Nazis invade Western Europe in 1940...
Item #680253
May 14, 1940
HERALD EXPRESS, War Extra, Los Angeles, May 14, 1940
* World War II Germany
* Invading European Countries
The front page has a nice banner headline above the masthead: "SEDAN FALLS AS NAZIS PUSH 10 MILES IN FRANCE" with: "Dutch Give Up; Rotterdam In Flames" with subheads. Nice for display.
First section only with pages 1-18, minor central fold wear, generally nice.... See More
Richard Ramirez, the 'Night Stalker', in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #679829
September 02, 1985
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Sept. 2, 1985
* Richard Ramirez capture
* The "Night Stalker" serial killer
* Best title to be had ?
The front page has a report on the "Night Stalker" murder case of Richard Ramirez, headed: "Other Serial Slayings Tinged by Satanism" with subhead: "Elements of Devil Worship in Stalker Case May Not Be Factors in Motivation, Expert... See More
John D. Rockefeller death in 1937....
Item #678881
May 24, 1937
LOS ANGELES TIMES, 2nd Extra, California, May 24, 1937
* John D. Rockefeller death
* Oil tycoon (nice headline w/ photos)
The front page has a nice banner headline: "JOHN D. ROCKEFELLER DIES; ESTATE REPORTED AS SMALL" with subhead: "End Comes in Florida Home" and more with great pictorial. Nice for display. More on pages 7 & 8.
First section only with pages 1... See More
Richard Ramirez, the 'Night Stalker', in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #678620
September 05, 1985
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Sept. 5, 1985
* Richard Ramirez arraignment
* His 1st known murder is discovered
* The "Night Stalker" serial killer
* Best title to be had ?
This issue has a report on the "Night Stalker" murder case of Richard Ramirez, with a one column heading at the top of the front page: "Ramirez Link to Unsolved Cases Sought" with subhead. (see)... See More
Boston Red Sox win the pennant...
Item #678547
October 02, 1967
THE BOSTON GLOBE, October 2, 1967 The front page has a very nice banner headline in red lettering that announces: "RED SOX Take Pennant As Historic Season Ends" with subheads and two related photos. Nice for display and great to have in a Boston paper. Rare as such.
Complete first section only with all 16 pages, very minor margin wear, nice condition.... See More
Battle of France in 1940....
Item #678234
June 05, 1940
HERALD EXAMINER, Los Angeles, 4th WAR EXTRA, June 5, 1940
* Battle of France - Paris
* World War II - WWII
The front page has a nice banner headline above the masthead: "FRENCH HOLD AS NAZIS IN BIG DRIVE ON PARIS" with subheads. Nice for display
First section only with 24 pages, light toning and minor wear at the folds, a little margin wear with some tiny tears, generally good. ... See More
Francis Ouimet wins 1931 U.S. Amateur golf...
Item #678116
September 06, 1931
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, September 6, 1931
* United States Amateur championship
* Golfer Francis Ouimet wins his 2nd (17 yrs. later)
* Beverly Country Club- Chicago, Illinois
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "OUIMET COMES THROUGH AGAIN AFTER 17 YEARS" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on Francis Ouimet winning his 2nd United States Amateur Championship, ... See More
New York Times Publisher Adolph S. Ochs dies...
Item #677623
April 09, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 9, 1935
* WPA created - Franklin D. Roosevelt
* Work Progress Administration
* Publisher Adolph Ochs death
The front page has a one column heading: "ROOSEVELT SIGNS WORK RELIEF BILL; BEGINS ALLOCATING" with subheads.
Also a nice front report and photo on the death of Adolph S. Ochs, the publisher of the New York Times. Much more inside with full pa... See More
Martin Luther King, Jr. found guilty in 1956...
Item #677146
March 23, 1956
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 23, 1956
* Martin Luther King Jr. found guilty
* Montgomery, Alabama bus boycott
* Pushed into the national spotlight
* From the city of his assassination
The Montgomery bus boycott was probably the first major political and social protest campaign against racial segregation in America, particularly in the South. Martin Luther King Jr. was only 26 years old... See More
Death of famed actor Paul Newman...
Item #676359
September 28, 2008
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Sept. 28, 2008
* Paul Newman death (1st report)
* Hollywood movie - film actor
* Best title to be had ?
The front page has a heading: "A leading man of film and philanthropy" with 2 related photos. Lengthy first report coverage continues on pages 20-23 with eight more photos. Nice to have this report in a newspaper from the capital of the entertainment industry... See More
1953 death of Premier Joseph Stalin...
