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Patty Hearst sentenced... bank robbery...
Item #596907
April 04, 1974
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 4, 1974
* Patty Hearst joins terrorist group
* Simbonese Liberation Army
The front page has a three column heading: "Miss Hearst Says She Joins Terrorists"
with the famous photo of her holding a machine gun in front of a SLA poster (see photos). 1st report coverage on Patty Hearst joining the Simbonese Liberation Army.
Other news, sport... See More
1973 Humble Pie & Willie Nelson concert advertisements...
Item #711898
May 10, 1973
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, May 10, 1973
* Humble Pie - English rock band - Clem Clempson
* Madison Square Garden concert advertisement
* Willie Nelson - singer - songwriter - guitarist
* Outlaw country music - 1st NYC appearance
* Max's Kansas City nightclub gigs
Page 53 has a full page advertisement for a "HUMBLER PIE" concert at Madison ... See More
Gangster Frank Costello death...
Item #599258
February 19, 1973
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 19, 1973
* Frank Costello death
* 'The Prime Minister of the Underworld'
* Italian gangster & crime boss
The front page has a one column heading: "Frank Costello Dies Of Coronary at 82; Underworld Leader". Coverage continues inside with two related photos. Lengthy text here. 1st report coverage on the death of mob boss, Frank Cos... See More
1972 Chicago commuter rail crash....
Item #566171
October 31, 1972
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, October 31, 1972
* 1972 Chicago commuter rail crash (1st report)
This 24 page newspaper has a five column headline on page 3: "Chicago rail Tragedy kills 44" with caption: "Passengers tell of crash horror". Tells of the Chicago commuter rail crash. See photos for text.
Other news of the day. Some small binding holes along the spin... See More
1972 Chicago commuter rail crash...
Item #596573
October 31, 1972
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 31, 1972
* Chicago, Illinois
* Commuter train crash
The front page has a four column photo with heading: "44 Killed and 320 Injured as Chicago Trains Crash"
with subhead: "Illinois Central Double-Decker, Backing Up, Is Hit by Commuter Car in Worst U.S. Rail Accident in 14 Years" 1st report coverage on the 1972 Chicago comm... See More
Godfather opening day Advertisement...
Item #716539
March 14, 1972
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 14, 1972
* Opening day of original "The Godfather" movie ad (eve)
This newspaper has a significant & historic advertisement for the movie "The Godfather" on page 51. This advertisement is for the opening day the movie made it's premiere, making it a great addition for any movie or gangster memorabilia collection. The movie wo... See More
H. Rap Brown shot... Black Panthers...
Item #714992
October 17, 1971
DETROIT FREE PRESS, Oct. 17, 1971
* H. Rap Brown shot in NYC
* Black Panthers Party leader
* Minister of Justice
The front page has a one column photo of H. Rap Brown with heading: "Rap Brown Shot in NY" (see images)First report coverage continues on page 2.
Complete 1st section only with 20 pages, toning along the central fold, otherwise nice.
wikipedia notes: Brown disappe... See More
Voice of the Nation of Islam...
Item #615496
June 18, 1971
MUHAMMAD SPEAKS, Chicago, Illinois, June 18, 1971 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 commun... See More
1971 Hazelwood massacre... Detroit, Michigan...
Item #710299
June 15, 1971
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass. June 15, 1971
* Hazelwood Street massacre - murders
* Detroit, Michigan home shootings
* 8 African-Americans executions
Page 10 has a heading that reads: "Detroit Police Hunt 4 After 7 'Executions'" (see images)
Complete with 42 pages, tiny binding holes along the spine, nice condition.
wikipedia notes: The Hazelwood massacre was a June 1... See More
The Charles Manson murder trial ends...
Item #654574
January 16, 1971
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, January 16, 1971
* Charles Manson murder trial ends
* Sharon Tate
This 36 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 8: "Tate Murder Case Goes to the Jury," which tells of the ending of the murder trial involving Charles Manson and his 3 women followers.
Other news of the day with period advertising is found throughout.
