Women in the News
Shop original newspapers featuring both famous and infamous women in print, along with other noteworthy news involving women and items of female interest, arranged in chronological order - most recent first.Women in the News
Shop original newspapers featuring both famous and infamous women in print, along with other noteworthy news involving women and items of female interest, arranged in chronological order - most recent first.
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.
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Charles Manson Murders in 1969...
Item #570174
December 03, 1969
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, December 3, 1969
* Charles Manson murders
* Susan Atkins
* Sharon Tate
This 8 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "Hippie Clan Is Suspect in Killing Sharon Tate"
Early reporting on the arrests in the famous Hollywood area murders
Other news of the day throughout. Some small binding holes alo... 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 #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.
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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
Shirley Temple Black is appointed to the United Nations...
Item #661544
August 30, 1969
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Russell, Kansas, August 30, 1969
* Child actress Shirley Temple Black
* Appointed to United Nations General Assembly
* President Richard Nixon
The front page carries a one column, two line headline "Nixon Appoints Shirley Black". The text begins: "Shirley Temple Black, a curly-haired movie moppet turned suburban housewife and ardent Republican, ... 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 incident w/ Edward Kennedy... Apollo 11...
Item #650844
July 20, 1969
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, July 20, 1969
* Senator Edward Kennedy and Mary Jo Kopechne
* Chappaquiddick Island accident (1st report)
The front page has a four volume headline: "Woman Dies in Plunge Of Car Driven by Ted" with a photo of the accident scene and a small one of "Miss Kopechne" (see) Nice to have first report coverage from a Massachusetts publicat... See More
Jackie Kennedy Onassis in 1968...
Item #565606
October 21, 1968
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, October 21, 1968
* Jackie Kennedy marries Aristotle Onassis
This 10 page newspaper has front page headlines: "Newlyweds Seek Privacy, Elusive Rays of Sun", "Jackie to Retain Compound Home" with related photo and caption: "Beaming Couple"
Tells of the wedding of Jackie Kennedy and Aristotle Onasssis.
Other
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* Jackie Kennedy marries Aristotle Onassis
This 10 page newspaper has front page headlines: "Newlyweds Seek Privacy, Elusive Rays of Sun", "Jackie to Retain Compound Home" with related photo and caption: "Beaming Couple"
Tells of the wedding of Jackie Kennedy and Aristotle Onasssis.
Other
Jackie Kennedy to Marry again....
Item #216365
October 20, 1968
SPRINGFIELD SUNDAY REPUBLICAN, October 20, 1968.
* Jackie Kennedy to marry Aristotle Onaissis on this same day in original report - unique gift idea
This 82 page newspaper has a two line, three column headline on the front page: "Jackie To Wed Onassis Today" withg related photos and other headlines. Other news of the day throughout. Good condition.
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* Jackie Kennedy to marry Aristotle Onaissis on this same day in original report - unique gift idea
This 82 page newspaper has a two line, three column headline on the front page: "Jackie To Wed Onassis Today" withg related photos and other headlines. Other news of the day throughout. Good condition.
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
1st human heart transplant...
Item #562914
December 05, 1967
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, December 5, 1967
* 1st human heart transplant (historic)
* Surgery - Surgeon - Medical
* Christiaan Neethling Barnard
This 20 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Heart Transplant Working".
A follow report on the very 1st human heart transplant performed by Doctor Chris Barnard.
Other news of the day throughout. Mi... See More
1st human heart transplant...
Item #570133
December 05, 1967
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, December 5, 1967
* 1st human heart transplant
* Surgeon: Christian Neethling Barnard
This 8 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Second Transplant Slated"
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
Death of movie star Vivien Leigh...
Item #631193
July 08, 1967
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, July 8, 1967
* Vivien Leigh death (1st report)
* "Gone with the Wind" fame
Near the bottom of the front page is a small one column heading: "Actress Vivien Leigh Dies Following Illness" (see) An early, same day report here.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 8 pages, a few small binding holes along spine, ... See More
Jayne Mansfield killed in crash...
Item #621139
June 29, 1967
THE PARSONS SUN, Kansas, June 29, 1967
* Jayne Mansfield killed in car crash
* Hollywood actress and Playboy Playmate
The front page has a three column heading "Road Crash Kills Jayne" with caption: "Actress and two Men Die" and photo. (see) 1st report coverage on the automobile accident that killed famous actress Jayne Mansfield.
Other news, sports and advertisements o... 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
Frank Sinatra - Mia Farrow wed...
