Dwight Eisenhower nominated for presidency...

CENTRE DAILY TIMES, State College, Pennsylvania, July 12, 1952



* Dwight Eisenhower & Richard Nixon

* Republican presidential nomination



The front page has a six column headline: "'Ike' Opens New 'Crusade'; Truman Insists on 'Fair Deal' Battle" with subheads and related photos. 1st report coverage on Dwight Eisenhower and Richard Nixon's Re... See More  

Eisnehower's "Crusade of Freedom"... Man convicted of "leering"...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 12, 1952



* Convicted of "Leering" from a distance

* Yanceyville, Caswell County, North Carolina

* President Eisenhower's "Crusade of Freedom" speech



The front page has: "Negro in North Carolina Convicted Of Assault by 'Leer' at White Girl", which continues on page 21. It tells of sharecropper Mack Ingram's conviction of... See More  

Truman reveals the hydrogen bomb....

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, January 8, 1953



* Hydrogen bomb revealed

* President Harry truman

* State of the Union Address

* Russia - Cold war



The front page has a four column heading: "Atomic-War Is Insane, President Tells Stalin" with subheads. (see)

Complete with 32 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp within the masthead, some small binding holes along the sp... See More  

Eisenhower Inauguration...

THE SALINA JOURNAL, Kansas, January 20, 1953.



* Dwight Eisenhower inauguration as President

* World War II General



This 14 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page:



* Eisenhower In As President



with subheads and photo of Ike.



Minor spine wear, otherwise in good condition.... See More  

The Eisenhower Family "1st family" Photo...

THE MORNING CALL, Allentown, PA  January 20, 1953 (single page only)  This is a single page from the title and date shown containing a large color double-photo, the top showing the new 1st Family showing the President and Mrs. Dwight D. Eisenhower, their daughter-in-law, and their three grandchildren. The bottom photo shows an early 1950's full-front view of the White House. The capt... See More  

Baseball's opening season... Philadelphia Phillies, Robin Roberts...

PARADE MAGAZINE of the Detroit News, Detroit, Michigan, April 12, 1953  The front cover of the issue features a photo of Robin Roberts, top pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies. Inside the issue is "This Monday, Ike Starts Pitching" with sub head "The president 9first ex-'pro' ballplayer to be Chief Executive) will start the 1953 season -- and carry on an honored old s... See More  

Terry Brennan named Norte Dame coach....

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, February 2, 1954



* Terry Brennan named head coach

* Notre Dame Fighting Irish

* NCAA college football



This 28 page newspaper has two column headlines on page 22: "Brennan Youngest Head Coach of Major Eleven" and "New Notre Dame Mentor Only 25, Had Phenomenal High-School Mark" with related photo. This tells of Terry Bre... See More  

The Formosa Plan/Resolution Passes... Taiwan to be protected from Red China...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 29, 1955



* President Dwight D. Eisenhower's Resolution

* Effort to protect Taiwan from Red China

* Hopeful - but did not resolve hostilities



The front page has the 3-line, 5-column heading: "SENATE VOTES FORMOSA PLAN, 85-3; U.N. TO ACT, MAY INVITE RED CHINA; BRITISH BID SOVIET CURB PEIPING", which includes a related photo and considerable details and... See More  

Howard Hughes sells RKO Pictures...

MOTION PICTURE DAILY, New York , NY, July 19, 1955



* Howard Hughes sells RKO Pictures

* General Tire & Rubber Co.



This 6 page issue has a two line banner headline on the front page: "O'NEIL GETS RKO RADIO FROM HUGHES FOR $25,000 CASH" with subhead and small photo of Hughes. (see) Nice title to have this report in.



Other movie and radio entertainment news throughout.



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Eisenhower wins the White House...

NEW YORK HERALD TRIBUNE, Nov. 7, 1956



* General Dwight D. Eisenhower

* Elected president of the United States



The banner headline accounts: "Eisenhower Landslide" along with: "Solid South Broken, Congress in Doubt; Wagner Concedes to Javits; Bush Wins". The Bush mention is Senator Prescott S. Bush of Connecticut, father of President George H.W. Bush, and grandfather of P... See More  

Dwight Eisenhower wins the election...

HERALD EXPRESS, Los Angeles, Nov. 7, 1956 



* General Dwight D. Eisenhower

* Elected president of the United States



At the very top of the front page: "ELECTION EXTRA" and followed by a large, bold banner headline: "IKE LANDSLIDE" and related subheads.

The complete sections 1 & 2 (of 4) with 32 pages, very nice, clean condition.... See More  

Eisenhower's inauguration in a Washington, D.C. newspaper...