Complete in 3... See More
Donald Forbes, "Scotland's Most Dangerous Man" - sentenced...
Item #629408
September 22, 1970
EVENING CITIZEN, Glasgow, Scotland, September 22, 1970
* Donald Forbes, "Scotland's Most Dangerous Man", sentenced to life in jail
* Reprieved from life sentence in 1958, he kills again
* The PFLP declares hostages to be POW's
The front page has the one-column heading: "Reprieved Killer Murders Again" (with photo), which tells of the 2nd murder and convict... See More
1970 Charles Manson murder trial... Led Zepplein...
Item #701013
September 17, 1970
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, Sept. 17, 1970
* Charles Manson & girls trial begins
* Sharon Tate - LaBianca murders
* Nice to have in a counterculture title
* Early Led Zeppelin - English rock band
* North American tour (Summer) advertisement
The top of page 10 has a heading: "Just Another Trial For Charlie Manson" Coverage continues on 2 other inside page... See More
Charles Manson murder trial in 1970....
Item #564593
August 07, 1970
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, August 7, 1970
* Charles Manson murder trial
* Actress Sharon Tate
* Court room antics
This 10 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 2: "Manson Trial Witness Hysterical Over Photo".
See photos for text.
Also another two column headline on the same page: "Disneyland Puts Ban On Any Long-Haired Visitors".... See More
Charles Manson murder trial in 1970....
Item #566504
August 06, 1970
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, August 6, 1970
* Charles Manson murder trial
* Actress Sharon Tate
* Court room antics
This 10 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 2: "Manson 'Girls' Employ New Tactic For Mistrial".
See photos for text.
Other news of the day throughout. Some tiny binding holes along the spine, otherwise in good condition.... See More
Charles Manson murder trial in 1970....
Item #562835
August 05, 1970
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, August 5, 1970
* Charles Manson murder trial
* President Richard Nixon says guilty
* Court room antics
This 16 page newspaper has two column headline on page 2: "Manson Throws Tate Trial Into State Of Pandemonium".
See photos for text.
Other news of the day throughout. Some small binding holes along the spine, otherwise in ... See More
Charles Manson's trial begins...
Item #654573
June 17, 1970
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, from Springfield, Massachusetts, dated June 17, 1970
* Charles Manson trial begins
* Sharon Tate
This 46 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 4: "Tate Trial Jury Selection Begins," which tells of the beginning of the murder trial of Charles Manson and his 3 women followers.
Other news of the day with period advertising is found throughout.
Co... See More
Jeffrey R. MacDonald...
Green Beret's family murdered...
Item #637463
February 17, 1970
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Russell, Kansas, February 17, 1970
* 1st report of the murder of Green Beret Jeffrey R. MacDonald's family
The front page has a conspicuous heading, "Green Beret's Family Found Murdered", which is a 1st report of the gruesome murders of Green Beret Jeffrey R MacDonald's family - in a manner similar to the Manson murders. He would eventually... See More
Charles Manson charged with murder...
Item #568545
December 12, 1969
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, December 12, 1969
* Charles Manson charged with murder (1st report)
* Manson Family of hippies
* Sharon Tate slayings
This 72 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 10: "Manson Arraigned In Tate Murders" with photo of Manson taken into custody. (see)
Tells of Charles Manson's indictment for murder in t... See More
Charles Manson and followers indicted in Sharon Tate slayings...
Item #568764
December 09, 1969
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, December 9, 1969 This 42 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "Six Cultists Indicted In Tate Slaying Spree". This tells of 'Manson Family' indictments for murder in the Sharon Tate murders.
Other news of the day. Minor spine wear, otherwise in good condition.
Charles Manson indicted for murder... Sharon Tate...
Item #596108
December 09, 1969
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 9, 1969
* Charles Manson indicted for murder
* Manson Family of hippies
* Sharon Tate
The front page has one column headings: "SIX ARE INDICTED IN TATE SLAYINGS" and "Leader and Five in 'Family' Cited by Los Angeles Jury". 1st report coverage on Charles Manson's indictment for murder in the Sharon Tate and LaBianc... See More
Charles Manson Murders...
