Richard Nixon Inauguration...
Item #209270
January 21, 1969
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.
Richard Nixon inaugurated President, in a Washington newspaper...
Item #688385
January 21, 1969
THE WASHINGTON POST, January 21, 1969
* President Richard Nixon inauguration
The two-line banner headline reads "Richard M. Nixon Becomes President With 'Sacred Commitment' to Peace" with subhead "Promises to Listen As Well as to Lead in Quest for Unity".
Featured is a large color photo of him being sworn into office as well as another photo of: "The ... See More
Richard Nixon inaugurated as president...
Item #642663
January 21, 1969
THE WASHINGTON POST, January 21, 1969 The two-line banner headline reads "Richard M. Nixon Becomes President With 'Sacred Commitment' to Peace" with subhead "Promises to Listen As Well as to Lead in Quest for Unity". This includes a large colored photo of him being sworn into office as well as another photo of "The Nixons and Johnsons at the White House befor... See More
Richard Nixon 1969 Inauguration...
Item #210049
January 20, 1969
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 ... See More
Super Bowl New York Jets vs. Baltimore Colts...
Item #561763
January 14, 1969
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, January 14, 1969
* Super Bowl NFL football New York Jets vs. Baltimore Colts
* Quarterback Joe Namath
* Most famous upset in football history
This 12 page newspaper has a three column headline on page 6: "Jets Return Hailed By Jubilant New York Fans".
Tells of the homecoming of the New York Jets after beating the mighty Baltimore Colts. J... See More
THE DOORS Jim Morrison 1st MSG concert ad...
Item #703503
January 09, 1969
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Jan. 9, 1969
* The Doors - Jim Morrison counterculture rock band
* First & only Madison Square Garden concert show
* Considered there 1st big venue performance advertisement
* Year of the Woodstock music festival in Bethel, New York
Page 34 has a 5 x 3/12 inch advertisement for "The DOORS" concert at Madison Square Gar... See More
Robert F. Kennedy murder trial begins...
Item #562449
January 06, 1969
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, January 6, 1969
* Robert F. Kennedy murder trial begins
* Sirhan Sirhan
This 20 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "Kennedy Murder Trial To Begin" with photo of Sirhan and illustration of Kennedy.
Other news of the day. Minor spine wear, otherwise in good condition.... See More
Ted Kennedy wins Senate Whip...
Item #562397
January 04, 1969
THE SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, January 4, 1969
* Edward Kennedy wins Senate Majority Whip w/ photo
* In a Massachusetts newspaper
This 30 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "Kennedy's Senate Victory Put Together in 9 Days" with two column photo of Kennedy.
Other news of the day. Minor spine wear, otherwise in nice con... See More
Ted Kennedy wins Whip...
Item #562373
January 03, 1969
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, January 3, 1969
* Edward Kennedy wins Senate Majority Whip w/ photo
This 10 page newspaper has a six column headline on the front page: "Kennedy Ousts Long As Whip" with one column photo of Kennedy.
Other news of the day. Some small binding holes along the spine, otherwise in good condition.
wikipedia notes: Edward Moore &quo... See More
Heading for the moon... A communist newspaper...
Item #562451
January 03, 1969
DAILY WORLD, New York, January 3, 1969
* Edward Ted Kennedy wins Senate Majority Whip
An uncommon title, being a tabloid-size newspaper with an editorial policy which reflects the views of the Communist party. This newspaper was previously titled "The Daily Worker."
This issue has a two column headline on page 3: "Conyers leads fight for Powell in new Congress" w... See More
Ted Kennedy wins Senate Whip...
Item #562396
January 03, 1969
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, January 3, 1969
* Edward Kennedy wins Senate Majority Whip w/ photo
This 14 page newspaper has a two line banner headline on the front page: "Kennedy Wins Senate Bid; McCormack Beats Down Challenge As Leadership Disputes Rack Both Parties Of New Congress" with one column photo of Kennedy.
Other news of the day. Little spine wear, ... See More
Ted Kennedy wins Senate Whip...
Item #562398
January 03, 1969
THE PARSONS SUN, Kansas, January 3, 1969
* Edward Kennedy wins Senate Majority Whip w/ photo
This 10 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Long Stride By Kennedy" with three column related photo. (see)
Other news of the day. A few small binding holes along the spine, otherwise in good condition.
wikipedia notes: Edward Moore "Ted" Kennedy (Fe... See More
Ted Kennedy wins Senate Whip...
Item #562399
January 03, 1969
THE PRATT TRIBUNE, Kansas, January 3, 1969
* Edward Kennedy wins Senate Majority Whip
* Kansas
This 10 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page: "Kennedy New Senate Demo Whip"
Other news of the day. A few small binding holes along the spine, otherwise in good condition.
wikipedia notes: Edward Moore "Ted" Kennedy (February 22... See More
Ted Kennedy wins Senate Whip...
