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THE NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 6, 1934

* Loch Ness Monster becoming World known
* Nessie mystery widens in Inverness, Scotland 

Certainly one of the more notable monster or creature searches in recent times is the Loch Ness Monster. Debate continues as to its existence. The top of page 10 has two column heading: "Scotch Student says He Met... 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 DETROIT NEWS, January 26, 1950

* India becomes a republic
* Independence from Britain
* Jawaharlal Nehru

Page 59 has a one column heading: "India Cuts Dominion Tie to King" with subheads. (see images) First report coverage on India becoming a independent republic from Britain with Jawaharlal Nehru becoming the first prime minister.
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THE NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 19, 1972

* Capital punishment - death row executions banned
* California Supreme Court decision (1st report)
* Charles Manson and Sirhan Sirhan mention

The top of the front page has a one column heading: "CALIFORNIA COURT, IN 6-1 VOTE, BARS DEATH SENTENCES" with subhead. (see images) Mention... Read full description  

THE DAY, Feb. 16, 1926

* "Match of the Century" - Women's tennis
* Suzanne Lenglen vs. Helen Wills (Moody)
* Carlton Club tournament in Cannes on the French Riviera

The top of the front page has a five column headline: "SUZZANNE LENGLEN DEFEATS HELEN WILLS IN STRAIGHT SETS 6-3, AND 8-6" with subheads and... Read full description  

THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 11, 1961 

* Charlayne Hunter-Gault & Hamilton Holmes
* University of Georgia 1st African-American students

The front page has a one column heading: "2 NEGRO STUDENTS ENTER GEORGIA U." with subhead. (see images)
Complete with 96 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins and central... Read full description  

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 25, 1942 

* William Darby's U.S. Army Rangers
* First ground combat with German forces
* Dieppe Raid - Invasion of France fame
* Allied amphibious attack - tanks
* World War II - WWII training

Page 5 has a three column photo headed: "Up And Over: The Rangers Way" with brief text. Also a... Read full description  

MINNEAPOLIS MORNING TRIBUNE, December 12, 1944 

* Gen. Courtney H. Hodges
* General George S. Patton 
* World War II - WWII
* Battle of the Bulge prelude

The front page has a nice banner headline: "3 U. S. ARMIES ROLL NAZIS BACK" with subheads. See images for coverage of Generals Hodges & Patton's movements... Read full description  

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 30, 1936

* German Reichstag election and referendum, 1936
* Adolph Hitler's dictatorship - plebiscitary vote
* re. remilitarization of the Rhineland - military

The front page has a one column heading: "GERMANS BACK UP HITLER WITH A RECORD VOTE" with subhead and small photo. (see... Read full description  

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Dec. 15, 1933

* Gangster John 'Red' Hamilton
* Chicago police officer killed
* John Dillinger gang member 
* Best publication to be had (rare)

The front page has a five column heading: "Escaped Convict Slays Police Hero" with subheads that include: "INDIANA PRISON BREAK LEADER FOILS... Read full description  

SPORT'S SECTION only of the New York Times, December 15, 1935

* Ted Drake - Arsenal football club (soccer)
* Villa Park, Aston, Birmingham, England
* Seven goals - top-flight record game

Page 4 of this section has a one column heading: "SOCCER MARK SET AS 60,000 LOOK ON" with subheads that include: "Seven Goals by... Read full description  

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 4, 1933

* Original Declaration of Independence facsimile
* July 4, 1776 with full text and founding fathers (signatures) 
 * 250th anniversary this coming Summer (2026}

Page 11 has a full page facsimile of the original Declaration of Independence with heading: "IN CONGRESS, JULY 4, 1776; The unanimous... Read full description  

THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Dec. 5, 1903

* Colorado Labor Wars - martial law
* Cripple Creek mining district strikes

The top of the front page has a three column headline: "PRESS CENSORSHIP AT CRIPPLE CREEK" with subhead. (see images) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very... Read full description  

ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, November 30, 1941

* Pre-Pearl Harbor attack on America
* Just a few days away - imminent
* Roosevelt knows something ?
The top of the front page has a four column headline: "JAPAN MUST DRIVE U. S. OUT OF ASIA--TOJO; ROOSEVELT SAYS WE MAY FIGHT IN 1942" with various subheads. (see images) Japan would attack... Read full description  

THE LONDON EVENING POST, Feb. 20, 1779

* American Revolutionary War era
* 18th century - from The Enemy

Newspapers from England during the time of the Revolutionary War are always interesting as they give a sense as to life at that time and what political discussions were the "hot topic" of the day.
I could find no... Read full description  

THE WEEKLY PACQUET OF ADVICE FROM ROME: OR, THE HISTORY OF POPERY, London, June 17, 1681  

* From the 17th century
* Rare variant publication

This was a fiercely anti-Catholic newspaper, created during the height of the "Popish Plot" hysteria (1678-1681), a fabricated conspiracy theory widely believed at the time,... Read full description  

THE SCRANTON TIMES, Penn., Nov. 30, 1934 

* George Bace Face Nelson killed
* Battle of Barrington - Illinois

Page 2 has a rare four column photo with heading : "'Baby Face' Nelson Comes To End of Murderous Trail" and more. A related photo on the front page as we.. (see images)
Complete with 48 pages, light... Read full description  

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES, June 2, 1975

* Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan 
* California Angels - MLB baseball
* 4th no-hitter pitched with photo 

The top of the back page has a banner heading: "Ryan Hurls 4th no-hitter!" with subhead, photo of Ryan and box scores. (see images) Notice the printing flaw across the heading. 
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THE WALL STREET JOURNAL, July 28, 1953 

* Korean War ends (1st report)
* North and South Korea

Although this publication is known for it's financial news of the day, this issue has a very small heading on the front page: "The Fighting Ended In Korea" and more. (see images)
Complete with 16 pages, some binding holes along the spine, nice... Read full description  

THE STARS AND STRIPES, January 7, 1945

* Battle of the Bulge
* World War II - WWII

The front page has a two column heading: "Kraut Saar Drive Gains Momentum" with related map. A related photo is on the back page. (see images) Nice to have in this famous military publication.
Other World War II news of the day. Complete in 16 pages, nice... Read full description  

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 27, 1933

* United States prohibition ending
* State of Illinois acts to allow sale of alcohol 
* Beer and Liquor returns to the gangland 

The front page has a one column heading: "JUNE 5 REPEAL ELECTION VOTES BY BOTH HOUSES" with subhead. (see images) 
 When it comes to gangsters,... Read full description  

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Dec. 19, 1667  

* One of the earliest of English newspapers to be had
* Hold something in your hands from the 17th century
* Unique gist idea foe that history buff

This is the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, having begun in 1665 and is... Read full description  

THE RALEIGH TIMES, N.C. March 9, 1971

* "Smokin'" Joe Frazier vs. Muhammad Ali (#1)
* "Fight of the Century" heavyweight title
* Madison Square Garden - boxing championship

Pages 20 & 21 has six related photos of the famous heavyweight boxing match between Joe Frazier and Muhammad Ali from the night before with a few headings... Read full description  

THE WEEK MAGAZINE section only of The Minneapolis Tribune, April 7, 1940 The front page of this section has a nice colorful illustration of a Father (grandfather?)-son fishing scene by. (see images) Other topics throughout
Complete magazine section only with 20 pages, tabloid size, a little margin wear, generally in good condition.

AI... Read full description  

THE DENVER POST, Denver, Colorado, January 26, 1998

Note: The Denver Post printed two versions for this date.  This is the edition which shows John Elway holding the Vince Lombardi Trophy up in victory.

* Denver Broncos win Super Bowl XXXII 
* John Elway & Terrell Davis 
* vs. Green Bay Packers 

The front... Read full description