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Item #218334THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, December 12, 1963.
* Frank Sinatra Jr. freed from kidnapping
This 50+ page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "Frank, Jr.: 'I Was Scared'" with a few related photos. More inside. Other news of the day throughout with interesting advertisements. Small binding holes along the spine,... Read full description -
Item #704663THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Dec. 12, 1963
* Harlem, New York City slum area rent strike
* Tenants protest bad conditions - Jesse Gray
* American Civil Rights Movement - Negroes
Page 3 has a heading: "Harlem Leader Lashes City, Asks More Slum Strikes" with lead-in: "Housing & Civil Rights" (see... Read full description -
Item #715425THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Dec. 26, 1963
* Washington Square Village sold
* New York University buys
* Moondog - Louis Thomas Hardin
* Blind composer, Musician, performer
* Greenwich Village performance advertisement
The front page has a heading: "NYU IS Top Landowner, Buys Washington Sq. Village"... Read full description -
Item #616671FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, December 30, 1963
* Chicago Bears vs. New York Giants
* NFL football championship title game
This 18 page newspaper has a three column headline on page10: "Chicago Bandits Steal Crown, Intercept Five Tittle Passes" with caption: "Bears Win NFL Championship--"
1st report... Read full description -
Item #584803THE 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... Read full description -
Item #724628COLOR COMIC STRIPS section only of The Detroit Free Press, January 5, 1964
* "The Flintstones" color comic strip
* "Stone age" animated comedy series
This section has several color comic strips which includes a page 5 "THE FLINTSTONES" strip. (see images)
Complete color comic section with 8 pages, minor margin wear, small binding... Read full description -
Item #161996THE 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! -
Item #595997LEOMINSTER 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... Read full description -
Item #711846THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Feb. 1, 1964
* American evangelist Billy Graham
* Southern Baptist minister - civil rights
* To run for United States president ?
The front page has a one column heading: "Evangelist Graham for President?" with photo. (see images)
Complete with 20+ pages, small binding holes along the spine, minor margin wear, generally nice. -
Item #704665THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Feb. 6, 1964
* New York City public school boycott
* Freedom Day - Anti segregation
* 1960's Civil Rights Movement
The front page has a heading: "Boycott Strips Schools, Over Half Pupils Out" with related pictorial. (see images) First report coverage continues on a... Read full description -
Item #711487THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Feb. 13, 1964
* "Dr. Strangelove" opening day premiere review
* Political satire black comedy film - movie
* Director Stanley Kubrick & Actor Peter Sellers
Page 13 under "film" is a review for the recent premiere with heading: "Come Now, Dr. Strangelove" The review... Read full description -
Item #704659THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Feb. 20, 1964
* Muhammad Ali (Cassius Clay) vs. Sonny Liston (1st)
* Famous boxing's World Heavyweight Championship
* One of the greatest sports moments of the 20th century
Page 10 has a 4 x 4 inch advertisement for this upcoming boxing match at the local theater... Read full description -
Item #639121THE 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... Read full description -
Item #160798DETROIT FREE PRESS, Mar. 1, 1964 Banner head: "U.S. Bares 2,000-MPH Jet" Subheads: "Project kept Secret Five Years" "Missile Capability, Long Range Seen" plus a photo of the new Air Force jet. -
Item #704952THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, March 5, 1964
* Muhammad Ali (Cassius Clay) vs. Sonny Liston (1st)
* Famous boxing's World Heavyweight Championship
* One of the greatest sports moments of the 20th century
Pages 4 & 5 has a first hand report by Lawrence Shainberg on the recent boxing heavyweight... Read full description -
Item #563487LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, March 12, 1964
* Jimmy Hoffa guilty of bribery
* Jail sentence imposed
This 14 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Hoffa Sentenced To Eight Years".
Other news of the day. Light browning, otherwise in good condition.
wikipedia notes: In 1964, Hoffa was convicted of attempted bribery of... Read full description -
Item #704044THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, March 26, 1964
* English actor Dudley Moore - Trio
* Village Vanguard jazz club advertisement
Page 15 under "cafes & coffee houses" is a small advertisement for "Dudley Moore & His Jazz Trio" (see image)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no... Read full description -
Item #563480LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, March 28, 1964
* The Great Alaskan Earthquake (1st report)
This 8 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Alaska Jolted By Earthquake" with a few smaller subheads. (see)
Other news of the day. Some small binding holes along the spine, otherwise in good condition.
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Item #575909LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, March 30, 1964
* The Great Alaskan Earthquake
This 8 page newspaper has three column headlines on the front page: "Baby's Cold Keeps Mother Here, Safe from 'Quake'"; "Alaskans Begin To Rebuild As Rescue Work Goes On" with related photo (see).