Item #562400
January 03, 1969
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Russell, Kansas, January 3, 1969
* Edward Kennedy wins Senate Majority Whip
This 6 page newspaper has a three column headline near the bottom of the front page: "Kennedy Bid Successful".
Other news of the day. Little irregular along the spine, otherwise in good condition.
wikipedia notes: Edward Moore "Ted" Kennedy (February 22, 1932 –... See More
Ohio State Rose Bowl in 1931...
Item #563580
January 02, 1969
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, January 2, 1969
* Rose Bowl: Ohio State Buckeyes vs. USC Trojans
* Orange Bowl: Penn State Nittany Lions vs. Kansas Jayhawks
* Sugar Bowl: Arkansas Razorbacks vs. Georgia Bulldogs
* Cotton Bowl:Texas Longhorns vs. Tennessee Volunteers
This 56 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Ohio State Overcomes O. J. and USC, 27-16&qu... See More
Penn State wins Orange Bowl...
Item #565688
January 02, 1969
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Russell, Kansas, January 2, 1969
* Penn State Nittany Lions
* Joe Paterno as coach
* Kansas Jayhawks
* Orange Bowl - college football
This 6 page newspaper has a three column headline on page 4: "KU Nipped on Final Play".
Tells of the game between Penn State Nittany Lions and the Kansas Jayhawks.
Other news of the day. Some spine wear, otherwise ... See More
Penn State wins Orange Bowl...
Item #578330
January 02, 1969
FITCHBURG SENTIINEL, Massachusetts, January 2, 1969
* Ohio State Buckeyes
* Penn State Nittany Lions
* Rose and Orange Bowls
This 30 page newspaper has a five column headline on page 8: "Ohio State's 'Finest Hour' Assures National Grid Crown" with photo of Orange Bowl action. (see)
Reporting on the various bowl games including the Rose Bowl... See More
Early Bob Dylan... Woody Guthrie memorial...
Item #700797
January 25, 1968
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, Jan. 25, 1968
* Early Bob Dylan photo
* Back from 18 months of exile
* Woody Guthrie memorial
* Carnegie Hall, Manhattan
* Maharishi Mahesh Yogi w/ photo
The front page has a photo showing a young Bob Dylan coming back from 18 months of exile to take part in a memorial for Woody Guthrie at Carnegie Hall. See image for text underneath.
Also... See More
USS Pueblo captured by North Korea...
Item #562424
January 25, 1968
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 Banne... See More
The Pueblo Incident with North Korea...
Item #674080
January 24, 1968
LOS ANGELES TIMES, January 24, 1968
* USS Pueblo incident (1st report)
* North Korea
The front page features reporting of the Pueblo Incident with a nice banner headline: "KOREA REDS SEIZE U.S. NAVY SHIP" with subhead, two related photos and map. Nice for display.
Complete 1st section only with 24 pages, very minor wear, nice condition.... See More
The Pueblo Incident with North Korea...
Item #681457
January 23, 1968
DAILY BREEZE, Torrance, California, January 23, 1968
* USS Pueblo incident (1st report)
* Apollo 5 - 1st Lunar Module flight
The front page features reporting of the Pueblo Incident with banner headline: "Red Koreans Board, Capture U.S. Ship" with subhead and map. Nice for display.
Also a banner heading at the very top of the front page announces: "Space Shot Per... See More
USS Pueblo captured by North Korea...
Item #564192
January 23, 1968
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... See More
Battle of Khe Sanh begins... Vietnam War...
Item #597627
January 22, 1968
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, January 22, 1968
* Battle of Khe Sanh begins
* Vietnam War
The front page has one column headlines: "Foe's Toll Heavy In Attacks", "Enemy Troops Melt Into Jungle After Assaults on Outposts" 1st report coverage on the initial start of the battle of Khe Sanh during the Vietnam War.
Other news, sports and advert... See More
NCAA basketball "Game of the Century"...
Item #600252
January 20, 1968
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, January 20, 1968
* NCAA college basketball
* "Game of the Century" (day of)
* Houston Cougars vs. UCLA Bruins
* Lew Alcindor "Kareem Abdul Jabbar"
Page 5 has a one column heading: "Capacity Crowd Expected in Astrodome" This would be the game that # 2 Houston Cougars beat # 1 UCLA Bruins, ending their 47 game w... See More
1968 Frank Zappa & The Mothers of Invention...
Item #703395
January 11, 1968
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, Jan.11, 1968
* American musician - guitarist Frank Zappa
* "The Mothers of Invention" rock band
* Sally Kempton editorial with photo
The front page has a heading: "Zappa & the Mothers: Ugly Can Be Beautiful" with lead-in: "Anti-Idols" and photo showing Zappa with his wife. (see images) I suspect this to be an... See More
Green Bay Packers.....
