WWII - The Journey (pre, during, and post-war events)

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WWII - The Journey (pre, during, and post-war events)

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574057

1961 Daytona 500... Marvin Panch...

Item #574057

February 27, 1961

THE DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, February 27, 1961



* NASCAR National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing

* 3rd Annual Daytona 500 race

* Marvin Panch winner




This 36 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page of the sport's section (page 21): "2 Leaders Forces Out; Panch Wins Stock '500'" with related photo (see images).



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619423

Sputnik 9 Russian spacecraft... Blackie...

Item #619423

March 09, 1961

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts March 9, 1961



* Sputnik 9 Russian spacecraft

* Chernushka - Blackie - Russia dog (historic)

* 1st animal returned from space successfully (alive)




This 12 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Soviet Recovers Space Vehicle" Coverage of the 1st animal to return to earth safely after orbiting space.

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557841

Floyd Patterson and Ingmar Johansson... Heavyweight title boxing match...

Item #557841

March 13, 1961

THE DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, March 13, 1961



* Floyd Patterson Heavyweight title boxing match (pre fight news)

* Ingmar Johansson




This 38 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page of the sport's section (inside): "Title Consensus: 'Floyd Has Too Many Tools'" with two illustrations of Patterson and Ingemar Johansson.



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681687

Adolf Eichmann trial begins...

Item #681687

April 11, 1961

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, April 11, 1961



* Adolph Eichmann trial begins

* Jewish mass murderer

* World War II Nazi



This 10 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "Eichmann Challenges Rights of Three Judges" with subhead: "Israel Opens His Trial In Fortress"



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651262

Gary Player wins 1961 Masters golf tournament

Item #651262

April 11, 1961

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., April 11, 1961



* Gary Player wins Masters Tournament

* Augusta National Golf Club - Georgia




The sport's section (page 30) has a banner headline: "Player Wins Masters by One Stroke as Palmer Falters" with subheads, 2 related photos and scores. First report coverage on Gary Player winning the 1961 Masters Golf Tournament in Augusta, Georgia.

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592475

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).



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581216

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  

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648074

Muhammad Ali's 6th pro fight...

Item #648074

April 21, 1961

THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 21, 1961



* Muhammad Ali - Cassius Clay

* 6th professional boxing match

* Very rare report when still unknown




The sport's section (page 45) under a very small and discrete one column heading: "Wednesday Night Fight" is a brief and inconspicuous report reading: "Cassius Clay, 192, Louisville, knocked out Lamar Clark, 181 1/2, Cedar City, Utah, 2&q... See More  

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561050

Warren Spahn pitches a no-hitter...

Item #561050

April 29, 1961

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, April 29, 1961



* Warren Spahn pitches a no-hitter

* Milwaukee/Atlanta Braves



This 14 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 10: "Spahn In No-Hitter For 290th Victory" with photo of Spahn. Tells of his 2nd no-hitter at the age of 41 years. (see)



Other news of the day. Good condition.



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567320

Willie Mays 4 home runs game....

Item #567320

May 01, 1961

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, May 1, 1961



* Willie Mays 4 home runs in one game

* San Francisco Giants

* MLB baseball




This 18 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 10: "Willie Mays First Of Giants To Hit Four Homers In Game" with nice photo of Mays. (see) Tells of San Francisco Giants great, Willie Mays, hitting 4 home runs in one game.



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561650

Alan Shepard 1st American into space....

Item #561650

May 08, 1961

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, May 8, 1961



* Alan Shepard - Project Mercury (success)

* 1st American astronaut into space




This 16 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "Shepard In Capital, Given Hero's Medal" with photo of Shepard. (see)



Other news of the day. Nice condition.



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561921

Alan Shepard 1st American into space....

Item #561921

May 09, 1961

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, May 9, 1961



* Alan Shepard - Project Mercury (success)

* 1st American astronaut into space




This 18 page newspaper has a front page headline: "Modest, Likable Space Hero Captures U.S. Hearts, Next U.S. Goal--Orbit" with related photo. (see)



Other news of the day. Nice condition.