THE EVENING STAR, Washington, D.C., Jan. 21, 1957  Certainly great to have an inaugural report in a Washington newspaper. The banner headline announces: "Thousands See President Sworn" with a large photo showing Dwight D. Eisenhower taking the oath of office. Various related subheads on the front page.

The complete issue with all 8 sections including the color "Inaugural Souve... See More  

Saud of Saudi Arabia visits White House...

THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Feb. 9, 1957



* King Saud of Saudi Arabia

* President Dwight Eisenhower

* Foreign relations at White House



The top of the front page has a two column photo with heading: "President, Saud End Talks with Base, Arms Agreed on" and subhead. (see images)

Complete with 34 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally nice. ... See More  

Aga Khan III death in 1957.....

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, July 11, 1957



* Aga Khan III death (Early 1st report)

* Sultan Mahommed Shah



This 12 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page:



* Aga Khan Dies Today in Geneva



Tells of the death of Sultan Mahommed Shah. See photos for text here.



Other news of the day. Minor spine wear, otherwise good condition.



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Jimmy Hoffa fights for presidency of teamster union...

THE DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, October 15, 1957



* Jimmy Hoffa fights for presidency of teamster union

* From his hometown newspaper



This 44 page newspaper has a six column headline on the front page: "Hoffa Arraigned, Denies Perjury" with subheads.



Tells of the famous teamster leader about to become president of the union. Nice to have this in a Detroit paper.



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Fidel Castro Takes Over Cuba...

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Harvey Haddix's perfect pitching Pittsburgh Pirates game...

THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, May 28, 1959 



* Harvey Haddix - Pittsburgh Pirates 

* 12 innings of perfect pitching for nothing 



This 6 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 4: "Haddix Finding Fruits of Defeat Not So Bitter" Coverage of the famous perfect game being pitched by Haddix into the 13th inning and eventually losing the game 2-0.



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John F. Kennedy enters the race for President...

THE PARSONS SUN, Kansas, Jan. 2, 1960 



* JFK - John F. Kennedy enters race

* Becomes Democratic Party candidate

* For President of the United States



The front page has the report whereby John F. Kennedy entered the race for President, with a three column heading: "Sen. Kennedy's Hat In" with lead-in: "No. 2 Position Ruled Out" and photo. (see images)

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Adolph Coors III Kidnaped....

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Civil Rights Act of 1960 takes effect...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 7, 1960



* Civil Rights Act signed into law

* President Dwight Eisenhower



The top of page 12 has one column heading: "EISENHOWER SIGNS CIVIL RIGHTS BILL" with photo of Ike signing the bill. (see images) First report coverage on President Dwight Eisenhower signing the 1960 Civil Rights Act into law.

Forty-eight pages, a few cutouts in unrelated areas includi... See More  

Nixon - Lodge political ticket...

THE EVENING TELEGRAM, Herkimer - Ilion, New York, July 28, 1960  The banner headline reads "GOP Ticket: Nixon - Lodge" with subhead "To Ratify Lodge Tonight". This was the announcing of the Republican Presidential and Vice-Presidential ticket. This includes a photo of Richard Nixon. Additional articles"Nixon Now Seaks Out As Leader of Party" and "Kennedy Con... See More  

The very first televised Presidential debate...

(2) PRATT DAILY TRIBUNE, Kansas, Sept. 26 & 27, 1960 (a 2-issue set)



* John F. Kennedy vs. Richard Nixon  

* Presidential debate (1st of 4) - 1st on television



The top of the front page of the 26th has a four column heading: "Debate Makes History Tonight" (see) The front page of the 27th has a one column heading: "2 Loneliest Men Around Face Camera" (see)

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JFK- Nixon Presidential debate...

Fitchburg Sentinel, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, October 7, 1960  This 16 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "Round 2 Tonight, Dick vs. Jack". This tells of the upcoming 2nd of the four JFK & Nixon presidential debates which were the first debates to be held on National television.



Other news of the day. Good condition.

JFK - Nixon 4th and final debate...

THE DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, October 22, 1960



* John F. Kennedy vs. Richard Nixon

* 4th and final presidential debate



This 24 page newspaper has a two line banner headline on the front page: "Hoover, Dewey Urge V.P. to OK 5th Debate" with subheads that include: "Kennedy Hurls New Challenge" (see photos). This tells of the 4th and final presidential debate betwee... See More  

Did MLK endorse JFK in 1960 ?...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 3, 1960



* Martin Luther King Jr.

* John F. Kennedy - JFK

* 1960 Presidential campaign



The top of page 5 has a one column heading: "Negro Unit Charges King Aids Kennedy" (see images) The presidential was just a few days away.

Complete with 36 pages, light toning along the central fold, a little margins wear, generally good.... See More