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DAILY NEWS, New York Aug. 9, 1974 

* President Richard Nixon

A very dramatic front page with over half of it taken up with: "NIXON RESIGNS". The balance has: "Acts in 'Interest of Nation', Asks for End to Bitterness" and "Ford Will Take Oath at Noon, Kissinger Agrees to Stay On". Much coverage, with photos, on the inside pages.
Tabloid-size, complete in 88 pages, minor margin wear, generally nice.

DAILY NEWS, New York Aug. 9, 1974 

* President Richard Nixon

A very dramatic front page with over half of it taken up with: "NIXON RESIGNS". The balance has: "Acts in 'Interest of Nation', Asks for End to Bitterness" and "Ford Will Take Oath at Noon, Kissinger Agrees to Stay On". Much coverage, with photos, on the inside pages.
Tabloid-size, complete in 88 pages, nice condition.

DAILY NEWS, New York Aug. 9, 1974 

* President Richard Nixon

A very dramatic front page with over half of it taken up with: "NIXON RESIGNS". The balance has: "Acts in 'Interest of Nation', Asks for End to Bitterness" and "Ford Will Take Oath at Noon, Kissinger Agrees to Stay On". Much coverage, with photos, on the inside pages and the back page.
Tabloid-size, complete in 88 pages, nice condition.

DAILY NEWS, New York City, August 9, 1974 

* President Richard Nixon Resigns

The front page is one of the most dramatic reporting the resignation of the President, with over half of the page taken up with: "NIXON RESIGNS" the balance noting: "Acts in 'Interest of Nation', Asks for End to Bitterness" and "Ford Will Take Oath at Noon, Kissinger Agrees to Stay On". Much coverage, with photos, on the inside pages.
Tabloid-size, complete in 88 pages, a few archival mends to unrelated pages…

THE PLAIN DEALER, Cleveland, August 9, 1974 

* President Richard Nixon

The front page has a nice banner headline above the masthead in red lettering: "NIXON RESIGNS" with "Ford takes the oath at noon; his first problem: choice of VP" and photos. (see) Nice for display. More inside.
Complete 1st section only with all 18 pages of a 134 page newspaper, nice condition.

EVENING TRIBUNE, EXTRA, San Diego, August 8, 1974 

* President Richard Nixon
* Great headline for display

The front page has a terrific headline above the masthead: "NIXON QUITS" with "Cites losses in Congress, goes without 'bitterness" and two color photos. (see) Great for display. Much more on the following pages.
Complete 1st section only with all 18 pages, very nice condition.

THE NEW AND OBSERVER, Raleigh, North Carolina, August 9, 1974

* President Richard Nixon 
* Ford Taking Over

This 40 page newspaper has banner headline on the front page: "Nixon Resigning; Ford Taking Over", with subheads and related photos.

Other news of the day throughout including various advertisements. A few small binding holes along the spine but otherwise in good condition.

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, January 20, 1969. This 24 page newspaper has a two line, four column headline on the front page: "Nixon to Assume Presidency Today" plus relatred photos that tell of Richard Nixon's Inauguration day. Other interesating headlines on the fron page include: "His Burden Lifted, LBJ Heads for History" & "Binoculars, Rifle Aid Police In Search for Slayer of Dr. King" Good condition.

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Nov. 8, 1973

* President Richard Nixon impeachment ?
* Manhattan march and rally advertisement
* Emerson, Lake & Palmer concert advertisement
* Progressive rock supergroup - Madison Square Garden

Page 23 has a 9 x 8 inch advertisement for "IMPEACH NIXON MARCH & RALLY" (see image)
Page 71 has a nice full page advertisement for the "EMERSON, LAKE & PALMER with Stray Dog" concert at Madison Square Garden.
I suspect this to be…

THE WASHINGTON POST, January 21, 1969  The two-line banner headline reads "Richard M. Nixon Becomes President With 'Sacred Commitment' to Peace" with subhead "Promises to Listen As Well as to Lead in Quest for Unity". This includes a large colored photo of him being sworn into office as well as another photo of "The Nixons and Johnsons at the White House before the Inaugural ceremony." The Inaugural address is also within. Additional articles and many photos are included.
A separate eight…

Richard Nixon through Barak Obama...

(8) Presidential Collection VI - an eight-issue set of American newspapers containing one issue each from the administrations of Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan, George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton, George W Bush, and Barak Obama, providing a single-day snapshot of the atmosphere during each administration. This is set six of a six-part series.

