1974 White House helicopter incident... Richard Petty...
Item #685236
February 18, 1974
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 18, 1974
* White House helicopter incident
* U.S. Army Private Robert K. Preston
* Richard Petty wins Daytona 500 - Nascar
The front page has a four column heading: "Soldier Lands a Stolen Copter on White House Lawn" with two related photos.
The bottom of the front page has a three column photo with small heading: "Petty Wins Again" with text. ... See More
Patty Hearst kidnapping...
Item #556465
February 11, 1974
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, February 11, 1974
* Patty Hearst kidnapping
* Symbionese Liberation Army
This 26 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "FBI Wants 2 In Kidnapping Of Hearst Girl" with related photo. (see photos)
Other news of the day throughout. Little wear along the spine, otherwise in good condition.... See More
Patty Hearst kidnapped by SLA....
Item #596735
February 06, 1974
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, February 6, 1974
* Patty Hearst kidnapping
* SLA
The front page has a three column heading: "Hearst Girl Kidnaped". 1st report coverage on the kidnapping of Patricia Hearst by the Symbionese Liberation Army.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Complete in 38 pages, a little spine wear, other... See More
Gangster Frank Costello death...
Item #599258
February 19, 1973
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 19, 1973
* Frank Costello death
* 'The Prime Minister of the Underworld'
* Italian gangster & crime boss
The front page has a one column heading: "Frank Costello Dies Of Coronary at 82; Underworld Leader". Coverage continues inside with two related photos. Lengthy text here. 1st report coverage on the death of mob boss, Frank Cos... See More
Richard Petty Wins Daytona 500....
Item #219812
February 19, 1973
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, February 19, 1973.
* NASCAR Driver Richard Petty
* Daytona 500 Winner
This 32 page newspaper has a five column headline on page 13: "Petty Gains 'Biggest Victory'" with related photos and final results. Other news of the day throughout. Small binding holes along the spine, otherwise in nice condition.
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* NASCAR Driver Richard Petty
* Daytona 500 Winner
This 32 page newspaper has a five column headline on page 13: "Petty Gains 'Biggest Victory'" with related photos and final results. Other news of the day throughout. Small binding holes along the spine, otherwise in nice condition.
1973 Staten Island gas explosion...
Item #695821
February 11, 1973
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 11, 1973
* 1973 Staten Island gas explosion
* Texas Eastern Transmission Pipeline
* Liquefied natural gas tank disaster
The top of the front page has a three column heading: "43 Workmen Believed Killed As Gas Tank Explodes on S.I." with subhead and photo. (see) First report coverage continues inside with another related photo.
Complete 1st section with 7... See More
Buffalo Creek Dam disaster in West Virginia...
Item #637384
February 27, 1972
THE EVENING TELEGRAM, Herkimer Ilion, New York, February 28, 1972 The two-line, three-column headline reads "W. Virginia Dam Breaks, 61 Die". "National guardsmen and hundreds of volunteers set out at dawn today in search of an estimated 400 missing persons, victims of flooding that left 61 known dead and wiped out whole communities... Ben Tudor, general superintendent
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Nixon's visit to China... Mao Zedung...
Item #689709
February 21, 1972
Leominster Enterprise, Mass. Feb. 21, 1972
* 1972 visit by President Richard Nixon
* People's Republic of China - Mao Zedung
The banner headline above the masthead announces: "Nixon huddles with Mao in unscheduled discussions" (see)
Complete with 12 pages, light toning at the margins, small binding holes along the spine.... See More
Dave Cowens of the Boston Celtics...
Item #557904
February 19, 1972
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, February 19, 1972
* Dave Cowens of the Boston Celtics color cover
* Loads of sports news throughout
Full front page has a color action photo of Dave Cowens, center for the Boston Celtics, and Basketball Hall of Famer.
Has a report about Cowens on page 3.
Other sports news throughout this 48 page issue that is in very nice c... See More
Invasion od Laos begins in 1971....
Item #676223
February 02, 1971
DAILY WORLD, New York City, Feb. 2, 1971
* Operation Lam Son 719
* Invasion of Laos beginning
* Vietnam War
An uncommon title, being a tabloid-size newspaper with an editorial policy which reflects the views of the Communist party. This newspaper was previously known as the "Daily Worker".
The front page has a nice banner headline that reads: "U.S., SAIGON FORCES OPEN LAOS... See More
1970 "Free Huey!" campaign... Black Panthers...
Item #701676
February 19, 1970
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, Feb. 19, 1970
* Huey P. Newton & the Black Panthers Party
* "Free Huey!" campaign - protest demonstration
* re. the shooting death of a Chicago police officer
The front page has a heading: "Rage of the Panthers: The Ghetto on Trial" with 3 related photos. (see images) Coverage continues inside. Lengthy text. I suspect ... See More
Jeffrey R. MacDonald...
