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697958

The Lowry War in North Carolina...

Item #697958

May 07, 1872

THE NEW YORK HERALD, May 7, 1872 



* Francis M. Wishart burial

* Lowry's War - gang

* Pembroke, North Carolina

* Scuffletown




Page three has an article on the Lowery (Lowry, Lowrie) War in North Carolina.

The Lowry War is a notable event in North Carolina history. Led by Henry Berry Lowry, whose father and brother were murdered by men of the Confederate Home Guard, a band of Ameri... See More  

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696264

Death of The Beatles' George Harrison...

Item #696264

November 30, 2001

DAILY NEWS, New York, Nov. 30, 2001 See the photo below for the great front page heading and photo concerning the death of Beatle George Harrison. Lengthy article & many more photos on the inside pages. The complete issue, very nice condition.

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694740

19th century illustrated issues, at a wholesale price...

Item #694740
(5) WHOLESALE VARIETY LOT of five illustrated issues from the 19th century in average or better condition. Titles may include any of the following: Harper's Weekly, Frank Leslie's, Gleason's, Ballou's, and/or similar. Well over 25 prints from 1866-1899! Each will have only minor (typical) wear, foxing, and toning. Centerfold prints, if present, will only have mi... See More  

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694721

Early 1900's Harper's Weekly (illustrated)... 2nd-rate and damaged...

Item #694721
(10) WHOLESALE VARIETY LOT of ten 2nd-rate & damaged Harper's Weekly illustrated newspapers from the early 1900's. Well over 50 prints - each over 100 years old! All will be dated from 1900-1919 and will be a blend of 2nd rate and partially damaged issues which may include any combination of missing or damaged pages, staining, and/or loose spines. If ordering folders, pl... See More  

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694718

19th century illustrated... Second rate and damaged...

Item #694718
(10) WHOLESALE VARIETY LOT of ten 2nd-rate and damaged illustrated issues.  A blended lot of titles may include any of the following: Harper's Weekly, Frank Leslie's, Scientific American, London Illustrated, Gleason's, Ballou's, etc. Well over 50 prints will be found within this lot.

All 19th-century 2nd rate and partially damaged illustrated issues may in
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694708

19th century 2nd-rate lot of 20 newspapers...

Item #694708
(20) WHOLESALE VARIETY LOT of 20 second-rate American newspapers dating from 1820 - 1899, containing at least 5 different titles within the lot. The issues may have light staining, small edge tears, minor close-trimming and/or more than typical toning or wear. They will not have missing pages or cut-outs.  A great lot for a dealer, those doing research, or someone wishing to begin a coll... See More  
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694707

19th century damaged lot of 20 newspapers...

Item #694707
(20) WHOLESALE VARIETY LOT of 20 damaged American newspapers dating from 1820 - 1899, containing at least 5 different titles within the lot. The issues may have staining, edge tears, close-trimming, heavy foxing & wear, missing pages, cut-outs, etc.  A great lot for a dealer, someone wishing to begin a collection when the condition is not a concern, or scrapbooking. Please note the ... See More  

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694695

An instant collection... 20 newspapers from the 1800's...

Item #694695
(20) WHOLESALE VARIETY LOT of 20 issues, with at least 5 different titles, dating from the 1820's - 1890's, in average or better condition--not a damaged or 2nd-rate lot. No pulpish newspapers.  A great value. Please note the shipping & handling for this lot. If purchasing folders, we recommend purchasing at least 5 folders for this lot.

* Half-lots are available&n... See More  
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694687

An instant mini-collection... 10 newspapers from the 1800's...

Item #694687
(10) WHOLESALE VARIETY LOT of ten newspapers with at least 5 different titles dating from the 1820's - 1890's, in average or better condition---not a damaged lot and no pulpish newspapers. A popular way to assemble a variety of titles at a low price. You will receive 10 differently dated American newspapers, spread over a minimum of 5 different titles, ranging from 1820 to 1899, in average... See More  

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675964

The Concert for Bangladesh (1971)... 1st International Benefit Concert...

Item #675964

August 05, 1971

THE VILLAGE VOICE, August 5, 1971   The front page & pgs. 32-33 contain images and articles describing what is considered the 1st International Benefit Concert. This Madison Square Garden concert, organized and hosted by George Harrison to raise money for "starving millions in East Pakistan", included live sets by Ravi Shankar, Ali Akbar Khan, and Alla Rakha, along with Bob... See More  

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675959

Martin Luther King Day Established...

