Deaths - Reports & Obits
Deaths - Reports & Obits
The death of Charles Lindbergh...
Item #586111
August 27, 1974
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 Darius Milhaud death... French composer...
Item #686605
June 25, 1974
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 25, 1974
* Darius Milhaud death (1st report)
* French composer, conductor & teacher
* Jazz - polytonality - modernist music
The top of page 36 has a four column heading: "Darius Milhaud, Rebel French Composer, Dies at 81" with photo. Lengthy text.
Complete with 64 pages, minor margin wear, generally nice.... See More
David Ben-Gurion death... Israel founder...
Item #607665
December 02, 1973
THE NEWS AND OBSERVER, Raleigh, North Carolina, December 2, 1973
* David Ben-Gurion death
* Israel founder
The front page has a four column heading: "Ben-Gurion Dies at 87" with small photo. (see) 1st report coverage on the death of founder and Prime Minister of Israel, David Ben-Gurion.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day, Complete in a 50+ page Sunday edition, sm... See More
President Nixon White House tapes... Death of Eddie Rickenbacker...
Item #601864
July 24, 1973
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, July 24, 1973
* President Richard Nixon
* White House tapes
* Eddie Rickenbacker death
The front page has a five column headline: "President Subpoenaed To Release Records" with subhead and photo (see photos).
Also a three column heading on the front page: "Older Folks Remember a Real Hero" which pertains to... See More
Death of Bruce Lee... martial artist...
Item #699751
July 21, 1973
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 21, 1973
* Actor Bruce Lee death (1st report)
* Hong Kong-American martial artist
* Jeet Kune Do martial art founder
The top of page 28 has a one column heading: "Bruce Lee, 32, Star Of Kung-Fu Movies" (see images) I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because their was really no reason to save it at the time.
Complete with 48 pages, minor margin ... See More
Death of Comedian actor Joe E. Brown...
Item #692858
July 06, 1973
THE CLEVELAND PRESS, July 6, 1973
* Joe E. Brown death
* Comedian actor
The front page has a two column heading: "Top comedian Joe E. Brown dies" with small photo. (see)
Complete with 30+ pages, light toning at the margins, tiny binding holes along the spine, generally nice.
Death of Pablo Picasso... modern art...
Item #698683
April 09, 1973
THE RALEIGH TIMES, North Carolina, April 9, 1973
* Pablo Picasso death (1st report)
* Famed Spanish painter
The front page has a heading: "Picasso lies in lonely state" More on page 2 with an example of his work. A lengthier report on page 5 with four more examples of his work and small photo of himself. First report on the death of famous Spanish painter, sculptor, printmaker and... 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
Abortions ruled legal: Roe vs. Wade decision...
Item #687360
January 23, 1973
AKRON BEACON JOURNAL, Ohio, Jan. 23, 1973
* Abortion made legal (1st report)
* Roe v. Wade decision
* U.S. Supreme Court
* FRONT LEAF ONLY ***
This is the front leaf only. The front page has the Supreme Court's landmark decision on Roe v. Wade. While some of the coverage was continued onto inside pages which are not present, finding issues with the Roe v. Wade decision are quite rare.... See More
The death of Roberto Clemente...
Item #637592
January 04, 1973
THE HAYS DAILY NEWS, Hays, Kansas, January 4, 1973
* Roberto Clemente's death report
* Pittsburgh Pirates
* USC Trojans win NCAA title
This 24 page newspaper has a three column headline on page 10: "Roberto Clemente Week Declared In Pittsburgh"
Also a five column headline on the same page: "Trojans Get Grid Title" with related photo.
Other news an
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* Roberto Clemente's death report
* Pittsburgh Pirates
* USC Trojans win NCAA title
This 24 page newspaper has a three column headline on page 10: "Roberto Clemente Week Declared In Pittsburgh"
Also a five column headline on the same page: "Trojans Get Grid Title" with related photo.
Other news an
Death of President Harry Truman...
Item #691195
December 27, 1972
DAILY NEWS, New York, Dec. 27, 1972 Front page banner headline announces: "TRUMAN DIES" with a photo of his daughter Margaret and his wife Bess. The subhead notes: "And The Nation Mourns". "
Complete in 28 pages, tabloid-size, very nice condition.
Death of President Harry Truman...
Item #692347
December 27, 1972
DAILY NEWS, New York, Dec. 27, 1972
* Death of President Harry Truman
Front page banner headline announces: "TRUMAN DIES", with a photo of his daughter Margaret and his wife Bess. The subhead notes: "And The Nation Mourns". "
Complete in 28 pages, tabloid-size, nice condition.... See More
Death of President Harry S. Truman...