Green Beret's family murdered...
Item #637463
February 17, 1970
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Russell, Kansas, February 17, 1970
* 1st report of the murder of Green Beret Jeffrey R. MacDonald's family
The front page has a conspicuous heading, "Green Beret's Family Found Murdered", which is a 1st report of the gruesome murders of Green Beret Jeffrey R MacDonald's family - in a manner similar to the Manson murders. He would eventually... See More
Peggy Fleming wins Olympic Gold!
Item #687580
February 24, 1969
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, February 24, 1968
* Peggy Fleming wins Olympic Gold!
The front page has: "Peggy Fleming - Olympic Queen," which tells of the page 11 featured report: "Olympic Victory Worth the Grind, Peggy Declares," with considerable details of her Olympic Gold Medal showing. Included is a related 4 by 6 inch photo. Peggy earned the U.S.'s onl... See More
1969 Vito Genovese death... mob boss...
Item #679317
February 15, 1969
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., Feb. 15, 1969
* Vito Genovese death (1st report)
* Italian American mobster boss
* Organized crime family - Mafia
Page 25 has a two column heading: "Vito Genovese, Crime Kingpin, Dies in Jail" (see)
Complete with all 34 pages, nice condition.
Boeing 747 commercial airliner...
Item #556463
February 10, 1969
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, February 10, 1969
* Boeing 747 commercial airliner
* Jet airplane
* Jumbo jet 1st flight
This 10 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 3: "Boeing Probes Minor Problem On Huge Jet".
Tells of the very 1st test flight of the famous passenger jet airplane. Other news of the day.
Lightly browned with tiny binding holes along the... See More
Norm Ullman...
Item #204833
February 01, 1969
THE SPORTING NEWS, February 1, 1969, from St. Louis, MO. This sporting newspaper is about 48 pages in length and is in terrific condition and has never been bound. This particular issue features NORM ULLMAN - PUNCH'S PRIDE on the front with text about him on the inside pages. This issue is loaded with sports news & photos of the day with several advertisements featuring beer... See More
Voice of the Nation of Islam... Muhammad Ali...
Item #650069
February 23, 1968
MUHAMMAD SPEAKS, Chicago, Illinois, February 23, 1968 This newspaper was one of the most widely-read ever produced by an African American organization. Nation of Islam leader Elijah Muhammad began the publication on May 1960 as a weekly publication. It was distributed nationwide by the Nation Of Islam and covered current events around the world as well as relevant news in African American communit... See More
The Grateful Dead in 1970....
Item #702074
February 12, 1968
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Feb. 12, 1970
* Grateful Dead concert at Ungano's Night Club
* Also performances at the Fillmore East as well
* Jerry Garcia - Bob Weir - Ron "Pigpen" McKernan
Page 36 has advertisement for upcoming gigs at the Ungano's Night Club including a Feb. 12th performance by "GRATEFUL DEAD" (see images) source: Lo... See More
1968 Orangeburg massacre...
Item #701449
February 10, 1968
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass. Feb. 10, 1968
* Orangeburg massacre - shooting
* South Carolina State College
* African American students
* Racial segregation at local bowling alley
The front page has a two column heading: "South Carolina Town Placed Under Curfew" (see images)
Complete with 34 pages, minor margin wear, nice condition.... See More
World premiere ad for "Planet of the Apes"...
Item #701067
February 08, 1968
THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, Feb. 8, 1968
* Planet of the Apes World premiere advertisement
* Science fiction film - movie - Charlton Heston
* The Jimi Hendrix Experience performance & album ads
Page 42 has a iconic 7 x 6 inch illustrated advertisement for: "Planet of the Apes" for it's World premiere at the Capital Theater in Manhattan. wikipedia notes: Planet of the Ape... See More
Only U.S. Gold Medal in 1968 Winter Games...
Peggy Fleming Olympic gold...
Item #563998
February 08, 1968
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, February 8, 1968
* Peggy Fleming to win Olympic gold medal
* Figure Skating - Ice Follies
This 6 page newspaper has a nice four column headline on page 4: "Peggy Fleming Virtually Clinches Olympic Medal" See photos for text.
Other news of the day. A few small binding holes along spine, otherwise in good condition.
wikip... See More
Extensive review of Dylan's new album 'John Wesley Harding'...
Item #663908
February 01, 1968
THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, Feb. 1, 1968 Beginning on the front page is a review of Bob Dylan's recently released album "John Wesley Harding", the article titled: "Dylan: Nothing Is Revealed".
The author Richard Goldstein takes a very extensive look at the music of Dylan with the review, and in particular the works in this new album, carrying over to take most of a ... See More
Boston Strangler in 1967....
Item #583717
February 24, 1967
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, February 24, 1967.
