Historic Newspapers: Women in the News

NEW YORK POST, Jan. 21, 2021

* A day of "firsts"
* Joe Biden sworn in as oldest president to-date
* Kamala Harris 1st female, 1st black, 1st South-Asian Vice-President
* Doug Emhoff 1st "second Gentleman" and first Jewish-American married to a President or Vice-President

The entire front page and pages 3-13 tell of the inauguration of Joe Biden as the 46th President and Kamala Harris as Vice-President - with multiple images and dramatic headlines commemorating the event. See the…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Aug. 10, 2011

* Premiere of "The Help" - advertisement and review
* Octavia Spencer, Viola Davis, and Emma Stone
* Multiple award winner

A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "The Help", and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, it being the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood area's prime publication.
The front page of the Calendar (Section D) has a review of the film headed: "A Kitchen…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 24, 2011 

* Elizabeth Taylor death (1st report)
* Hollywood movie - film actress
* Best title to be had ?

The top of the ftpg. has a boxed section with: "Elizabeth Taylor, 1932 - 2011" "Icon of Glamour, On and Off Screen" "The Film Star's Oscar-Winning Acting talent often Took a Back Seat to the Drama of Her Personal Life." The Article carries over to take all of pages 14 & 15 and then with more on her on the ftpg. of section D. Nice to have this report in a…

"Lonesome Lover"... "Do Nothing 'Til You Hear From Me"...

Los Angeles Times, August 15, 2010

* Abbey Lincoln's obituary
* American Jazz vocalist, songwriter & actress
* Civil Rights Activist 

The top half of pg. A39 has an obituary and death report with the heading: "Jazz singer championed civil rights", which is accompanied by 2 images depicting both her music and acting career. The coverage is quite extensive. See images for details.
All major sections are present and in very good condition.

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Nov. 6, 2007

* The Fabulous Moolah death w/ photo
* Mary Lillian Ellison - Woman pro wrestler

Page 10 of section B has a heading: "Lillian Ellison, 84; world wrestling hall of fame's first female inductee" with 2 related photos. (see images)
Complete with all sections (70 pages), very nice condition.

LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 5, 2007 

* Paris Hilton sentenced to 45 days in jail
* "Lynwood" - Woman's detention facility

The front page has two related photos with one column heading: "Her next stay won't be at the Hilton" 
The front page of section B has a three column heading: "Paris Hilton stunned by 45-day sentence" with related photo. Coverage continues inside this section with ano0ther related photo. (see images) Nice to have from the capital of the entertainment industry and the city where this…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Feb. 9, 2007 

* Anna Nicole Smith death
* Playboy centerfold playmate
* Model, actress & tabloid star

The bottom of the ftpg. has a boxed section headed: "Glitz, Scandal, Fame, Loss--And Death at 39" with some text & a photo of Anna Nicole Smith. The article carries over to page 22 with more photos. Nice to have this report in a newspaper from the capital of the entertainment industry.
The complete first section only with pages 1-26, nice condition.

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Jan 21, 2006  Several movie advertisements and reviews are found in the Calendar section. These picture advertisements include: "WALK THE LINE", which won the Golden Globe for best picture, actor and actress, "BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN", "END OF SPEAR", "GLORY ROAD", "KING KONG"  and "THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA". 
Complete issue in good condition with a center fold. See photos for details on condition. 
 

LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 6, 2005

* Multiple noteworthy death reports
* Ernest Lehman (screenwriter)
* June Haver (actress - the next 'Betty Grable')
* James B. Stockdale (Vice Admiral of the Navy - POW)

Pages B8 and B9 have three noteworthy death reports with corresponding photos. The headings are: "June Haver, 79; Movie Star Later Married Actor Fred MacMurray", "Ernest Lehman, 89; Wrote Screenplays for Many Movies Destined to Be Classics" (including North By Northwest", "The Sound of…

THE LOS ANGELES TIMES, January 4, 2005  

* Death of Shirley Chisholm
* 1st African American Woman elected to the United States Congress

Page 10 of Section B has a half-page report on the death and obituary of "Shirley Chisholm, 80: Ran for President, Served 13 Years in Congress." She was the first African-American to be elected to the United States Congress; and in 1972 the first black candidate for a major party's nomination for President of the United States, and the first woman to…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Aug. 10, 2004

* Fay Wray death (1st report)
* Hollywood movie actress
* "King Kong" film fame
* Best publication to be had ?