Item #689507
December 26, 1972
THE KNICKERBOCKER NEWS, Albany, Dec. 26, 1972
* President Harry S. Truman
The front page has a banner headline: "Harry Truman Dies at 88" with caption and photo.
The complete 1st section only with 16 pages, light toning along the central fold, nice condition.
Death of Jackie Robinson...
Item #665387
October 25, 1972
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, October 25, 1972
* Jackie Robinson death... Brooklyn Dodgers
* 1st African-American to play MLB baseball
* 1st be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame
The front page has a one column heading: "Jackie Robinson to Be Buried in Brooklyn". (see)
Complete in 10 pages, a few small binding holes along the spine, nice condition.... See More
Death of Jackie Robinson...
Item #642613
October 24, 1972
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, October 24, 1972
* Jackie Robinson death... Brooklyn Dodgers
* 1st African-American to play MLB baseball
* 1st be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame
The back page has a one column heading: "Jackie Robinson Is Dead at 51". (see)
Complete as a 4 page issue, a few small binding holes along the spine, address stamp within the masthead, nice... See More
Hurricane Agnes...
Item #561791
June 20, 1972
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, June 20, 1972
* Hurricane Agnes
This 10 page newspaper has a two column headline at the bottom of the front page: "Hurricane Agnes leaves death path". Tells of Hurricane Anges causing havoc after hitting Florida.
Other news of the day. Some small binding holes along the spine, otherwise in good condition.
wikipedia notes: Hurr... See More
J. Edgar Hoover death...
Item #614696
May 02, 1972
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, May 2, 1972
* John Edgar Hoover death
* Early, same day report
* 1st FBI director
The front page has a two column heading: "FBI director Hoover dies" 1st report coverage on the death of J. Edgar Hoover, 1st Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 10 pages, small bin... See More
Yasunari Kawabata suicide ? death...
Item #687277
April 17, 1972
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 17, 1972
* Yasunari Kawabata suicide ? death
* Japanese novelist & short Story writer
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Kawabata, Japanese Novelist Who Won on Nobel Prize, a Suicide" with photo. (see) Also front page coverage on the launching of the Apollo 16 Moon mission.
Complete with 56 pages, good condition.
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1971 Emerson, Lake & Palmer rock concert ad...
Item #703270
October 28, 1971
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Oct. 28, 1971
* Emerson, Lake & Palmer concert advertisement
* Progressive rock supergroup - Madison Square Garden
* The Doors - "Other Voices" tour concert ad
* First tour without Jim Morrison after death
* Pink Floyd at Hunter College concert advertisement
Page 55 has a nice full page advertisement for the "EM... See More
Nikita Khrushchev's death report...
Item #632088
September 12, 1971
CHICAGO SUN-TIMES, September 12, 1971
* Nikita Khrushchev's death report...
* Former Prime Minister of the Soviet Union
* Leader of the Communist Party
The front page has a banner headline: "KHRUSHCHEV IS DEAD AT 77", with a related photo. Multiple pages within include additional photos and coverage. Great coverage of the death of the former Prime Minister of the Soviet Union... See More
On the death of rock icon Jim Morrison, in the Village Voice...
Item #681808
July 15, 1971
THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, July 15, 1971
* Jim Morrison death
* The Doors
Near the middle of the issue (page 36) is a report on the death of the rock legend "Jim Morrison".
The report begins: "It was another one of those times, last week. In one day the papers reported the deaths of Louis Armstrong, jazz trumpeter Charlie Shavers, and rock star Jim Morrison. Only the Morr... See More
Louis Armstrong "Satchmo" Death....
Item #637286
July 06, 1971
THE HAYS DAILY NEWS, Kansas, July 6, 1971
* Louis Armstrong death (1st report)
* Trumpeter, composer & singer - Jazz
Page 3 has a two column heading: "Louis Armstrong, Jazz Great, Dies". (see)
Complete in 10 pages, a few binding holes along the spine, good condition.
Soyuz 11 Soviet spacecraft disaster....
Item #620296
June 30, 1971
HERALD EXAMINER, Los Angeles, June 30, 1971
* Soyuz 1 - Russian spacecraft
* Re-entry disaster
The front page has a nice banner headline: "3 RUSS COSMONAUTS FOUND DEAD IN CRAFT" with subhead and photo. (see) The three crew of Soyuz 11 are the only humans to have died outside the Earth's atmosphere.
Incomplete issue containing the front and back leafs of the 1st section only ... See More
Soyuz 11 Soviet spacecraft disaster....
Item #686062
June 30, 1971
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 30, 1971
* Soyuz 1 - Russian spacecraft
* Only humans to die in space
* Re-entry disaster - Incomplete issue
The front page has a nice banner headline: "SPACE COFFIN; 3 Russ Found Dead on Landing" with subheads and photos of each cosmonaut. (see) The three crew of Soyuz 11 are the only humans to have died outside the Earth's atmosphere.
