Historic Newspapers: WWII - The Journey (pre, during, and post-war events)
This link was created to take explorers on a pre-war, war, and post-war journey of events related to WWII - an unimaginably horrific period in world history. The issues are arranged chronologically and are not necessarily available for sale. Your walk begins with the Paris Peace Conference of 1919, and finishes with well-known movies regarding the war.
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Item #570483THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, December 2, 1969
* Charles Manson
* Sharon Tate murders
* Watson & Krenwinkel arrested (1st report)
This 8 page newspaper has a three column headline at the bottom of the front page: "Suspects Identified"
Other news of the day. Minor spine wear, otherwise in good condition.
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Item #569752FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, December 3, 1969
* Charles Manson murders
* Sharon Tate & more
* Recent arrests made
This 32 page newspaper has a one column photo of Charles Manson on the front page with caption: "Cult Leader?"
Also a two column head near the bottom of the front page: "Tate Slaying... Read full description -
Item #570174THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, December 3, 1969
* Charles Manson murders
* Susan Atkins
* Sharon Tate
This 8 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "Hippie Clan Is Suspect in Killing Sharon Tate"
Early reporting on the arrests in the famous Hollywood area murders
Other news of the day... Read full description -
Item #566233THE PARSONS SUN, Parsons, Kansas, December 4, 1969
* Charles Manson
* Manson & 4 others arrested for murder
This 16 page newspaper has a three column headline on page 4: "Hippie Leader Key Figure".
Tells of the arrests of the murderers of Sharon Tate and rest.
Other news of the day throughout. Few binding holes along the spine,... Read full description -
Item #569485FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, December 5, 1969 This 18 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "'Black Magic' Code of Clan: Hippie-Types""Black magic"... "He believes that he, and all human beings, are God"..."There is no crime, there is no sin:... "the women were the key to... Read full description -
Item #560806THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, December 8, 1969
* Altamont Free Concert (Day after)
* Rolling Stones fame
* Woodstock West
This 6 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page:
* Cleanup Continues After One-day Bash
Other news of the day throughout. A few small binding holes along the spine, otherwise in nice condition.
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Item #568764THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, December 9, 1969 This 42 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "Six Cultists Indicted In Tate Slaying Spree". This tells of 'Manson Family' indictments for murder in the Sharon Tate murders.
Other news of the day. Minor spine... Read full description -
Item #596108THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 9, 1969
* Charles Manson indicted for murder
* Manson Family of hippies
* Sharon Tate
The front page has one column headings: "SIX ARE INDICTED IN TATE SLAYINGS" and "Leader and Five in 'Family' Cited by Los Angeles Jury". 1st report coverage on Charles... Read full description -
Item #717575THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, Dec. 11, 1969
* Infamous Altamont Free Concert "Woodstock West"
* Rolling Stones - death of Meredith Hunter by Hells Angels
* Santana - Jefferson Airplane - The Flying Burrito Brothers
* LSD infested - violent atmosphere described in detail
A nice issue of this famous counter-culture newspaper as a... Read full description -
Item #568545THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, December 12, 1969
* Charles Manson charged with murder (1st report)
* Manson Family of hippies
* Sharon Tate slayings
This 72 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 10: "Manson Arraigned In Tate Murders" with photo of Manson taken into custody. (see)
Tells of... Read full description -
Item #702088THE LAST NEWS - Tomorrows' Headlines Today. There is no date or city of publication.
* Gospel Tract Society publication
* 20th-century apocalyptic ephemera
The dateline simply states "Whorl Wide Coverage" "Weather: Storm Clouds" and "Midnight Message".
This is a publication of the Gospel Tract Society out of Independence, Missouri.... Read full description -
Item #566405THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, January 2, 1970 This 38 page newspaper has a four column photo at the bottom of the front page with heading: "Football Reigns Supreme on TV".
Page 39 has a nice banner headline: "Texas Conquers Notre Dame, 21-17" and more with photos..