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701744

"The Blacks" Off-Broadway play opening day ad & review...

Item #701744

May 11, 1961

THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, May 11, 1961



* "The Blacks" Off-Broadway play

* Opening day advertisement & review

* Theater director Gene Frankel




Page 10 has a advertisement for the opening week for "The Blacks" Off-Broadway play. Page 11 has it's opening day review which continues on other inside pages.



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663834

Freedom Riders... 1st-hand account... Montgomery, Alabama...

Item #663834

May 23, 1961

THE FREE PRESS, Michigan, May 23, 1961



* Freedom Riders

* Civil rights activists

* Montgomery, Alabama




The front page has a two-column, 3-line heading: "What It's Like To Be Part of Freedom Ride", which continues on page 5 with considerable detail. Another article on the front page has: "FBI Makes 1st Arrests In Alabama", with more on page nine. Not photoed is a rel... See More  

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567863

1st 4 home runs in a row in MLB....

Item #567863

June 09, 1961

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, June 9, 1961



* 4 home runs in a row (team)

* Major League Baseball MLB record

* Atlanta Braves - Hank Aaron & ....




This 48 page newspaper has two column headlines on page 41:



* Braves Homers Fail As Reds Win by 10-8

* Mathews, Aaron, Adcock and Thomas Connect In Secession for Major League Record




with box scores. (see)



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705195

Printed on board the Queen Mary...

Item #705195

June 18, 1961

OCEAN TIMES, R.M. S. Queen Mary, North Atlantic Edition, June 18, 1961  An interesting newspaper printed on board this famous ship. Various news of the day with ads focused on vacationers to Europe.

Sixteen pages, 11 by 14 inches, very nice condition.

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568285

Whitey Ford NYY pitcher....

Item #568285

July 01, 1961

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, July 1, 1961 This 12 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 8: "Yankees' Ford In 14th Win". Tells of New York Yankees pitcher Whitey Ford winning his 14th game of the season.



With this win, Ford became the1st American League pitcher to win 8 games in one month in MLB history.



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562189

Axis Sally freed...

Item #562189

July 10, 1961

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, July 10, 1961 This 14 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Axis Sally, 60, Freed After 12-Years In Prison" with caption: "Headed Propaganda Broadcasts" and a one column photo of Gillars.



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595862

Arnold Palmer wins 1st British Open...

Item #595862

July 16, 1961

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 16, 1961



* Arnold Palmer - golfer 

* British Open championship 

* Royal Birkdale
 



The front page of the sport's section (inside) has a four column headline: "PALMER TAKES BRITISH OPEN" with subheads (see photos). Coverage continues on page S-7 with five column headline: "Palmer Rallies and Wins British Open by Shot" and relate... See More  

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562802

Roger Maris Home Runs in 1961...

Item #562802

July 26, 1961

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, July 26, 1961



* Roger Maris 4 home runs in one night

* Year of his famous 61 homers

* Babe Ruth - New York Yankees




This 26 page newspaper has headlines on page 10: "Maris' 40 Leads Babe By 24 Tilts" and "Maris' Four Blasts Convince; Dodgers Respond To Old Fans" with cartoon illustration. (see)



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697593

Announcement: Ken to be introduced to the Barbie Line...

Item #697593

August 06, 1961

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 6, 1961



* Mattel introduces a teenage boy to the Barbie line

* His name will be Ken, with a suggested retail price of $3.50

* Acessories for Ken will also be offered



Page 10 of section 3 has a short but significant article: "DOLL LINE EXPANDED - Mattel, Inc., Plans to Produce New Teen-Age Boy Model". The text in part includes: "The n... See More  

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563649

Warren Spahn's 300th win...

