun dress for a high end Beverly Hills department store "i. m a g n i n" which no longer exists. This ad takes up one half of a full page. (see images) 
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1962 Malcolm X vs. Bayard Rustin debate ad...

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Jan. 18, 1962

* Malcolm X - civil right movement leader
* African American Muslim Minister activist
* Bayard Rustin - socialism activist - debate ad

The bottom of the back page has a 3 3/4 x 2 inch advertisement for: "'Separation Or Integration' a debate between Malcolm X and Bayard Rustin" at the Community Church in Manhattan. (see image)
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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" speech in New York City. (see image)
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1983 Beastie Boys, Twisted Sister, Stevie Nicks & The Police ads...

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Aug. 23, 1983

* Very early Beastie Boys performance advertisement
* Transition to hip hop - rap rock group - "Cooky Puss"
* Over 3 years prior to their debut album "Licensed to Ill"
* Twisted Sister - American heavy metal band
* Stevie Nicks - "Fleetwood Mac" singer songwriter
* The Police - English rock band - musician "Sting" 

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1975 Peter Frampton MSG concert advertisement...

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Nov. 24, 1975

* Peter Frampton - guitarist, singer & songwriter
* Madison square Garden music concert advertisement
* "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" World premiere
* American psychological drama film - movie 

Page 105 has a nice full page advertisement for "FRAMPTON" concert at Madison Square Garden. (see image)
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1908 Black Patch Tobacco Wars... Night Riders...

THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Jan. 3, 1908

* Black Patch Tobacco Wars
* Civil unrest & violence
* Nights Riders in Kentucky

The top of the front page has a four column headline: "Night Riders Are Abroad in Kentucky Tobacco War" with subheads. (see image)
Complete with 8 pages, small library stamps within the masthead, some small binding holes along the spine, archival mend on page 2, generally go






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1926 push to end prohibition...

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 10, 1926 

* Push to end U.S. Prohibition 
* Re-legalize beer - alcohol
* American Federation of Labor
* U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee

The front page has a nice banner headline: "UNITED LABOR DEMANDS BEER" with subheads. (see images) Nice for display for any tavern or home bar. 
When it comes to gangsters, organized crime, and the nefarious activities born ou







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1956 Montgomery, Alabama civil rights movement...

DAILY WORKER, New York, Feb. 27, 1956

* Montgomery, Alabama bus boycott
* Civil Rights movement leaders arrested 
* Reverend Adam Clayton Powell speaks out 

This publication, The Worker, represents the official voice and ideological "mouthpiece" of the Communist Party USA (CPUSA) during one of the most volatile periods of the Cold War.

The front page has a headline that reads: "Prayers, Ralli

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Iran Hostage Crisis - U.S. rescue attempt fails...

SUN-TIMES, Chicago, April 26, 1980



* Operation Eagle Claw

* Iran Hostage Crisis

* U.S. rescue attempt fails



The front page has a headline that reads: "Won't give up efforts on hostages--Carter" and more with two related photos. Much more on the following pages, loads of text.

Complete in 84 pages, tabloid size, nice condition.



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Premieres of "Who's That Girl" & "Masters of the Universe" in 1987...

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Aug. 7, 1987



* "Who's That Girl" & "Master of the Universe"

* Grand Opening Day movie premieres

* American screwball comedy & superhero films 

* Madonna as Nikki Finn & Dolph Lundgren



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