* Escape of the Boston Strangler
* Escape of the Boston Strangler
* Assassination Plot of JFK
This 8 page newspaper has a two line, three column headline on the front page: "Boston Strangler Escapes From State mental Ward" tells of Albert H. Desalvo. Also a three line, one column headline also on the front page: "DA Jim Garrison Claims That He Ha
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1967 League for Spiritual Discovery (LSD) opens...
Item #701830
February 23, 1967
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Feb. 23, 1967
* League for Spiritual Discovery (LSD) opening
* Dr. Timothy Leary - American psychologist
* Lysergic acid diethylamide - lysergide
* Alan Ginsberg as guest speaker w/ photo
* Andy Warhol's The Velvet Underground & Nico ad
* Before their first album was released (March 12)
* Electric Circus underground nightclu... See More
Richard Speck mass murder...
Item #577363
February 21, 1967
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, February 21, 1967
* Richard Speck Chicago, Illinois murders
* Student nurses
* Opening of trial
This 44 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "State Will Demand Speck's Execution"
Tells of the opening of the trial of Richard Speck for the famous mass murder of 8 student nurses in Chicago... See More
Early 1967 Bob Dylan... Electric guitar...
Item #700942
February 16, 1967
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, Jan. 26, 1967
* Early Bob Dylan & his electric guitar
The front page has a heading: "Brecht of the Juke Box, Poet of Electric Guitar" with lead-in: "Bob Dylan" by Journalist Jack Newfield. (see images for partial text)
It is worth noting that "The Village Voice" was an American news and culture paper, kn... See More
The Velvet Undereground & Nico in 1967...
Item #701078
February 02, 1967
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York City, Feb. 2, 1967
* Andy Warhol's The Velvet Underground & Nico
* Before their first album was released (March 12)
* Electric Circus underground nightclub performance
Page 29 has a nice 9 1/2 x 4 1/2 inch advertisement for a "NICO" gig at the newly opened "Electric Circus" in Greenwich Village. (see image) I suspec... 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
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
The trial of two writers helps to begin the end of Communist rule...
Wilt Chamberlain's record-setting 20,884th point...
Item #691356
February 15, 1966
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 15, 1966 Page 45 carries a four-column headline "Chamberlain Gets 20,884th Point for a Record" with column headline "N.B. MARK FALLS AS 76ERS TRIUMPH" and subhead "Chamberlain Scores 41 as Pistons Bow by 149-123". "Wilt Chamberlain broke the National Basketball Associate career scoring record tonight... Chamberlain scored 41 poi... 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
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
Malcolm X is buried...
Item #685955
February 28, 1965
DETROIT FREE PRESS, Feb. 28, 1965
* Malcolm X funeral & burial
* Fiery Negro extremist
Near the bottom of the front page is a three column heading: "Threats Fail to Materialize As Followers Bury Malcolm" The top of page 2 has a four column heading: "Malcolm Buried, Rites Calm" with related photo. (see)
Complete 1st section only with 12 pages, light toning at... See More
1965 Malcolm X assassination...
Item #694665
February 22, 1965
THE EVENING TELEGRAM, Herkimer-Ilion, New York, Feb. 22, 1965
* Malcolm X assassination
* Fiery Negro extremist
The top of the front page has a six column headline: "Arrest Made in Assassination" (see)
Complete with 10 pages, small tape mend along the central fold near the left margin, minor spine wear, generally very nice.... See More
Ranger 8 success... photos of the Moon...
Item #664408
February 21, 1965
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Feb. 21, 1965
* Ranger 8 - lunar probe
* Robotic spacecraft
* 1st close-up images of Moon
The top of the front page has a five column headline: "Ranger 8 Pictures Raise Doubts on Moon Surface" with photo. More on page 21.
Complete 1st section only with all 44 pages, tiny binding holes along the spine, nice condition.... See More
Ranger 8 spacecraft...
Item #557293
February 21, 1965
THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, February 21, 1965
* Ranger 8 spacecraft
* Lunar mission success
* Photograph of the moon
This 60+ page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "Photos Show 'Frothy' Moon -- Can Man Land There ?" with related photo.
Other news of the day throughout. Some small binding holes along the spine with minor margin wear, otherwise in good conditi... See More
Marion, Alabama Civil Rights march.....
Item #696257
February 20, 1965
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass.. February 20, 1965
* Marion, Alabama civil rights march
* Selma to Montgomery march prelude
The top of page 7 has a two column heading: "Four Demands Made By Alabama Negroes" (see images) Many believe this event lead to the famous Selma to Montgomery civil right march.
Complete with 20 pages, light toning at the margins, minor spine wear, generally nice.... See More
Flight 663 airplane crash disaster....
Item #596460
February 09, 1965
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, February 9, 1965
* Eastern Air Lines Flight 663
* Douglas DC-7 airplane crash
The front page has a nice banner headline: "AIRLINER CRASHES IN OCEAN, 84 DIE" with subheads (see photos). 1st report coverage on the Eastern Air Lines Flight 663 airplane crash near Jones Beach State Park in New York.
