1965 Watts riots.. Los Angeles CA....

LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, August 17, 1965



* Watts Riots

* Los Angeles, California



This 10 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Defiant Snipers, Police Duel In L.A. Negro Area"



Coverage on the Watts riots in Los Angeles California. Other news of the day.



Minor spine wear, otherwise in good condition.



wikipedia notes: The rio... See More  

Willie Mays & Paul Waner....

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, August 30, 1965  This 28 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 18: "Giants Romp" with subhead: "Mays' Record Homer Helps 8-3 Victory"

with related photo. (see) Tells of Giants' star Willie Mays breaking Ralph Kiner's record for the most home runs hit in a single month.



Also on page 19 is a three column head... See More  

Sandy Koufax's perfect game...

LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, September 10, 1965 



* Sandy Koufax perfect game 

* Los Angeles Dodgers 



This 12 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 3: "Koufax Adds Perfection To Long List Of Records"



Tells of Los Angeles Dodgers star pitcher Sandy Koufax's 1st and only perfect game pitched.



Other news of the day. Little spine wear, oth... See More  

Mickey Mantle day in 1965....

LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, September 20, 1965



* 1st Mickey Mantle day

* Yankee Stadium - New York Yankees

* MLB baseball



this 8 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 5: "Mickey Mantle 'Chokes' As NY Fans Honor Him".



Tells of the first Mickey Mantle day at Yankee Stadium. It was his 2,000 game played that day.



Other news of the day. Some sm... See More  

Craig Breedlove tops 600 M.P.H.....

... See More  

Cassius Clay... Muhammad Ali....

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, November 23, 1965 



* Cassius Clay  

* Muhammad Ali 

* Floyd Patterson

* Heavyweight boxing title fight 



This 44 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "Clay Wins on TKO in 12th" with subheads and action photo. (see)



Also a nice banner headline on page 34 reads: "Clay Keeps Heavyweight T... See More  

THE EVENING TELEGRAM, Herimer-Ilion, New York, December 22, 1965



* Gale Sayers wins rookie of the year

* The Kansas Comet

* Chicago Bears football



This 12 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 8:



* Rookie of the Year Is Bears Gale Sayers



Also another headline on the same page reads: "Butkus, Sayers Receive Billing as Super-Stars"



Other news of the day. Close ... See More  

Terence Young, James Bond director...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Jan.16, 1966 (2nd section only)  On pg. 9 of this section is a 5 column headline: "Breaking Away From His Bondage to Bond". Terence Young, James Bond director, discusses his reasons for disliking Bond movies but also defends the movies against their harshest critics claim that, "... Bond is a fascist".  Additionally, pg. 1 of the section contains a... See More  

Luna 9 spacecraft lands on the moon...

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, February 4, 1966



* Luna 9 Soviet union spacecraft

* 1st ever soft landing on the moon



This 18 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "Soviet Luna Ship Sends Pictures" with related diagram (see photos). 1st report coverage on the very 1st soft landing on the moon by a spacecraft and also the 1st to transmit photo... See More  

Soviet space dogs... Longest space flight...

LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, February 23, 1966



* Cosmo 110 - Soviet space dogs

* Veterok and Ugolyok

* Longest space flight ever by dogs



This 18 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "Two Russian Dogs Whirl Through Space". This tells of the beginning of the longest space flight by dogs.



Other news, sports and advertisements of the day... See More  

Candlestick Park torndao in Jackson, Mississippi...

LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, March 4, 1966 



* Jackson, Mississippi 

* Tornado (F5) disaster 



The front page has a two column headline: "Tornadoes Kill Scores In South" 1st report coverage on the Candlestick Park tornado in Jackson, Mississippi.



Other news, sports and various advertisements of the day throughout. Complete in 8 pages, tiny binding holes al... See More  

Casey Stengel enters Baseball Hall of Fame...

LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, March 9, 1966



* Casey Stengel

* New York Giants, Yankees & Mets



At the bottom of the front page is a three column pictorial of Casey Stengel which shows him as a player and coach. Brief text underneath is a first report on him entering the baseball hall of fame.



Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 20 pages, good conditio... See More  

Bill Russell, 1st black coach in the NBA... Boston Celtics...

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, April 19, 1966



* Bill Russell - Boston Celtics

* Becomes 1st black coach in the NBA



The sport's section (page 8) has a three column heading: "'Pleased, Proud, Happy' Russell Leads Celtics In Second Playoff Tilt" First report coverage on Bill Russell being named the new coach of the Boston Celtics. Nice to have from a town close to Bos... See More  

Willie Mays breaks NL HR record....

LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, May 5, 1966 



* Willie Mays breaks NL home run record 

* San Francisco Giants 

* MLB baseball



This 14 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 7: "Cracking Mark Eases Pressure On Willie Mays"



Tells of Willie Mays' 512th home run which broke Mel Ott's National League record for most.



Other news of the day. S... See More  

Frank Robinson Memorial Park HR....

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, May 9, 1966



* Frank Robinson's famous home run

* Baltimore Orioles - Memorial Stadium

* MLB baseball



This 28 page newspaper has a three column headline on page 17: "Orioles' Long-Range Bats Sweep Indians, 8-2, 8-3".



Tells of the game in which Frank Robinson became the only player to hit a ball completely out of Memorial Stadium in ... See More  

Supreme Court Decision...

Beginning of the "Miranda Rights" law...

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, June 14, 1966 



* Miranda rights onset

* Supreme Court decides the Miranda vs. Arizona case

* Landmark decision



The top of the front page reports on a game-changing ruling for law enforcement, as the Supreme Court responds to the case of "Miranda vs. Arizona". The headline reads:



"Law Aides Critical Of Confession Edict"



See i... See More  

Comedian Ed Wynn death...

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, June 20, 1966



* Ed Wynn death

* Vaudeville era comedian



The front page is a two column heading: "Actor Ed Wynn Dies at Age 79" and photo of Wynn. (see) 1st report coverage on the death of American comedian and actor, Ed Wynn.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 30 pages, nice condition.... See More  

Richard Speck - mass murderer....

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  

Richard Speck mass murder...

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  

Frank Sinatra - Mia Farrow wed...

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  

England Wins World Cup in 1966.....

... See More  

Charles Whitman... Texas Tower Shootings...

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, August 3, 1966



* Charles Whitman (Sniper)

* Texas Tower Shootings

* University of Texas, Austin, Texas



This 34 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Texas Governor Calls For Sniper Meeting" with related photo. (see)



Other news of the day. Good condition.



wikipedia notes: Charles Joseph Whitman (June 24, 1941 – ... See More  

Willie Mays into 2nd in career HR's...

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, August 18, 1966 



* Willie Mays home run record made (2nd all time) 

* San Francisco Giants 



This 30 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 8: "Mays Doubtful He Can Catch Record of Ruth" with related photos. (see) Tells of Mays moving into 2nd place of all time in career home runs.



Other news of the day. Good conditi... See More  

Waukegan, Illinois race riot...

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, August 29, 1966 



* Waukegan, Illinois 

* Race riot - Negroes 



The front page has a three column headline: "Racial Powder Keg In Illinois Awaits Only A Spark" 1st report coverage on the latest race riots in the Mid West including the one in Waukegan, Illinois.



Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Complete ... See More  

Baltimore Orioles 1st pennant...

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, September 23, 1966 



* 1st Baltimore Orioles pennant 

* Major league baseball MLB 



This 18 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 11: "Bauer 'Satisfied' As O's Clinch Flag" with photo of manager Hank Bauer. (see)



Tells of the Orioles clinching their first pennant representing Baltimore. The franchise's last flag was ... See More