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 #596197FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, April 29, 1966
* Boston Celtics
* Bill Russell
* Red Auerbach
Page 8 has a three column headline: "Proud Celtics' Defense Wins Eighth Straight NBA Championship" with related photo. 1st report coverage on the Boston Celtics beating the Los Angeles Lakers to win their 8th straight NBA... Read full description -
Item #567173LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, May 5, 1966
* Willie Mays breaks NL home run record
* San Francisco Giants
* MLB baseball
This 14 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 7: "Cracking Mark Eases Pressure On Willie Mays"
Tells of Willie Mays' 512th home run which broke Mel Ott's National League... Read full description -
Item #567299THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, May 9, 1966
* Frank Robinson's famous home run
* Baltimore Orioles - Memorial Stadium
* MLB baseball
This 28 page newspaper has a three column headline on page 17: "Orioles' Long-Range Bats Sweep Indians, 8-2, 8-3".
Tells of the game in which Frank Robinson became the only player to hit a... Read full description -
Item #690402LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, Ohio, June 3, 1966
* Gemini 9A IX- launch into orbit
* NASA's Gemini Program
* Astronaut Thomas P. Stafford
The top of the front page has a four column headline: "'We're On The Way'! Spacewalk Coming Up" First report coverage on the Gemini IX space flight.
Other news, sports and advertisements... Read full description -
Supreme Court Decision...
Item #602504FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, June 14, 1966
* Miranda rights onset
* Supreme Court decides the Miranda vs. Arizona case
* Landmark decision
The top of the front page reports on a game-changing ruling for law enforcement, as the Supreme Court responds to the case of "Miranda vs. Arizona". The headline reads:
"Law Aides Critical Of... Read full description -
Item #703621THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, June 16, 1966
* James Meredith - civil rights activist
* March Against Fear in Mississippi
* Fight against racism - racial oppression
The top of page 13 under "The Press of Freedom" is a heading: "James Meredith, Optimist, Gives Fuel to Pressimism" See images... Read full description -
Item #607873THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, June 20, 1966
* Ed Wynn death
* Vaudeville era comedian
The front page is a two column heading: "Actor Ed Wynn Dies at Age 79" and photo of Wynn. (see) 1st report coverage on the death of American comedian and actor, Ed Wynn.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 30 pages, nice... Read full description -
Item #572409THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Russell, Kansas, July 15, 1966 This 6 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "Fellow Employee Could Have Been Slayer of Nurses".
This tells of the famous mass murder of 8 student nurses in Chicago IL.
Other news of the day. A few small binding holes along the spine, otherwise in nice... Read full description -
Item #654578FITCHBURG SENTINEL, from Fitchburg, Massachusetts, dated July 15, 1966
* Richard Speck - Chicago, Illinois murders
* Student nurses
This 16 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "Police Await Details From Stunned Girl," with caption: "Clues Meager In Mass Slaying." The coverage tells of the famous mass murder... Read full description -
Item #572787THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Russell, Kansas, July 16
, 1966 This 6 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "Police Certain Survivor Can Identify Killer".
This tells of Richard Speck, the famous mass murder of 8 student nurses in Chicago IL.
Other news of the day. A few small binding holes along the spine, otherwise in nice... Read full description -
Item #573123THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, July 18, 1966
* Richard Speck Chicago, Illinois murders
* Student nurses
This 6 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "Defer Arraignment Of Accused Killer"
Tells of the famous mass murder of 8 student nurses in Chicago IL.
Other news of the day. A few small binding... Read full description -
Item #222336LEONMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, July 20, 1966.
* Mia Farrow and Frank Sinatra Married
This 18 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "Mia Farrow, Frank Sinatra Wed In Las Vegas" which continues on page 3. Other news of the day throughout. Minor wear along the margins, otherwise in good condition. -
Item #572916THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, July 20, 1966
* Frank Sinatra and Mia Farrow married
This 8 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "Sinatra, Mia Wed in Vegas" which tells of famous singer Frank Sinatra and actress Mia Farrow.