Incomplete iss... See More
Fighter Sonny Liston found dead...
Item #672914
January 06, 1971
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, January 6, 1971
*Fighter Sonny Liston found dead
Page 5 column 4 has an article on the life and death of Sonny Liston (see images).
Complete with 6 pages, small library stamp within masthead, a few small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.
Death of Charles De Gaulle, in a Paris newspaper...
Item #659665
November 11, 1970
FRANCE-SOIR, Paris, France, Nov. 11, 1970
* Charles de Gaulle death (1st report)
* Best title to be had ?
The front page is black-bordered and features a large & bold banner headline: "LA MORTE DE DE GAULLE" [The Death of De Gaulle]. Charles DeGaulle was a French general and statesman. He was the leader of Free France (1940–44) and the head of the provisional gov... See More
On the death of rock icon Janis Joplin, in the Village Voice...
Item #697681
October 08, 1970
THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, Oct. 8, 1970
* Janis Joplin dies of accidental drug overdose
* One of the best artists/performers of all time
The bottom of the ftpg. has a photo captioned: "Janis Joplin 1942-1970" with the article on page 12. The article begins: "Last Wednesday I taped a phone interview with Janis Joplin from California. I played it Sunday night on my radi... See More
Wichita State football plane crash...
Item #567879
October 05, 1970
THE PRATT TRIBUNE, New York, October 5, 1970
* Wichita State University football team
* Martin 4-0-4 airplane crash
* Rocky Mountains
This 6 page newspaper has a small one column headline on the front page: "Death Toll Climbs"
Tells of the Wichita State University football team airplane crash.
Other news of the day. Little margin wear, otherwise ... See More
Wichita State football plane crash...
Item #637587
October 03, 1970
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, October 3, 1970
* Wichita State University football team
* Martin 4-0-4 airplane crash (1st report)
* Rocky Mountains
This 12 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "13 Wichita Grid Players Among 29 Killed In Crash". Tells of the Wichita State University football team airplane crash.
Other news of the day. Light brownin... See More
1970 Led Zepplein concert tour...
Item #701576
September 10, 1970
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, Sept. 10, 1970
* Early Led Zeppelin - English rock band
* North American tour (Summer) advertisement
* Madison Square Garden - Manhattan
Page 40 has a 6 x 4 inch advertisement for the Led Zeppelin concert at Madison Square Garden. (see images) This was considered one of the best Led Zeppelin performances and Robert Plant paid tribute to Jimi... See More
1970 Led Zepplein concert tour...
Item #701919
August 27, 1970
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, Aug. 27, 1970
* Early Led Zeppelin - English rock band
* North American tour (Summer) advertisement
* Madison Square Garden - Manhattan
Page 26 has a 6 x 4 inch advertisement for the Led Zeppelin concert at Madison Square Garden (Sept. 19th) with another ad directly above for The Moody Blues. (see images) This was considered one of the best ... See More
Rolling Stone death reports: Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin & Jim Morrison...
Item #700527
May 14, 1970
3-Issue Set of ROLLING STONE, San Francisco, California, Oct. 15 & 29, 1970 and Aug. 5, 1971
* Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin & Jim Morrison...
* 3 issues featuring their death reports
* Drug overdoses (27 club) - nice front pages
Within a 12-month span Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, and Jim Morrison, three of the most iconic musicians of the late 60... See More
1970 "Free Huey!" campaign... Black Panthers...
Item #701676
February 19, 1970
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, Feb. 19, 1970
* Huey P. Newton & the Black Panthers Party
* "Free Huey!" campaign - protest demonstration
* re. the shooting death of a Chicago police officer
The front page has a heading: "Rage of the Panthers: The Ghetto on Trial" with 3 related photos. (see images) Coverage continues inside. Lengthy text. I suspect ... See More
1969 Altamont Free Concert... Hells Angels...
Item #678619
December 11, 1969
THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, Dec. 11, 1969
* Infamous Altamont Free Concert "Woodstock West"
* Rolling Stones - death of Meredith Hunter by Hells Angels
* Santana - Jefferson Airplane - The Flying Burrito Brothers
* LSD infested - violent atmosphere described in detail
A great issue of this famous counter-culture newspaper as a detailed report by Grover Lewis on the infamous Alt... 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
Charles Manson Murders in 1969...
Item #569752
December 03, 1969
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, December 3, 1969
* Charles Manson murders
* Sharon Tate & more
* Recent arrests made
This 32 page newspaper has a one column photo of Charles Manson on the front page with caption: "Cult Leader?"
