Bernard King after serious knee injury...
Item #566069
February 25, 1991
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, February 25, 1991
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.
* Bernard King after k... See More
Desert Storm ground offensive begins...
Item #637028
February 24, 1991
SUNDAY DAILY NEWS - SPECIAL WAR EDITION, San Fernando Valley Region, California, February 24, 1991
* Operation Desert Storm
* Persian Gulf War begins
The front page has a nice banner headline: "Ground war - Allies invade Kuwait, Iraw" with multiple photos and a map (see images).
Complete 1st section, good condition.... See More
Desert Storm ground offensive begins...
Item #637026
February 24, 1991
THE YUMA DAILY SUN, Yuma, Arizona, February 24, 1991
* Operation Desert Storm
* Persian Gulf War begins
The front page has a nice banner headline: "Ground war under way - Allies strike Iraqi troops in Kuwait" with multiple photos (see images).
Complete 1st section, good condition.
Desert Storm ground offensive begins...
Item #637013
February 24, 1991
MESA TRIBUNE, Mesa, Arizona, February 24, 1991
* Operation Desert Storm
* Persian Gulf War begins
The front page has a nice banner headline: "INVASION - Pray for them" with related map (see images).
Complete 1st section, good condition.
Desert Storm ground offensive begins...
Item #636980
February 24, 1991
TEMPE DAILY NEWS - TRIBUNE, February 24, 1991
* Operation Desert Storm
* Persian Gulf War begins
The front page has a nice banner headline: "INVASION - Pray for them" with related map (see images).
Complete 1st section, good condition.
Desert Storm ground offensive begins...
Item #636978
February 24, 1991
TEMPE DAILY NEWS - TRIBUNE, February 24, 1991
* Operation Desert Storm
* Persian Gulf War begins
The front page has a nice banner headline: "INVASION - Pray for them" with related map (see images).
Complete 1st section, good condition.
Desert Storm ground offensive begins...
Item #636977
February 24, 1991
TEMPE DAILY NEWS - TRIBUNE, February 24, 1991
* Operation Desert Storm
* Persian Gulf War begins
The front page has a nice banner headline: "INVASION - Pray for them" with related map (see images).
Complete 1st section, good condition.
Rick Pitino...
Item #566070
February 18, 1991
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, February 18, 1991
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.
* Rick Pitino
The f... See More
Opening day premiere of "The Silence of the Lambs", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #691341
February 14, 1991
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Feb. 14, 1991
* Best "The Silence of the Lambs" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere
* Jodie Foster - Anthony Hopkins
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "The Silence of the Lambs" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollyw... See More
K.J. Johnson... Magic Johnson...
Item #566071
February 11, 1991
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, February 11, 1991
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.
* K.J. Johnson
* Magi... See More
Premieres of "Sleeping with the Enemy" & "L.A. Story", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #690989
February 08, 1991
LOS ANGELES TIMES, February 8, 1991
* Sleeping with the Enemy & L.A. Story
* Opening day ads and reviews
* Other ads: Green Card, Home Alone, Awakening
This issue contains the opening day advertisements for two popular movies: "Sleeping with the Enemy" (with a full-page advertisement and review), and "L.A. Story" (with a double page advertisement with a review)... See More
Nelson Mandela free... Donald Trump files for divorce...
Item #675703
February 13, 1990
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Feb. 13, 1990
* Nelson Mandela freed
* South African president
* Donald Trump files for divorce
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "'Overwhelmed' by Warm Reception, Mandela Says" with photo. Much more on page 8. Coverage on Nelson Mandela being released from prison after serving 27 years.
Also at the bottom of the front pa... See More
Nelson Mandela is released from prison
Item #663763
February 12, 1990
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Feb. 12, 1990
* Nelson Mandela freed
* South African president
The ftpg. headline has the historic report of Nelson Mandela being released from prison after serving 27 years: " 'Freedom March Irreversible', Mandela Tells His Supporters" with a nice color photo of him and his wife captioned: 'Nelson and Winnie Mandela acknowledge cheers as they ... See More
Nelson Mandela to be released from prison...
Item #675741
February 11, 1990
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Feb. 11, 1990
* Nelson Mandela freed (day of)
* South African president
* Buster Douglas knockouts Mike Tyson
* Famous Heavyweight boxing upset
The front page has a report on the same day Nelson Mandela would be released from prison after serving 27 years with headline: "S. Africa to Free Black Leader Mandela Today" with related photo. (see) More on page... See More
Danny Ferry, Sean Elliott, Pervis Ellison, and Stacey King... College Player of the Year...
Item #566055
February 27, 1989
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, February 27, 1989
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.
* Danny Ferry, Sean El... See More
"The Late, Great 1988"...