DAILY NEWS, New York Aug. 9, 1974  A very dramatic front page with over half of it taken up with: "NIXON RESIGNS". The balance has: "Acts in 'Interest of Nation', Asks for End to Bitterness" and "Ford Will Take Oath at Noon, Kissinger Agrees to Stay On". Much coverage, with photos, on the inside pages.
Tabloid-size, complete in 88 pages, nice condition.

DAILY NEWS, New York Aug. 9, 1974  A very dramatic front page with over half of it taken up with: "NIXON RESIGNS". The balance has: "Acts in 'Interest of Nation', Asks for End to Bitterness" and "Ford Will Take Oath at Noon, Kissinger Agrees to Stay On". Much coverage, with photos, on the inside pages.
Tabloid-size, complete in 88 pages, minor margin wear, generally nice.

DAILY NEWS--EXTRA, New York Aug. 9, 1974  A very dramatic front page with over half of it taken up with: "NIXON QUITS". The balance has the official announcement: "President Nixon announced his resignation tonight in a TV address to the nation. Vice President Gerald R. Ford will become 38th President tomorrow."
More coverage, with photos, on the inside pages.
Tabloid-size, complete in 36 pages, great condition.

DAILY NEWS, New York Aug. 9, 1974  A very dramatic front page with over half of it taken up with: "NIXON RESIGNS". The balance has: "Acts in 'Interest of Nation', Asks for End to Bitterness" and "Ford Will Take Oath at Noon, Kissinger Agrees to Stay On". Much coverage, with photos, on the inside pages and the back page.
Tabloid-size, complete in 88 pages, nice condition.

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, January 21, 1969. This 36 page newspaper is in nice condition and has a two line, six column headline on the front page: "Nixon Asks Nation to Strive For Peace at Home, Abroad" with subhead: "Given Oath As 37th President" with related photos.

PHILADEPHIA DAILY NEWS, Aug. 9, 1974 

* President Richard Nixon

The front page tells it all with the huge type proclaiming: "IT'S OVER" with the large photo of President Richard Nixon hugging his daughter, Julie Eisenhower. A significant front page on the resignation of Nixon from the presidency. Some of the interior leaves are missing so this is not a complete issue, but it is essentially the front page which gives this issue displayablility and historic value. Very nice condition, tabloid-size…

THE DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, October 22, 1960

* John F. Kennedy vs. Richard Nixon
* 4th and final presidential debate

This 24 page newspaper has a two line banner headline on the front page: "Hoover, Dewey Urge V.P. to OK 5th Debate" with subheads that include: "Kennedy Hurls New Challenge" (see photos). This tells of the 4th and final presidential debate between John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon. Pages 6 & 7 in the section section contains the entire transcript of the debate.…

THE EVENING TELEGRAM, Herkimer - Ilion, New York, July 28, 1960  The banner headline reads "GOP Ticket: Nixon - Lodge" with subhead "To Ratify Lodge Tonight". This was the announcing of the Republican Presidential and Vice-Presidential ticket. This includes a photo of Richard Nixon. Additional articles"Nixon Now Seaks Out As Leader of Party" and "Kennedy Congratulates Nixon on Nomination" are also on the front page.
Other news, sports and advertisements are within.
Complete in twelve pages…

THE RALEIGH TIMES, North Carolina, Sept. 27, 1971

* President Richard Nixon & Emperor Hirohito of Japan
* Historic meeting in Anchorage, Alaska (1st time)

The front page has a six column headline: "Nixon and Hirohito Meet" with lead-in: "Emperor Flies to Europe" and photo. (see images)
Complete with 38 pages, a few small binding holes along the spine, nice condition.

Background: On September 26, 1971, Emperor Hirohito and President Richard Nixon held a brief but historic meeting in…

CENTRE DAILY TIMES, State College, Pennsylvania, July 12, 1952

* Dwight Eisenhower & Richard Nixon
* Republican presidential nomination

The front page has a six column headline: "'Ike' Opens New 'Crusade'; Truman Insists on 'Fair Deal' Battle" with subheads and related photos. 1st report coverage on Dwight Eisenhower and Richard Nixon's Republican nomination.

Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, a little spine wear, otherwise good condition.

