Historic Newspapers:

DAILY GAZETTE, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois, January 17, 1991  This is one of the more dramatic issues to be had on the beginning of the Iraq War, when the United States initiated the air war to evict Iraq from conquered Kuwait. Fully half of the front page is taken up with: "WAR !" in purple letters, beneath which is "Allies Slam Saddam" and a photo of an F-$ Phantom fighter-bomber pilot being welcomed back to his base in Saudi Arabia.
This issue is complete in 20 pages and is in great

THE STARS AND STRIPES--EXTRA, "Authorized Unofficial Publication for the U.S. Armed Forces", Jan. 17, 1991  The bold banner headline proclaims: "WAR ERUPTS" and beneath which is: "Air Armada Hammers Iraq" with further text. The bottom half of the ftpg. is a photo of an F-15 Eagle being refueled in Saudi Arabia.
This newspaper announces the beginning of the war on Iraq in an attempt to drive it from conquered Kuwait. And this is perhaps the best newspaper with this report: the publication for

THE STARS AND STRIPES--EXTRA, "Authorized Unofficial Publication for the U.S. Armed Forces", January 17, 1991

• War of Iraq begins
• Desert Storm
• Best title to have in ?

The bold banner headline proclaims: "WAR ERUPTS" and beneath which is: "Air Armada Hammers Iraq" with further text.

The bottom half of the front page is a photo of an F-15 Eagle being refueled in Saudi Arabia.

This newspaper announces the beginning of the war on Iraq in an attempt to drive it from conquered Kuwait. And this is

DAILY GAZETTE, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois, January 17, 1991  This is one of the more dramatic issues to be had on the beginning of the Iraq War, when the United States initiated the air war to evict Iraq from conquered Kuwait. Fully half of the front page is taken up with: "WAR !" in purple letters, beneath which is "Allies Slam Saddam" and a photo of an F-$ Phantom fighter-bomber pilot being welcomed back to his base in Saudi Arabia.
This issue is complete in 20 pages and is in great

THE CINCINNATI POST, Cincinnati, Ohio, Jan. 17, 1991

• Operation Desert Storm
• Gulf War begins
• Persian Gulf

A bold front page head announces: "It's WAR" above which is the President Bush quote: "The liberation of Kuwait has begun...". A colorful ftpg. map shows the area of military action (see photos).
The complete first section of 18 pages, very nice condition.

THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, October 10, 1988.

Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The top names and events of all American sports eventually found their way in the pages of The Sporting News.

The front page photo of this issue shows "The Games of Seoul - The successes, failures, surprises and controversies of the

THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, October 3, 1988.

The front page photo of this issue shows a picture of swimmers Matt Biondi and Janet Evans which is titled "Goin' for the Gold: Swimmers Matt Biondi and Janet Evans Led the U.S. Medal Parade in Seoul".

Additional content within this issue relates to: Mike Tyson, Karl Nelson, and many more.

Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a

THE NEW AND OBSERVER, Raleigh, North Carolina, August 9, 1974

• President Richard Nixon
• Ford Taking Over

This 40 page newspaper has banner headline on the front page: "Nixon Resigning; Ford Taking Over", with subheads and related photos.

Other news of the day throughout including various advertisements. A few small binding holes along the spine but otherwise in good condition.

THE JERUSALEM POST, Israel, June 18, 1974 The front page of this Jewish newspaper has headlines reading: "U.S. Commitment Assured--Rabin" "Long-Term Military Aid" and a photo of President Richard Nixon and Prime Minister Rabin (see photo). Much more on this on the inside pages. The ftpg. also has a photo of Nixon being greeted by King Hussein upon his arrival in Jordan. Nice to have this content in a newspaper from Israel!  Complete in 10 pages & in very nice condition.

THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Russell, Kansas, January 27, 1973

• Paris Peace Accords signed
• Vietnam War ends for U.S.
• Early same day report

This 6 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "Cease-Fire Agreement Is Signed"

This tells of the Paris Peace Accrods being signed which ending direct U.S. military involvement in the Vietnam War.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. A few small binding holes along the spine, otherwise in good condition.

wikipedia notes: The Paris

LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, August 5, 1970

• Charles Manson murder trial
• President Richard Nixon says guilty
• Court room antics

This 16 page newspaper has two column headline on page 2: "Manson Throws Tate Trial Into State Of Pandemonium".

See photos for text.

Other news of the day throughout. Some small binding holes along the spine, otherwise in good condition.