Other news of the day throughout including various advertisements. A few small binding... Read full description -
Item #568795THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, July 26, 1966
* Ted Williams - Boston Red Sox
* Baseball Hall of Fame induction
This 38 page newspaper has a four column headline on page 28: "TED, CASEY HAVE THEIR DAY" with related photo. (see)
Tells of the 1966 inductions into the National Baseball Hall of Fame at... Read full description -
Item #553567SPRINGFIELD SUNDAY REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, July 31, 1966
* England wins World Cup
* Soccer
This 124 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page of the sport's section: "England Wins World Cup, 4-2" with related photo.Other news of the day throughout. Minor margin wear, otherwise in good condition. -
Item #568221LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, August 3, 1966
* Charles Whitman (Sniper)
* Texas Tower Shootings
* University of Texas, Austin, Texas
This 20 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page:
* Whitman Revealed Desire On Sniping In March
with related illustration. (see)
Other news of the day. Some small... Read full description -
Item #568497FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, August 3, 1966
* Charles Whitman (Sniper)
* Texas Tower Shootings
* University of Texas, Austin, Texas
This 34 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Texas Governor Calls For Sniper Meeting" with related photo. (see)
Other news of the day. Good condition.
wikipedia notes: ... Read full description -
Item #569094FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, August 17, 1966 This 28 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 10: "Mays Ties Foxx With 534th HR, Perry Wins 19th" with two column photo of the fan who caught the historic home run ball. Shows him giving the ball back to Mays. (see)
Other news of the day. Minor... Read full description -
Item #563803FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, August 18, 1966
* Willie Mays home run record made (2nd all time)
* San Francisco Giants
This 30 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 8: "Mays Doubtful He Can Catch Record of Ruth" with related photos. (see) Tells of Mays moving into 2nd place of all time in career... Read full description -
Item #714471THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Aug. 25, 1966
* The Beatles press conference at Warwick Hotel - NYC
* Liverpool, England rock band - counterculture music
* The Beatles' 1966 US tour - Shea Stadium
* John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr & George Harrison
Starting on the front page with a heading: ... Read full description -
Item #596251FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, August 29, 1966
* Waukegan, Illinois
* Race riot - Negroes
The front page has a three column headline: "Racial Powder Keg In Illinois Awaits Only A Spark" 1st report coverage on the latest race riots in the Mid West including the one in Waukegan, Illinois.
Other news, sports and... Read full description -
Item #668714THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., Sept. 7, 1966
* Margaret Sanger death (1st report)
* American birth control activist
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Margaret Sanger Dies; Birth Control Leader" with photo. First report coverage on the death of birth control activist and sex educator, Margaret Sanger.
Other news,... Read full description -
Item #571675FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, September 23, 1966
* 1st Baltimore Orioles pennant
* Major league baseball MLB
This 18 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 11: "Bauer 'Satisfied' As O's Clinch Flag" with photo of manager Hank Bauer. (see)
Tells of the Orioles clinching their first pennant representing... Read full description -
Item #596260LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, October 10, 1966
* Baltimore Orioles
* World Series
* MLB baseball
Page 6 has a two column heading: "Orioles Stun Dodgers And The Sporting World". 1st report coverage on the Baltimore Orioles winning their very first World Series championship.
Other news, sport and... Read full description -
Coincidentally (?) announced on "All Saint's Day"...
Item #567463THE PARSONS SUN, Kansas KS November 2, 1966 This 28 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 12: Rozelle Sold On Newest NFL Location - coincidentally (?) announced on "All Saint's Day". A historic 1st report on the New Orleans Saints officially joining the NFL. Great chance to have the report that... Read full description -
Item #567459FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, November 2, 1966 This 36 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 8: "Koufax Wins Young Award Third Time". This tells Los Angeles Dodgers great Sandy Koufax winning his third Cy Young Ward.