The bottom of the ftpg. has a small announcement: "Actress Fay Wray Dies at 96" with a photo of her, with the lengthy article on B10 with heading: "Fay Wray, 96; Actress, Object of Ape's Desire in 'King Kong' " and 3 more photos. Nice to have this report in a newspaper from the capital of the entertainment industry.
The complete sections A &…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 8, 2004

* The Crossroads Guitar Festival
* Darrell David Rice charged

The front of the Calendar Section has: "Strum of its parts", which tells of the 2004 Crossroads Guitar Festival in Dallas. Included is a very graphic containing individual photos of guitar greats Joe Walsh, John Mayer, B.B. King, Eric Clapton, Carlos Santana, J.J. Cale, Jimmie Vaughn, and Vince Gill. The article continues on an inside page and includes a photo of Jeff Beck and Eric Clapton,…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Oct. 10, 2002

* Aileen Wuornos execution
* Prostitute & serial killer
* Monster (2003 film) fame

The top of page 33 has a three column heading: "Florida Executes Female Serial Killer" (see)
Complete with all sections (100+ pages), nice condition.

LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 26, 2002

* Murders in Shanandoah National Park
* Darrell David Rice pleads "not guilty"
* Changing Lanes, The Scorpion King, & Jason X

Page A16 has the brief article headed: "Man Pleads Not Guilty in Killing of Female Hikers at National Park". This is in regard to Darrell David Rice being accused of murdering Laura Winans and Julianne Williams along the Skyline Drive.
Although there were not any notable movie premiers this week, the Calendar Section still…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 11, 2002

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Aug. 26, 2001 

* American singer, actress & model Aaliyah 
* "Princess of R&B" - "Queen of Urban Pop"
* Marsh Harbor Cessna 402 Airplane Crash 

The top of page 4 has a three column heading: "R&B Singer Aaliyah Dies in Bahamas Plane Crash" with subhead and photo.  (see images) Nice to have from the home of the entertainment industry. 
Complete 1st section only with all 38 pages, nice condition.

Background: The death of Aaliyah on August 25, 2001, stands as a haunting intersection…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 18, 2001

* Katherine Graham death
* The Washington Post publisher
* Watergate scandal fame

Near the bottom of the front page: "Publisher Katherine Graham Dies" with subhead and 2 related photos. Much more on pages 14 & 15 with lengthy text and more related photos. She was the first Woman publisher of a major American newspaper.
Complete with all sections (80+ pages), great condition.

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Aug. 13, 2000 

* Loretta Young death (1st report)
* American movie - film actress
* "The Farmer's Daughter" fame
* Best title to be had ?

The bottom of the first column has a brief report with photo: 'Loretta Young Dies" with just a bit more, the full article found on the ftpg. of the B section with a color photo of her & which carries over to take most of page 10 with 2 more photos. Nice to have this report in a newspaper from the capital of the entertainment…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Jan. 20, 2000 

* Hedy Lamarr death (1st report)
* Austrian-American movie - film actress
* Inventor re. Bluetooth - Wi-Fi - GPS
* Best publication to be had ?

The bottom of the front page has a small photo with brief text. The top of page 22 has a heading that reads: "Hedy Lamarr; Screen Star Called Her Beauty a Curse" with another photo. (see) Nice to have this report in a newspaper from the capital of the entertainment industry.
Complete with all sections (100+…

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 Saddles'. Nice to have this report in a newspaper from the capital of the entertainment industry.
The complete first section only…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Dec. 4, 1999

* Madeline Kahn death (1st report)
* Hollywood Movie - film actress
* "Blazing Saddles" "Young Frankenstein"
* 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 Saddles'. Nice to have this report in a newspaper from the…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Jan. 27, 1998

* Bill & Hillary Clinton lies to the World
* "I did not have sexual relations with that woman"
* White House intern Monica Lewinsky

The top of the front page has a two column headline: "Clinton Strongly Denies Having Sex With Intern" and more with 2 related photos. Text includes: "I did not have sexual relations with that woman" Much more inside.
Complete with all sections (80+ pages), great condition.