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LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 27, 1994

* The final nail in Apartheid
* South Africa holds 1st fully multi-cultural elections
* Truly historic moment - Nelson Mandela would be elected
* The funeral of (and a tribute to) Richard Nixon

The front page has: "S. Africans Cast Historic Votes," with subheading: "Hospitalized, retirees and disabled flock to polls in high spirits on first day. Problems with balloting are widespread - but no major violence is reported." The inside has considerable…

EVENING TRIBUNE--EXTRA, San Diego, California, Aug. 8, 1974 

* President Richard Nixon

The huge banner headline announces: "NIXON QUITS" with subhead: "Cites Losses sin Congress, Goes Without 'Bitterness' " with a photo of him and of Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Ford. San Diego is not far from his home in San Clemente.
The complete first section (of 4) with pages 1-18. Nice condition.

THE WASHINGTON POST, Aug. 10, 1974 

* President Richard Nixon resigns
* Best title to have

The 2-line banner headline announces: "Ford Becomes 38th President, Promises Openness and Candor" with a ftpg. photo of Nixon: "Sad, Emotional Nixon Bids Farewell to Staff" and a larger photo of Gerald R. Ford being sworn into office. Great to have this notable issue in the Washington Post.
Rare to find the complete issue with what appears to be ten sections. Very nice condition.

THE WASHINGTON POST, Aug. 10, 1974  

* President Richard Nixon resigns
* Gerald Ford becomes president
* Best publication to be had

The 2-line banner headline announces: "Ford Becomes 38th President, Promises Openness and Candor" with a front page photo of Nixon headed: "Sad, Emotional Nixon Bids Farewell to Staff" and a larger photo of Gerald R. Ford being sworn into office.
Great to have this notable report in the Washington Post.
The complete first section (of 5) with pages 1-24,…

NEW YORK TIMES, August 9, 1974 

* President Richard Nixon

This issue is on its way to becoming one of the iconic headlines of the 20th century.
The two word banner headline proclaims one of the more infamous political events: "NIXON RESIGNS", followed by a two line banner: "He Urges A Time of 'Healing'; Ford Will Take Office Today" with various related subheads.
There are different reports covering President Nixon's political career throughout the issue with many photos.
The New York…

THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Russell, Kansas, August 30, 1969

* Child actress Shirley Temple Black
* Appointed to United Nations General Assembly
* President Richard Nixon

 The front page carries a one column, two line headline "Nixon Appoints Shirley Black". The text begins: "Shirley Temple Black, a curly-haired movie moppet turned suburban housewife and ardent Republican, was appointed to the U.S. delegation to the United Nations by President Nixon Friday...".
Complete in 6 pages, nice…

HERALD EXAMINER, Election Extra, Los Angeles, November 6, 1968

* Richard Nixon elected president of United States

The front page has a nice banner headline: "NIXON'S THE ONE" with subhead and related photo. Nice for display. Nice to have in a California publication, the state that Nixon over the top for the win.
Complete 1st section only with 24 pages, light toning and minor wear along the spine, generally good.

Leominster Enterprise, Mass. Feb. 21, 1972

* 1972 visit by President Richard Nixon
* People's Republic of China - Mao Zedung

The banner headline above the masthead announces: "Nixon huddles with Mao in unscheduled discussions" (see)
Complete with 12 pages, light toning at the margins, small binding holes along the spine.

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, October 8, 1960

* John F. Kennedy JFK
* Richard Nixon
* Presidential debate

This 12 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Candidates Bristle In Second Debate".

Tells of the 2nd of the four JFK & Nixon presidential debates which were the first debates to be held on National television.

Other news of the day. Minor margin wear, otherwise in nice condition.

wikipedia notes: The key turning point of the…

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, October 6, 1960

* John F. Kennedy (JFK) - Richard Nixon
* Presidential debate upcoming

This 30 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Crowds Cheer 'Jack', 'Dick'"
This tells of the upcoming 2nd of the four JFK & Nixon presidential debates which were the first debates to be held on National television.
Other news of the day. Minor margin wear, otherwise in nice condition.

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, November 7, 1961 

* Brentwood-Bel Air fire disaster 
* Palisades, Los Angeles, California 

This 16 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "Fires Threaten Palisades, 200 Stars' Homes Gutted" with relate photo. (see)

Tells of the fire disaster that hit Brentwood- Bel Air area of Los Angeles, California.