Item #566585
February 23, 1989
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, February 23, 1989
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 Late, Grea... See More
Ingemar Stenmark last skiing victory...
Item #694792
February 20, 1989
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Feb. 20, 1989
* Ingemar Stenmark last career victory
* World alpine ski racer - giant slalom
* Nascar driver Darrell Waltrip wins Daytona 500
The top of page 6 of the sport's section has a four column heading: "Stenmark 86s Girardelli to Win Giant Slalom" with photos (see)
Also the front page of this section has a heading: "Waltrip Wins One He Wanted&... See More
Chris Jackson...
Item #566057
February 20, 1989
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, February 20, 1989
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.
* Chris Jackson
The... See More
Review & premiere "The 'Burbs" & "Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure...
Item #681439
February 17, 1989
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Feb. 17, 1989
* Best "The 'Burbs" "Bill & Ted Excellent Adventure"
* Grand Opening Day movie premieres & reviews
* American black & science fiction comedy films
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hits "The 'Burbs" & "Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure" and perhaps no better is... See More
Battle of the Big 10...
Item #566059
February 13, 1989
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, February 13, 1989
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.
* Battle of the Big 10... See More
Death of child actress Heather O'Rourke, in a Los A ngeles newspaper...
Item #689500
February 02, 1988
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Feb. 2, 1988
* Heather O'Rourke death (1st report)
* American child TV & movie actress
* Steven Spielberg's "Poltergeist" fame
* Best title to be had ?
Near the bottom of the front page is a three column heading: "Heather O'Rourke, 'Poltergeist' Child Star, Dies" with photo. (See) Great to have this report in a newsp... See More
Review & premiere of "A Nightmare on Elm Street 3", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #701914
February 27, 1987
LOS ANGELES TIMES, February 27, 1987
* Best "A Nightmare on Elm Street 3" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* American slasher horror film
* "Some Kind of Wonderful" opening
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the le... See More
Michael Jordan wins 1987 slam dunk contest w/ photo...
Item #681654
February 08, 1987
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Feb. 8, 1987
* Michael Jordan wins slam dunk contest
* Chicago Bulls - NBA basketball
Page 3 of the sport's section has a one of Jordan's iconic photos showing him in action in the 1987 slam dunk contest which was held in Seattle. A two column heading reads: "Jordan's Dunks and Bird's Shots Top Fellow Stars" (see)
Complete 1st and sport's se... See More
Death of piano showman Liberace...
Item #660433
February 05, 1987
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Feb. 5, 1987
* Liberace death (1st report)
* Piano pianist singer actor
* 1950's-1970's entertainer
The bottom of the ftpg. has an article headed: "Liberace, 67, Flamboyant Musician Showman, Dies" and includes a photo of him. The article carries over to take most of pg. 28 and includes a banner headline and a photo of him at his piano.
Great to have t... See More
Michael Jackson featured on the front page...
Item #697064
February 28, 1984
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, February 28, 1984 If there was a pop star near the top of his career in the 1980's Michael Jackson would have to be considered. The front page features a colorful print of him under the heading: "WHO ELSE? The 10th Annual Pazz & Jop Critics' Poll" (illustration by David Coulson).
The great wealth of advertisem... See More
Michael Jackson featured on the front page...
Item #692529
February 28, 1984
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, February 28, 1984
* Mid 1980's Michael Jackson - "Thriller" era
If there was a pop star near the top of his career in the 1980's Michael Jackson would have to be considered. The front page features a colorful print of him under the heading: "WHO ELSE? The 10th Annual Pazz & Jop Critics' Poll"... See More
Bill Johnson wins Olympic Gold in alpine skiing...
Item #686958
February 17, 1984
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 17, 1984
* Bill Johnson wins gold medal at Olympics
* First American male to win in alpine skiing
* Scott Hamilton wins in Men's figure skating
The front page has a one column heading: "Alpine Gold Is First Ever By U.S. Man" with photos. More in the sport's section. Also first report coverage on Scott Hamilton winning gold in Men's figure skat... See More
Herschel Walker signs with the USFL...
Item #689881
February 24, 1983
SPORTS SECTION only of the Los Angeles Times, Feb. 24, 1983
* Herschel Walker signs with USFL
* United States Football League
* Georgia Bulldogs college football
* Republican senator nominee
The front page of this section has a heading: "Walker Goes for USFL Gold" with subheads and two related photos. More inside.
Complete sport's section only with 16 pages, nice condition.... See More
Review & premiere of "Videodrome", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #676083
February 04, 1983
LOS ANGELES TIMES, February 4, 1983
* Best "Viedeodrome" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Science fiction horror cult film
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Videodrome" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood area's prime... See More
Review & premiere of "Videodrome", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #653570
February 04, 1983
LOS ANGELES TIMES, February 4, 1983
* Best "Viedeodrome" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Science fiction horror cult film
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Videodrome" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood area's prime... See More
Centralia, PA - 12-year-old boy falls into mine pit...