Item #676177
March 06, 1953
THE INDIANAPOLIS STAR, March 6, 1953
* Joseph Stalin death
* Premier of the Soviet Union
* 1950's era original
The front page features a nice headline: "STALIN, MOST POWERFUL DICTATOR IN HISTORY, DIES" with subheads and photo. (see) More inside.
First section only with 10 pages, some wear along the right margin with a little text loss, a few small tears elsewhere, nice... See More
Death of famed actor Gergory Peck...
Item #675480
June 13, 2003
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 13, 2003
* Gregory Peck death (1st report)
* Hollywood movie - film actor
* "To Kill a Mockingbird" fame
* Best title to be had ?
The top of the ftpg. has a boxed section headed: "Gregory Peck - 1916 - 2003" with 4 photos of him, and a 2 column head: "Peck Was 'Last Aristocrat' Of Hollywood Golden Era". The article ... See More
Battle of Greece begins.... WWII Nazis...
Item #673977
April 06, 1941
LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 6, 1941
* Battle of Greece begins
* Operation Marita
* Nazis invasion
The front page has a banner headline: "YUGOSLAVIA AND GREECE INVADED AS HITLER LAUNCHES BALKAN WAR" with subheads. (see) Nice for display.
First section only with 16 pages, light toning and some wear at the central fold. Also some wear at the margins, partially loose along the sp... 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
Lyndon Johnson elected President...
Item #673407
November 04, 1964
THE ARIZONA REPUBLIC, Phoenix, Nov. 4, 1964
* Lyndon B. Johnson presidential election
The banner headline proclaims: "JOHNSON LANDSLIDE" with subheads and photos. Nice for display.
The complete first section only with 16 pages, light toning, minor wear and tiny white paint splatter along the central fold, generally good.... See More
Definitive proof of Einstein's theory of relativity... 'Epoch making'...
Item #673006
November 09, 1919
NEW YORK TIMES, November 9, 1919 Page 6 begins with an article which, in scientific circles, is definitive proof of Einstein's theory of relativity.
As background, in 1916 Albert Einstein published his general theory of relativity in full mathematical detail. That opened the window on a radically new framework for physics, abolishing established notions of space and time and repla... See More
Death of legendary Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham...
Item #672750
September 26, 1980
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Sept. 26, 1980
* John Bonham death (1st report)
* British rock band Led Zeppelin drummer
The top of page 20 has a report headed: "Led Zeppelin Drummer John Bonham Found Dead". Bonham was widely considered to be the greatest drummer in music history. Great to have this report in a newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry.
The complete first se... See More
Pete Rose banned from Major League Baseball for life...
Item #671718
August 25, 1989
THE ARIZONA REPUBLIC, Phoenix, August 25, 1989
* Pete Rose is banned from baseball
The front page has a heading that announces: "Banished for Life: Pet's Out" with subhead: "Actions 'Stained' Baseball". Two photos show Commissioner Bart Giamatti and Pete Rose.
Much of page 2 is taken up with more photos of Rose, plus text.
The complete first section on... See More
Bobby Jones wins golf Grand Slam in 1930...
Item #671600
September 28, 1930
ALLENTOWN MORNING CALL, Penn. September 28, 1930
* Bobby Jones wins grand Slam of golf
* Historic PGA feat (1st report)
The top of the front page has an historic three column headline: "BOBBY JONES SWAMPS GENE HOMANS 8 AND 7 TO WIN GOLF CROWN" with subheads that include: "Cleans Up and Annexes Four National Titles" and more with photo. (see)
First section only wit... See More
Young Brothers Massacre.... Brookline, Missouri...
Item #671371
January 03, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 3, 1932
* Young Brothers Massacre (1st report)
* Brookline, Missouri - Public enemy era
* The Ozarks Mountains - police killings
The front page has one column headings: "SIX OFFICERS KILLED BY DESPERATE BAND" "Barricaded in Missouri Farmhouse of Leader, Gang Battles With Posse in Darkness" "Governor Sends Troops" "Fugitives Es... See More
Soviets take the lead in the space race...
Item #671184
April 12, 1961
THE ARIZONA REPUBLIC, April 12, 1961
* Yuri Gagarin - Vostok 1 - Soviet cosmonaut
* 1st human into outer space (1st report)
The front page accounts the Soviets taking the lead in the space race with the headline: "RUSS ORBIT, LAND FIRST SPACEMAN" with subhead on Yuri Gagarin's historic flight.