LOS ANGLES TIMES, July 5, 1995

* Actress Eva Gabor death
* Comedy sitcom "Green Acres" 
* Pancho Gonzales death 
* Mexican-American tennis star 

The bottom of the front page has a two column heading: "Pancho Gonzalez, One of Tennis' Greatest Stars, Dies" with subhead and photo. 
And also at the bottom is a photo with small heading: "Eva Gabor Dies At 74" The front page of section B has a two column heading: "Actress Eva Gabor of 'Green Acres' Fame Dies at 74" with photo. Nice to have…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 30, 1995

* Lana Turner death (1st report)
* Hollywood movie - film actress
* World War II era pin-up model
* Best title to be had ?

The bottom of the front page has a heading: "Lana Turner, Glamorous Star of  50 Films, Dies at 75" with subhead: " 'Sweater Girl' was a favorite GI pinup. Tragedy and seven marriages marred her private life." The article carries over to page 32.
Great to have this report in a newspaper from the capital of the entertainment…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 26, 1995

* Ginger Rogers death (1st report)
* American actress - dancer - singer
* Musical films - movies w/ Fred Astaire
* Best publication to be had ? (rare)

The bottom of the front page has a heading: "Movie Great Ginger Rogers Dies at 83" with subhead: "The Oscar-winning actress was best known for the 10 films she glided through with Fred Astaire." A color photo of her and Fred Astaire is included. The article carries over to page 24 and includes another…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, December 3, 1993 (Calendar Section only)

* "Dangerous Woman" - premiere ad and review
*Mrs. Doubtfire - week two, full-page ad

A terrific issue featuring many popular movie advertisements of the day in the Calendar Section. In addition to the two mentioned above, additional full-page and/or large movie advertisements include: "We're Back", "Rescue Me", "Adam's Family Values" and "Grumpy Old Men".
Calendar Section only, good condition.

Note: Where else might one…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Aug. 4, 1993

* Ruth Bader Ginsburg confirmation
* United States Supreme Court nomination
* Appointed by President Bill Clinton

The front page has a two column heading: "Ginsburg Confirmed as 2nd Woman on Supreme Court" (see)
Complete 1sqt section only with all 18 pages, light purple toning along the right side due to the paper roll coming to an end, very nice condition.

LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 18, 1993

* Helen Hayes death (1st report)
* American Broadway & film actress
* "First Lady of the American Theater"
* Best publication to be had ?

The front page has a one column heading: "Helen Hayes, Legend of U.S. Theater, Dies" with related pictorial. (see images) Much more inside with lengthy text and a few more photos.
Great to have this report in a newspaper from the capital of the entertainment industry.
Complete with all major sections (100+ pages),…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 1, 1993 

* Lillian Gish death (1st report)
* Hollywood movie - film actress
* Ruby Keeler death (1st report)
* Musical actress - singer - dancer

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 both carry over to pages 17 and 18 & including more photos (see). Nice to have this report in a newspaper from the capital of the…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, February 19, 1993

* Best "Army of Darkness" movie advertisement
* Grand Opening Day premiere review
* Horror comedy cult classic film

A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Army of Darkness" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood area's prime publication.

Note: Where else might one find authentic, poster-size ads for Opening Day showings, in the…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Feb. 5, 1096 

* Actress Audrey Meadows death w/ photos
* The Honeymooners - Alice Kramden 
* "One of these days..POW! Straight to the Moon" fame 

The bottom of the front page has a one column photo with caption: "Audrey Meadows Dies" with photo. 
The front page of section B has a one column heading: "Audrey Meadows Is Dead of Cancer at 69" Coverage continues inside with related photo. (see images) Nice to have from the home of the entertainment industry. 
Complete with all…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Jan. 21, 1993 

* Audrey Hepburn death (1st report)
* Actress, model, dancer & humanitarian
* Hollywood golden age movie - film
* Best title to be had ?

