WWII - The Journey (pre, during, and post-war events)
This link was created to take explorers on a pre-war, war, and post-war journey of events related to WWII - an unimaginably horrific period in world history. The issues are arranged chronologically and are not necessarily available for sale. Your walk begins with the Paris Peace Conference of 1919, and finishes with well-known movies regarding the war.WWII - The Journey (pre, during, and post-war events)
This link was created to take explorers on a pre-war, war, and post-war journey of events related to WWII - an unimaginably horrific period in world history. The issues are arranged chronologically and are not necessarily available for sale. Your walk begins with the Paris Peace Conference of 1919, and finishes with well-known movies regarding the war.
Item #548537
December 22, 1965
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
New Year's Eve... 1965...
Item #627808
December 31, 1965
DETROIT FREE PRESS, December 31, 1965
* Reporting from New Year's Eve in the mid-sixties
* Sean Connery, James Bond, Jackie Kennedy, Edward W. Brooke, Gemini, Vietnam, Peanuts, Billy Graham, etc.
What was life like on New Year's Eve, 1965? This issue does a wonderful job of depicting the turning of the years during this formative time in world history.
Other news, sports an
Terence Young, James Bond director...
Item #675666
January 16, 1966
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
Ted William Into Hall of Fame...
Item #217920
January 20, 1966
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, January 20, 1966.
* Ted Williams
* Boston Red Sox
This 10 page newspaper has a two line, two column headline on the front page: "Ted Williams Easily Makes Hall of Fame" which continues inside with a nice cartoon like related illustration whic can be seen in photos. Other news of the day throughout. Little browning at the margins with sm
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* Ted Williams
* Boston Red Sox
This 10 page newspaper has a two line, two column headline on the front page: "Ted Williams Easily Makes Hall of Fame" which continues inside with a nice cartoon like related illustration whic can be seen in photos. Other news of the day throughout. Little browning at the margins with sm
Luna 9 spacecraft lands on the moon...
Item #591931
February 04, 1966
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
Wilt Chamerlain NBA scoring record...
Item #556777
February 15, 1966
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, from Leominster, Massachusetts, dated February 15, 1966
* Wilt Chamberlain
* Philadelphia 76ers
* Bob Pettit
* NBA Basketball all-time scoring record made
This 10 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 5:
* 'Wilt' Proves His Point Shattering Pettit's Mark
Other news of the day. Light browning with some tiny binding holes along the spine,... See More
Soviet space dogs... Longest space flight...
Item #577379
February 23, 1966
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
1966 Daytona 500... Richard Petty....
Item #574090
February 28, 1966
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, February 28, 1966
* NASCAR National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing
* 8th Annual Daytona 500 race
* Richard "The King" Petty winner
* 1st report
This 22 page newspaper has a three column headline on page 15: "Richard Petty Roars to Victory In Daytona Race Before 87,840" with related photo and results chart (see i... See More
Candlestick Park torndao in Jackson, Mississippi...
Item #596202
March 04, 1966
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
Flight 911 Mount Fuji Crash, 1966...
Item #220017
March 06, 1966
SPRINGFIELD SUNDAY REPUBLICAN, March 6, 1966.
* BOAC Flight 911 Mount Fuji Japan Airliner Crash
This 50+ page newspaper has a two line, four column headline on the front page: "Crash of Airliner Nationwide Shock" with subheads that include: "Tragedy in Japan Strikes Many Homes, Costs Lives of Civic Leaders, Honeymooners" and more with realted photo. Other news of the day
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* BOAC Flight 911 Mount Fuji Japan Airliner Crash
This 50+ page newspaper has a two line, four column headline on the front page: "Crash of Airliner Nationwide Shock" with subheads that include: "Tragedy in Japan Strikes Many Homes, Costs Lives of Civic Leaders, Honeymooners" and more with realted photo. Other news of the day
Casey Stengel enters Baseball Hall of Fame...