Also ftpg. content concerning the trial of Adolf Eichmann for crimes against ... See More
Sicily, Italy falls to the Allies in 1943...
Item #670817
August 17, 1943
LOS ANGELES TIMES, August 17, 1943
* Allied invasion of Sicily ends w/ capture
* Operation Husky - World War II - WWII
The front page has a great banner headline: "SICILY TAKEN!" with subheads. (see) Nice for display.
First section only with pages 1-16, light toning and a minor wear at the margins and central fold, generally in good condition.... See More
Ronald Reagan is inaugurated... Hostages are released...
Item #668923
January 20, 1981
AMERICUS TIMES-RECORDER, Georgia, January 20, 1981
* Ronald Reagan inauguration
* Iran hostage crisis ends
Nice headlines on the front page announces: "Carter Efforts Bring Freedom to U.S. Hostages" & "Reagan Becomes 40th President" with a few related subheads and photo. (see)
First section only with all 8 pages, nice condition.
... See More
Death of comedian & actor Milton Berle...
Item #668375
March 28, 2002
LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 28, 2002
* Milton Berle death (1st report)
* American comedian and actor
* "Mr. Television" "Uncle Miltie"
* Best title to be had ?
Near the bottom of the front page has a three column heading: "TV Legend 'Uncle Miltie' Dies at 93" with small photo. The article carries over to pages 24 & 25 where there are 6 more photos of... See More
Death of actress Madeline Kahn...
Item #668370
December 04, 1999
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Dec. 4, 1999
* Madeline Kahn death
* Comedian actress
* Best title to be had ?
The ftpg. has a small report: "Madeline Kahn Dies at 57" with a color photo of her. The more detailed & lengthy article is found on page 22 headed: "Madeline Kahn; Oscar-Nominated, Tony-and Emmy-Winning Actress" with another photo of her in the film 'Blazing S... See More
Andy Gibb death... Youngest brother of The Bee Gees...
Item #667641
March 10, 1988
LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 10, 1988
* Andy Gibb death
* English singer - teen idol
* Early, same day 1st report
The front page has a two column heading: "Singer Andy Gibb, Brother of Bee Gees, Dies at 30" with photo. (see) Great to have this report in a newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry.
The complete first section only with pages 1-34. Nice condition.... See More
1946 Earthquake & Tsunami...
Item #666599
April 03, 1946
HONOLULU STAR-BULLETIN, Hawaii, April 3, 1946.
* Alleutian Islands Earthquake
* Alaska & Hawaii Tsunami
The front page has a very nice banner headline: "HUNT FOR BODIES BY LAND AND SEA" with subheads. Great for display and nice to have in this Hawaii publication, rare as such.
First section only with pages 1-12, two folds, some wear at the central fold with a little
... See More
* Alleutian Islands Earthquake
* Alaska & Hawaii Tsunami
The front page has a very nice banner headline: "HUNT FOR BODIES BY LAND AND SEA" with subheads. Great for display and nice to have in this Hawaii publication, rare as such.
First section only with pages 1-12, two folds, some wear at the central fold with a little
President Lyndon Johnson decides not to run...
Item #666080
April 01, 1968
HERALD EXAMINER, Los Angeles, April 1, 1968 The front page has a bold banner headline: "LBJ WON'T RUN" with subheads and a photo of Lyndon B. Johnson, captioned: "Announcement Drops A Political Bombshell. President Johnson, shown last night, takes self out of race."
Complete first section only with all 20 page, very nice, clean condition.... See More
The Long Beach earthquake...
Item #666043
March 11, 1933
HERALD EXPRESS, EXTRA, Los Angeles, March 11, 1933
* Long Beach, California earthquake
* Nice headline for display
* Best title to be had ? rare
A great front page headline in bold lettering announces: "140 DEATHS IN QUAKE AS MORE BODIES FOUND" with various subheads. Nice for display. Much more on the following page with several photos is also nice for display. Great ... See More
Nazis invade Crete.....
Item #665645
May 22, 1941
LOS ANGELES EXAMINER, May 22, 1941
* Nazis invade Crete Greece
* World War II - WWII gliders - paratroopers
The front page has a terrific banner headline: "BRITISH FLEET CRIPPLED AS CRETE BATTLE RAGES" with subhead. (see) Great for display. Related photo on page 2.