Other news of the day throughout. Good condition. -
Item #216124THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, November 8, 1966.
* Robert S. McNamara's Speech at Harvard
* 1966
This 46 page newspaper has a two line, two column headline on the front page: "Harvard Critics Irk McNamara" Other news of the day throughout. Minor margin wear, otherwise in nice condition. -
Item #566280LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, November 9, 1966
* Ronald Reagan elected
* California governor
This 20 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 2: "Ronald Reagan In Easy Win Over Democrat Opponent". Tells of the election of Ronald Reagan as the new governor of California.
Other news of the day. Some small binding... Read full description -
Item #711308LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, Nov. 16, 1966
* Roberto Clemente wins NL MVP award
* Pittsburgh Pirates
This 18 page newspaper has a three column headline on page 5:
"National League MVP Awarded To Clemente"
Tells of Pittsburgh Pirates star Roberto Clemente winning the National League Most Valuable Player award for... Read full description -
Item #711306LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, November 19, 1966 This 8 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 3: "Alston Sad About Sandy But Is Not Pessimistic". Tells of Sandy Koufax announcing his retirement due to arthritis in his left elbow.
Other news of the day. Small binding holes along the spine,... Read full description -
Item #566579THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, November 23, 1966
* Steve Spurrier wins Heisman
* Florida Gators
* NCAA college football
This 38 page newspaper has a three column headline on page 29: "Heisman Trophy Goes To Florida's Spurrier" with related photo. (see)
Tells of the now famous college football coach for the South Carolina... Read full description -
Item #566968LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, November 28, 1966 This 6 page newspaper has a two column headline on the back page (pg. 6): "Giants Classed 'Worst' Defensive Team in NFL"
Tells of the highest scoring NFL football game of all time.
Other news of the day. Some tiny binding holes along the spine, otherwise in... Read full description -
"Talent Plus Decency"...
Item #706669LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Mass., Dec. 16, 1966
* Walt Disney death w/ photo
* Business magnate
* Richie Allen wins MLB's slugging title
The front page has a three-column, two-line heading: "Walt Disney's Formula - Talent Plus Decency" which is followed by a nice report on his death. The article includes a photo and continues on an inside... Read full description -
Item #638014THE PRATT TRIBUNE, Pratt, Kansas, December 24, 1966
* Christmas Eve, 1966
* Ads, news of the day, and more
What was it like to live in small-town America on Christmas Eve in 1966? Enjoy the sampling of ads, articles, and cartoons revealing the contextual mindset of those living during the tumultuous time in both American and world history.
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Item #638015THE PARSONS SUN, Parsons, Kansas, December 31, 1966
* New Year's Eve, 1966
* Ads, news of the day, and more
What was it like to live in small-town America on New Year's Eve in 1966? Enjoy the sampling of ads, articles, cartoons, and comic strips revealing the contextual mindset of those living during the tumultuous time in both... Read full description -
Item #709874THE PARSONS SUN, Parsons, Kansas, January 3, 1967
* Jack Ruby dies while waiting on death row...
* Hard-to-find same-day reporting
* Slayer of Lee Harvey Oswald... assassin of JFK
The front page reports of the death of Jack Ruby, which includes a photo, supporting text, and the 3-column, 2-line headline: "Death... Read full description -
Item #577363THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, February 21, 1967
* Richard Speck Chicago, Illinois murders
* Student nurses
* Opening of trial
This 44 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "State Will Demand Speck's Execution"
Tells of the opening of the trial of Richard Speck for the famous mass... Read full description -
Item #583717THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, February 24, 1967.
* Escape of the Boston Strangler* Assassination Plot of JFKThis 8 page newspaper has a two line, three column headline on the front page: "Boston Strangler Escapes From State mental Ward" tells of Albert H. Desalvo. Also a three line, one column headline also on the front page: "DA Jim... Read full description -
Item #681885THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Michigan, March 1, 1967
* Henry R. Luce's death report
* Time, Fortune, Life, Sports Illustrated, and more
Page 18 has: "Many Praise Famed Career Of Henry Luce", with subheading: "President, Senators Express Regret on Publisher's Death".