Item #696874
February 20, 1981
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 20, 1981
* Centralia, Pennsylvania mine fire disaster
* Todd Dombosky nearly swallowed up by the earth
* Falls into 135-degree, CO gas filled pit - saved by cousin
A brief but noteworthy article on page A18 has: "Boy's Mishap Renews Fears O Two-Decade Mine Fire". This event, as indicated, renewed national interest in the ongoing situat... See More
Lawrence Bittaker found guilty...
Item #688967
February 18, 1981
LOS ANGELES TIMES, February 18, 1981
* Lawrence Bittaker "Tool Box Killer" "Pliers"
* Guilty of kidnapping, rape, torture and murder
The front page has a one column heading: "Bittaker Found Guilty of Five Torture Deaths" (see) First report coverage on serial killer & rapist, Lawrence Bittaker, found guilty for kidnap, rape, torture and murder of 5 teenage g... See More
Review & premiere of "American Pop", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #646468
February 13, 1981
LOS ANGELES TIMES, February 13, 1981
* Best "American Pop" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Adult animated musical drama cult classic
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture cult classic hit "American Pop" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry -... See More
The Shrinking Dollar...
Item #678657
February 02, 1981
THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, Feb. 2, 1981 The font page has an interesting illustration re: the U.S. dollar with a sequence of photos titled: "The Shrinking Dollar- what $10 bought in...". Included is a lengthy article which continues on an inside page which illustrates the 5-decade decline of the value of a dollar.
Additional headlines concerning President Re... See More
John Wayne Gacy murders... serial killer clown...
Item #695559
February 29, 1980
CHICAGO SUN-TIMES, Feb. 29, 1980
* John Wayne Gacy trial
* Defense rested its case
* Serial "killer clown"
* Best title to be had ?
Here is a issue re. the discovery of John Wayne Gacy's crimes in a Chicago suburb. The top of page 7 has a heading: "Gacy 'cold, ruthless' inside, court is told" (see) Probably only reported in a Chicago publication, very rare... See More
John Wayne Gacy murders... serial killer clown...
Item #695558
February 27, 1980
CHICAGO SUN-TIMES, Feb. 27, 1980
* John Wayne Gacy trial
* Serial "killer clown"
* Best title to be had ?
Here is a issue re. the discovery of John Wayne Gacy's crimes in a Chicago suburb. The top of page 14 has a heading: "Gacy is paranoid, defense witness says" (see) Probably only reported in a Chicago publication, very rare as such.
Complete with all 124 pages,... See More
Eric Heiden wins 5 gold medals in 1980...
Item #693559
February 24, 1980
SPORT'S SECTION ONLY of the Chicago Tribune, Feb. 24, 1980
* Eric Heiden wins 5 gold medals
* Long track speed skating
* 1980 Winter Olympics
* Lake Placid, New York
The front page of this section has a banner heading: "5 of a kind makes Heiden pure gold" with related pictorial. (see) More on page 2.
Complete sport's section only with 16 pages, nice condition.... See More
John Wayne Gacy murders... serial killer clown...
Item #693950
February 21, 1980
CHICAGO SUN-TIMES, Feb. 21, 1980
* John Wayne Gacy
* Serial "killer clown"
* Best title to be had ?
Here is a issue re. the discovery of John Wayne Gacy's crimes in a Chicago suburb. The top of page 8 has a heading: "Gacy had planned concrete graveyard, prosecutor says" Probably only reported in a Chicago publication, very rare as such.
Complete with all 108 pages... See More
John Wayne Gacy murders... serial killer clown...
Item #695748
February 20, 1980
CHICAGO SUN-TIMES, Feb. 20, 1980
* John Wayne Gacy
* Serial "killer clown"
* Best title to be had ?
Here is a issue re. the discovery of John Wayne Gacy's crimes in a Chicago suburb. The top of page 9 has a banner heading: "Doctors describe victims' deaths at Gacy trial" with illustration of Dr. Edward Shalgos. Probably only reported in a Chicago publication, v... See More
John Wayne Gacy murders... serial killer clown...
Item #695819
February 14, 1980
CHICAGO SUN-TIMES, Feb. 14, 1980
* John Wayne Gacy trial
* Serial "killer clown"
* Best title to be had ?
Here is a issue re. the discovery of John Wayne Gacy's crimes in a Chicago suburb. Page 8 has a heading: "Cop as Gacy guest 'found odor of dead'" with related illustration. (see) Coverage of Gacy's murder trial. Probably only reported in a Chicago p... See More
John Wayne Gacy murders... serial killer clown...