Item #675959

November 02, 1983

LOS ANGELES TIMES, November 2, 1983



* President Ronald Reagan Creates MLK National Holiday

* Coretta Scott King attends signing of bill




The front page of this issue has both an image and an article of President Ronald Reagan publicly signing a bill to establish January 18th as a Federal Holiday celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King. This issue is the Late Final edition and so it contains ... See More  

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675955

Confederate reporting on the Civil War... Reward for Benjamin Butler...

Item #675955

January 10, 1863

CHARLESTON DAILY COURIER, South Carolina, Jan. 10, 1863 



* General  Benjamin "The Beast" Butler reward

* From the origin of the Civil War




Printed in the dateline is: "Confederate States of America" which is rarely found on Southern newspapers.

On the front page at the top of the first column is: "The Naval Victory At Galveston" "Official From Ge... See More  

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675954

Early and rare from Florida... James Polk block signature...

Item #675954

August 05, 1848

THE FLORIDIAN, Tallahassee, Florida, August 5, 1848 



* Rare antebellum title

* 3 Acts signed by James Polk




Nineteenth century newspapers from Florida are uncommon, particularly those from before the Civil War. Here is such an issue from the capital city of Florida, three years before the Civil War.

The ftpg. has 3 Acts of Congress, one of which is signed by the President: James Polk. ... See More  

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675950

Confederacy in Petersburg...

Item #675950

March 04, 1863

THE DAILY EXPRESS, Petersburg, Virginia, March 4, 1863 



* Rare Confederate title



Petersburg was a critical city to the Confederacy, located not far south of the capital of Richmond, and the focus of a six month long siege when ended in early April, 1865, when Lee withdrew his troops from Petersburg and urged Jefferson Davis to remove the capital from Richmond. The war would end shortl... See More  

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675948

Pirate Jean LaFitte and much more on Galveston, Texas...

Item #675948

December 27, 1817

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore,  December 27, 1817  Certainly the best report in this issue is headed: "Of Galveston" which is about--among other items concerning Galveston,Texas--the noted pirate Lafitte. Part of the text includes: "...Galvezton is a small island or sand bar situate in the bay of St. Barnard on the coast of Texas...Among the most conspicuous charac... See More  

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675926

Very rare title from 19th century Western Colorado...

Item #675926

February 15, 1898

SEMI-WEEKLY STAR, Grand Junction, Mesa County, Colorado, Feb. 15, 1898 



* Very rare title

* Mesa County




A nice & very rare newspaper from this town in Western Colorado along the Colorado River. Although Gregory (Union List of American Newspapers) records a "Grand Junction Star" there is no record of "the Semi-Weekly Star".

The front page has: "GRAND VALLEY... See More  

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675924

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  

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675381

One of the earliest 17th century newspapers you will find...

Item #675381

February 23, 1641

GAZETTE, Paris, France, February 23, 1641  (date is in the imprint at the bottom of the back page).



* Earliest of newspapers to be had



This extremely early newspaper is filled with news reports with datelines from throughout Europe, including Naples, Rome, Nuremberg, Frankfort, Amsterdam, Cologne, with the back two pages containing reports from France. There are no advertisements.

This... See More  

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675337

Leroy Burrell becomes fastest man in the world - again...

Item #675337

January 14, 1999

LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 7, 1994



* Leroy Burrell sets new world record - again

* 100-meter dash

* Best title to have (?)




The front page of the sports section has: "Burrell Eclipses 100-Meter Mark", which tells of him recapturing the World Record in this event. A great photo of him crossing the finish line is included. The article continues on an inside page and includes another sm... See More  

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675248

Baby New Year, 1924...

Item #675248

December 30, 1923

THE DETROIT NEWS, December 30, 1923 (Rotogravure Section only)



* Baby (toddler?) New Year, 1924

* Photos of Guido Mayr, Anton Lang, and Andreas Lang




This 8 page authentic Rotogravure Section has a full-page photo of "Baby New Year - 1924" which would look grate framed. Also included are additional photos of noteworthy events of the period, including photos of the well-known actor... See More  

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674883

General Clarence L. Tinker obituary.... Hunting for Rickenbacker

Item #674883

October 25, 1942

THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 25, 1942



* Death of General Clarence Tinker

* Still hunting for Rickenbacker




The front page has a one column headline: "FLIERS STILL HUNT FOR RICKENBACKER " with subheading: "Long-range Patrol Craft of Navy Find No Trace of Lost Army Plane in Pacific".