Other news of the... Read full description -
Item #216775LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, March 10, 1967.
* Lawrence Joel
* African American Medic
* Congessional Medal of Honor
This 12 page newspaper has a two column photo on the front page of President Lyndon Johnson giving Lawrence Joel, medical corpsman the medal of honor (see photo). Other news of the day with ads throughout. Small... Read full description -
Item #711978THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, March 30, 1967
* Central Park be-in - "Summer of Love" beginning
* Hippies - counterculture - Easter Sunday love
The front page has a heading: "Central Park Rite Is Medieval Pageant" with lead-in: "Be-In, Be-in, Being" with 3 related photos. Three full page... Read full description -
Item #566893THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, April 21, 1967
* Tom Seaver 1st MLB baseball win - New York Mets
* Cassius Clay refuses army
This 50 page newspaper has a two column headline near the bottom of page 39 that reads: "Bonus Boy in First Win As Mets Top Cubs, 6-1" with box scores. Tells of the very 1st win for New York Mets... Read full description -
Item #220435LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, April 24, 1967.
* Cosmonaut Vladimir Komarov Killed
* Capsule Crash
This 12 page newspaper has a two line, four column headline on the front page: "Crash Of Capsule Kills Red Cosmonaut" with subhead: "Parachute Shrouds Tangle". Other news of the day throughout. Small... Read full description -
Item #702788THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, June 1, 1967
* Grateful Dead - first Eastern tour begins
* Very 1st performances in the East advertisement
* Jerry Garcia - Bob Weir - Ron "Pigpen" McKernan
* THE DOORS very early performance ad
* Steve Paul's "The Scene" nightclub
Page 19 has a small performance advertisement for... Read full description -
Item #724234FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., June 6, 1967
* Six -Day war begins
* Israelis - Arabs
* Israeli-Palestinian conflict
The front page has banner headline: "Israeli Forces Nearing Closed Suez" with subhead and two related photos. (see images) A few more related headings also on the front page.
Complete with 16 pages, light toning and minor wear at... Read full description -
Item #723754THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, June 8, 1967
* Grateful Dead - first Eastern tour begins
* Very 1st performance in the East w/ photos
* Jerry Garcia - Bob Weir - Ron "Pigpen" McKernan
* A truly historic issue at the inception of this band
A terrific issue of this famous counter-culture newspaper as the front page has an article... Read full description -
Item #722361THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass. June 20, 1967
* Battle of the Mekong - Delta - River
* Vietnam War - U.S. Navy River Patrol Boats
The front page has a two column heading: "GIs Kill 276 Reds In Heavy Fighting" (see images)
Complete with 36 pages, tiny binding holes along the spine, nice condition.
AI notes: The June 19, 1967 Battle of the... Read full description -
Item #621139THE PARSONS SUN, Kansas, June 29, 1967
* Jayne Mansfield killed in car crash
* Hollywood actress and Playboy Playmate
The front page has a three column heading "Road Crash Kills Jayne" with caption: "Actress and two Men Die" and photo. (see) 1st report coverage on the automobile accident that killed famous actress Jayne... Read full description -
Item #662695THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, June 29, 1967
* Reunification of Jerusalem
* East Jerusalem
The front page has three column headline: "Divided Jerusalem Made Single City; U. S. Won't Recognize Hasty Action" with subhead.
Also on the front page: "Israeli Annexation Felt Violation of Confidence" with caption:... Read full description -
Item #676591THE PRATT TRIBUNE, Kansas, July 8, 1967
* Vivien Leigh death (1st report)
* "Gone with the Wind" fame
The front page is a small one column heading: "Vivien Leigh Found Dead" (see) An early, same day report here.
Complete with 8 pages, library stamp within the masthead, a few binding holes along the spine/1st column,... Read full description
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