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SECOND SECTION (pages 31-60) only of the New York Times, June 19, 1967 

* Golfer Jack Nicklaus win 1967 U.S. Open
* United States Open Championship - golf major
* Baltusrol Golf Club - Springfield, New Jersey

The top of page 44 has a banner heading: "Nicklaus Shoots 65 for 275, a Record, to Win His 2d U.S. Open by 4 Shots" with subheads, photos and leader board. (see images) 
Second section only with 30 pages, good condition.

Background: The significance of Jack Nicklaus’s 1967 U.S. Open victory…

MUHAMMAD SPEAKS, Chicago, Illinois, April 21, 1967 

* Nation of Islam religious movement
* Elijah Muhammad - founder
* Fight for civil rights era original

This newspaper was one of the most widely-read ever produced by an African American organization. Nation of Islam leader Elijah Muhammad began the publication on May 1960 as a weekly publication. It was distributed nationwide by the Nation Of Islam and covered current events around the world as well as relevant news in African American…

THE 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 the Cafe Au Go Go nightclub in Greenwich Village with one of performers listed as: "Grateful Dead" (see image) This was actually the groups very first shows on the East Coast. The Greenwich…

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Nov. 9, 1967

* Maharishi Mahesh Yogi - The Beatles guru
* Post "More popular than Jesus" remark
* John Lennon - Paul McCartney 
* Transcendental Mediation Swami
* New religious movement

The front page has a heading: "What's New in America? Maharishi & Mediation" with related photo. (see images) Lengthy text continues on multiple inside pages.
Background: This specific convergence—The Beatles adopting Maharishi Mahesh Yogi’s Transcendental…

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, June 29, 1967

* Tiny Tim opens for Jimi Hendrix & The Doors
* Famous American guitarist makes New York debut
* American rock band - Jim Morrison
* Steve Paul's Scene nightclub advertisement

Page 29 has a 4 1/2 x 3 1/2 inch advertisement for upcoming performances at The Scene nightclub. Among the performers are very early appearances by The Doors & Jimi Hendrix. According to the ad, this was Hendrix's New York City debut. But interesting is…

THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, Aug. 3, 1967

* Very early Jimi Hendrix performance advertisement
* American electric guitarist, songwriter and singer
* Swami Satchidananda Saraswati editorial 

Page 24 has a 4 1/2 x 3 1/2 inch advertisement for "The Jimi Hendrix Experience" which was performed four nights at the Salvation Club in Greenwich Village. Hendrix released his debut album "Are You Experienced" just a few months earlier.
Background:In early August 1967, Jimi Hendrix performed…

THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, April 28, 1967 

* Cassius Clay - Muhammed Ali 
* Heavyweight boxing champion 
* Refuses to enter the military draft

The top of the front page has a one column heading: "Clay Refuses to Take Oath After Passing Exams" (see images) 
Complete with 6 pages, small library stamp in the masthead, some small binding holes along the spine, generally very nice. 

Background: On April 28, 1967, Muhammad Ali—then still addressed by the U.S. government as Cassius Clay—cemented his…

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Feb. 16, 1967

* Andy Warhol's The Velvet Underground & Nico
* Before their first album was released (March 12)
* Electric Circus underground nightclub performance

Page 29 has a 5 1/2 x 4 1/2 inch advertisement for a "NICO" gig at the newly opened "Electric Circus" in Greenwich Village. (see images) 

Background: In 1967, Andy Warhol presented Nico at the Electric Circus, a psychedelic nightclub in New York’s East Village known for its…

THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, June 12, 1967

* Tampa, Florida (Central Ave.) riots of 1967 
* "Long Hot Summer" civil rights unrest
* African Americans & police brutality 

The front page has a one column heading: "Negroes Burn, Loot in Tampa" (see images) 
Complete with 6 pages, some small binding holes along the spine/1st column, nice condition.

background: The Tampa riot of June 1967 was ignited by the fatal shooting of 19-year-old Martin Chambers, who was shot in the back by a…

THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, June 13, 1967  

* Thurgood Marshall appointed by the president
* 1st African American Supreme Court Justice

The top of the front page has a one column heading: "Marshall Given Nod for Position On Court Bench" 
Complete with 6 pages, some small binding holes along the spine does affect a little of the mentioned report, otherwise nice.

background: Thurgood Marshall’s appointment to the Supreme Court by President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1967 stood as a…

FITCHBURG 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 the margins, generally in very nice condition.

background: The Six-Day War, fought from June 5 to June 10, 1967, was a brief but pivotal…

THE 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 headed: "Frontier on Tompkins Square - p. 14" with subhead: "The Youthquake and The Shook-Up Park" with lead-in: "Tompkins Square" This lengthy article continues…

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, April 13, 1967

* Richard Alpert and STP vs. LSD drug
* 2,5-Dimethoxy-4-methylamphetamine
* "Serenity, Tranquility and Peace" psychedelic
* Andy Warhol's The Velvet Underground
* Live at The Gymnasium advertisement

Starting on page 7 is an article heading: "Is Acid Obsolete? The New Letters Are STP" Text continues on another page. 
Background: Richard Alpert saw LSD as a powerful tool that could offer brief glimpses of higher…

THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, Dec. 14, 1967

* Jim Morrison of THE DOORS
* American rock band frontman
* New American sex symbol - idol
* "Summer of Love" era 

Page 14 has an article under: "scenes" which suggests that Jim Morrison, singer of "The Doors" may be becoming the new American sex symbol for Women with photo. (see images)
Background:In 1967, Jim Morrison became a sex symbol as The Doors rose to fame with their hit debut album. His brooding looks, deep voice, and provocative…

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, June 19, 1967

* Rookie pitcher Don Wilson
* Houston Astros no-hitter 
* Golfer Jack Nicklaus 
* Wins U.S. Open tournament

The front page has a two column heading: "No-Hitter for Rookie" with photo. First report coverage continues in the sport's section with another related photo. (see images)
Also on the front is a two column photo of Jack Nicklaus with heading: "Nicklaus Wins U. S. Open" More in the sport's section.
Complete with 26 pages, nice condition.

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THE 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.

Background: The June 19, 1967 Battle of the Mekong refers to a sharp river-ambush engagement during the Vietnam War in which U.S. Navy River Patrol Boats (PBRs) and South Vietnamese forces…

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass. August 30, 1967

* George Lincoln Rockwell 
* American Nazi Party leader
* Denied burial in National cemetery

The top of the front page, above the masthead, has a three column heading: "Nazi Is Denied Burial In National Cemetery" with related photo. (see images)
Complete with 50 pages, light toning at the margins, small tape mend within the masthead, generally in very nice condition.

Background: George Lincoln Rockwell, founder of the American Nazi Party…

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Aug. 31, 1967

* The Doors - Jim Morrison counterculture rock band
* Village Theater performance advertisement
* Peter Max - American artist - psychedelic pop art

Page 18 has a early advertisement for "THE DOORS" which performed at the Village Theater in Greenwich Village. (see image)
source: DOORS: The Doors play an early 8:00 p.m. show and a late 10:30 p.m. show to a packed house. This is their second appearance and final show…

THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, Dec. 21, 1967

* Grateful Dead - 2nd New York City visit
* Village Theater performance advertisement
* Jerry Garcia - Bob Weir - Ron "Pigpen" McKernan
* Andy Warhol pop-up book release party w/ photos

Page 28 has a small but very early advertisement for "The Grateful Dead of San Francisco" which performed two nights at the Village Theater. (see image)
The front page has a pictorial with heading: "Andy Warhol's Book Party: Pop-On,…

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, March 9, 1967

* Andy Warhol's The Velvet Underground & Nico
* Debut studio album release w/ peeled banana (early version)
* Very early "THE DOORS" NYC nightclub gigs ad
* American rock band from L.A. - Jim Morrison

Page 19 has a 7 x 3 inch advertisement for the debut album "The Velvet Underground With Nico" with Andy's Warhol's peeled banana. This was a early version of this iconic album cover. Probably only found in this…

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass. July 20, 1967

* Piedmont Airlines Flight 22
* Hendersonville, North Carolina
* Airplanes mid-air collision disaster
* Boeing 727-22 and Cessna 10 aircrafts

Near the bottom of the front page has a four column heading: "10 Children Among 82 Killed" with related photo. (see images)
Complete with 22 pages, light toning at the margins, nice condition.