The bottom of the front page has a boxed report headed: "Audrey Hepburn, Actress and Humanitarian, Dies" at age 63, with a color photo of her (see). The article carries over to take most of page 28 with much text on her life & career and also includes 4 more photos of her.
Great to have this report in a newspaper…

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Oct. 27, 1992

* Coffee table book "SEX" release advertisement
* Erotic softcore pornography - sadomasochism 
* President Bill Clinton - "Slick Willie"
* Womanizer - rapist - cheating husband
* About to win the 1992 election

Page 13 has a full page advertisement for the newly released Madonna book titled: "SEX" (see images) This book was officially released the same week of the date of this publication. Madonna started her…

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Oct. 20, 1992

* Megadeth - thrash heavy metal band
* Frontman & guitarist Dave Mustaine
* Ritz Theatre performance advertisement
* Countdown to Extinction album tour
* Woman's right to choose movement
* Women's abortion rights Demonstration

Page 7 has a full page notice for: "WOMEN: TAKE CONTROL" demonstration at at Columbus Circle in Manhattan. (see images)
Page 114 has a 7 x 4 3/4 inch advertisement for "MEGADETH" concert…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 7, 1992 

* Marlene Dietrich death (1st report)
* German-American movie film actress
* Best title to be had ?

The bottom of the front page has a heading: "Marlene Dietrich, Classic Femme Fatale, Dies at 90" with subhead: "In Her Sultry Roles, she Brought a Worldly Sexuality & a Hint of Decadence to the Screen." A photo of her is included. The article carries over to page 40 & includes 2 more photos.
Great to have this report in a newspaper from the capital of the…

THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, December 17, 1991  

* Donald Trump caricature
* 25 years before presidency

Philip Burke's caricature of Donald Trump is featured on the cover. Known for his depictions of U.S. Presidents, it is nice to have his illustration of Donald Trump long before his presidency. The related article, "TRUMP - BEGINNING OF THE END", begins on the front page and continues for multiple pages within and includes additional photos.
An unrelated but interesting article is…

SPORTS SECION only of the Los Angeles Times, Nov. 8, 1991

* American stage & film actress Gene Tierney death
* "Golden Age of Hollywood" leading lady 
* Earvin Magic Johnson has HIV/AIDS virus 
* Los Angeles Lakers basketball star
* Retires from professional NBA play

Page 3 has a heading that reads: "Gene Tierney, Acclaimed as Star of 'Laura,' Dies at 70" and photo. (see images) Great to have from the home of the entertainment industry.
The top of the front page has a headline…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 20, 1991

* Jean Arthur death (1st report)
* American Broadway & film actress
* Featured in 3 Frank Capra movies
* Best publication to be had ?

Near the bottom of page 3 is a heading: "Jean Arthur Dies; Comedy Film Star of the '30s and '40s" with photo. (see images)
Great to have this report in a newspaper from the capital of the entertainment industry.
The complete first section with 34 pages, nice condition.

LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 17, 1991

* Reba McEntire - band airplane crash disaster
* "The Queen of Country" music singer & actress
* Olay Mountain - San Diego, California

The top of page 3 has a heading: "Plane Crash Kills 8 in Singer's Band" with subhead and related photo. (see images)
Complete 1st section only with all 40 pages, nice condition.

LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 24, 1990

* Paulette Goddard death (1st report)
* Movie - film & Broadway actress
* Charlie Chaplin's leading lady
* Best title to be had ?

The bottom of the ftpg. has small photo of Goddard with heading: "Paulette Goddard Dies" the top of page 30 has a one column heading: "Films' Paulette Goddard; Was Saucy Star of 1930s and '40s"  with photo of Goddard with Charlie Chaplin. (see) Another related article at the bottom of the front page of section F.
Great to…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 16, 1990 

* Greta Garbo death (1st report)
* Swedish-American actress
* Hollywood film movie star
* Best title to be had ?