Other news of the day. Some small binding holes... Read full description -
Item #725362THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, April 2, 1964
* Lenny Bruce - stand-up comedian - satirist ad
* Conviction for obscenity comedy performance
* Cafe Au Go Go nightclub - Bleecker Street
* Malcom X "Prospects for Freedom"
* "Militant Labor Forum" in NYC ad
The bottom of the back page has a small advertisement for a "MALCOLM... Read full description -
Item #637301PORTLAND PRESS HERALD, Portland, Maine, April 6, 1964 The banner headline reads "Death Claims General MacArthur" and features three photos underneath, one which is the infamous photo wearing his aviator sunglasses and with his corn-cob pipe. The subhead reads "An American Military Hero 'Fades Away'".
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Item #650052THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, April 13, 1964
* Arnold Palmer "The King" wins
* His 4th & final Masters golf tournament
The top of the back page has a two column heading: "Arnie Wins Record-Breaking Fourth Masters Tournament" (see) First report coverage on Arnold Palmer winning his 4th and final Masters golf tournament at Augusta,... Read full description -
Item #566917THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, April 24, 1964
* Ken Johnson - Houston Colt .45s pitcher
* No-hitter loss (1st and only one)
* MLB Baseball
This 48 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page of the sport's section (inside): "Colts Get No-Hitter, But Loses" and "Error Cost Johnson Pitching Gem, 1-0" with one column photo... Read full description -
Item #701063THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, April 30, 1964
* Jimmy Witherspoon, Doc Watson & Tom Paxton
* Greenwich Village cafes performance advertisements
* Andy Warhol pop art gallery exhibition advertisement
Page 17 has various ads for Greenwich Village area cafes and coffee houses including one for Jimmy Witherspoon... Read full description -
Item #574866LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, May 9, 1964
* Mount Clemens & New Baltimore, Michigan
* Tornado disaster (1st report)
This 8 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "12 Killed, 600 Injured By Tornado in Michigan". Tells of the tornadoes disaster that hit Mount Clemens and New Baltimore, Michigan.
Other news of the day. Minor spine wear, otherwise good. -
Item #593309LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, May 27, 1964
* Jawaharlal Nehru death (1st report with photo)
* Leader in India
This 18 page newspaper has a two column heading on the front page: "Prime Minister Nehru Dies of Stroke at 74" with photo of Nehru (see photos).
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Minor margin wear, otherwise good condition. -
Item #567750THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, June 1, 1964
* Longest baseball game ever played
* New York Mets vs. San Francisco Giants
* MLB baseball - Shea Stadium
This 24 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on page 16: "Giants Beat Mets in 23 Innings; Game Lasts 7:23" with subheads that include: "Elapsed Time For Game Is Longest Ever"... Read full description -
Item #714130THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, June 4, 1964
* Malcolm X editorial - Muslim human rights activist
* Greenwich Village cafes performance advertisements
* Early Woody Allen as a stand-up comedian advertisement
Page 3 has an editorial headed: "Whites Cheer Malcolm X For Blasts at Whites" coverage continues on another inside page. He... Read full description -
Item #577022LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, July 2, 1964
* Civil Rights Act of 1964... Day of signing
* Lyndon B. Johnson
This 10 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page:
"House Ready To Vote On Civil Rights Today" which tells of this historic act would be signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson on this day.
Other news of the... Read full description -
Item #709396THE LOS ANGELES TIMES, 5th Election Extra, July 16, 1964
* Barry Goldwater presidential nomination
* United States - Arizona Senator
The front page has a nice banner headline: "GOLDWATER WINS; L.A. Votes Bring end To the Cliffhanger" with subheads and photo.
Complete 1st section only with 18 pages, light toning and minor wear along the central fold, generally in good condition. -
Item #612142FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, July 20, 1964
* Harlem race riots
* Confrontation w/ police
The front page has a three column heading: "Harlem Riots Flare Despite Peace Pleas" with related photo. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 16 pages, minor spine wear, otherwise nice. -
Item #704030THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, July 23, 1964
* Harlem race riots - photos
* "Long, Hot Summer"
* Confrontation w/ police
* re. James Powell death
The front page has a one column heading: "'Tear Down The Ghetto'" with some related photos. (see images)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was... Read full description -
Item #637802THE PRATT TRIBUNE, Pratt, Kansas, July 27, 1964
* Jimmy Hoffa found guilty
* Teamsters leader
This 8 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Hoffa Guilty in Union Pension Fraud Case".
Other news of the day including much on the Rochester NY race riots. A few small binding holes along the spine, otherwise good.
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Item #703884THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York City, July 30, 1964* Andy Warhol & his movies
* Film critic Jonas Mekas
* Experimental underground films* Early stand-up comedian George CarlinPage 13 has a article by film critic Jonas Mekas regarding Andy Warhol and his many underground movies.