THE 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 pictorials inside. (see images)
source: Jim Steinman: The Be-In began at dawn. Sheep Meadow. Central Park. Not many around then, but enough to be promising. Everything seemed blessed…

THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York City, June 22, 1967

* Martin Luther King Jr. speech
* Hospital workers in Harlem
* "We shall overcome. No lie can live forever"
* LAST ONE IN INVENTORY ***

The front page has a heading: "The Coming of King: A Charismatic Moment" with photo. (see images) King's speech continues on the inside pages and includes his quote: "We shall overcome. No lie can live forever". King would be assassinated less than a year later.
I suspect this to be…

THE 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 Takes Ruby; Slayer of Oswald." Another related front page article is headed: "Insistence to the Last: No Part of Conspiracy."

Other news of the day is present throughout.…

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Sept. 21, 1967

* French artist & writer Tom Ungerer
* Black Power/White Power racial illustration
* Paul Thek's "Dead Hippie" sculpture

The front page has Tomi Ungerer's racist illustration titled: "Black Power/White Power" (see image)
source: Poster Auctions International, Inc.: “Black Power/White Power” is an intentionally uncomfortable design that zeroes in on American racial conflicts of the 1960s—but, as we’ve all…

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Nov. 16, 1967

* Very early THE WHO - English rock band
* Roger Daltrey - Pete Townsend - Keith Moon
* Village Theatre concert advertisement
* THE DOORS very early performance ad
* American rock band - Jim Morrison
* Assembly Hall - Hunter Collage (NYC)

Page 22 has two advertisements for 2 iconic rock bands. A 3 x 4 inch ad is for "THE WHO" concert at the Village Theatre. Another ad is for "THE DOORS" at Hunter Collage.…

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, November 8, 1967

* Carl  B. Stokes becomes 1st African-American mayor of a large U.S. city
* Elected mayor of Cleveland, Ohio
* Richard G. Hatcher becomes 1st African American mayor of Gary, Indiana

The front page has a four column heading: "Negroes Record Major Gains" First report coverage on the surprise victories of Carl B. Stokes in the race for mayor of Cleveland, Ohio. Richard D. Hatcher, an African-American as well, was also declared the winner…

THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, March 16, 1967

* Banandine drug hoax - banana peels to get high ?
* Very early "THE DOORS" NYC nightclub gigs ad
* American rock band from L.A. - Jim Morrison

The top of page 5 has a heading: "Electric Banana--Very Now Craze" (see images)
wikipedia notes: Bananadine is a fictional psychoactive substance which is supposedly extracted from banana peels. A hoax recipe for its "extraction" from banana peel was originally published in the…

THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, Oct. 12, 1967 

* The Groovy Murders in East Village - New York City
* Linda Rae Fitzpatrick & James Leroy Hutchinson

The front page has a heading: "High on Life and Deader than Dead" with 3 related photos. The report continues on page 3.
This article concerns the murder of Linda Fitzpatrick. In October1967 rich girl-turned runaway Fitzpatrick was found bludgeoned to death in a sleeping bag in the basement with her drug-dealing boyfriend…

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, July 27, 1967

* 1967 Newark, New Jersey race riots
* Civil Rights movement - urban decay
* Long, hot Summer of 1967 - arson
* "Summer of Love" era

The front page has two related articles headed: "Hippies in Newark: Loving a Ghetto" and "Black Power Conclave & The Perfidious Press" and some related photos. (see images) Articles continue on inside pages.
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no…