Also, page 40 has a banner... Read full description -
Item #566854LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, January 10 & 12, 1970
These newspapers are 8 & 10 pages and have reporting on Super Bowl IV between the Kansas City Chiefs and Minnesota Vikings.
The January 10th issue has a two line headline on the back page that reads:
* Minnesota Vikings Big Favorites Over K.C. Chiefs
which has pre-game reporting.
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Item #666800THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, January 27, 1970
* Terry Bradshaw - Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
* Pittsburgh Steelers 1st pick in draft (day of)
This 34 page newspaper has a three column headline on page 22: "Do Steelers Want Bradshaw ?" with caption "Answer Comes Today"
Coverage on the NFL draft... Read full description -
Item #581408THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, January 28, 1970 This 40 page newspaper has a banner headline on page 28: "Bradshaw First, Owens 19th in Pro Grid Draft" with subhead: "No. 1 Pick Once a Reject" and photo of Bradshaw. Tells of the NFL draft in which Terry Bradshaw was the first pick for the... Read full description -
Item #695808THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, February 2, 1970
* Pete Maravich - "Pistol Pete" - LSU superstar
* Becomes all-time NCAA career scoring leader
* Record may never be eclipsed
Page 16 has the full-banner heading: "Pistol Pete Maravich Two Million Dollar Kid?" - which tells of him... Read full description -
Item #704815THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, April 16, 1970
* First "Earth Day" observation notice
* Environmental protection demonstration
* Climate change - global warming concerns
Page 21 has full page notice headed: "New York...We've had it!" (see images) This was for the very first "Earth... Read full description -
Item #686911THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., April 23, 1970
* First Earth Day Celebration
* Multiple photos and related articles
* Hard to find collectible
The front page has a banner heading: "Day of Protest--Against Pollution" with subheads and 2 related photos. Many view this as the beginning of the world-wide environmental movement.
Complete... Read full description -
Item #539812LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, May 5, 1970
* Students shot and killed at Kent State University
* War protests - 1st report
This 10 page newspaper has a two line, three column headline on the front page: "Investigation Of Deaths Begins At Kent State."
Other news of the day throughout. Small binding holes along the spine... Read full description -
Item #607362THE HAYS DAILY NEWS, Hays, Kansas, May 6, 1970 The front page of the issue carries a four column headline "Campus Protest Wave Spreads" which is reference to the protest occurring at the colleges and university across the nation over President Nixon's Cambodian policy and the recent Kent State killings. This also shows a... Read full description -
Item #619363LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, May 13, 1970
* Ernie Banks - Chicago Cubs
* Major League Baseball MLB
* 500th home run
This 20 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 7: "Ernie Banks Belts His 500th Homer As Cubs Win" 1st report coverage on Ernie Banks becoming the ninth player in Major League Baseball to hit 500 home runs in their... Read full description -
Item #596465THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, May 16, 1970
* Jackson State University
* Vietnam War student protests
The front page has a one column heading: "2 Negroes Killed on Miss. Campus". 1st report coverage on the Jackson State University killings, which involved student protesters against the Vietnam War being shot at... Read full description -
Item #654573THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, from Springfield, Massachusetts, dated June 17, 1970
* Charles Manson trial begins
* Sharon Tate
This 46 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 4: "Tate Trial Jury Selection Begins," which tells of the beginning of the murder trial of Charles Manson and his 3 women followers.
Other news of the day with... Read full description -
Item #724080THE RALEIGH TIMES, N.C. June 22, 1970
* Crescent City, Iroquois Co. Illinois disaster
* Train derailment wreck & fireball explosions
Near the bottom of the front page is a six column heading: "Illinois Town Engulfed in Holocaust" with photo. (see images)
Complete with 32 pages, a few binding holes, nice... Read full description -
Item #568283THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, July 1, 1970 This 60 page newspaper has two column headlines on page 31: "Reds Open Park With 8-2 Loss" "Fans Jam Cincy Park".
Tells of the very 1st game played at Cincinnati's Riverfront Stadium. Hank Aaron would hit the very 1st home run there during this game.