Item #694788
February 13, 1980
CHICAGO SUN-TIMES, Feb. 13, 1980
* John Wayne Gacy trial
* Serial "killer clown"
* Best title to be had ?
Here is a issue re. the discovery of John Wayne Gacy's crimes in a Chicago suburb. Page 4 has a heading: "Ex-employees of Gacy tell of trench digging" with related illustration. (see) Coverage of Gacy's murder trial. Probably only reported in a Chicago publ... See More
John Wayne Gacy murders... serial killer clown...
Item #696391
February 12, 1980
CHICAGO SUN-TIMES, Feb. 12, 1980
* John Wayne Gacy trial
* Serial "killer clown"
* Best title to be had ?
Here is a issue re. the discovery of John Wayne Gacy's crimes in a Chicago suburb. Page 4 has a heading: "Collegian tells of attack, snapping cuffs on Gacy" with related illustration. (see) Coverage of Gacy's murder trial. Probably only reported in a Chicag... See More
John Wayne Gacy murders... serial killer clown...
Item #695637
February 09, 1980
CHICAGO SUN-TIMES, Feb. 9, 1980
* John Wayne Gacy trial
* Serial "killer clown"
* Best title to be had ?
Here is a issue re. the discovery of John Wayne Gacy's crimes in a Chicago suburb. Page 4 has a heading: "A witness complains Gacy 'staring at me'" with related illustration. (see) Coverage of Gacy's murder trial. Probably only reported in a Chicago ... See More
John Wayne Gacy murders... serial killer clown...
Item #695557
February 08, 1980
CHICAGO SUN-TIMES, Feb. 8, 1980
* John Wayne Gacy trial
* Serial "killer clown"
* Best title to be had ?
Here is a issue re. the discovery of John Wayne Gacy's crimes in a Chicago suburb. Page 4 has a heading: "A mother collapses while testifying at trial" with related illustration. (see) Also on the same is a banner heading: "The Gacy case: 2 strategies, 2 tr... See More
Most famous Daytona 500... NASCAR fight...
Item #648371
February 19, 1979
NEW YORK TIMES, February 19, 1979
* Famous Daytona 500
* NASCAR
The front page of the sport's section has a banner headline: "Petty Wins Daytona After Leaders Crash on Last Lap" with photos of the crash and Richard Petty. Coverage continues on a following page with a photo of the infamous fight.
A first report coverage of the 1979 Daytona 500 in which Bobby Allison &... See More
Ayatollah Khomeini becomes leader in Iran...
Item #678436
February 12, 1979
LOS ANGELES TIMES, February 12, 1979
* Ruhollah - Ayatollah Khomeini
* Becomes Leader of the Revolution
* Iranian Shia Islam religious leader
The front page has a nice banner headline: "KHOMAINI'S FORCES TAKE OVER IRAN" with subhead and related photo. (see) Nice for display.
Complete 1st section only with all 30 pages, light toning at the margins, nice condition.... See More
Hillside Strangler murders in Los Angeles...
Item #693249
February 20, 1978
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Feb. 20, 1978
* Hillside Strangler serial killings
* Best title to be had ? (rare as such)
* Last victim - Cindy Lee Hudspeth
The front page has a one column heading: "Police Discount Stangler Clue" Coverage continues on page 26. Great to have in this L.A. publication. I suspect this to be a rare item because their was really no reason to save it at the time.
... See More
1978 Hillside Strangler murders in Los Angeles...
Item #702669
February 18, 1978
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Feb. 18, 1978
* Hillside Strangler serial killings
* Best title to be had ? (rare as such)
* Last victim - Cindy Lee Hudspeth
The front page has a banner headline: "Another Strangling Victim" with subhead and related photo. (see images) This was the last victim of the infamous murder spree. Coverage continues on page 26. Great to have in this L.A. publication. ... See More
Greatest Daytona 500 finish... David Pearson...
Item #598569
February 16, 1976
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 16, 1976
* Best Daytona 500 finish
* Richard Petty & David Pearson
* NASCAR - stock car racing
The sport's section (page 16) has a two column headline: "Pearson, After Crash With Petty, Is Victor" with photo of the famous crash just short of the finish line. (see photos) 1st report coverage on the 1976 Daytona 500 in wh... See More
Dorothy Hamill wins Olympic gold...
Item #661066
February 14, 1976
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 14, 1976
* Dorothy Hamill wins Olympic gold medal
* Figure Skating - Ice Capades fame
The front page has a two column photo of Dorothy Hamill in action with caption: "Triumph At Innsbruck"
Page 13 has a six column headline: "Miss Hamill Skates to Gold Medal in Olympics". This is 1st report coverage on Dorothy Hamill winning the ... See More
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