Item #572916
July 20, 1966
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, July 20, 1966
* Frank Sinatra and Mia Farrow married
This 8 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "Sinatra, Mia Wed in Vegas" which tells of famous singer Frank Sinatra and actress Mia Farrow.
Other news of the day throughout including various advertisements. A few small binding holes along the spine but otherwise in go... 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
1966 Richard Speck mass murder....
Item #664977
July 17, 1966
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 17, 1966
* Richard Speck Chicago IL murders
* Student nurses
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Police Hunt Seaman, 25, In Killing of 8 in Chicago" with subhead and photo of Speck. Nice to have in this famous NYC title. Coverage on the famous mass murder of 8 student nurses in Chicago.
Complete 1st section only with all 72 pages, light t... See More
Lee Ann Roberts Breedlove Speed Record in 1965....
Item #216219
November 05, 1965
DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, November 5, 1965.
* Mrs. Lee Ann Roberts Breedlove breaks the woman's land speed record in her husband's jet powered automobile in original report
This 40+ page newspaper has a two line, two column headline on page 2 of the sports section: "Mrs. Breedlove Hits 308 MPH in Jet Car" tells of the woman's land speed record that was broken by Lee Ann Rober
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* Mrs. Lee Ann Roberts Breedlove breaks the woman's land speed record in her husband's jet powered automobile in original report
This 40+ page newspaper has a two line, two column headline on page 2 of the sports section: "Mrs. Breedlove Hits 308 MPH in Jet Car" tells of the woman's land speed record that was broken by Lee Ann Rober
Death of Actress Clara Bow...
Item #651452
September 27, 1965
THE DETROIT NEWS, September 27, 1965
* Actress Clara Bow death
* Silent film and talkies star
* "Roaring Twenties" sex symbol
The top of the front page is a one column heading: "'It Girl' Clara Bow Dies at 60" with 2 photos. (see) First report coverage on the death of Clara Bow, Hollywood actress and leading sex symbol of the "Roaring Twenties".
Other... See More
Actress Linda Darnell critically burned... Opening of the Astrodome...
Item #637732
April 10, 1965
DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, April 10, 1965 The front page has a two column, three line headline "Linda Darnell Burned Critically In Rescue Effort". "Actress Linda Darnell suffered critical burns Friday in a heroic rescue attempt in a friend's flame-swept home. Burns of second and third degree covered 80 per cent of her body..." This includes a small photo of Darnell... See More
Boston Strangler Last Victim Murdered.....
Item #217397
January 05, 1964
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, January 5, 1964.
* The Boston Strangler
* Mary Sullivan
This 50+ page newspaper has a three line, one column headline on the front page: "13TH STRANGLING VICTIM FOUND IN HUB APARTMENT" with subhead: "Youth, 18, Is Held for Quizzing in Death of Woman, 19" which tells of the last victim, Mary Sullivan, the Boston Str
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* The Boston Strangler
* Mary Sullivan
This 50+ page newspaper has a three line, one column headline on the front page: "13TH STRANGLING VICTIM FOUND IN HUB APARTMENT" with subhead: "Youth, 18, Is Held for Quizzing in Death of Woman, 19" which tells of the last victim, Mary Sullivan, the Boston Str
Valentina Tereshkova... 1st Woman in space...
Item #667867
June 20, 1963
THE PRATT DAILY TRIBUNE, Kansas, June 20, 1963
* Valentina Tereshkova - 1st woman in space
* Vostok 6 - Russian spaceship
The front page has a one column photo of Tereshkova with heading: "Woman Flier Not a Pilot" See images for text here.
Ten pages, small library stamp within masthead, a few small binding holes along the spine, nice condition.
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Valentina Tereshkova... 1st woman in space...
Item #561758
June 19, 1963
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, June 19, 1963
* Valentina Tereshkova - 1st woman in space
* Vostok 6 - Russian spaceship
This 36 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "2 Reds Sail On And On"
Tells of the Soviet Union putting the 1st ever woman into space.
Other news of the day throughout. A few small binding holes along the spine, oth... See More
Item #160589
November 14, 1962
THE DETROIT NEWS, Nov. 14, 1962 Ftpg. 3 line, 1 col. head: "Film Ducks Race Issue, Star Says" re. Diahann Carroll talks about a film that cast an Asian actress to star in the movie version of the Broadway musical "No Strings" which had a love affair between a white man & a black woman. Talk about the lack of roles for black actresses too. One col. photo of Carroll above the heads. Binding holes at... See More
Perhaps the best Marilyn Monroe death newspaper to be had...