Page 20 contains an article titled: "TINKER'S DEATH EXPLAINED" with subheadin... See More  

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674461

Confederate newspaper from Raleigh... Is Sherman advancing into South Carolina?...

Item #674461

December 02, 1864

THE DAILY PROGRESS, Raleigh, North Carolina, Dec. 2, 1864  Raleigh was one of the last major cities of the South to fall into the hands of Sherman, surrendering on April 13, 1865, just one day before Lincoln was assassinated. This rare Confederate title is from the latter months of the Civil War.

The front page is mostly taken up with a fascinating report headed: "Report Of The Surgeon ... See More  

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674459

Early Tallahassee...

Item #674459

March 27, 1847

THE FLORIDIAN, Tallahassee, March 27, 1847  Nineteenth century newspapers from Florida are uncommon, particularly those from before the Civil War. Here is such an issue from the capital city of Florida, three years before the Civil War.

The front page includes various reports from the Mexican War including: "From The Army - The Army News" "From the Army--Late & Very Import... See More  

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674458

Early Tallahassee... The Mexican War...

Item #674458

March 27, 1847

THE FLORIDIAN, Tallahassee, Florida, March 27, 1847  Nineteenth century newspapers from Florida are uncommon, particularly those from before the Civil War. Here is such an issue from the capital city of Florida, 14 years before the Civil War.

The front page includes various reports from the Mexican War including: "From The Army - The Army News" "From the Army--Late & Very ... See More  

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674453

On the death & funeral of Garfield, in a home state newspaper...

Item #674453

September 21, 1881

THE CLEVELAND HERALD, Ohio, Sept. 21, 1881 



* President James S. Garfield death

* Best title to be had ?




The top of the front page features a nice portrait headed: "James A. Garfield" who was assassinated some weeks prior and died on Sept. 19. First column heads relate to his death and the news from across the country, the stack taking nearly three-quarters of the first colum... See More  

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674451

Hometown newspaper on Garfield's funeral...

Item #674451

September 24, 1881

THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Ohio, Sept. 24, 1881  A very graphic issue on the funeral of President James Garfield, who was born & raised in a Cleveland suburb and is buried in Cleveland.

The top of the front page has two large illustrations showing: "The Pavilion And Catafalque" and: "The Funeral Car". Front page column heads report on the details of the funeral ceremonies.... See More  

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674447

Confederate newspaper from Raleigh... Sherman's march through Georgia...

Item #674447

November 30, 1864

THE DAILY PROGRESS, Raleigh, North Carolina, Nov. 30, 1864  Raleigh was one of the last major cities of the South to fall into the hands of Sherman, surrendering on April 13, 1865, just one day before Lincoln was assassinated. This rare Confederate title is from the latter months of the Civil War.

The front page has reports headed: "Legislative Proceedings" "Congressional"... See More  

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674446

How the Fords conspired to kill Jesse James...

Item #674446

August 07, 1883

ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Aug. 7, 1883  The front page has over a full column taken up with considerable round-by-round details of the boxing match between John L. Sullivan and Herbert "Maori" Slade for the heavyweight championship.

But the great article is on page 4, headed: "Charlie Ford and the James Boys" which is a detailed article on Charlie Ford's first meeting... See More  

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674356

Was George Washington ever a commissioned officer in the British army?

Item #674356
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1795  Included is a letter to the publisher concerning George Washington, referencing his bravery & military prowess from the French & Indian War. Further on it notes: "...In the regular standing army of Great Britain he never held any commission: and this perhaps may have been...why Lord Howe & General Howe declined acknowledging h... See More  

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674324

The very first televised Presidential debate...

Item #674324

September 27, 1960

(2) PRATT DAILY TRIBUNE, Kansas, Sept. 26 & 27, 1960 (a 2-issue set)



* John F. Kennedy vs. Richard Nixon  

* Presidential debate (1st of 4) - 1st on television




The top of the front page of the 26th has a four column heading: "Debate Makes History Tonight" (see) The front page of the 27th has a one column heading: "2 Loneliest Men Around Face Camera" (see)

Compl... See More  

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673872

Troubles in 2 West Virginia towns...