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, May 16, 1970

• Jackson State University
• Vietnam War student protests

The front page has a one column heading: "2 Negroes Killed on Miss. Campus". 1st report coverage on the Jackson State University killings, which involved student protesters against the Vietnam War being shot at by police. This was shortly after the Kent State Univ. shootings.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Complete in 40 pages, tiny binding holes along spine,

JACKSONVILLE JOURNAL, Jacksonville, Florida, January 14, 1970 The front page of the issue contains bold headlines "Pupil Integration Ordered By Feb. 1" and "Teachers Get Integration Notices". The desecration would take place in Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana. Also on the front page is a report "GI List Growing In My Lai Probe" deals with the Army investigation on the My Lai massacre in Vietnam.
Other news, sports and advertisements are within.
This is complete in 20 pages

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, January 2, 1970  This 38 page newspaper has a four column photo at the bottom of the front page with heading: "Football Reigns Supreme on TV".

Page 39 has a nice banner headline: "Texas Conquers Notre Dame, 21-17" and more with photos..

Also, page 40 has a banner headline: " Penn State Turns Back Missouri, 10-3".

This tells of the of the bowl games played that had controversy over who should be National Champions. Penn State and Texas were

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, June 30, 1969

• 1st Jewish religious service at the White House,

The front page has a four column heading: "Rabbi Leads White House Service" with caption: "200 Attend in East Room". 1st report coverage on the very 1st Jewish religious service held at the White House. President Richard Nixon made the unprecedented step to display religious unity in America.
Other news, sports and various advertisements of the day throughout. Complete in 26, pages very minor

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, January 21, 1969. This 36 page newspaper is in nice condition and has a two line, six column headline on the front page: "Nixon Asks Nation to Strive For Peace at Home, Abroad" with subhead: "Given Oath As 37th President" with related photos.

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, January 20, 1969. This 24 page newspaper has a two line, four column headline on the front page: "Nixon to Assume Presidency Today" plus relatred photos that tell of Richard Nixon's Inauguration day. Other interesating headlines on the fron page include: "His Burden Lifted, LBJ Heads for History" & "Binoculars, Rifle Aid Police In Search for Slayer of Dr. King" Good condition.

EVENING TELEGRAM, Dec. 23, 1968 Two line, three column head: 'Pueblo Crew Comes Home' on the 82 U.S. Pueblo crewmen being set free from North Korea after 11 months in captivity. Minor mend.

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, January 25, 1968

• USS Pueblo incident
• North Korea

This 58 page newspaper has four column headline on the front page: "Moscow Won't Help To Release Pueblo".

Reporting on the infamous USS Pueblo incident.

Other news of the day throughout. Minor spine wear, otherwise in nice condition.

wikipedia notes: USS Pueblo (AGER-2) is a Banner-class technical research ship (Navy intelligence) which was boarded and captured by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea

THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, January 23, 1968

• USS Pueblo incident (1st report)
• Early report on same day
• North Korea

This 6 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "North Koreans Seize U.S. Intelligence Ship". This is an early 1st report on the infamous USS Pueblo incident.

Other news of the day. A few small binding holes along the spine, otherwise in good condition.

wikipedia notes: USS Pueblo (AGER-2) is a Banner-class technical research ship (Navy intelligence) which

LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, March 10, 1967.

• Lawrence Joel
• African American Medic
• Congessional Medal of Honor

This 12 page newspaper has a two column photo on the front page of President Lyndon Johnson giving Lawrence Joel, medical corpsman the medal of honor (see photo). Other news of the day with ads throughout. Small binding holes, otherwise in good condition.

Historical Background: On March 9, 1967 on the White House lawn, President Lyndon Johnson presented Joel with the Medal of

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.

DETROIT FREE PRESS, MI, June 26, 1965.

• My Canh floating restaurant bombing...
• Saigon...
• Airplane crash...

This 30+ page newspaper has a three line, two column headline on the front page: "Cafe Bomb In Saigon Fatal to 31" Tells of the My Canh floating restaurant bombing in Saigon Vietnam. Other news of the day including a nice headline on a airplane crash on the West Coast. Small binding holes along the spine, otherwise in good condition.

LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, March 12, 1964

• Jimmy Hoffa guilty of bribery
• Jail sentence imposed

This 14 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Hoffa Sentenced To Eight Years".

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

wikipedia notes: In 1964, Hoffa was convicted of attempted bribery of a grand juror and jailed for 15 years. On December 23, 1971, however, he was released when President Richard Nixon commuted his sentence to time served on

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.

Other news of the day. Good condition.

wikipedia notes: In 1961, a construction crew working in Sherman Oaks noticed the smoke and flames in a

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 between John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon. Pages 6 & 7 in the section section contains the entire transcript of the debate. Lengthy text

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, October 8, 1960

• John F. Kennedy JFK
• Richard Nixon
• Presidential debate

This 12 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Candidates Bristle In Second Debate".