Item #569485
December 05, 1969
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, December 5, 1969 This 18 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "'Black Magic' Code of Clan: Hippie-Types""Black magic"... "He believes that he, and all human beings, are God"..."There is no crime, there is no sin:... "the women were the key to everything" Three friends of Charles ... See More
Charles Manson Murders...
Item #566233
December 04, 1969
THE PARSONS SUN, Parsons, Kansas, December 4, 1969
* Charles Manson
* Manson & 4 others arrested for murder
This 16 page newspaper has a three column headline on page 4: "Hippie Leader Key Figure".
Tells of the arrests of the murderers of Sharon Tate and rest.
Other news of the day throughout. Few binding holes along the spine, otherwise in good condition.
wiki... See More
Chappaquiddick incident... Moon landing...
Item #701884
July 21, 1969
THE PLAIN DEALER, Cleveland, July 21, 1969
* Apollo 11 moon landing
* Chappaquiddick incident
* Mary Jo Kopechne murder
A great front page headline and photo: "Astronauts Walk Moon" (see) Unfortunately this is a incomplete issue and the actually reporting on this historic event is not present.
However the top of page 2 has a nice heading: "Kennedy to Be Charged With ... See More
Sirhan B. Sirhan convicted of murder... Robert F. Kennedy assassination...
Item #702884
April 17, 1969
JACKSONVILLE JOURNAL, Jacksonville, Florida, April 17, 1969 The top of the front page features a special bulletin announcement, print in red type, "SIRHAN: 1ST DEGREE". The article announced that "Sirhan B. Sirhan was found guilty today of first degree murder for the assassination of Sen. Robert F. Kennedy. The jury now must decide on punishment -- life or death..."
Other news... See More
1 yr. anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr. murder...
Item #708065
April 05, 1969
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, April 5, 1969
* Martin Luther King Jr. celebrated
* Civil rights movement leader
* One year anniversary of murder
The front page has a three column heading: "300 Join Tribune to Dr. King" and more with photo. (see images) More on page 6 with 2 more related photos.
Complete with 36 pages, minor spine wear, nice condition.... See More
1969 Vito Genovese death... mob boss...
Item #679317
February 15, 1969
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., Feb. 15, 1969
* Vito Genovese death (1st report)
* Italian American mobster boss
* Organized crime family - Mafia
Page 25 has a two column heading: "Vito Genovese, Crime Kingpin, Dies in Jail" (see)
Complete with all 34 pages, nice condition.
Robert F. Kennedy murder trial begins...
Item #562449
January 06, 1969
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, January 6, 1969
* Robert F. Kennedy murder trial begins
* Sirhan Sirhan
This 20 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "Kennedy Murder Trial To Begin" with photo of Sirhan and illustration of Kennedy.
Other news of the day. Minor spine wear, otherwise in good condition.... See More
James Earl Ray captured...
Item #561111
June 10, 1968
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, June 10, 1968
* James Earl Ray captured
* Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. assassination suspect
This 24 page newspaper has a three line headline on the front page: "King's Accused Killer May Fight Extradition".
Tells of the capture of James Earl Ray in London, England for the murder of the civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr.
Other news... See More
1st human heart transplant...
Item #570057
December 07, 1967
THE PARSONS SUN, Kansas, December 7, 1967
* 1st human heart transplant
* Surgery - Surgeon - Medical
* Christiaan Neethling Barnard
This 14 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 2: "Heart Recipent Still Responding". Tells of the very 1st human heart transplant performed by Doctor Chris Barnard.
Other news of the day. A few small binding holes along the spine, other... See More
The "Groovy Murders" of 1967...
Item #705140
October 12, 1967
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, Oct. 12, 1967
* The Groovy Murders in East Village - New York City
* Linda Rae Fitzpatrick & James Leroy Hutchinson
The front page has a heading: "High on Life and Deader than Dead" with 3 related photos. The report continues on page 3.
