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THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 4, 1981 (Magazine Section only)

* The New Black Conservatives
* Cuba trains up next generation of Marxist

This front page has an image of Nathan Wright Jr, Gloria Toote and Arthur Fletcher with the caption: "THE NEW BLACK CONSERVATIVES". Page 20 begins a 4 page article stating in part, "the Republicans are in a tremendous position to make inroads among the black electorate. The big question is: Are they going to do anything about it?" . There are many…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 26, 1924

* 1st winter Olympics held
* Chamonix France

This issue has a one column headlines on page 9 that includes: "OLYMPIC ICE GAMES OPEN AT CHAMONIX", "High French Official Formally Declares Classic Sports Festival Under Way", "150 Athletes In Parade", "Competitions Start Today".

This 26 page issue has usual browning with a little margin wear and tear but no text loss, otherwise it is in good condition. As with all issues from this era, it should be…

SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., April 15, 1964

* Rachel Carson dead from cancer
* Author of Silent Spring dies

The front page has and image and the two column heading: "'Silent Spring' Author Is Victim of Cancer".  Rachel Carson, know for her "fight against improper use of pesticides", died at the age of 56.

Complete in 38 pages, small binding holes on the left spine, overall good.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 15, 1950

* Young evangelist Billy Graham's 1st White House visit
* Prays with President Harry Truman at the White House 
* Would become the spiritual advisor to several Presidents

Buried on page 11 is the historic, but rather inconspicuous report: "President and Evangelist Pray in the White House", followed by a brief description of the event. A portion includes, "I prayed aloud, and the President stood with his head bowed. I just prayed to the Lord, and asked…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Aug. 10, 2011

* Premiere of "The Help" - advertisement and review
* Octavia Spencer, Viola Davis, and Emma Stone
* Multiple award winner

A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "The Help", and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, it being the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood area's prime publication.
The front page of the Calendar (Section D) has a review of the film headed: "A Kitchen…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Aug. 10, 2011

* Premiere of "The Color Purple", starring Whoopi Goldberg
* Premiere of "Out of Africa", starring Meryl Streep & Robert Redford
* Contrasting reviews with full-page ads for each

A terrific issue on the premieres of both motion picture hits: "The Color Purple" and "Out of Africa". Perhaps no better issue could be found than this, it being the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood area's prime publication.
The…

HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, Aug., 1867  The prime feature of this issue is likely the 5 1/2 pages dedicated to the: "PRIVATE CORRESPONDENCE OF DANIEL WEBSTER", which includes excerpts from many of his private correspondence along with background and commentary. The article serves well as an unofficial biography of this great "defender of the Constitution".
Other articles include: "Personal Recollections of the War", "The Turks, The Greeks, and the Slavons", "The Dodge Club",…

WEEKLY TRINITY JOURNAL, Weaverville, California, May 20, 1876  A rare issue from this Northern California town and uncommon to find from the 19th century. The Weekly Trinity Journal gives an inside peek to daily life 100 years after the founding of The United States of America. Quirky and fascinating headlines include: "A MIGHTY LIVELY RAT HUNT", "CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS" and a front page article describing 3 gentleman who "happened to meet at breakfast at the Grand Pacific Hotel." This is the…

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, August 1, 1936

* Olympics open in front of the Nazi Party

The front page has a three column, three line headline: "Olympic Games Given Rousing Sendoff Today At opening Ceremonies",  with subheading: "Huge Throngs Pack Stadium Despite Heavy Downpour; Roar Greeting to Hitler", and more. Coverage continues on an inside page. Quite historic.
Other news of the day is found throughout.
Complete in 10 pages, typical browning with some margin…