Item #655965
August 06, 1962
LOS ANGELES TIMES--EXTRA, California, August 6, 1962
* Death of Marilyn Monroe (1st report)
* Actress, singer, model and sex symbol
* Best title to be had ? rare as such
See the photo for the terrific front page report, with the two line banner headline: "MARILYN MONROE DIES; BLAME PILLS" and also: "First Details of Actress' Death in Brentwood". The front page... See More
Elizabeth Taylor wins her 1st Oscar...
Item #581216
April 18, 1961
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, April 18, 1961
* Elizabeth Taylor wins her 1st Oscar
* Butterfield 8 - Academy Awards
This 10 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "Oscar Prizes No Surprise" with caption: "Dramatic Acceptance" which tells of the recent Academy Award presentation that featured Elizabet Taylor winning her very firs... See More
Elizabeth Taylor wins her 1st Oscar...
Item #592475
April 18, 1961
THE PARSONS SUN, Kansas, April 18, 1961
* Elizabeth Taylor wins her 1st Oscar
* Butterfield 8 - Academy Awards
This 12 page newspaper has a four column photo at the bottom of the front page with caption: "Leaders In Oscar Parade" with shows some of the winners that year including Elizabeth Taylor (see photos).
Also a two column headline on page 5: "Top Oscars to Liz, Lanca... See More
Princess Margaret wedding in 1960...
Item #568962
May 06, 1960
THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, May 6, 1960
* Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon
* Antony Armstrong-Jones wedding
This 40+ page newspaper has a nice six column headline on the front page: "1st PICTURES OF MEG'S WEDDING" with subheads and related photo. (see)
More inside and on the back page.
Other news of the day throughout. Little margin wear, otherwis... See More
Item #544073
April 19, 1959
Sunday Pictorial (The Detroit News) from Detroit, Michigan dated April 19, 1959.
The front page has a color illustration actress Lee Remick. This is the full, complete issue and is in nice condition.
Marilyn Monroe has miscarriage in 1958...
Item #671154
December 18, 1958
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Dec. 18, 1958
* Marilyn Monroe has miscarriage - loses baby
* Actress, singer, model and sex symbol
The front page has a one column heading: "Marilyn Loses 2nd Baby" with photo. (see)
Complete with 44 pages, small binding holes along the spine, small library stamp within masthead, nice condition.... See More
Ted Williams bat throwing incident....
Item #572024
September 22, 1958
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, September 22, 1958 This 22 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page:
* Williams' Bat Injures Woman Fan in Stands
* Housekeeper of Red Sox General Manager Suffers Contusion Over Eye in Boston Accident
with related photos. (see)
Also more on page 14 including photo of Williams leaving first aid station where the vict... See More
Iraqi monarchy overthrown...
Item #562401
July 15, 1958
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana July 15, 1958
* 14th July Revolution
* Military coup of Iraq
* Iraqi monarchy - King Faisal
This 44 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "U.N. MEETING TODAY ON MIDEAST CRISIS" with subheads, map and related photos. (see)
Other news of the day. Light browning, otherwise in good condition.
wikipedia notes: Th... See More
Elizabeth Taylor and Eddie Fisher wed...
Item #558954
May 13, 1958
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, May 13, 1959
* Elizabeth Taylor
* Eddie Fisher
* Wed
This 26 page newspaper has a small and discrete one column headline on page 4: "Eddie And Liz Head For Spain".
Small report tells of the marriage of Elizabeth Taylor and Eddie Fisher.
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning, otherwise in good condition.
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Lana Turner boyfriend murder....
Item #619215
April 05, 1958
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, April 5, 1958
* Movie actress Lana Turner
* Johnny Stompanato murder
* 14 year daughter Cheryl Crane
The front page has a three column heading: "Lana Turner's Girl Kills Star's Lover" with subheads. (see) 1st report coverage on the murder of Johnny Stompanato by 14 year old Cheryl Crane.
Other news, sports and... See More
Elizabeth Taylor...
Item #584845
February 02, 1958
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS - PARADE, Detroit, Michigan, February 2, 1958 The front of this issue contains a photo of Elizabeth Taylor and her husband, Mike Todd, and children with an accompanying article entitled "Mike and Liz: After one year of marriage". Additional stories and advertisements are within.
This is complete in 40 pages and is in very nice condition.... See More
Actress Judy Tyler killed... Elvis Presley co-star...
