Historic Newspapers: WWII - The Journey (pre, during, and post-war events)

THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Russell, Kansas, January 2, 1974

* Orenthal James "O. J." Simpson
* Season rushing record
* NFL

Page 4 has a three column headline: "O.J. Runs Away With It All" with cartoonish illustration of Simpson. Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 8 pages, a little spine... Read full description  

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, February 6, 1974 

* Patty Hearst kidnapping 
* SLA  

The front page has a three column heading: "Hearst Girl Kidnaped". 1st report coverage on the kidnapping of Patricia Hearst by the Symbionese Liberation Army.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Complete... Read full description  

THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 4, 1974 

* Patty Hearst joins terrorist group 
* Simbonese Liberation Army

The front page has a three column heading: "Miss Hearst Says She Joins Terrorists"

with the famous photo of her holding a machine gun in front of a SLA poster (see photos). 1st report coverage on Patty Hearst joining the... Read full description  

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 1, 1974 

* Alberta Williams King killed 
* Martin Luther King Jr. mother 
* Mikhail Nikolaevich Baryshnikov defects 

The front page has a four column headline: "Mother of Dr. King Is Killed in Church; Atlanta Deacon Slain; Gunman Seized" with subhead and two related photos. Much more on... Read full description  

SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, July 7, 1974 

* Jimmy Connors wins 1st Wimbledon 
* Tennis singles 

The front page has a three column photo: "Kissing Couple of Champs"
On the front page of the sport's section (inside) is a five column headline: "Connors Takes Honors" with photo. (see) First... Read full description  

THE NEW AND OBSERVER, Raleigh, North Carolina, August 9, 1974

* President Richard Nixon 
* Ford Taking Over

This 40 page newspaper has banner headline on the front page: "Nixon Resigning; Ford Taking Over", with subheads and related photos.

Other news of the day throughout including various advertisements. A few small binding holes along the... Read full description  

NEW YORK TIMES, August 9, 1974 

* President Richard Nixon

This issue is on its way to becoming one of the iconic headlines of the 20th century.
The two word banner headline proclaims one of the more infamous political events: "NIXON RESIGNS", followed by a two line banner: "He Urges A Time of 'Healing'; Ford Will Take... Read full description  

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Oct. 31, 1974

* "The Texas Chain Saw Massacre" opening
* American horror film - movie - Leatherface
* LAST ONE IN INVENTORY ****

Page 101 has a  5 1/2 x 4 inch advertisement (not including locations underneath) for: "The Texas Chain Saw Massacre" for it's... Read full description  

DETROIT FREE PRESS, Dec. 15, 1974

* "Young Frankenstein" pre-opening day movie advertisement (4 days prior)
* American comedy horror film by director Mel Brooks
* Actors Gene Wilder & Peter Boyle
* The Godfather PART II - Francis Ford Coppola
* Poster-like pre-opening day advertisement (3 days... Read full description  

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 24, 1975 

* George Tzombanakis & Spyros Blazakis
* "Eagles of Crete" - Greek Communist Partisans  
* Emerge from mountain caves after 26 years 

Near the bottom of the front page is a three column photo showing the two men known as the "Eagles of Crete" with small caption:  "His 26 Years In... Read full description  

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, April 28, 1975

* "Monty Python and the Holy Grail" advertisement
* Grand opening day premiere in United States
* Medieval British comedy group film- movie
* Graham Chapman - John Cleese - Terry Gilliam

Page 80 has 9 1/2 x 7 1/2 inch advertisement for the American... Read full description  

THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, July 21, 1975  Among the articles is: "Inside the Disco Boom" which takes nearly 4 pages with 10 photos. Also within is a review of the movie "Jaws", with an additional photo and a brief (1-paragraph) review.
Another page has a volume by Arthur Bell, "Bell... Read full description  

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 19, 1975  Page 25 has a large ad for the world premiere of: "ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST", staring Jack Nicholson, which went on to win 5 Academy Awards including Best Picture. 
Other news of the day is found throughout.
The issue is complete in 72 pages, has heavy browning and... Read full description  

THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 14, 1976

* Dorothy Hamill wins Olympic gold medal
* Figure Skating - Ice Capades fame

The front page has a two column photo of Dorothy Hamill in action with caption: "Triumph At Innsbruck"

Page 13 has a six column headline: "Miss Hamill Skates to Gold Medal in Olympics". This is 1st... Read full description  

THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, MO. The date of this issue is: March 6, 1976. This sporting newspaper is about 60 pages in length and is in terrific condition and has never been bound. This particular issue features Fred Lynn of the Boston Red Sox on the front with text about him in the inside pages. This issue is loaded with sports news... Read full description  

THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 16, 1976

* The Hall of Presidents
* Walt Disney World
* "The Idea of a President"

Page 26 has a nice article supported by two photos featuring Disney's "Hall of Presidents" attraction found at Disney World. It was one three contributions Walt Disney made to the 1964 New York... Read full description  

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 20, 1976

* Viking 1 landing on Mars - Nasa (day of)
* 1st spacecraft to land on the planet

The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Viking Poised for Landing And Mars Pictures Today" with subhead. Coverage continues inside with 2 related photos. Viking 1 was the first spacecraft to successfully land on... Read full description  

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 31, 1976 

* Bruce Jenner 
* Decathlon gold medal 
* Summer Olympics 

In the sport's section (page 15) has a six column headline: "Jenner Triumphs in Decathlon, Breaks World Mark" with 3 related photo. (see photos) 1st report coverage on Bruce Jenner winning the gold medal in the... Read full description  

PEOPLE'S DAILY, Peking (Beijing), China, Sept., 10, 1976

* People's Republic of China founder
* Mao Zedong death (1st report)
* Best publication to be had ? (rare)

 This is likely the most notable issue reporting the death of Chairman Mao Tse Tung (Zedong) of the People's Republic of China who died Sept. 9.
The... Read full description  

THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, Oct. 25, 1976

* Early Led Zeppelin - English rock band
* "The Song Remains the Same" concert film
* Opening day MSG movie advertisement
* Lynyrd Skynyrd - upcoming area concerts ad

Page 53 has a nice full page advertisement for the opening day showing of "The Song Remains the... Read full description  

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Nov. 19, 1976

* Best "CARRIE" movie advertisement
* Grand Opening week movie premiere (day 3)
* Supernatural Horror film - Sissy Spacek

A nice issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Carrie" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home... Read full description  

THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 30, 1976

* Reggie Jackson
* New York Yankees

The front page has a two column photo of Reggie Jackson with caption: "Jackson Signs With The Yankees"
In the sport's section (page 47) has a three column headline: "Jackson Signs Yankee Contact For Five Years and $2.9 Million" with photo (see... Read full description  

THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 1, 1976

* Tony Dorsett wins Heisman Trophy
* Pittsburgh Panthers - Dallas Cowboys
* NCAA & NFL football great

The sport's section (page B9) has a one column heading: "Dorsett Heisman Winner" with photo. This is 1st report coverage on Pittsburgh Panthers star running back, Tony... Read full description  

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Jan. 3, 1977