Tells of the 2nd of the four JFK & Nixon presidential debates which were the first debates to be held on National television.

Other news of the day. Minor margin wear, otherwise in nice condition.

wikipedia notes: The key turning point of the campaign were the four

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg,  Massachusetts, August 17, 1960

• Joseph Kittinger parachute jump
• Excelsior III (1st report)

This 32 page newspaper has a two column photo of "Air Force Capt. Joseph Kittinger stands beside the open balloon gondola" with small caption: "Makes Record Leap".

Other news, sports and advertisements of  the day throughout. Very minor margin wear, otherwise in nice condition.

wikipedia notes: Joseph William Kittinger II (born July 27, 1928) is a former Command Pilot and

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: The dispatching of Iraqi army units to Jordan played into the hands of two of the key members of the Iraqi Free Officers movement:

MORNING CALL, May 9, 1958 Two line, five column head: "Peruvian Students Stone, Spit On Nixon, Desecrate U.S. Flag". Subhead: "He Says Day 'Will Live In Infamy'" plus a four column photo of Richard Nixon in the middle of the jeering students. Front page only!

THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Russell, Kansas, October 27, 1954

• Marilyn Monroe
• Joe DiMaggio
• Divorce

This 8 page newspaper has a two column headline near the bottom of the front page: "Free Marilyn Says Joe Treated Her 'Coldly'" which tells of the divorce between Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio. See photos for complete text.

Other news and advertisements of the day throughout. A few small binding holes along the spine, otherwise in good condition.

wikipedia notes: In 1951, Joe DiMaggio saw a picture of

DETROIT FREE PRESS, Sept. 21, 1953 Two line banner head: "ALLIES GET MIG INTACT" "Red Airman Claims $100,000 Bounty" Subheads: "Sneaks to Seoul, Asks U.S. Asylum" "Jet Believed Soviet's Best; Air Force Says Offer Stands"

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, September 25, 1952

• Dwight Eisenhower vindicates Richard Nixon

• Illegal Money Accepted for Campaign

This 40 page newspaper has a nice six column headline on the front page: "EISENHOWER ASSERTS NIXON IS COMPLETELY VINDICATED" with subheads and related photo. Minor margin wear, otherwise in nice condition.

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 Republican nomination.

Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, a little spine wear, otherwise good condition.

Lot of 25 complete issues, with various American titles, containing front page Korean War news and Headlines; mostly 1st rate.  All issues are complete and are suitable for framing.

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, August 31, 1945

• U.S. occupation of Japan begins
• General Douglas MacArthur
• USS Missouri (Big Mo) in Tokyo Bay

This 20 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page: "OCCUPATION OF JAPAN IS PROCEEDING RAPIDLY" with subheads. This is coverage on the initial occupation Japan with the United States Navy entering Tokyo Bay. The official signing of surrender would take place the next day on board the USS Missouri.

Other news, sports and

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, August 30, 1945

• U.S. occupation of Japan begins
• General Douglas MacArthur
• USS Missouri (Big Mo) in Tokyo Bay

This 22 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "ALLIED FORCES POURING INTO JAPAN FROM HUGE AIR AND SEA FLEETS" with subheads. Coverage on the initial occupation Japan with the United States Navy entering Tokyo Bay. The official signing of surrender would take place on board the USS Missouri a few days later.

Other news,

GAZETTE AND BULLETIN, Williamsport, PA, August 15, 1945

This issue features the bold banner headline "JAPS ACCEPT TERMS'" with the subhead "Thousands Storm Business Center of City to Celebrate Surrender of Japs" "Most Destructive War Ends When Hirohito Surrenders To Allies".  The front page also features an illustration of Gen. Douglas MacArthur who was to receive the surrender..

This is a complete issue in 16 pages, has an irregular margin in the upper half of the left spine, otherwise is in

THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 16, 1945

• USS Saratoga - aircraft carrier - USS Hazelwood
• Japanese kamikazes - Iwo Jima
• Joachim von Ribbontrop captured

This 28 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "RIBBONTROP IS CAPTURED IN HAMBURG" with subheads. (see photos) Also on the front page are one column headlines: "CARRIER SARATOGA BADLY HIT OFF IWO" and "Heavily Damaged by 7 Bombs That Killed 123, but She Is Repaired and Back in War".