Item #596200
March 09, 1966
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
Jack Nicklaus wins the Masters...
Item #596199
April 12, 1966
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, April 12, 1966
* Jack Nicklaus wins
* Masters golf tournament
Page 2 has a one column heading: "Nicklaus Masters Augusta"
1st report coverage on Jack Nicklaus becoming the first golfer with win the Masters golf tournament two years in a row.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Complete in 18 pages, m... See More
Bill Russell, 1st black coach in the NBA... Boston Celtics...
Item #689807
April 19, 1966
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
Boston Celtics win NBA title...
Item #596197
April 29, 1966
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, April 29, 1966
* Boston Celtics
* Bill Russell
* Red Auerbach
Page 8 has a three column headline: "Proud Celtics' Defense Wins Eighth Straight NBA Championship" with related photo. 1st report coverage on the Boston Celtics beating the Los Angeles Lakers to win their 8th straight NBA title.
Other news, sports and adver... See More
Willie Mays breaks NL HR record....
Item #567173
May 05, 1966
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
1966 Julius sip-in... serving homosexuals...
Item #710436
May 05, 1966
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, May 5, 1966
* Julius sip-in - Mattachine Society fight
* Serving homosexuals at bars - restaurants
* Dick Leitsch and Craig Rodwell w/ photo
The top of page 15 has a heading: "Three Homosexuals In Search of a Drink" with lead-in: "Civil Liberties" and photo of the three men involved. (see images) Great to have in ... See More
Frank Robinson Memorial Park HR....
Item #567299
May 09, 1966
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
Gemini 9A launch & orbit....
Item #690402
June 03, 1966
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, Ohio, June 3, 1966
* Gemini 9A IX- launch into orbit
* NASA's Gemini Program
* Astronaut Thomas P. Stafford
The top of the front page has a four column headline: "'We're On The Way'! Spacewalk Coming Up" First report coverage on the Gemini IX space flight.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in
Supreme Court Decision...
Beginning of the "Miranda Rights" law...
Item #602504
June 14, 1966
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
1966 March Against Fear... civil rights movement...
Item #703621
June 16, 1966
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, June 16, 1966
* James Meredith - civil rights activist
* March Against Fear in Mississippi
* Fight against racism - racial oppression
The top of page 13 under "The Press of Freedom" is a heading: "James Meredith, Optimist, Gives Fuel to Pressimism" See images for partial text.
wikipedia notes: In 1966, Meredith o... See More
Comedian Ed Wynn death...
Item #607873
June 20, 1966
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 murder....
Item #572409
July 15, 1966
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Russell, Kansas, July 15, 1966 This 6 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "Fellow Employee Could Have Been Slayer of Nurses".
This 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 in nice condition.... See More
Richard Speck - mass murderer....
Item #654578
July 15, 1966
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....
Item #572787
July 16, 1966
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Russell, Kansas, July 16
, 1966 This 6 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "Police Certain Survivor Can Identify Killer".
This tells of Richard Speck, 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 in nice condition.... 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
Mia Farrow & Frank Sinatra Wed...
Item #222336
July 20, 1966
LEONMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, July 20, 1966.
* Mia Farrow and Frank Sinatra Married
This 18 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "Mia Farrow, Frank Sinatra Wed In Las Vegas" which continues on page 3. Other news of the day throughout. Minor wear along the margins, otherwise in good condition.
... See More
* Mia Farrow and Frank Sinatra Married
This 18 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "Mia Farrow, Frank Sinatra Wed In Las Vegas" which continues on page 3. Other news of the day throughout. Minor wear along the margins, otherwise in good condition.
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
Ted Williams Hall of Fame inductee...
Item #568795
July 26, 1966
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, July 26, 1966
* Ted Williams - Boston Red Sox
* Baseball Hall of Fame induction
This 38 page newspaper has a four column headline on page 28: "TED, CASEY HAVE THEIR DAY" with related photo. (see)
Tells of the 1966 inductions into the National Baseball Hall of Fame at Cooperstown New York. Included were Ted Williams and ... See More
England Wins World Cup in 1966.....