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, July 20, 1967

* 1967 Newark, New Jersey race riots
* Civil Rights movement - urban decay
* Long, hot Summer of 1967 - arson
* "Summer of Love" era

The front page has a heading: "The Exploded City: Exercise in Futility" with 3 related photos including one of LeRoi Jones (Amiri Baraka). (see images) Coverage continues inside with two full page pictorials.
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no…

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Sept. 7, 1967

* Bob Dylan - "Dont Look Back" opening premiere
* 1965 concert tour in England movie - film advertisement
* American folk singer - songwriter

Page 31 has a 5 x 4 inch advertisement for the opening day premiere of "DON'T LOOK BACK", a Bob Dylan film of his 1965 concert tour in England. (see image) Great to have in this Greenwich Village publication, the place where he began his music career.
I suspect this to be an…

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Nov. 30, 1967

* Death of the Hippies - hippy movement
* Haight-Ashbury mock funeral - S.F.
* End of "The Summer of Love"

Page 3 has a heading: "Autumn in the Haight: Where Has Love Gone" and related notice. (see images) Lengthy report continues on multiples inside pages with 3 related photos.
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason to save it at the time.
It is worth noting that "The…

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Nov. 3, 1966

* LSD - lysergic acid diethylamide
* Psychedelic drug - acid or lucy
* Forum on the benefits & bad affects
* Dr. Timothy Leary - psychiatrist
* Simon and Garfunkel with photo

Page 14 has a heading: "LSD Forum: Why Take the Trip?" Lengthy text continues on multiple pages.
Page 19 has a small heading: "The Sound of J D. Salinger Clapping" with photo. (see images)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because…

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Aug. 10, 1967

* Country Joe and the Fish - McDonald
* American psychedelic rock band
* Tompkins Square Park performance photos

The front page has a few photos regarding the "Summer of Love" activities in Manhattan including a performance by Country Joe and the Fish. Page 25 has a full page pictorial headed: "Country Joe Comes to Town" Page 24 has an editorial on this event.
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because…

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Aug. 17, 1967

* Ravi Shankar concert advertisement
* Indian sitarist and music composer
* North Indian classical music performance
* Philharmonic Hall at Lincoln Center

Page 14 has a 7 x 5 inch advertisement for a: "RAVI SHANKAR" concert in Manhattan. (see images)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason to save it at the time.
It is worth noting that "The Village Voice" was an American…

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Aug. 24, 1967

* Early Neil Diamond performance advertisement
* American singer - songwriter - musician
* Pre "Sweet Caroline (1969)" song fame
* "The Bitter End" nightclub - Manhattan

Page 27 has a small advertisement for a Neil Diamond performance at "The Bitter End" nightclub in Manhattan. This is very early for this famous singer/songwriter. (see image)
source: instagram: The Bitter End holds a special spot in New York…

THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, Jan. 19, 1967

* Guitarist Mississippi John Hurt death editorial
* African American blues singer & songwriter

The top of page 7 has a heading: "Mississippi John Hurt: Death of a quiet Legend" (see images)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason to save it at the time.
It is worth noting that "The Village Voice" was an American news and culture paper, known for being the country's first alternative…

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Feb. 23, 1967

* League for Spiritual Discovery (LSD) opening
* Dr. Timothy Leary - American psychologist
* Lysergic acid diethylamide - lysergide
* Alan Ginsberg as guest speaker w/ photo
* Andy Warhol's The Velvet Underground & Nico ad
* Before their first album was released (March 12)
* Electric Circus underground nightclub performance

The front page has a heading: "An Opening to the West: Ashram on Hudson Street" with…

THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, Aug. 28, 1967

* Lake Erie skydiving disaster
* North American B-25 Mitchell
* Drowning of 16 skydivers
* Off the coast of Huron, Ohio

The top of the front page has a four column headline: "Fear Fifteen Skydivers Dead in Ohio's Lake Erie" (see images)
Complete with 6 pages, a few small binding holes along the spine, generally very nice.

THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, August 26, 1967

* George Lincoln Rockwell killed
* American Nazi Party leader

The front page has a four column headline: "Rockwell Shot to Death By Unknown Assailant" with subhead. (see images)
Complete with 6 pages, a few small binding holes along the spine, nice condition

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Dec. 28, 1967

* "The Graduate" opening week movie review
* Romantic comedy drama film - Dustin Hoffman

Page 33 has a review under the heading: "Films"; The Graduate" This film made it's premiere in New York City the same week. I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason to save it at the time.
It is worth noting that "The Village Voice" was an American news and culture paper, known for…

THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, Jan. 26, 1967

* Early Bob Dylan & his electric guitar

The front page has a heading: "Brecht of the Juke Box, Poet of Electric Guitar"  with lead-in: "Bob Dylan" by Journalist Jack Newfield. (see images for partial text)
It is worth noting that "The Village Voice" was an American news and culture paper, known for being the country's first alternative newsweekly. Founded in 1955, the Voice began as a platform for the creative community of…

THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York City, March 2, 1967

* Early Jefferson Airplane small venue advertisement
* First year of Grace Slick frontwoman singer
* Surrealistic Pillow was just released month prior
* "White Rabbit" and "Somebody to Love" fame
* Cafe au Go-Go rock band gig ad

Page 28 has a small advertisement for a Jefferson Airplane gig in Greenwich Village in New York City. (see image) It was this year that they first became somewhat famous. I suspect this to be…

THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, October 19, 1967

* A extremely rare ad for the Broadway Hit - "HAIR" - prior to making it to Broadway
* The Public Theater - Greenwich, in the Village's own iconic newspaper

Prior to making it to Broadway and becoming one of the most famous musicals to hit the stage, the musical "Hair" appeared off-Broadway at The Public Theater in Greenwich Village. This issue contains two ads (both on pg. 27 for both) for the show. Due to its limited…

THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, November 2, 1967  Prior to making it to Broadway and becoming one of the most famous musicals to hit the stage, the musical "Hair" appeared off-Broadway at The Public Theater in Greenwich Village. This issue contains an ad (pg. 28) and perhaps the earliest (?) review (pg. 35). Curiously, it begins: "As for 'Hair', I loathed and despised it. Described as 'an American tribal love-rock, musical', it turns out to be all phony...".
Due to its limited…

Carl Sandburg's death... Recipient of 3 Pulitzer Prizes...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 23, 1967

* Death announcement of Carl Sandburg
* Three-time Pulitzer Prize winner
* Biographer of Abraham Lincoln

The front page has the announcement of the death of Carl Sandburg which includes a photo. A 2nd article regrading his life also begins on the front page. Both continue on page 62 and include additional photos. Great to have this extensive coverage in such a prominent newspaper.

Other news of the day and advertising is found throughout.

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THE PRATT TRIBUNE, Kansas, June 21, 1967 

* Muhammad Ali - Cassius Clay guilty
* United States Army draft dodging

The top of page 8 has a three column heading: "Clay Gets Five Years; Appeals" (see) First report coverage on Muhammad Ali being convicted of draft dodging.
Complete with 12 pages, a few small binding holes along the spine/1st column, small library stamp within the masthead, otherwise nice.

LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Mass., May 2, 1967

* Elvis Presley marries Pricilla

The top of page has a two column photo with small heading: "Elvis And Bride" with brief text.
Complete with 10 pages, small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.

THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, April 6, 1967

* The Who - English rock band
* First review in a American newspaper
* Roger Daltrey - Keith Moon - Pete Townsend

The Village Voice has the distinction of giving "The Who" it's very first review in a American newspaper. Page 23 under: "Rock 'N' Wreck" is that review. Coverage continues on the next page. See images for portion.
As most might be aware "The Village Voice" was an American news and culture paper, known for being the country's…