Item #563649

August 12, 1961

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, August 12, 1961



* Warren Spahn

* MLB baseball pitcher

* Milwaukee Braves




This 10 page newspaper has headlines on page 7:



* Spahn Joins Exclusive Group With 300th Win

* A Tough Game Says Spahn Of No. 300



Tells of Milwaukee Braves pitcher Warren Spahn winning his 300th game.



Other news of the day. Good condition.



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568967

Warren Spahn 300th win...

Item #568967

August 12, 1961

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, August 12, 1961  This 8 page newspaper has a three column headline on page 5: "'Terrific Pressure,' Says Spahn After Victory". Tells of Milwaukee Braves pitcher Warren Spahn winning his 300th career victory.



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637593

Berlin Wall construction begins....

Item #637593

August 14, 1961

THE PRATT DAILY TRIBUNE, Pratt, Kansas, August 14, 1961



* Berlin Wall construction begins

* Russia - East & West Germany




The front page has a three column headline: "Clamp Off of Refugee Flow Causes Angry Berlin Clash". This was when construction of the Berlin Wall began. Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 8 pages, a little margin wear, ot... See More  

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564380

Hurricane Carla in 1961...

Item #564380

September 11, 1961

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, September 11, 1961



* Hurricane Carla hits Galveston, Texas



This 16 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "Texas, La., Battered By 173-mph Carla" with related photo.



Other news of the day. Light browning, otherwise in good condition.



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571666

Jim Gentile grand slam HRs record.....

Item #571666

September 23, 1961

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, September 23, 1961 This 22 page newspaper has a one column headlines on page 13: "Gentile Belts His 5th Slam" with photo of Gentile. (see)



Tells of Orioles' star Jim Gentile hitting his fifth grand slam of the season, breaking the American league record and tying the major league record with Ernie Banks.



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573335

1961 Sandy Koufax breaks strikeout record...

Item #573335

September 28, 1961

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, September 28, 1961



* Sandy Koufax NL strikout record 

* Los Angeles Dodgers 



This 14 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Koufax, Mazeroski Get Consolation Prizes" which tells of Sandy Koufax breaking Christy Mathewson's National League season strikeouts record.



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637805

Opening game of 1961 World Series

Item #637805

October 05, 1961

THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 5, 1961  The front page has a two column-wide headline "Ford of Yanks Beats Reds, 2 to 0, in Opener of Series" which also includes a photo of Whitey Ford pitching. The sports section features two banner headlines "Mantle Doubts He Can Play Today but Hopes to Get into Series Saturday" and "Reds Lose Game, but Not Sense of Humor, and Give Ful... See More  

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701905

1961 Barbra Streisand's 1st acting performance...

Item #701905

October 19, 1961

THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, Oct. 19, 1961



* Barbra Streisand - singer & actress 1st performance

* Another Evening with Harry Stoones - Off-Broadway

* Very early and extremely rare item on Streisand (19 yrs. old)




Page 11 has a list of current Off-Broadway theatre performances including a musical titled: "Another Evening with Harry Stoones" which was Barbra ... See More  

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664526

1961 Saturn I rocket launch...

Item #664526

October 28, 1961

THE DETROIT NEWS, October 28, 1961



* Saturn I rocket launching

* 1st heavy lift space launcher




The front page has a banner headline: "U.S. Fires Biggest Rocket" with subheads that include: "New Shot Aids Race to Moon" and more. (see) Coverage continues inside. Two library stamps just above the headline into the masthead. (see)

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574822

1961 Brentwood-Bel Air fire disaster...

Item #574822

November 07, 1961

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, November 7, 1961 



* Brentwood-Bel Air fire disaster 

* Palisades, Los Angeles, California
 



This 16 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "Fires Threaten Palisades, 200 Stars' Homes Gutted" with relate photo. (see)



Tells of the fire disaster that hit Brentwood- Bel Air area of Los Angeles, California.

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716354

One of the best: Adolph Eichmann found guilty...

