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

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, June 1, 1982

* "Annie" Musical comedy drama review
* Grand Opening premiere movie release
* Based on "Little Orphan Annie" comic strip

Page 51 has a review for the opening day of the first film adaption of the musical "Annie" with heading: "Little... Read full description  

THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 22, 1982

* Prince William, Duke of Cambridge
* John Hinckley Jr.

The front page has a two column headline: "Princess of Wales Has Boy; Charles Is 'Over the Moon'". This is 1st report coverage on the birth of Prince William, Duke of Cambridge to Prince Charles and Princess Diana.

Also two... Read full description  

THE SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE, Indiana, Aug. 8,1982 Page 56 within the Sports Section has: "Young fan injured in Fenway Park", which tells of (then, future Hall of Famer) Jim Rice rushing out of the dugout to aid a 5-year-old spectator (Jonathan Keane) after he had been struck in the skull by a foul ball. Doctor's later determined that... Read full description  

THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 13, 1982 

* Henry Fonda death (1st report) 
* Broadway & Hollywood actor 

Near the bottom of the front page is a two column headline that reads: "Henry Fonda Dies on Coast at 77; Played 100 Stage and Screen Roles". with photo of Fonda. Much more on page 12. 1st report coverage on the death of famed... Read full description  

LOS ANGELES TIMES, September 17, 1982

* Best "Pink Floyd - The Wall" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere
* Live-action/animated musical drama film

A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture cult classic hit "Pink Floyd - The Wall" and perhaps no better issue could be found than... Read full description  

THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, November 8, 1982

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... Read full description  

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Nov. 30, 1982

* 48 Hrs. - buddy cop action comedy film
* Actors Nick Nolte and Eddie Murphy
* The Verdict - legal drama - Paul Newman
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere ads

Page 74 has a advertisement for an advance showing before it's opening day premiere of "48... Read full description  

THE KANSAN, Kansas City, January 16, 1983

* 'Mob Accountant' Meyer Lansky's death
* National Crime Syndicate

Page 3 has a one column heading: "Meyer Lansky, mob finance whiz, dead", with several paragraphs of coverage (see photos), providing 1st report coverage on the death of famous organized crime figure, Meyer Lansky.

Other news... Read full description  

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, March 29, 1983

* "The Outsiders" film advertisement
* Grand opening day movie premiere
* Coming-of-age- crime drama movie
* Francis Ford Coppola - Rob Lowe
* Tom Cruise - Matt Dillon & more

Page 44 has a 581/2 x 6 1/4 inch (not counting the locations... Read full description  

THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, May 24, 1983  While this issue has all of the iconic articles typically found within its pages, none could be more polar-opposite then a review of U2's latest album, "Peace with Honor", and an article headed: "Hitler: Dead and Alive", yet both scream of a world... Read full description  

LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 8, 1983

* Best "Trading Places" movie advertisement
* Grand Opening Day premiere review
* American comedy film - Eddie Murphy

A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Trading Places" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper... Read full description  

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Aug. 2, 1983

* "National Lampoon's Vacation" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie - film release
* American road comedy cult film - Chevy Chase

Page 42 has a 10 x 4 1/2 inch advertisement (not counting the locations underneath) for the opening day release of ... Read full description  

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Oct. 11, 1983

* "Never Say Never Again" advertisement
* Grand opening day movie premiere - spy film
* Sean Connery's last role as James Bond

Page 46 has a 9 x 6 1/4 inch advertisement (not counting the locations underneath) for the opening day of the film ... Read full description  

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Nov. 15, 1983

* "Star 80" starring Mariel Hemingway
* Grand Opening Day movie advertisement
* Biographical drama film - Bob Fosse
* "Death of a Playmate" - Teresa Carpenter
* Playboy playmate Dorothy Stratten murder
* AC/DC Australian rock band MSG concert... Read full description  

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Nov. 29, 1983

* "Yentl" starring Barbra Streisand
* Grand Opening Day movie review w/ ad
* Romantic musical drama film

Page 55 has a opening review of the film "YENTL" starring Barbra Streisand with heading: "Yentl Schmentl-Sing... Read full description  

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Dec. 13, 1983

* "Scarface" film advertisement - Al Pacino
* Grand opening day movie premiere
* American crime drama by Oliver Stone
* AC/DC rock band concert advertisement
* Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York
* "Flick of the Switch" album Tour

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THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, March 13, 1984

* "Splash" Ron Howard film advertisement
* Grand opening day movie premiere
* American romantic fantasy comedy
* Actor Tom Hanks & actress Daryl Hannah
* 1st Touchstone Pictures film - Walt Disney

Page 47 has a 8 x 6 1/2 inch advertisement (not... Read full description  

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, April 3, 1984

* "Romancing the Stone" film advertisement
* Grand opening day movie premiere review
* Romantic comedy-adventure - Robert Zemeckis
* Michael Douglas - Kathleen Turner - Danny DeVito

Page 53 has a nice advertisement for the opening day of the... Read full description  

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, May 24, 1988

* "Willow" American film advertisement
* Grand opening day movie premiere
* Epic dark fantasy adventure film - Val Kilmer
* Directed by Ron Howard - George Lucas (producer)

Page 71 has a nice advertisement for the opening day of the film ... Read full description  

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Nov. 21, 1984

* Best "Supergirl" film advertisement
* Opening day movie premiere
* 4th of the superhero - Superman series
* Helen Slater and Faye Dunaway

A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Supergirl" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading... Read full description  

THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 23, 1984

* Jewish radio talk show host assassination
* Murdered by gunman Bruce Pierce
* Racist leader Robert Jay Mathews
* The Order - white supremacist group
* Neo-Nazi terrorist organization

The top of page 13 has a two column heading: "Talk-Show Hosts View Role in Light of Slaying" with photo of... Read full description  

Ronald Reagan attends...

LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 5, 1984

* Richard Petty's 200th win
* Firecracker 400 - Daytona
* NASCAR

The front page of the sport's section has a one column heading: "President Sees Petty Win 200th"  First report coverage continues inside this section with a two column photo of Richard Petty being congratulated by President Ronald Reagan... Read full description  

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, July 24 1984

* "Revenge of the Nerds" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere
* American college comedy film
* R.E.M. - American alternative rock band
* Beacon Theatre concert ad - Michael Snipe

Page 54 has a 8 1/2 x 6 1/2 inch (not counting the... Read full description  

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Aug. 15, 1984

* Best "Woman in Red" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere
* Romantic comedy - Stevie Wonder song fame 
* Actor & director Gene Wilder 

A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Woman in Red", which includes a full-page... Read full description  

USA TODAY, October 26, 1984

* Michael Jordan & Hakeem Olajuwon
* Opening day NBA Basketball as rookies
* Chicago Bulls & Houston Rockets

Page 11 of the sport's section has a list of the rosters of each NBA team under the heading: "NBA OPENING-DAY ROSTERS" which includes the Chicago Bulls with: "23... Read full description