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LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, June 11, 1958 

* El Dorado, Kansas 
* Tornado disaster 

This 24 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "KANSAS TORNADO KILLS 13 PERSONS IN CUTTING SWATH OF 40 BLOCKS" with smaller subheads.

Tells of the tornado disaster in El Dorado, Kansas.

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THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Russell, Kansas, January 2, 1951

* Rose Bowl: Michigan Wolverines vs. California Golden Bears
* Sugar Bowl: Kentucky Wilcats vs. Oklahoma Sooners
* Orange Bowl: Clemson Tigers vs. Miami Hurricanes
* Cotton Bowl: Tennessee Volunteers vs. Texas Longhorns

This 6 page newspaper has one column headlines on the back page (pg. 6) that... Read full description  

THE 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  

THE 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  

THE 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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THE PARSONS SUN, Kansas, December 7, 1967

* 1st human heart transplant
* Surgery - Surgeon - Medical
* Christiaan Neethling Barnard

This 14 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 2: "Heart Recipent Still Responding". Tells of the very 1st human heart transplant performed by Doctor Chris Barnard.

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THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, October 12, 1957

* Sputnik 1 in orbit success
* World's 1st orbiting artificial satellite
* Space race begins

This 6 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that read:

* Satellite Slows In Outer Space; Rocket Gains
* All Three Objects Fired by Russians Are See n in U.S.

This event shocked the... Read full description  

THE PARSONS SUN, Parson, Kansas, December 5, 1967 This 14 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 4: "Heart Recipient Shows Progress" with caption: "Steady Beat"

Tells of the very 1st human heart transplant performed by Doctor Chris Barnard.

Other news of the day. A few small binding holes along the spine, otherwise in good... Read full description  

THE PARSONS SUN, Parsons, Kansas, February 19, 1955   This 14 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "Plane Missing With 16 Aboard" "Disappearance on 70-Mile Flight".

Tells of the TWA flight 260 airplane crash near Albuquerque NM. Early report on the same day of this tragedy when it was still unknown... Read full description  

LEOMINSTER 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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THE PARSONS SUN, Parsons, Kansas, September 29, 1960  This 16 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 14 (sport's page): "Williams Retires On a High Note" with caption: "Homer Last Time at Bat" with nice related photo and career stats. Tells of the last game played by the great Ted Williams in which he hit a... Read full description  

THE PARSONS SUN, Parsons, Kansas, June 18, 1960

* Ted William 500th career home run (HR)
* Boston Red Sox
* MLB baseball

This 12 page newspaper has a two column photo on page 10 referring to Ted Williams 500th career home run with some text. (see)

Also a one column headline: "Ted to Quit At End of Year"

Other news of the day. Some spine... Read full description  

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, October 19, 1960

* Manager Casey Stengel fired
* New York Yankees
* MLB baseball

This 40 page newspaper has a headline above the masthead on the front page: "Yanks Fire 'Too Old' Stengel" with small photo of Stengel. Two library stamps hinder the headline somewhat.

Page 33 has various headlines that... Read full description  

THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, January 23, 1968

* USS Pueblo incident (1st report)
* Early report on same day
* North Korea

This 6 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "North Koreans Seize U.S. Intelligence Ship". This is an early 1st report on the infamous USS Pueblo incident.

Other news of the day. A few... Read full description  

LEAVENWORTH DAILY STANDARD, Kansas, July 9, 1881  The top of the ftpg. has: "The Assassin" which begins: "Guiteau is provoked because his victim has not died and is anxious for all possible notoriety..." which is concerning the President James Garfield assassination. A subhead includes: "A Moral Idiot, and Should Be... Read full description  

Only U.S. Gold Medal in 1968 Winter Games...

THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, February 8, 1968 

* Peggy Fleming to win Olympic gold medal 
* Figure Skating - Ice Follies 

This 6 page newspaper has a  nice four column headline on page 4: "Peggy Fleming Virtually Clinches Olympic Medal" See photos for text.

Other news of the day. A few small binding holes... Read full description  

THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, January 2, 1968

* Green Bay Packers
* NFL football championship

This 6 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 4: "Green Bay Packers Win 3rd NFL Title" with smaller subheads. Tells of the Packers winning their 3rd straight NFL championship and a bid to go to Super Bowl II against the AFL champions.

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THE 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  

THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Russell, Kansas, January 3, 1969

* Edward Kennedy wins Senate Majority Whip

This 6 page newspaper has a three column headline near the bottom of the front page: "Kennedy Bid Successful".

Other news of the day. Little irregular along the spine, otherwise in good condition.

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THE PARSONS SUN, Kansas, January 3, 1969

* Edward Kennedy wins Senate Majority Whip w/ photo

This 10 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Long Stride By Kennedy" with three column related photo. (see)

Other news of the day. A few small binding holes along the spine, otherwise in good condition.

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NEW-YORK TRIBUNE, December 10, 1858  Page 4 has a detailed editorial that criticizes the release of the contract to the highest bidder for the completion of Central Park. A back page report about the "Pike's Peak Mines" has details about the fair quantities of gold "...to be had at these mines."
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THE SALINA JOURNAL, Kansas, January 20, 1953.

* Dwight Eisenhower inauguration as President
* World War II General

This 14 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page:

* Eisenhower In As President

with subheads and photo of Ike.

Minor spine wear, otherwise in good condition.

THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, September 16, 1972

* Len Dawson color cover
* Kansas City Chiefs

Full front page has a color action photo Len Dawson about to take a snap during a game against the San Diego Chargers.

Various sports related material throughout this 72 page issue that is in nice condition.

THE WASHINGTON UNION, Washington, D.C., August 29, 1858 

* Pike's Peak gold discovered 
* Cherry Creek 
* Start of Colorado gold rush 

A page 2 report headed "Newly Discovered Gold Mines" says: "Monsieur Borden and company have arrived in Kansas City, from Pike's Peak, Nebraska Territory. He reports newly... Read full description  

WASHINGTON UNION, Washington D.C., July 22, 1857 

* Kansas troubles 
* Robert John Walker 

Page 2 has a "Proclamation" addressed "To The People Of Lawrence", signed in type: R. J. Walker, the Governor of the Kansas Territory.

A page 2 report about the visit of the "railroad excursionists" includes a letter... Read full description