Item #673872

February 10, 1906

STAUNTON DISPATCH, Virginia, Feb.10, 1906



* Littleton, West Virginia has whole town fire

* 15 lose their lives in Hinton, West Virginia mine disaster



The front page of this issue has 2 tragic stories from West Virginia.  The first heading: "TOWN WIPED OUT. - Littleton West Virginia, Entirely Destroyed by Fire", is followed by an article which describes the destruction wi... See More  

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673863

Vidkun Quisling (Premier of Norway) executed..

Item #673863

October 24, 1945

THE MORNING CALL, Pennsylvania, Oct. 24, 1945  The front page has a 2 column article: "Vidkun Quisling Reported Executed by Firing Squad".  The Premier of Norway during the Nazi invasion was executed for, "...military and civilian treason, murder, manslaughter, embezzlement, larceny, robbery and malfeasance in office." , including, "turning over defense secrets t... See More  

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673857

President Truman says the youth of America are too weak...

Item #673857

October 24, 1945

WILMINGTON MORNING STAR, North Carolina, Oct. 24, 1945



* Precursor to Presidential Fitness Test

* Truman Speech to Congress to establish Universal Military Training




The front page has a 3 column heading: "President Truman Recommends Year of Training for All American Youth". The program he was proposing would require "a year's military training for all young men when they... See More  

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673817

Heinrich Himmler visits Prague....

Item #673817

June 14, 1939

THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 14, 1939



* Heinrich Himmler - Gestapo chief of police

* Prague, Czechoslovakia visit




The front page has a one column heading: "CHIEF PF GESTAPO ARRIVES IN PRAGUE; UNREST CONTINUES" with subheads. (see) lengthy text continues inside. Just a few months before the outbreak of World War II.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 48 page... See More  

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673815

The Hunchback of Notre Dame" 1939 opening day ad...

Item #673815

December 30, 1939

THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 30, 1939 



* "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" film

* Opening day movie premiere ad

* Charles Laughton - Maureen O'Hara




Page 9 has a 11 x 5 1/2 inch advertisement for the opening day of the classic film "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" at the Radio City Music Hall. (see)

News, sports and other advertisements of the day. Complete with all 3... See More  

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673804

Rocket parachutes to be used...

Item #673804

February 21, 1947

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 21, 1947



* Testing rockets with parachutes

* German V-2 - White Sands, New Mexico



This 40 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 38:

"Instruments Are Released From Rocket By Parachute in a Jump of 68 Miles" (see photos for details).

Other news of the day throughout including period advertising. This rag edition is in great condition.... See More  

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673788

Malcolm Campbell... Over 300 MPH in automobile...

Item #673788

March 08, 1935

THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 8, 1935



* Race driver Malcolm Campbell

* Land rocket car speed record at Daytona Beach, Florida




This 44 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page that include: "Campbell Breaks Auto Record, Drives at 276.816 Miles and Hour" and more (see images) Reporting continues on page 29 with related photos (see images).

Other news of the day found t... See More  

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673712

Signed National Day of Thanksgiving by Roosevelt...

Item #673712

November 24, 1938

THE GREENSBOROUGH PATRIOT, (Greensboro), North Carolina, Nov. 21, 1938  Front page coverage has a two column heading: "Roosevelt Proclaims Day of Thanksgiving", and is signed "FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT". Quite displayable.

Other news of the day is found throughout.

This issue is complete in eight pages and is in nice condition.... See More  

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673711

Roosevelt backs Jews...

Item #673711

November 17, 1938

THE GREENSBOROUGH PATRIOT, (Greensboro), North Carolina, Nov. 17, 1938  Front page coverage has a one column heading: "ROOSEVELT HAS SHARP REBUKE FOR JEW HATERS", with a subheading, "Says Public Opinion Deeply Shocked By German Atrocities; 50,000 Jews Held as Hostages". The article goes on to quote Roosevelt: "I myself could scarcely believe that such things coul... See More  

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673710

Nazi guards kill 12 Jews...

Item #673710

November 24, 1938

THE GREENSBOROUGH PATRIOT, (Greensboro), North Carolina, Nov. 24, 1938  Front page coverage has a one column heading: "DEATH GANTLET OF NAZI GUARDS KILLS 12 JEWS ", with subheading: "Group of 62 Beaten with Spades, Whips and Club on Arrival At Concentration Camp.". The article goes on to state in part, "...12 of a group of 62 well-to-do Jews, allegedly were beate... See More  

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673617

Attack on Kure (March 1945)...