This issue contains other news, sports ... See More
Of "The House that Cazzie Built" fame...
Cazzie Russell... University of Michigan star...
Item #637793
February 07, 1965
THE DETROIT NEWS PICTORIAL MAGAZINE, Detroit, Michigan, February 7, 1965
* Cazzie Russell - from during his "building of the house" era
* Michigan Wolverines' basketball legend
* Would become the NBA's #1 pick, all-star, coach, and winner of Athletes in Action's, "Coach Wooden 'Keys to Life' Award."
The cover has a full-page color photo of Cazzie, wi... See More
Selma Al civil rights ordeal begins...
Item #687053
February 06, 1965
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, February 6, 1965
* Selma & Marion MS demonstrations
* Civil Rights - Voting
* Martin Luther King Jr.
The front page has a one column heading: "King Seeks LBJ 'Rights' Meeting". (see) Coverage on the arrest of many negro school children in Selma & Marion Mississippi where Martin Luther King Jr. had a voter registration campaign set ... See More
Jane Goodall's Tanganyika study...
Item #661624
February 28, 1964
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, February 28, 1964
* Jane Goodall's famous return
* Chimpanzees in Tanganyika
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Blonde Finds Chimps Look Down on Humans" with caption: "They're No Gentlemen" and photo. (see) Coverage on Jane Goodall's return from her long stay in the African wilds, studying the be... See More
Nascar Daytona 500... Richard Petty's 1st....
Item #639121
February 24, 1964
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, February 24, 1964
* NASCAR National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing
* 6th Annual Daytona 500
* Richard "The King" Petty winner (1st report)
Page 4 has a one column heading: "Daytona Record Is Set by Petty" First report coverage on the 6th Daytona 500 race which was won by Richard Petty, his 1st 500 win.
Also on the same page is a i... See More
The Beatles arrive in America for 1st time...
Item #702607
February 11, 1964
THE DETROIT NEWS, Feb. 11, 1964
* The Beatles arrival in America
* Beatlemania begins in the U.S.
* British invasion (historic)
The top of page 3 has a heading: "Beatle Boosters vs. Sinatra Squealers" with subhead and a few related photos. (see images)
The top of page 4-B has a heading: "Beatle Fans Go Bugs Over Emcee Sullivan" The Beatles arrived in America for ... See More
The Beatles arrive in America for 1st time...
Item #701873
February 08, 1964
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., Feb. 8, 1964
* The Beatles arrive in America
* Beatlemania begins in the U.S.
* Pan American Flight 101 lands
* British invasion (historic)
The bottom of page 4 announces the arrival of the Beatles in America for the first time with a clever heading: "England Finally Revenged for 1776: The Beatles Land in New York", noting them as: "... See More
Willie Mays... The Say Hey Kid...
Item #557034
February 21, 1963
THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, February 21, 1963
* Willie Mays
* The Say Hey Kid
* San Francisco Giants
This 40+ page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page of the sport's section (inside): "Mays Enters $100,000 Class" plus a two column headline on the following page: "Mays Joins the Elite With $100,000 Pact" with small illustrations of Mays.
Oth... See More
Syncom 1... 1st communications satellite...
Item #569588
February 15, 1963
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, February 15, 1963
* Syncom 1
* 1st communications satellite
* Failure
This 8 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "Lost Satellite Being Sought By Trackers". This was the 1st attempt at sending a communications satellite into space.
Other news of the day. Light browning with minor spine wear, otherwi... See More
Syncom 1... 1st communications satellite...
Item #556779
February 14, 1963
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, February 14, 1963
* Syncom 1
* 1st communications satellite
* Failure
This 10 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "U.S. Satellite Fired into Hanging Orbit". This was the 1st attempt at sending a communications satellite into space.
Other news of the day. Light browning with minor spine wear, otherwise nice.... See More
Kansas City Chiefs team formed...
Item #556757
February 09, 1963
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, February 9, 1963
* Kansas City Chiefs are born
* New NFL football team
* Dallas Texans move to Missouri
This 22 page newspaper has a two column headline on page B-3:
* AFL Texans Going to KC?
Other news of the day. Light browning with minor spine wear, otherwise in nice condition.
wiikipedia notes: The Kansas City Chiefs are a professional Americ... See More
1963 Northwest Orient Airliners Flight 705...
Item #693956
February 01, 1963
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Feb. 13, 1963
* Northwest Orient Airliners Flight 705
* Florida everglades airplane crash disaster
The front page has a banner headline: "JET CRASH KILLS 43" with lead-in: "Falls into Everglades Swamp" with subheads and related photo.
Complete with 32 pages, library stamp just above the headline, some small binding holes along the spine/1st colum... See More
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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