1st report coverage continues on page 3 with

THE SUNDAY STAR NEWS, Wilmington, North Carolina, November 15, 1942

• Eddie Rickenbacker about to be found
• American World War I airplane fighter ace
• Adrift at sea for 24 days

This 20 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "Famous Ace, Party Rescued By Navy Plane"; "Rickenbacker Saved After Three Weeks On Raft In The South Pacific"; and "One Man Succumbs" and more. This tells of the rescue of Captain Eddie Rickenbacker after he was adrift at sea for 24 days.

Other

THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 3, 1942

• Battle near Java
• General Douglas MacArthur.
• Pearl Harbor images - including warning
• Private Joseph L. Lockard, of Williamsport, PA

This 40 page newspaper has a three line, five column headline on the front page: "M'Authur Beats Off Two Divisions; Burma Line Firm Under Pressure; Japanese Menace Isle Near Java".
Page five has 6 images related to Pearl Harbor, including an image of Private Josheph L. Lockard, of Williamsport, PA, who sounded a warning of the

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, September 28, 1941

• Frank Leahy 1st game
• Notre Dame Fighting Irish
• College football

This 70+ page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page of the sport's section (inside): "NOTRE DAME TRIPS ARIZONA, 38 TO 7" and "35,000 Watch Leahy's First Irish Eleven Flash Strong Attack--Bertelli Stars".

Report continues on page 4 of the sport's section with lineup and stats. (see)

Tells of the very 1st game coached by Frank Leahy at Notre Dame. He would lead the

THE DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, April 4, 1939

• Ghazi bin Faisal killed
• King of Hashemite Kingdom of Iraq
• Comedian Jack Benny fined

This 36 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 6: "Fast-Driving King of Iraq Dies in Light Pole Crash". See photos for 1st report coverage on the death of Ghazi bin Faisal, King of Iraq.
Also, front page coverage on the Jack Benny being fined $10,000 for gem smuggling case. This includes a photo of him.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, October 4, 1932  This 46 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 4: "LEAGUE RAISES IRAQ TO FULL MEMBERSHIP" "Turkey Welcomes Former Colony and Hinds Palestine and Syria Will Follow".

Tells of Iraq officially becoming a Independent Kingdom and joining the League of Nations.

Other news of the day throughout. Rag edition in great condition.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 23, 1928

• Amanullah Khan enters Berlin, Germany
• Emir & Shah of Afghanistan

This 44 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 9 that include: "AFGHAN KING ENTERS BERLIN AMID POMP",
"Hindenburg Welcomes Him at the Station as a 21-Gun Salute Is Fired" and more (see photos).

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Minor spine wear, otherwise in good condition.

SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, March 12, 1917

• Fall of Baghdad in 1917
• Newcastle, IN tornado

This 12 page newspaper has three column headlines on the front page that include: "BRITISH CAPTURE BAGDAD", "Chief Turkish City of Mesopotamia" and more with subheads. 1st report coverage on the capture of Baghdad, Iraq by British forces during World War I.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the da. Light browning with minor margin wear, small library label within masthead, otherwise good.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 31, 1912

This issue has a color cover sheet over it and the front page of this issue has a photo called "The Man Higher Up."

In this issue there is an article called "Progress of the Campaign." The double page illustration is called "Passing On the Ballots--'A Vote for Taft is a Vote for Sherman'--'A Vote for Roosevelt is a Vote for Sherman'--'A Vote for Wilson is a Vote for Wilson'" by Kemble. There is also a photo of "The Founder of the Salvation Army" and

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 6, 1912  The front page has a photo of "Mexico's 'Enfant Terrible.'" This issue also has an illustration of "The Motorist: 'One Thing's Certain--They Can't Accuse Me of Being a 'Joy-Rider''" by Kemble. There is an article with photos of "Across America by Auto" by John Guy Monihan. The double page illustration is of "The Pace-Maker" by Angus MacDonall and there are several full page automobile ads plus much more.
Other advertisements of the day are included

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 28, 1911

This issue has a full, color cover before the front page. The front page of this issue is a photo of "The Late Justice Harlan."

This issue is has a photo of "The Great American Game" and "A New Portrait of Lillian Nordica" and there is a photo spread of "The McNamara Trial." There is an illustration of "'I'm Glad, William, That You Are Opposed To Divorce' " by Kemble. There is also an illustration of "Her Friends" by G. Tyng and much more.

Other

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 17, 1911

There is a full color cover page on this issue. The front page of this issue is a photo of "The Latest Portrait of His Majesty King George V. of England."

This issue has a photo of "King George in His Coronation Robes" and "The Queen Robed for the Coronation" and photos of "The eight Ages of King George." The double page is a photo of "Turing the Tide Against the English Challengers in the First International Polo Match" and there is a full page