Item #578015
July 05, 1957
THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, July 5, 1957
* Actress Judy Tyler car crash death
* Elvis Presley co-star
This 44 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 3: "Presley Weeps at News of Starlet's Auto death" with smaller subheads and small photo (see photos).
Tells of the death of Hollywood actress Judy Tyler. She was made famous for co-starring with Elvis Presley in the... See More
Death of famed actor Humphrey Bogart...
Item #615139
January 15, 1957
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS--EXTRA, Jan. 15, 1957 Page 25 has a two column headline: "Bogart Dies Of Cancer" "Move Tough Guy Tells Wife, 'Goodby, Kid' " with a photo of him with his wife, actress Lauren Bacall, and their two children.
Complete in 32 pages, binding stab holes near the spine, very nice condition.
Marilyn Monroe & Arthur Miller wed...
Item #636646
June 30, 1956
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, June 30, 1956
* Marilyn Monroe & Arthur Miller
* Marries - weds - marriage - 1st report
Page 4 has a one column head: "Actress and Playwright Are Married" which reports the marriage of Marilyn Monroe and famed playwright Arthur Miller. (see)
Eight pages, minor margin wear, generally nice.... See More
Grace Kelly...
Item #568487
April 20, 1956
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, April 20, 1956
* America actress Grace Kelly
* Prince Rainer III of Monoco - Wedding
This 16 page newspaper has a two column headline at the bottom of the front page: "Grace, Prince Resume Cruise Aboard 'Honeymoon' Yacht" with related photo. (see)
Other news of the day. Minor spine wear, otherwise good.
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Murderess Rhonda Belle Martin...
Item #611307
March 14, 1956
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, March 14, 1965 The front page has a two column-wide, two-line headline "Waitress Confesses Killing Six Relatives" with subhead "Woman, 49, Said to Admit Poisoning Three Children, Two Husbands and Mother for Insurance". This article continues on page four.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day are within.
Comp... See More
Debbie Raynolds and Eddie Fisher...
Item #539819
September 27, 1955
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, September 27, 1955
* Debbie Reynolds
* Eddie Fisher
* Marriage
This 40 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page:
* Debbie Eddie, Wed
with subhead: "Crooner and Actress Go on One-Day Honeymoon After Marriage in Catskill Resort" with a two column related photo.
Other news of the day throughout. Binding slits... See More
Howard Hughes sells RKO Pictures...
Item #556093
July 19, 1955
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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Susan Hayward suicide attempt...
Item #557931
April 26, 1955
THE DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, April 26, 1955
* Susan Hayward suicide attempt
* Hollywood movie actress
This 56 page newspaper has a two column headline above a nice photo of Susan Hayward on the front page: "Susan Hayward Tries to Kill Self" with reporting on her suicide attempt in Hollywood by taking sleeping pills.
Other news of the day. Some small binding holes along ... See More
Theda Bara death.... Pablo Picasso...
Item #599987
April 08, 1955
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, April 8, 1955
* Theda Bara death (The Vamp)
* Silent film actress
* Pablo Picasso
Page 22 has one column headings: "SIREN OF SILENT SCREEN EXPIRES" "Theda Bara Cancer Victim, Her Physician Says" 1st report coverage on the death of silent film actress, Theda Bara, known for her femme fatale roles. She is also considered one the earliest s... See More
1955 Ona Munson suicide death... actress...
Item #654687
February 12, 1955
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., February 12, 1955
* Ona Munson suicide death
* American film - movie actress
* "Gone With the Wind" Belle Watling
The bottom of the front page has a small one column photo with heading: "Free Again" and brief text. (see) First report coverage on the suicide death of this American actress in silent movies, vaudeville and theater.
Other news... See More
Michigan State Football... Woman play football too?
NCAA Football... Rookies of the Big Ten...
Item #614974
November 08, 1953
THE DETROIT NEWS (Pictorial Magazine section only), Detroit, MI, November 8, 1953 The front cover has a great photo titled, "Rookies of the Big Ten", with additional coverage on page eight and nine. The image shows close-up shots of Evan Slonac, Jim Neal, Don Dahoney, and Tom Yewic - players from Michigan State in its first season in the Big Ten. Inside coverage also has arti... See More
Bobby Greenlease kidnapping....
Item #629237
September 29, 1953
THE DETROIT NEWS, September 29, 1953
* Bobby Greenlease kidnapping (1st report)
* Carl Austin Hall
* Bonnie Emily Brown Heady
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Woman Kidnaps Son of Millionaire at School" with photo. (see) First report coverage on the kidnapping of Bobby Greenlease.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 48 pages, ... See More
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