This article concerns the murder of Linda Fitzpatrick. In October1967 rich girl-turned ... See More
Richard Speck mass murder...
Item #577363
February 21, 1967
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, February 21, 1967
* Richard Speck Chicago, Illinois murders
* Student nurses
* Opening of trial
This 44 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "State Will Demand Speck's Execution"
Tells of the opening of the trial of Richard Speck for the famous mass murder of 8 student nurses in Chicago... See More
Richard Speck mass murder...
Item #573123
July 18, 1966
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.
Other news of the day. A few small binding holes along the spine, otherwise ... See More
Richard Speck mass murder....
Item #572787
July 16, 1966
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Russell, Kansas, July 16
, 1966 This 6 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "Police Certain Survivor Can Identify Killer".
This tells of Richard Speck, 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....
Item #572409
July 15, 1966
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 murderer....
Item #654578
July 15, 1966
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, from Fitchburg, Massachusetts, dated July 15, 1966
* Richard Speck - Chicago, Illinois murders
* Student nurses
This 16 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "Police Await Details From Stunned Girl," with caption: "Clues Meager In Mass Slaying." The coverage tells of the famous mass murder of 8 student nurses in Chicago, IL. A ... See More
Harper Lee court case... "To Kill A Mockingbird" under fire...
Item #673844
January 16, 1966
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 16, 1966 (1st section only)
* Harper Lee, author of To Kill A Mockingbird joins court case
* Kasturba Gandhi tries to win leadership roll in India
Page 82 contains the heading: "Harper Lee Twits School Board in Virginia for Ban on Her Novel", followed by an explanation on how she humiliated the school board saying, "To hear the novel is immora... See More
1965 Mississippi Civil Rights Movement...
Item #704283
December 02, 1965
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Dec. 2, 1965
* Liberty, Amite County, Mississippi
* Post Herbert Lee (activist) murder
* French artist & writer Tom Ungerer
* "Civil Right Bill" illustration
The front page has a Tomi Ungerer racist illustration titled: "Civil Rights Bill"
Also a heading: "From Liberty in Miss. To Justice in D.C.... See More
Viola Liuzzo murder funeral... KKK crime...
Item #686969
May 04, 1965
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass. May 4, 1965
* Informant Gary Thomas Rowe
* re. Viola Liuzzo murder
* Ku Klux Klan crimes
* re. Civil Rights March at Selma
The bottom of the front page has a three column heading: "All-White Jury Is Chosen to Try First Liuzzo Slaying Defendant" with photo of Rowe and defendant. (see)
Complete with all 40 pages, tiny binding holes along the spine, ni... See More
Viola Liuzzo murder funeral... KKK crime...
Item #665043
March 30, 1965
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Mass. March 30, 1965
* Viola Liuzzo funral
* Ku Klux Klan murder
* re. Civil Rights March
* Selma, Alabama
The front page has a two column heading: "Rights Leaders Pay Final Tribute to Mrs. Liuzzo" (see)
Complete with all 18 pages, small binding holes along the spine, nice condition.
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1965 Selma, Alabama....
Item #695283
March 28, 1965
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 28, 1965
* Post Selma to Montgomery march
* Martin Luther King Jr. & Civil Rights
* re. Viola Liuzzo murder - memorial service
The front page has a six column headline: "Wallace to Blame, Top Ala. Aide Says" with subheads. Also a two column heading: "200 Protest Slaying in March at Selma" with photo. (see) More inside.
Complete 1st section... See More
Selma to Montgomery march in 1965....
Item #689269
March 26, 1965
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., March 26, 1965
* Selma to Montgomery AL Alabama
* Martin Luther King Jr.
* Viola Liuzzo murder
The front page has a three column heading: "4 Held In Ala. Murder" with lead-in: "KKK Men Charged With Woman's Death-" (see) This was the 3rd and final try which ended in success.
Complete with all 22 pages, small binding holes along the spine, ... See More
Mississippi civil rights arrests...