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Item #568648SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, July 19, 1970
* Willie Mays 3,000th hit
* San Francisco Giants
* MLB baseball
This 80 page newspaper has a four column headline on page 42: "Willie Gets 3,000th Hit" with box scores and action photo of Mays. (see)
Tells of Willie Mays hitting his 3,000th career hit.
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Item #704353THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, July 30, 1970 A significant newspaper on the historic "Festival For Peace" concert at Shea Stadium as this was the only issue in which the iconic advertisement appeared. The Janis Joplin website identifies this... Read full description -
Item #562835LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, August 5, 1970
* Charles Manson murder trial
* President Richard Nixon says guilty
* Court room antics
This 16 page newspaper has two column headline on page 2: "Manson Throws Tate Trial Into State Of Pandemonium".
See photos for text.
Other news of the day throughout. Some small... Read full description -
Item #566504LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, August 6, 1970
* Charles Manson murder trial
* Actress Sharon Tate
* Court room antics
This 10 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 2: "Manson 'Girls' Employ New Tactic For Mistrial".
See photos for text.
Other news of the day throughout. Some tiny binding holes along... Read full description -
Item #564593LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, August 7, 1970
* Charles Manson murder trial
* Actress Sharon Tate
* Court room antics
This 10 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 2: "Manson Trial Witness Hysterical Over Photo".
See photos for text.
Also another two column headline on the same page: "Disneyland... Read full description -
Item #706263THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, August 13, 1970
* Janis Joplin last public performace
* Festival for Peace concerts
* Shea Stadium, Queens, NYC
* 25th anniversary of Hiroshima
A significant newspaper on the historic "Festival For Peace" concert at Shea Stadium.
The front page has a photo of... Read full description -
Item #618256LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, August 25, 1970
* Sterling Hall bombing
* University of Wisconsin-Madison
Page 2 has a two column heading: "Wisconsin University Bombing Kills Researcher" 1st report coverage on the Sterling Hall bombing at the University of Wisconsin.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 10 pages,... Read full description -
Item #708487THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, Aug. 27, 1970
* Early Led Zeppelin - English rock band
* North American tour (Summer) advertisement
* Madison Square Garden - Manhattan
Page 26 has a 6 x 4 inch advertisement for the Led Zeppelin concert at Madison Square Garden (Sept. 19th) with another ad directly above for The Moody Blues. (see... Read full description -
Item #701576THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, Sept. 10, 1970
* Early Led Zeppelin - English rock band
* North American tour (Summer) advertisement
* Madison Square Garden - Manhattan
Page 40 has a 6 x 4 inch advertisement for the Led Zeppelin concert at Madison Square Garden. (see images) This was considered one of the best Led Zeppelin... Read full description -
Item #575179FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, September 22, 1970
* 1st Monday Night football game
* NFL National Football League
* New York Jets vs. Cleveland Browns
This 24 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 11: "Penalties Bombard Jets In 31-21 Loss"
Tells of the very 1st prime time televised NFL football... Read full description -
Item #637587FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, October 3, 1970
* Wichita State University football team
* Martin 4-0-4 airplane crash (1st report)
* Rocky Mountains
This 12 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "13 Wichita Grid Players Among 29 Killed In Crash". Tells of the Wichita State University football team airplane... Read full description -
Item #567879THE PRATT TRIBUNE, New York, October 5, 1970
* Wichita State University football team
* Martin 4-0-4 airplane crash
* Rocky Mountains
This 6 page newspaper has a small one column headline on the front page: "Death Toll Climbs"
Tells of the Wichita State University football team airplane crash.
Other news... Read full description -
Item #204830THE SPORTING NEWS, October 17, 1970, from St. Louis, MO. This sporting newspaper is about 70 pages in length and is in terrific condition and has never been bound. This particular issue features "THE ORIOLE MEAL TICKETS" - DAVE McNALLY, MIKE CUELLAR, and JIM PALMER on the front with text about them on the inside pages. This... Read full description -
Item #562544THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, November 16, 1970
* University of Marshall football
* Airplane crash disaster
This 6 page newspaper has a four column headline at the bottom of the front page: "Crash Wipes Out Team"
Tells of the University of Marshall football team that crashed in West Virginia via airplane.