Page 14... Read full description -
Item #595157THE 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... Read full description -
Item #581126FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, August 28, 1964
* Gracie Allen death
* Comedienne duo and wife of George Burns
This 20 page newspaper has a three column headline near the bottom of the front page: "Gracie Allen Dead At 58" with caption: "Lovable 'Nitwit' Heart Attack Victim--" and photo (see photos).
Other news, sports... Read full description -
Item #581143FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, August 29, 1964
* The Beatles in New York City
* Photo of teenage girls in hysteria
This 12-page newspaper has a two-column photo at the bottom of the front page with caption: "Beatlemania" and brief text. See photos for details. Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Some spine wear, otherwise in good condition. -
Item #571328THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, September 2, 1964 This 38 page newspaper has a three column headline on page 28: "Mets Get 4-0 Win Over Giants" with subheads and box scores. (see)
See photos for mention of Masanori Murakami becoming the first Japanese-born player to appear in the U.S. maj or leagues. In his debut, the Osuki native throws a scoreless inning against the Mets.
Other news of the day throughout. Good condition. -
Item #703769THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Sept. 3, 1964
* Odetta Holmes - African American singer
* "The Voice of the Civil Rights Movement"
* Village Gate night club performance advertisement
* Miriam Makeba - South African singer - songwriter
* "Mama Africa" - Civil rights activist
Page 9 has a small advertisement... Read full description -
Item #588342LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, September 3, 1964
* Alvin C. York death (1st report)
* World War I - WWI hero
* Medal of Honor fame
This 12 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Famed Hero of World War I Returns in Death to Home". 1st report coverage on the death of World War I hero, Alvin C. York.
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Item #665350THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass. Sept. 9, 1964
* Sean O'Casey death (1st report)
* Irish dramatist and memoirist - socialist
* Dublin, Ireland working class
The front page has a two column heading: "Heart Attack Is Fatal To Sean O'Casey, 84" with subhead. (see) First report coverage continues on page 9 with photo of O'Casey.
Complete... Read full description -
Item #161375FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Mass., Sept. 28, 1964 Ftpg. banner head: Oswald And Ruby Acted As Lone Killers re. the Warren Commission Report. Three related photos at the bottom. -
Item #703776THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Oct. 1, 1964
* Carolyn Hester - American folk singer songwriter
* The Gaslight Cafe coffeehouse music gig advertisement
Page18 has a 5 1/2 x 2 1/2 inch advertisement for a "CAROLYN HESTER" performance at The Gaslight Cafe. (see image)
I suspect this to be an extremely... Read full description -
Item #685305LOS ANGELES TIMES, Oct. 11, 1964
* Comedian actor Eddie Cantor death
* Best publication to be had ? (rare)
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "Eddie Cantor Dies of Heart at 72" with subhead and photo. Great to have this report in a newspaper from the home of the film & entertainment industry.
The first section only with pages... Read full description -
Item #659700LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Mass. October 13, 1964
* Vosthod I manned space flight
* 1st multiple human spacecraft
The front page has a six column headline: "Red Space Ship Lands Safely After 24 Hours of Orbiting" with subhead and related photo. (see) Voskhod I was the first space flight to carry more than one crewman into orbit, the first... Read full description -
Item #718494THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass. Oct. 19, 1964
* United States involvement in Vietnam War prelude ?
* North Vietnamese territory aircraft bombings
The front page has a two column heading: "North Viet Nam Says Its Villages Strafed" with subhead. (see images)
Complete with all 24 pages, tiny binding holes along the spine, nice... Read full description -
Item #566328FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, October 26, 1964
* Jim Marshall runs the wrong way
* Minnesota Vikings
* NFL football
This 22 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 8: "Vikings' Marshall Goofs" which reports various NFL games from the previous day with report of Jim Marshall's famous wrong way run. See photos for text.
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Item #703779THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Oct. 29, 1964
* Ben Shahn - American Jewish artist
* Social realism - left wing political views
* Barry Goldwater as a baby etching - cartoon
* Republican presidential candidate
* "Vote for Lyndon Johnson" campaign
The front page has a pro-Lyndon Johnson and... Read full description -
Item #703781THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Nov. 12, 1964
* Lenny Bruce - stand-up comedian - satirist
* Conviction for obscenity comedy performance
The front page has a heading: "Court Says No to Bruce, He Must See Psychiatrist" (see images)
wikipedia notes: In April 1964, he appeared twice at the Cafe Au Go Go in... Read full description -
Item #574882LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, November 16, 1964
* Bonanza Air Lines Flight 114 disaster
* Fairchild F-27 airplane crash
* Sloan, Nevada
This 10 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Wrecked Airliner Found"
Tells of the Bonanza Air Lines Flight 114 airplane disaster near Las Vegas, Nevada. (Sloan NV)
... Read full description
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