LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts March 9, 1961

* Sputnik 9 Russian spacecraft
* Chernushka - Blackie - Russia dog (historic)
* 1st animal returned from space successfully (alive)

This 12 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Soviet Recovers Space Vehicle" Coverage of the 1st animal to return to earth safely after orbiting space.
Other news of the day. Complete, minor spine wear, otherwise in good condition.