Other news of the day. Minor... Read full description -
Item #703311THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Dec. 3, 1970
* "Gimme Shelter" World premiere advertisement
* Rolling Stones documentary film - movie
* Altamont Free Concert footage - Meredith Hunter
* North American Tour (1969) - Madison Square Garden
Page 71 has a 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 inch advertisement for the opening... Read full description -
Item #654574THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, January 16, 1971
* Charles Manson murder trial ends
* Sharon Tate
This 36 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 8: "Tate Murder Case Goes to the Jury," which tells of the ending of the murder trial involving Charles Manson and his 3 women followers.
Other news of the day with period... Read full description -
Item #566856LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, January 18, 1971
* Baltimore Colts vs. Dallas Cowboys
* Super Bowl V - NFL football
* Johnny Unitas
This 10 page newspaper has a three column headline on the 3rd page: "Colts Win Super Bowl On O'Brien's Field Goal" which tells of the Baltimore Colts beating the Dallas Cowboys in Super Bowl V.
Other... Read full description -
Item #204832THE SPORTING NEWS, January 23, 1971, from St. Louis, MO. This sporting newspaper is about 48 pages in length and is in terrific condition and has never been bound. This particular issue features ABA ALL-STAR GAME - GOLDEN BOY DAN ISSEL on the front with text about him on the inside pages. This issue is loaded with sports news & photos of the... Read full description -
Item #712733THE NEWS AND OBSERVER, Raleigh, N.C. Feb. 26, 1971
* Unsolved Murders of Patricia Mann and Jesse McBane
* Duke Forest, Durham, Orange County, North Carolina
* "The Valentine's Day Murders"
The top of the front page has a four column headline: "Bodies of Student, Girl Found in Woods" with 3 related photos. (see... Read full description -
Item #568292SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Springfield, Massachusetts, April 11, 1971 This 88 page newspaper has a small and somewhat discrete on e column headline in the sport's section (page 46): "Phils top Expos" with box scores.
Tells of the very first game played in Veterans Stadium by the Philadelphia Phillies. Unfortunate this was not... Read full description -
Item #582838THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, April 20, 1971
* Salyut 1 space station (1st ever)
* Initial launch (1st report)
This 42 page newspaper has a three column headline on page 9: "Soviets Launch Satellite Seen as Space Station" with related artist sketch. This tells of the launch of Salyut 1 which would officially become the 1st... Read full description -
Item #579646THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, April 23, 1971
* Salyut 1 space station (1st ever)
This 60 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page: "Soviet Union Orbits Three-Man Spaceship" with subhead (see images).
This tells of Salyut 1 officially becoming the 1st space station with the arrival of Soyus 10 manned... Read full description -
Item #720310SPRINGFIELD SUNDAY REPUBLICAN, Mass., April 25, 1971
* Vietnam anti-war protest
* March on Washington D.C.
* Largest in U.S. history (500,000)
The front page has a five column headline: "500,000 Marchers Demand Viet Peace" with subheads and related photo. (see images) More on page 2 with a few more related photos.... Read full description -
Item #567017THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, April 28, 1971 This 48 page newspaper has a three column headline on page 36: "Mays Ruins Braves After Aaron's 600th" with related photos. (see) Aaron becomes the third to achieve this behind Babe Ruth and Willie Mays.
Other news of the day throughout. Minor margin wear, otherwise in good... Read full description -
Item #705771THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, June 24, 1971
* Lenny Bruce - stand-up comedian - satirist ad
* "Dirtymouth" - Biographic film - movie
* Opening day premiere advertisement
Page 59 has a 8 x 5 1/2 inch advertisement for the opening day of "Dirtymouth", a biographic film on the life of... Read full description
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