Item #673617

August 14, 1944

DAILY NEWS, New York City, August 14, 1944



* Palisades Park, N. J. - 5 alarm fire

* Yanks cut Nazi escape route on French Front




The front page has a nice, displayable headline: "ALLIES BLOCK GERMANS' ESCAPE ROAD" with more coverage on pages 3 and 11.  

Front page also has picture of Palisades Park N.J. burning with headline: "FIRE RAGES THROUGH NEW JERSEY RESOR... See More  

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673597

"Redskins" name 1st used in the NFL...

Item #673597

September 18, 1933

THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 18, 1933



* (Washington) Boston Redskins

* 1st time nickname was used in franchise history

* First game of the 1933 NFL football season




The sport's section (page 26) has one column headings: "GREEN BAY ELEVEN HELD TO 7-7 TIE" "Boston Rallies in the Closing Minutes of Contest to Deadlock Score" with lineups. Text begins with: "The B... See More  

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673596

Chicago Bears win 1940 NFL title... 73-0...

Item #673596

December 09, 1940

ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, December 9, 1940



* Chicago Bears vs. Washington Redskins

* NFL Championship game

* Famous 73-0 rout by the Bears




The top of page 5B has a banner headline: "Records Fall as Bears Rout Redskins, 73-0, in Pro Playoff" with subheads, related photo, lineups and stats. First report coverage on the 1940 NFL: championship game between the Washington Redskins and ... See More  

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673594

Washington Redskins win NFL title...

Item #673594

December 14, 1942

THE TIMES PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, December 14, 1942



* Washington Redskins win NFL title

* NFL football championship

* Chicago Bears upset




This 32 page newspaper has a six column headline on page 18: "Washington Beats Chicago Bears in Amazing Upset" with subheads that include: "REDSKINS GET REVENGE FOR 73-0 TRIMMING." Additional details are provided, which incl... See More  

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673593

1945 Cleveland Rams win NFL title...

Item #673593

December 17, 1945

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., December 17, 1945



* Cleveland Rams win NFL football championship

* (St. Louis) vs. Washington Redskins




The sport's section (page 8) has a two column heading: "Rams Win Before 32,178 Fans, 15-14, As Baugh's Pass Hits Post For Safety" (see)

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 12 pages, light toning at the margins, general... See More  

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673588

Cowboys-Redskins rivalry begins...

Item #673588

October 10, 1960

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, October 10, 1960



* Dallas Cowboys vs. Washington Redskins

* Very 1st NFL football game of this famous rivalry

* 1960 World Series of Baseball (game 4)




The sport's section is dominated by reporting on game 4 of the 1960 World Series between the New York Yankees and Pittsburgh Pirates.

But page 15 (sport's section) has a somewhat discrete report... See More  

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673587

Chicago Bears win NFL football championship...

Item #673587

December 27, 1943

THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, December 27, 1943



* Chicago Bears win NFL football championship

* Sid Luckman 5 touchdown passes

* Washington Redskins




The sport's section (page 8) has a one column heading: "CHICAGO BEARS WIN PRO TITLE" with subhead, stats and lineups. (see)

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 20 pages, light toning, a little spine ... See More  

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673575

On Washington retiring from public life...

Item #673575

September 26, 1796

FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Sept. 26, 1796  Page 3 has a nice report: "The Resignation of The President of the United States" which notes in part: "...is at length announced to us in form [was published in a Phila. newspaper on Sept. 17]...there is nothing we can say that will fully express the estimation in which his illustrious & important services a... See More  

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673546

Ted Nugent, Peter Gabriel, Heart, AC/DC, Heart, The Clash...

Item #673546

July 16, 1980

THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, July 16-22, 1980 (dated for the week)  This issue contains many concert ads, which includes pull-page ads for Ted Nugent and The Clash, along with smaller ads for AC/DC, Heart, Alice Cooper, Harry Chapin, and more. Also present is a nice article: "Peter Gabriel Finds His Voice."

The front page has: "Reagan's Gamble", with a large photo of ... See More  

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673517

Death of Mao Tse-tung...

Item #673517

September 10, 1976

DEMOCRAT AND CHRONICLE, Rochester, NY, Sept., 10, 1976  This issue contains a front page banner headline: "MILLIONS OF CHINESE MOURN" with, "Mao Tse-tung dead at 82".  Included is a picture of Mao as he appeared a year earlier.  This issue continues with 2 full pages of coverage on pgs. 2A and 3A including epitaphs by world leaders Henry Kissinger, Richard Nixon ... See More  

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