Item #553567
July 31, 1966
SPRINGFIELD SUNDAY REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, July 31, 1966
* England wins World Cup
* Soccer
This 124 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page of the sport's section: "England Wins World Cup, 4-2" with related photo.
* England wins World Cup
* Soccer
This 124 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page of the sport's section: "England Wins World Cup, 4-2" with related photo.
Other news of the day throughout. Minor margin wear, otherwise in good condition.
... See More
Charles Whitman... Texas Tower Shootings...
Item #568221
August 03, 1966
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, August 3, 1966
* Charles Whitman (Sniper)
* Texas Tower Shootings
* University of Texas, Austin, Texas
This 20 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page:
* Whitman Revealed Desire On Sniping In March
with related illustration. (see)
Other news of the day. Some small binding holes along the spine, otherwise in go... See More
Charles Whitman... Texas Tower Shootings...
Item #568497
August 03, 1966
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 National League Home Run record tie....
Item #569094
August 17, 1966
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, August 17, 1966 This 28 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 10: "Mays Ties Foxx With 534th HR, Perry Wins 19th" with two column photo of the fan who caught the historic home run ball. Shows him giving the ball back to Mays. (see)
Other news of the day. Minor spine wear, otherwise in good condition.
Willie Mays into 2nd in career HR's...
Item #563803
August 18, 1966
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
"The Beatles" press conference in 1966 NYC...
Item #714471
August 25, 1966
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Aug. 25, 1966
* The Beatles press conference at Warwick Hotel - NYC
* Liverpool, England rock band - counterculture music
* The Beatles' 1966 US tour - Shea Stadium
* John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr & George Harrison
Starting on the front page with a heading: "John, Paul, George, Ringo: Cool Duel with the Press... See More
Waukegan, Illinois race riot...
Item #596251
August 29, 1966
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
Margaret Sanger death...
Item #668714
September 07, 1966
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., Sept. 7, 1966
* Margaret Sanger death (1st report)
* American birth control activist
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Margaret Sanger Dies; Birth Control Leader" with photo. First report coverage on the death of birth control activist and sex educator, Margaret Sanger.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day.... See More
Baltimore Orioles 1st pennant...
Item #571675
September 23, 1966
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
Baltimore Orioles win 1st World Series...
Item #596260
October 10, 1966
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, October 10, 1966
* Baltimore Orioles
* World Series
* MLB baseball
Page 6 has a two column heading: "Orioles Stun Dodgers And The Sporting World". 1st report coverage on the Baltimore Orioles winning their very first World Series championship.
Other news, sport and various advertisements of the day throughout. Compl... See More
1966 New Orleans Saints join NFL...
Item #708912
November 01, 1966
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., November 1, 1966
* New Orleans Saints are born
* National Football League
Page 26 has a two column heading: "New Orleans Ready For Entry in NFL" (see images)
Complete with 36 pages, some tape mending on the front page, otherwise good.
wikipedia notes: The brainchild of local sports entrepreneur Dave Dixon, who also founded the... See More
Coincidentally (?) announced on "All Saint's Day"...
Beginning of the New Orleans Saints...
Item #567463
November 02, 1966
THE PARSONS SUN, Kansas KS November 2, 1966 This 28 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 12: Rozelle Sold On Newest NFL Location - coincidentally (?) announced on "All Saint's Day". A historic 1st report on the New Orleans Saints officially joining the NFL. Great chance to have the report that started it all for this team that recently became the 2010 su... See More
Sandy Koufax wins 3rd Cy Young...
Item #567459
November 02, 1966
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, November 2, 1966 This 36 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 8: "Koufax Wins Young Award Third Time". This tells Los Angeles Dodgers great Sandy Koufax winning his third Cy Young Ward.