The bottom of the ftpg. has an article headed: "Greta Garbo, Alluring but Aloof Film Star, Dies at 84" with a photo of her from 1928. The article carries over to pages 26 & 27 where there are 3 more photos of her.
Great to have this report in a newspaper from the capital of the entertainment industry.
The complete first section with…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 23, 1990

* Best "Pretty Woman" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* American romantic comedy film - Julia Roberts

A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Pretty Woman" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood area's prime publication.

Note: Where else might one find authentic, poster-size ads for Opening Day showings, in the…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Jan. 21, 1990

* Barbara Stanwyck death (1st report)
* Movie - film & TV actress model singer
* Best title to be had ?

The bottom of the ftpg. has an article headed: "Barbara Stanwyck Dies; Career Spanned 60 Years" which includes a photo of her. The article carries over to page 36.
Great to have this report in a newspaper from the capital of the entertainment industry.
The complete first section with pages 1-38, nice condition.

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Nov. 21, 1989

* "Steel Magnolias" film advertisement
* Opening day premiere in New York City
* American Women comedy drama movie
* Sally Field - Dolly Parton - Julia Roberts 

Page 84 has a nice full page advertisement for the opening day showing of "Steel Magnolias" (see images)
Background:Steel Magnolias (1989) is a Southern-set comedy-drama about a tight-knit group of women in a Louisiana town who support each other…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, October 8, 1989

* Bette Davis death (1st report)
* Hollywood movie - film actress
* Best title to be had ?

The bottom of the front has a two column heading: "Lavish Tributes Pour In for Film Star Bette Davis" with caption: "She Dies in Paris at 81" and photo. (see) More on pages 58 & 59. Nice to have this death report in a newspaper from the capital of the entertainment industry.
Complete 1st section only with all 60 pages, nice condition.

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Sept. 12, 1989

* 1989 MTV Video Music Awards 
* Hosted by comedian Arsenio Hall
* Madonna - Paula Abdul - Neil Young

Page 60 has a full page advertisement for the "1989 MTV Video Music Awards" to be shown on television that night. (see images)
Background:The 1989 MTV Video Music Awards, held on September 6 in Los Angeles and hosted by Arsenio Hall, featured standout performances and major wins. Madonna opened with “Express…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 4, 1989

* Christine Jorgensen death (1st report)
* American trans woman - actress - singer
* 1st widely known gender affirming surgery patient

The bottom of page 3 has a heading: "Christine Jorgensen, 62, Dies of Cancer" with lead-in: "1952 Sex-Change Operations Made Her a Celebrity" and photo. (see)
Great to have this report in a newspaper from the capital of the entertainment industry.
Complete 1st section only with all 36 pages, light toning to the top half…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 27, 1989

* Lucille Ball death (1st report)
* Actress - comedienne -  model
* "I Love Lucy" television sitcom
* Best title to be had ?

The top of the ftpg. has four photos of Lucille Ball with a ftpg. report headed: "Lucille Ball Dies; TV's Comic Genius Was 77" with a related subhead. Much more on her on page 3, including two more related photos.
Terrific to have this report in a L.A. newspaper, home of the television/film industries, home to Lucy Ball, and…

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, March 28, 1989

* The Bangles - American all-female pop rock band
* "Walk Like an Egyptian" "Manic Monday" fame
* Appearance at Tower Records & NYC concerts ads

Page 75 has a nice full page advertisement for a "The Bangles" appearance at Tower Records for photos and autographs. Also mention of them performing at the Beacon Theater and The Palladium in Manhattan. And page 77 has a full page ad for performances at The Palladium…

THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, January 2, 1989

Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The top names and events of all American sports eventually found their way in the pages of The Sporting News.

* Jackie Joyner-Kersee

The front page photo of this issue shows "Woman of the Year--Jackie Joyner-Kersee is NSN's…