Item #562884
January 02, 1968
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, January 2, 1968
* Green Bay Packers
* NFL football championship
This 6 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 4: "Green Bay Packers Win 3rd NFL Title" with smaller subheads. Tells of the Packers winning their 3rd straight NFL championship and a bid to go to Super Bowl II against the AFL champions.
Other news of the day. Some spine wear... See More
1st human heart transplant...
Item #570057
December 07, 1967
THE PARSONS SUN, Kansas, December 7, 1967
* 1st human heart transplant
* Surgery - Surgeon - Medical
* Christiaan Neethling Barnard
This 14 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 2: "Heart Recipent Still Responding". Tells of the very 1st human heart transplant performed by Doctor Chris Barnard.
Other news of the day. A few small binding holes along the spine, other... See More
Tony Conigliaro hit by pitch...
Item #569065
August 19, 1967
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, August 19, 1967
* Tony Congliaro hit by pitch
* Boston Red Sox
* Major League Baseball
This 14 page newspaper has a three column headline on page 10: "Conigliaro Injured, Will Be Sidelined" with subhead and photo of him being carried off the field. (see)
Tells of Boston Red Sox star Tony Conigliaro being hit by a pitch w... See More
Early 1967 Bob Dylan... Electric guitar...
Item #700942
January 26, 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
1967 death of Mississippi John Hurt...
Item #703385
January 19, 1967
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, Jan. 19, 1967
* Guitarist Mississippi John Hurt death editorial
* African American blues singer & songwriter
The top of page 7 has a heading: "Mississippi John Hurt: Death of a quiet Legend" (see images)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because their was really no reason to save it at the time.
It is worth noting th... See More
The Velvet Undereground & Nico in 1967...
Item #703638
January 12, 1967
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Jan. 12, 1967
* Andy Warhol's The Velvet Underground & Nico
* Before their first album was released (March 12)
* Steve Paul - The Scene night club performances ad
Page 28 has a small ad under "cafes & coffee houses" for "The Scene" night club for performances by "Velvet Underground and Nico&q... See More
Death of Jack Ruby... slayer of Lee Harvey Oswald... assassin of JFK...
Item #605139
January 03, 1967
THE PARSONS SUN, Parsons, Kansas, January 3, 1967
* Jack Ruby dies while waiting on death row...
* Hard-to-find same-day reporting
* Slayer of Lee Harvey Oswald... assassin of JFK
The front page reports of the death of Jack Ruby, which includes a photo, supporting text, and the 3-column, 2-line headline: "Death Takes Ruby; Slayer of Oswald." Another related front page article is ... 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
... See More
* 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
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
Harper Lee court case... "To Kill A Mockingbird" under fire...
Item #673844
January 16, 1966
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 16, 1966 (1st section only)
* Harper Lee, author of To Kill A Mockingbird joins court case
* Kasturba Gandhi tries to win leadership roll in India
Page 82 contains the heading: "Harper Lee Twits School Board in Virginia for Ban on Her Novel", followed by an explanation on how she humiliated the school board saying, "To hear the novel is immora... See More
1966 death of Lal Bahadur Shastri...
Item #696985
January 11, 1966
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., Jan. 11, 1966
* Lal Bahadur Shastri death (1st report)
* Second Prime Minister of India
* End of the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965
The top of the front page has a five column headline: "Prime Minister of India, 61, Dies of Heart Attack" with subhead and two related photos. (see images)
Complete with 36 pages, light toning at the margins, nice condition... See More
God is Dead Debate...
Item #681886
January 09, 1966
NEW YORK TIMES, January 9, 1966 Page E-7 has the noteworthy article: "'God is Dead' Debate Widens", written by John Cogley, which tells of the "God is Dead Movement" espoused by theologian, Dr. Thomas Altizer, of Emory University. Included is a cartoon reprinted from Christianity Today. It is interesting to note this article was printed a few month's prior to ... See More
Inauguration of Lyndon B. Johnson...
Item #681271
January 21, 1965
THE WASHINGTON POST, Washington, D.C., Jan. 21, 1965
* Lyndon B. Johnson inauguration
The best issues to be had for any presidential election or inauguration would be the famous Washington Post.
This issue has a nice two line banner headline: "Johnson Takes Oath & Vows Drive For Great Society, World Without Hate" with a ftpg. color photo of Chief Justice Ea
... See More
* Lyndon B. Johnson inauguration
The best issues to be had for any presidential election or inauguration would be the famous Washington Post.
This issue has a nice two line banner headline: "Johnson Takes Oath & Vows Drive For Great Society, World Without Hate" with a ftpg. color photo of Chief Justice Ea
1965 poet T. S. Eliot death...