First section only with 14 pages, a little margin wear, generally good.... See More
The Baldwin Hills Dam disaster...
Item #665428
December 15, 1963
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Dec. 15, 1963
* Baldwin Hills Reservoir dam disaster
* It is BEST to have reports from the city where an event occurred
The banner headline notes: "DAM BURSTS WITH DEATH, DESTRUCTION" with various related subheads and A large photo of what is known as the Baldwin Hills Dam disaster in Los Angeles. More inside. See the internet for further details of the t... See More
O.J. Simpson to stand trial in a L.A. newspaper..
Item #661595
July 09, 1994
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 9, 1994
* O. J. Simpson murder case
* Judge orders him to stand trial
* Best title to be had ?
The top of the ftpg. has a headline: "Judge Cites 'Ample Evidence,' Orders Simpson to Stand Trial" with color photo. Much more on pages 18 & 19.
The complete first section only with pages 1-24 of a 184 page newspaper, nice condition.... See More
Death of famed actress Grace Kelly...
Item #660676
September 15, 1982
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Sept. 15, 1982
* Grace Kelly death (1st report)
* Hollywood movie film actress
* Princess of Monaco (Prince Rainier III)
* Best title to be had ?
The ftpg. has a one column head: "Princess Grace Dies of Injuries After Car Crash" with 2 photos of her, the main portion of the article carrying over to pages 16-17 with 2 more photos of her. Nice to have this... See More
Death of film director Stanley Kubrick...
Item #660229
March 08, 1999
LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 8, 1999
* Stanley Kubrick death (1st report)
* Movie film director - screenwriter
* "The Shining" " A Clockwork Orange"
* Best title to be had ?
The top of the ftpg. has a boxed section with 3 photos & text headed: "Stanley Kubrick, 1928 -1999" with a one column head: "Film Director Stanley Kubrick Dies at 70". He ... See More
Gerald Ford becomes the 38th American President...
Item #658571
August 10, 1974
NEW YORK TIMES, NY, August 10, 1974
* Gerald Ford is sworn in as President
* The Watergate nightmare is over!
The front page has the three-line banner heading: "FORD SWORN IN AS PRESIDENT; ASSERTS 'NIGHTMARE IS OVER' - Nixon Bids an Emotional Farewell to Washington", with multiple photos. Additional photos and coverage is found on inside pages. Always nice to have notable ... See More
Death of famed actor Henry Fonda...
Item #658417
March 12, 2011
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Aug. 12, 1982
* Henry Fonda death (early 1st report)
* Hollywood movie - film actor
* "The Grapes of Wrath" fame
* Best title to be had ?
The ftpg. has a 2 column heading: "Henry Fonda Dies Peacefully at 77, Wife at His Side" with two photos. The article carries over to page 3 with 4 more related photos. (see) Nice to have this report in a newspaper ... See More
Death takes Eddie Cantor...
Item #656925
October 11, 1964
HERALD EXAMINER, Los Angeles, Oct. 11, 1964
* Eddie Cantor death
* It is BEST to have reports from the city where an event occurred
Above the masthead is a headline: "DEATH TAKES EDDIE CANTOR" with a subhead: "Coronary Closes Bug Eyes At 72" plus a large photo captioned: "Heart Attack Brings Death to Comedian Eddie Cantor". Great to have this report in a ... See More
Ignacy Jan Paderewski death... Polish piainst & leader...
Item #655958
June 30, 1941
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 30, 1941
* Ignacy Jan Paderewski death (1st report)
* Polish pianist - Prime minister of Poland
The front page has a nice banner headline: "PADEREWSKI DIES; LED POLES" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
First section only with 16 pages, small binding holes alon... See More
Eisenhower wins the election...
Item #654848
November 07, 1956
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, Missouri, Nov. 7, 1956 The banner headline announces: "EISENHOWER WINS IN LANDSLIDE" with photos of Dwight D. Eisenhower & running mate Richard Nixon. Various subheads concerning the election. Nice for those collecting IKE memorabilia.
A portion of the first section only with pages 1-6 & 15-20. Minor margin wear, generally nice.... See More
1938 Crystal Night (Kristallnacht)...
Item #653724
November 13, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 13, 1938.
* Post Crystal Night (Kristallnacht)
* Night of Broken Glass - Persecution of Jews
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "REICH BARS JEWS IN TRADE; FINES THEM BILLION MARKS; CARDINAL'S PALACE STONED" with subheads that include: "Munich Mob Smashes Windows In an Outbreak Against Catholics" and more. (see) More in... See More
Death of screen legends Lillian Gish and Ruby Keeler...