Item #716354

December 11, 1961

LOS ANGELES MIRROR, Dec. 11, 1961



* Adolph Eichmann found guilty - 1st report

* Architect of the holocaust


* Nazi SS Colonel



The front page has a dramatic, 2-line, banner headline: "EICHMANN CONVICTED; FACES DEATH PENALTY", with a large photo and corresponding text. The article, which tells of Adolph Eichmann being found guilty for crimes against the Jews during World War II, con... See More  

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646491

Adolph Eichmann found guilty...

Item #646491

December 12, 1961

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Dec. 12, 1961



* Adolph Eichmann found guilty

* Architect of the holocaust


* Nazi SS Colonel




The ftpg. has a one column head: "Eichmann Convicted, Awaits Fate" with a photo of him. The article tells of Adolph Eichmann being found guilty for crimes against the Jews during World War II. He would be hanged in 1962.

Complete in 40 pages, very nice condition.

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574815

Evans CO school bus disaster...

Item #574815

December 15, 1961

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominister, Massachusetts, December 15, 1961



* Evans CO Colorado - Greeley

* Children's school bus disaster




This 12 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "A Mournful Yule in Greeley" with caption: "20 Of Its Children Dead"



This tells of the school bus and train collision disaster in Evans, Colorado.



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553233

Jack Nicklaus...

Item #553233

January 09, 1962

THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, January 9, 1962 



* Jack Nicklaus 1st pro appearance 

* Early Golden Bear 

* Golf - golfer
 



This 44 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page of the sport's section (page 25): "Golf Rookie Wins With Record 62" which tells of Phil Rodgers winning the Los Angeles Open golf tournament.



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574825

Carterville IL Mine explosion disaster...

Item #574825

January 11, 1962

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, January 11, 1962



* Carterville Il Illinois

* Coal mine explosion disaster




This 26 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "11 Miners Die in Explosion--No Survivors".



This tells of the explosion at the Blue Blaze Coal Company's No. 2 mine near Carterville, Illinois.



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574835

Ernie Kovacs killed on car crash...

Item #574835

January 13, 1962

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, January 13, 1962



* Ernie Kovacs killed (1st report)

* Famous comedian actor




This 8 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page:  "Kovacs Killed In Car Crash". Tells of the death of famed comedian Ernie Kovacs.



Other news of the day. The paper is in good condition.



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600368

Jackie Robinson & Bob Feller... inducted into the Hall of Fame...

Item #600368

January 24, 1962

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, January 24, 1962 



* Bob Feller & Jackie Robinson inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. 

* Jackie Robinson becomes 1st African American to be so honored 



Page 6 has a one column headline: "Robinson, Feller Join Hall of Fame" 1st report coverage on Bob Feller and Jackie Robinson being inducted into Baseball's hal... See More  

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574831

The Flying Wallendas highwire tragedy...

Item #574831

January 31, 1962

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, January 31, 1962 



* The Flying Wallendas 

* Daredevil stunt highwire performers 

* Circus act disaster
 



This 20 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "2 Aerial Artists Die in Fall" with caption: "Human Pyramid Topples"



Tells of the Flying Wallendas highwire circus act disaster... See More  

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574059

1962 Daytona 500... Fireball Roberts....

Item #574059

February 19, 1962

THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, February 19, 1962



* NASCAR National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing

* 4th Annual Daytona 500 race

* Fireball Roberts winner

* 1st report




This 40 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page of the sport's section (page 25):



* Daytona 500 Record Set by Roberts



with related photo. (see)



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637799

John Glenn in space...

Item #637799

February 20, 1962

PETERSON EVENING NEWS EXTRA, Paterson, New Jersey, February 20, 1962  The two-line banner headline reads "HE'S IN ORBIT, SHOT A SUCCESS! US Launches Spaceman After 10 Delays" with subhead "Glenn Hopes For 3 Trips Around Globe". This includes a photo of Astronaut John Glenn. Additional article "Astronaut's Day -- Glenn Calm, Serene As he Enters Ship".