Also a two column head near the bottom of the front page: "Tate Slaying Suspect In Concord"
Other news of ... See More
Charles Manson Murders in 1969
Item #568993
December 02, 1969
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts MA December 2, 1969
* Charles Manson murders
* Sharon Tate murders
* Watson & Krenwinkel arrested (1st report)
This 18 page newspaper has a three column headline at the bottom of the front page:
* Nomadic Hippies Held In Tate Multiple Deaths
Other news of the day throughout. Minor spine wear, otherwise in good condition.
wikipedia notes: On ... See More
Charles Manson Murders in 1969...
Item #570483
December 02, 1969
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, December 2, 1969
* Charles Manson
* Sharon Tate murders
* Watson & Krenwinkel arrested (1st report)
This 8 page newspaper has a three column headline at the bottom of the front page: "Suspects Identified"
Other news of the day. Minor spine wear, otherwise in good condition.
wikipedia notes: On December 1, 1969,... See More
Death of the Kennedy patriarch, in a Boston newspaper...
Item #655227
November 19, 1969
BOSTON HERALD TRAVELER, Nov. 19, 1969
* Joseph P. Kennedy death (1st report)
* Best title to be had ?
Although the headline announces the second landing of men on the moon, also on the ftpg. is a report of the death of Joseph Kennedy, patriarch of the Kennedy family. "Joseph Kennedy Dead; Private Family Rites" with a photo of him & another of his wife & 2 daughter... See More
Tate & LaBianca murders...
Item #598873
August 12, 1969
THE NEW ANS OBSERVER, Raleigh, North Carolina, August 12, 1969
* Sharon Tate - LaBianca murders
* Charles Manson & followers
The front page has a three column heading:"Caretaker at Estate Released; More Bizarre Slayings Studied"
with photo of a scene in front of the LaBianca home. Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 24 pages, very min... See More
Sharon Tate murdered...
Item #582849
August 11, 1969
THE NEWS AND OBSERVER, Raleigh, North Carolina, August 11, 1969
* Sharon Tate - LaBianca murders
* Charles Manson & followers
This 28 page newspaper a six column headline near the bottom of the front page: "Second Suspect Sought in Hollywood Slayings" report continues on page two with related photo (see photos).
Other news of the day throughout including ... See More
Chappaquiddick accident w/ Ted Kennedy & Mary Jo Kopechne...
Item #650887
July 23, 1969
THE PARSONS SUN, Kansas, July 23, 1969
* Senator Edward Kennedy and Mary Jo Kopechne
* Chappaquiddick Island incident
* re. Apollo 11 Moon landing
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "Ted's Driving Permit Lifted in Death Probe". (see)
Complete with all 22 pages, minor spine wear, otherwise nice.
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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
Death of Dwight D. Eisenhower...
Item #703143
March 28, 1969
SAN FRANCISCO EXAMINER, March 28, 1969
* Dwight D. Eisenhower death
* Terrific for display
The front page is mostly taken up with a large photo with banner headline: "EISENHOWER DIES" (see image) Great for display. Much more on the following pages.
Present is the entire first section (of 4) with pages 1-20, good condition.... See More
Death of Dwight D. Eisenhower...
Item #683963
March 28, 1969
HERALD EXAMINER--EXTRA, Los Angles, California, March 28, 1969
* Dwight Eisenhower death
* Nice front page headline
The front page has a very dramatic banner headline dropped out of a black box: "IKE DEAD" with subhead: "End Peaceful For General; Kin at Side" and illustration. Adding to the displayability is the front page portrait of Eisenhower in front of ... See More
Dwight Eisenhower death...
Item #619379
March 28, 1969
ABILENE REFLECTOR-CHRONICLE, Kansas, March 28, 1969
* Dwight Eisenhower death
* Best title to be had ?
* Front leaf only
This front leaf only has banner headline: "Ike Dies...Will Be Buried In Abilene" with subheads and photo. (see) Great to have from his hometown newspaper.
Front leaf only (pages 1 & 2), some margin wear with small tears, nice for display as suc... 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.
Ted Kennedy wins Senate Whip...
Item #562397
January 04, 1969
THE SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, January 4, 1969
* Edward Kennedy wins Senate Majority Whip w/ photo
* In a Massachusetts newspaper
This 30 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "Kennedy's Senate Victory Put Together in 9 Days" with two column photo of Kennedy.
Other news of the day. Minor spine wear, otherwise in nice con... See More
Ted Kennedy wins Senate Whip...
Item #562399
January 03, 1969
THE PRATT TRIBUNE, Kansas, January 3, 1969
* Edward Kennedy wins Senate Majority Whip
* Kansas
This 10 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page: "Kennedy New Senate Demo Whip"
Other news of the day. A few small binding holes along the spine, otherwise in good condition.
wikipedia notes: Edward Moore "Ted" Kennedy (February 22... See More
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