Item #653299
March 01, 1993
LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 1, 1993
* Lillian Gish death (1st report)
* Hollywood movie - film actress
* Ruby Keeler death (1st report)
* Musical actress - singer - dancer
* Best title to be had ?
The bottom half of the ftpg. has a boxed section headed: "Death Takes Screen Legend Gish and Dance Star Keeler" with photos of both Ruby Keeler and Lillian Gish. The articles of bo... See More
Death of musician Roy Orbinson..
Item #652148
December 08, 1988
LOS ANGELES TIMES, December 8, 1988
* Roy Orbison death (1st report)
* American singer-songwriter
* "The Caruso of Rock" "The Big O"
Page 3 has a three column heading: "Rock 'n' Roll's Roy Orbison Dies" with photo. (see) Great to have this report in a newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry.
The complete first section only with pages... See More
Suez Crisis...
Item #650434
October 30, 1956
LOS ANGELES EXAMINER, EXTRA, October 30, 1956
* Suez Canal Crisis
* Second Arab-Israeli War
The front page has a nice banner headline: "ISRAELI NEAR SUEZ IN EGYPT INVASION" with related map. (see) More on page 2. Nice for display.
First section only with all 24 pages, generally nice.
A miracle of science: birth of the very first "test tube baby"...
Item #646693
July 27, 1978
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Colorado, July 27, 1978
* Very 1st test tube baby born
* in vitro fertilization
* Louise Joy Brown
The ftpg. has a two column heading announcing: "'Test-Tube' Baby First of Many, Doctors Say" with lead-in head: "Healthy, Crying Her Head Off" and related photo. (see)
This is the first section only with pages 1-26 of 174 pages. Nice condi... See More
Death of famed actor Laurence Olivier...
Item #645866
June 12, 1999
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 12, 1989
* Laurence Olivier death (1st report)
* English actor and director
* Hollywood movies - films
* Best title to be had ?
The middle of the ftpg. has a 2 column head: "Olivier, Called Greatest Actor of His Time, Dies" with a color photo of him captioned: "Laurence Olivier". The article carries over to take most of pages 14 & 15 w... See More
Andy Gibb death... Youngest brother of The Bee Gees...
Item #645865
March 11, 1988
LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 11, 1988
* Andy Gibb death (1st report)
* English singer - teen idol
Near the bottom of page 3 is a two column heading: "Andy Gibb, 1970s Pop Music Sensation, Dies in England at 30" with photo. (see) The article carries over to page 30. Great to have this report in a newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry.
The complete first section only wi... See More
Death of musician Frank Zappa...
Item #645645
December 06, 1993
LOS ANGELES TIMES, December 6, 1993
* Frank Zappa death (1st report)
* American musician - activist - filmmaker
* "The Mothers of Invention" rock band
The front page has a one column heading: "Frank Zappa, Iconoclast of Rock, Dies at 52" The article carries over to page 22 and includes a photo of him.
Great to have this report in a newspaper from the home of the ... See More
Death of famed actor Tony Curtis...
Item #645624
October 01, 2010
LOS ANGELES TIMES, October 1, 2010
* Tony Curtis death (1st report)
* Hollywood Film - movie actor
* Best title to be had ?
The front page has report headed: "He had looks and range to match" with photo. (see). The article carries over to page 17 with much text on his life & career. Four related photo here as well.
Great to have this report in a newspaper from the capital of... See More
Los Angeles lakers finally defeat the Boston Celtics to win 1985 NBA finals...
Item #645289
June 10, 1985
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 10-12, 1985 (3-issue set)
* The L.A. Lakers beat the Boston Celtics to win the NBA basketball title
* The Lakers finally bury the Garden Ghost
* Hometown (Los Angeles) newspaper
The win, the parade, the presentation: After decades of futility, the front page has: "Lakers Defeat Celtics for Title; Parade Tuesday", which tells of the Los Angeles Lakers defea... See More
Death of actor Carroll O'Connor...
Item #645160
June 22, 2001
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 22, 2001
* Carroll O'Connor death (1st report)
* TV television actor & director
* "All in the Family" Archie Bunker
* Best title to be had ?
The bottom half of the front page has a boxed report headed: "TV Icon Carroll O'Connor Dies" with subhead: "The Actor Played Lovable Bigot Archie Bunker for 13 Years in Two Series". Th... See More
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