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693640

John Glenn orbits the Earth....

Item #693640

February 20, 1962

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, February 20 & 21, 1962 (two issue set)



* John Glenn makes history

* Mercury-Atlas 6 mission

* Friendship 7




The front page has a nice banner headline: "Glenn Becomes First American To Orbit, Whirls Around Globe in Excellent Condition" with subheads and nice photo of Glenn. 1st report coverage on John Glenn becoming the 1st American to orbit t... See More  

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698371

John Glenn's achievement, in a newspaper close to Cape Canaveral...

Item #698371

February 20, 1962

THE COCOA TRIBUNE, Florida, Feb. 20, 1962  



* John Glenn makes history

* Mercury-Atlas 6 mission

* Friendship 7 - same day coverage




A great bold, banner headline above the masthead announces: "GLENN MAKES IT ! " with a lead-in: "Out Of This Roiled And Back Again...". Also on the front page: "American Astronaut In Three Trips Around The Glove After Canaver... See More  

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558361

American Airlines Flight 1 disaster...

Item #558361

March 01, 1962

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, March 1, 1962



* American Airlines Flight 1 disaster

* Jamaica Bay New York

* Boeing 707-123 airplane crash




This 8 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page: "Jet Airliner Plunges into Swamp At Edge of New York City; 95 Die" with subhead: "Craft Burns With No Sign Of Survivors"



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576795

Benny 'Kid' Paret Boxing...

Item #576795

March 25, 1962

SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Springfield, Massachusetts, March 25, 1962



* Benny Paret's last fight (1st report)

* Welterwight World boxing championship




This 50+ page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page of the sport's section: "Griffith Halts Paret On 12th Round TKO" and "Comes Off Floor With Savage Two-Fisted Attack to Regain Welterweight Crown"



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576384

Milton FL tornado disaster....

Item #576384

April 01, 1962

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, April 1, 1962



* Milton FL Florida

* Tornado disaster (1st report)




This 42 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "Tornado Kills 15 In Florida".



This tells of the tornado disaster at Milton, Florida.



Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Small binding holes along the spine, small address stamp within ... See More  

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584127

The death of matador Juan Belmonte...

Item #584127

April 09, 1962

THE DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, April 9, 1962



* Juan Belmonte suicide death (1st report)

* Spanish matador - bullfighter - bullfighting




This 40 page newspaper has a four column headline on page 6: "'Greatest' Bullfighter Belmonte Is Dead at 69" and small photo of Belmonte with caption: "Hemingway's Hero" (see photos). Interesting that this report says a... See More  

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561433

Ranger 4 spacecraft...

Item #561433

April 24, 1962

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, April 24, 1962



* Ranger 4 spacecraft

* 1st U.S. satellite to hit the moon

* Takeoff 1st report




This 12 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "U. S. Ranger On Its Way To the Moon". Tells of the very first United States satellite to reach the moon.



Other news of the day. Minor spine wear, otherwise in good condit... See More  

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567933

New York Mets 1st MLB win...

Item #567933

April 24, 1962

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, April 24, 1962 



* New York Mets 1st ever win 

* MLB baseball
 



This 30 page newspaper has two column headlines on page 24 that include: "Streaks End as Mets Surprise Pirates, 9-1 and more. (see)



Tells of the very first win by the new MLB franchise New York Mets.



Other news of the day. Good condition.



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574841

1962 Unionville, Missouri Flight 11 disaster...

Item #574841

May 23, 1962

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, May 23, 1962 



* Unionville, Missouri 

* Continental Airlines Flight 11 

* Jet airplane explosion disaster 



This 36 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page:

"45 Persons Meet Death In $5-Million-Jet Crash"



Tells of the airplane suicide bomb explosion of Continental Airlines Flight 11 which crashed in Un... See More  

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