Other news of the day throughout. Good condition.
Robert S. McNamara's Harvard Speech...
Item #216124
November 08, 1966
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, November 8, 1966.
* Robert S. McNamara's Speech at Harvard
* 1966
This 46 page newspaper has a two line, two column headline on the front page: "Harvard Critics Irk McNamara" Other news of the day throughout. Minor margin wear, otherwise in nice condition.
* Robert S. McNamara's Speech at Harvard
* 1966
This 46 page newspaper has a two line, two column headline on the front page: "Harvard Critics Irk McNamara" Other news of the day throughout. Minor margin wear, otherwise in nice condition.
Ronald Reagan elected California governor...
Item #566280
November 09, 1966
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, November 9, 1966
* Ronald Reagan elected
* California governor
This 20 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 2: "Ronald Reagan In Easy Win Over Democrat Opponent". Tells of the election of Ronald Reagan as the new governor of California.
Other news of the day. Some small binding holes along the spine, otherwise in good condition.... See More
Roberto Clemente wins NL MVP....
Item #711308
November 16, 1966
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, Nov. 16, 1966
* Roberto Clemente wins NL MVP award
* Pittsburgh Pirates
This 18 page newspaper has a three column headline on page 5:
"National League MVP Awarded To Clemente"
Tells of Pittsburgh Pirates star Roberto Clemente winning the National League Most Valuable Player award for the 1966 baseball season.
Other new... See More
Sandy Koufax announces retirement...
Item #711306
November 19, 1966
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, November 19, 1966 This 8 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 3: "Alston Sad About Sandy But Is Not Pessimistic". Tells of Sandy Koufax announcing his retirement due to arthritis in his left elbow.
Other news of the day. Small binding holes along the spine, otherwise good.
Steve Spurrier wins Heisman trophy...
Item #566579
November 23, 1966
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, November 23, 1966
* Steve Spurrier wins Heisman
* Florida Gators
* NCAA college football
This 38 page newspaper has a three column headline on page 29: "Heisman Trophy Goes To Florida's Spurrier" with related photo. (see)
Tells of the now famous college football coach for the South Carolina Gamecocks winning the Heisman Trophy as a pla... See More
Highest scoring NFL game of all time...
Item #566968
November 28, 1966
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, November 28, 1966 This 6 page newspaper has a two column headline on the back page (pg. 6): "Giants Classed 'Worst' Defensive Team in NFL"
Tells of the highest scoring NFL football game of all time.
Other news of the day. Some tiny binding holes along the spine, otherwise in good condition.
"Talent Plus Decency"...
Death report of Walt Disney... Dick Allen wins slugging title...
Item #706669
December 16, 1966
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Mass., Dec. 16, 1966
* Walt Disney death w/ photo
* Business magnate
* Richie Allen wins MLB's slugging title
The front page has a three-column, two-line heading: "Walt Disney's Formula - Talent Plus Decency" which is followed by a nice report on his death. The article includes a photo and continues on an inside page.
Under "SPORTS"... See More
Christmas Eve in small-town 1966...
Item #638014
December 24, 1966
THE PRATT TRIBUNE, Pratt, Kansas, December 24, 1966
* Christmas Eve, 1966
* Ads, news of the day, and more
What was it like to live in small-town America on Christmas Eve in 1966? Enjoy the sampling of ads, articles, and cartoons revealing the contextual mindset of those living during the tumultuous time in both American and world history.
The issue is complete in eight pages and i... See More
New Year's Eve in small-town 1966...
Item #638015
December 31, 1966
THE PARSONS SUN, Parsons, Kansas, December 31, 1966
* New Year's Eve, 1966
* Ads, news of the day, and more
What was it like to live in small-town America on New Year's Eve in 1966? Enjoy the sampling of ads, articles, cartoons, and comic strips revealing the contextual mindset of those living during the tumultuous time in both American and world history. After perusing a sele... See More
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