Item #591871
January 05, 1965
THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, January 5, 1965
* T. S. Eliot death (1st report)
* Poetry - playwright & more
This 40+ page newspaper has a four column headline near the bottom of the front page: "Eliot, Poet of Generation, Dies" with small photo of Eliot. (see photos) 1st report coverage on the death of famous poet, Thomas Stearns Eliot.
Other news, sports an... See More
Item #161216
January 05, 1965
DETROIT FREE PRESS newspaper dated Jan. 5, 1965. See the photo below for the front page report on the death of T. S. Eliot. You get the complete issue which is in nice condition.
Mia Farrow...
Item #584826
January 03, 1965
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS - PARADE, Detroit, Michigan, January 3, 1965 The front of this issue contains a photo of Mia Farrow which includes an accompanying article "TV's New Soap Opera Queen" with additional photos. Additional stories and advertisements are within.
This is complete in 16 pages with several small binding holes along the top edge, otherwise in very nice conditio... See More
Joe Namath signs with New York Jets...
Item #696941
January 03, 1965
DETROIT FREE PRESS, January 3, 1965
* Joe Namath signs contract
* Alabama Crimson Tide
* New York Jets (NFL)
At the bottom of the front page of the sport's section (inside) is a four column head: "Namath Snaps Up $400,000 Contract" with "Jets Give Him Richest Deal In Sports". More on the next page with a photo of Namath.
This is first report coverage on footb... See More
Mississippi civil rights arrests...
Item #567469
December 04, 1964
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, December 4, 1964
* Mississippi civil rights arrests
* James Chaney & more
* Philadelphia, Mississippi
This 8 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "Federal Agents Hold 16 in Rights Slaying". Of course these arrests would never amount to anything as everyone was exonerated.
Other news of the day throug... See More
Civil Rights Workers found dead ...
Item #595157
August 05, 1964
THE PARSONS SUN, Kansas, August 5, 1964
* Mississippi civil rights workers bodies found
* James Chaney
* Philadelphia, Mississippi
This 16 page newspaper has a one column heading on the front page: "Bodies Found In Mississippi". See images for text here.
Other news of the day throughout. A few small binding holes along spine, otherwise good c
... See More
* Mississippi civil rights workers bodies found
* James Chaney
* Philadelphia, Mississippi
This 16 page newspaper has a one column heading on the front page: "Bodies Found In Mississippi". See images for text here.
Other news of the day throughout. A few small binding holes along spine, otherwise good c
24th Amendment to the Constitution is ratified...
Item #675924
January 24, 1964
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, Jan. 24, 1964 The top of the middle column on the front page has a head: "It's Official: Poll Tax Is Abolished", which reports on the ratification of the 24th Amendment to the Constitution outlawing any tax to be paid as a prerequisite to vote in any federal election. Most of the report carries over to page 8.
Complete in 40 pages, very ni... See More
Smoking tobacco officially bad for health....
Item #595997
January 13, 1964
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, January 13, 1964
* Smoking cigarettes officially bad for health
The front page has a three column headline: "'Remedial Action' Seen Needed for Smoking Ills" which is a 1st report on the Public Health Service in Washington D.C. declaring that cigarette smoking is dangerous to one's health. Lyndon Johnson would s... See More
Item #161996
January 09, 1964
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS newspaper dated January 9, 1964. See the photo below for the front page headline concerning President Johnson's War on Poverty, which has become part of his legacy. You get the complete issue which is in nice condition. A significant issue!
President Lyndon B. Johnson... Lee Oswald...
Item #584803
January 05, 1964
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS - PARADE, Detroit, Michigan, January 5, 1964 The front of this issue contains a photo of President Lyndon B. Johnson with an exclusive interview "President Johnson Talks About His Mother & His Father" which includes additional photos. An article entitled "Can We abolish Hate?" is about Lee Oswald. Additional stories and advertisements are within... See More
Mercury-Atlas 9 space mission... Gordon Cooper...
Item #701377
May 15, 1963
THE DETROIT NEWS, May 15, 1963
* Mercury-Atlas 9 space flight
* Astronaut Gordon Cooper
* Last solo orbital mission
The front page has a nice banner headline: "COOPER FINDS SPACE RIDING GREAT SPORT" with subheads. (see images) Nice for display.
Complete with 60+ pages, some small binding holes along the spine, 2 small library stamps within the masthead, generally nice.
wikip... See More
University of Mississippi.... James H. Meredith....
Item #694678
January 31, 1963
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Jan. 31, 1963
* James Howard Meredith
* University of Mississippi
* Decides to stay for 2nd semester
The bottom of the front page has a three column heading: "Meredith Stays at Ole Miss" with lead-in: "Will Register This Week" Coverage continues on page 8 with photo of Meredith. (see)
Complete with 40+ pages, light toning at the margins, small b... See More
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