Item #567469
December 04, 1964
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, December 4, 1964
* Mississippi civil rights arrests
* James Chaney & more
* Philadelphia, Mississippi
This 8 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "Federal Agents Hold 16 in Rights Slaying". Of course these arrests would never amount to anything as everyone was exonerated.
Other news of the day throug... See More
The infamous civil rights murder case from Mississippi...
Item #711188
October 04, 1964
Offered is an original, collectible newspaper (NOT a copy/reproduction): THE NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 4, 1964
* Mississippi Civil Rights workers - murders
* James Chaney & more at Philadelphia MS
* White supremacist Lawrence A. Rainey arrest
* Members of White Knights of the Ku Klux Klan
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "5 MISSISSIPPIANS ARRESTED BY F.B.I. ON... See More
Civil Rights Workers found dead ...
Item #595157
August 05, 1964
THE PARSONS SUN, Kansas, August 5, 1964
* Mississippi civil rights workers bodies found
* James Chaney
* Philadelphia, Mississippi
This 16 page newspaper has a one column heading on the front page: "Bodies Found In Mississippi". See images for text here.
Other news of the day throughout. A few small binding holes along spine, otherwise good c
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* Mississippi civil rights workers bodies found
* James Chaney
* Philadelphia, Mississippi
This 16 page newspaper has a one column heading on the front page: "Bodies Found In Mississippi". See images for text here.
Other news of the day throughout. A few small binding holes along spine, otherwise good c
A famous civil rights murder case from Mississippi...
Item #710216
June 28, 1964
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., June 28, 1964
* Mississippi Civil Rights workers disappear
* James Chaney - Philadelphia MS
The top of the front page has a four column headline: "FBI's Force in Miss. Bolstered by Johnson" with subheads. (see images) This was a notable civil rights-related murder. Their bodies would be found on August 4 & 21 when white men--most members... See More
A famous civil rights murder case from Mississippi...
Item #709944
June 27, 1964
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., June 27, 1964
* Mississippi Civil Rights workers disappear
* James Chaney - Philadelphia MS
The top of the front page has a four column headline: "FBI ARRESTS THREE IN THREAT TO KILL MISS. RIGHTS PAIR" with subheads. (see images) This was a notable civil rights-related murder. Their bodies would be found on August 4 & 21 when white men--most... See More
A famous civil rights murder case from Mississippi...
Item #709607
June 26, 1964
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., June 26, 1964
* Mississippi Civil Rights workers disappear
* James Chaney - Philadelphia MS
The top of the front page has a four column headline: "75 SAILORS JOIN MISSISSIPPI HUNT" with subheads and related photo. (see images) This was a notable civil rights-related murder. Their bodies would be found on August 4 & 21 when white men--most me... See More
A famous civil rights murder case from Mississippi...
Item #711570
June 24, 1964
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, June 24, 1964
* Mississippi Civil Rights workers disappear
* James Chaney - Philadelphia MS
* Burnt station wagon found in swamp
The front page has a banner headline: "CHARRED CAR OF BIAS FOES FOUND; LBJ SENDS DULLES" with subheads and photo of the car. (see images) Nice for display. This was a notable civil rights-related murder. Their bodies would ... See More
Mississippi civil rights workers go missing...
Item #711072
June 23, 1964
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, June 23, 1964
* Mississippi Civil Rights workers disappear
* James Chaney - Philadelphia MS (1st report)
The front page has a one column heading: "3 Disappear In Dixie Rights Push" (see images) First report coverage on the 3 Civil Rights workers that went missing at Philadelphia, Mississippi. This was a notable civil rights-related murder and was the premis... See More
Ruby assassinates Oswald...
Item #699335
November 25, 1963
THE PLAIN DEALER, Cleveland, Ohio, Nov. 25, 1963 The banner headlines announce: "MURDER SEALS OSWALD'S LIPS" "Sad Throngs View Kennedy Casket" with the dramatic photo of Jack Ruby murdering Lee H. Oswald, plus a photo of Jack Ruby. Many related subheads as well.
The complete first section with 12 pages, very nice condition.... See More
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