Other news of the day. Good condition.

wikipedia notes: In 1961, a construction crew working in Sherman Oaks noticed…

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, July 24, 1973

* President Richard Nixon
* White House tapes
* Eddie Rickenbacker death

The front page has a five column headline: "President Subpoenaed To Release Records" with subhead and photo (see photos).

Also a three column heading on the front page: "Older Folks Remember a Real Hero" which pertains to the death of Eddie Rickenbacker. Further coverage and photos are located on page 16.

Other news, sports and advertisements…

May pardon all...

DAILY NEWS, New York, New York, September 11, 1974

* Watergate political scandal
* President Richard Nixon and his Cabinet

The front page of this issue features a headline that reads:  "MAY PARDON ALL IN WATERGATE" with two related photos. (see) More inside.
Twenty-eight pages, nice condition.

MORNING CALL, May 9, 1958 Two line, five column head: "Peruvian Students Stone, Spit On Nixon, Desecrate U.S. Flag". Subhead: "He Says Day 'Will Live In Infamy'" plus a four column photo of Richard Nixon in the middle of the jeering students. Front page only!

THE NEWS AND OBSERVER, Raleigh, N.C. Feb. 18, 1972

* Historic visit by President Richard Nixon (on the way)
* People's Republic of China - Taiwan relations

The top of the front page has a four column headline: "Nixon Leaves For China" with photo. (see images)
Complete with 38 pages, a few small binding holes along the spine, nice condition.

THE NEWS AND OBSERVER, Raleigh, N.C. Feb. 23, 1972

* Historic visit by President Richard Nixon
* People's Republic of China - Taiwan relations
* Chinese premiere Zhou Enlai & Mao Zedong

The top of the front page has a four column headline: "President and Chou Meet For Nearly Four Hours" with subhead. (see images)
Complete with 32 pages, a few small binding holes along the spine, nice condition.

THE JERUSALEM POST, Israel, June 18, 1974 The front page of this Jewish newspaper has headlines reading: "U.S. Commitment Assured--Rabin" "Long-Term Military Aid" and a photo of President Richard Nixon and Prime Minister Rabin (see photo). Much more on this on the inside pages. The ftpg. also has a photo of Nixon being greeted by King Hussein upon his arrival in Jordan. Nice to have this content in a newspaper from Israel!  Complete in 10 pages & in very nice condition.

THE WASHINGTON POST, Washington, D.C., August 9, 1974 

* President Richard Nixon resigns
* Best publication to be had

Arguably the most desired newspaper containing major political reports of the last 100 years would be the revered Washington Post. And few political events of the last century would be more significant than the resignation of a sitting President: unprecedented in the 230 year history of the nation's highest office.
The front page features a bold, banner headline reading simply:…

DEMOCRAT AND CHRONICLE, Rochester, NY, Sept., 10, 1976  This issue contains a front page banner headline: "MILLIONS OF CHINESE MOURN" with, "Mao Tse-tung dead at 82".  Included is a picture of Mao as he appeared a year earlier.  This issue continues with 2 full pages of coverage on pgs. 2A and 3A including epitaphs by world leaders Henry Kissinger, Richard Nixon and more. See accompanying images for details.
The issue is the complete 1st section and is in very nice condition.

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, June 30, 1969 

* 1st Jewish religious service at the White House,

The front page has a four column heading: "Rabbi Leads White House Service" with caption: "200 Attend in East Room". 1st report coverage on the very 1st Jewish religious service held at the White House. President Richard Nixon made the unprecedented step to display religious unity in America.
Other news, sports and various advertisements of the day throughout. Complete in 26, pages…

LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Mass. May 27, 1972

* Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty
* United States & Soviet Union
* Atomic - nuclear bombs - weapons
* Richard Nixon - Leonid Brezhnev

The top of the front page has a four column headline: "Summit nuclear accord" with lead-in: "Arms Control agreement" (see)
Complete with 10 pages, small binding holes along the spine/1st column, generally nice.

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Nov. 20, 1969 

* Moratorium to End the War in Vietnam
* March on Washington D.C.
* Massive demonstration - teach-in

The front page has a heading: "A Half Million March For an Audience of One" with 3 related photos. (see images) This is a editorial by Ron Rosenbaum on the March on Washington D.C. to End the War in Vietnam. which continues inside.
Background: On November 15, 1969, Washington, D.C. became the epicenter of the…

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES Aug. 1, 1974

* Watergate scandal - White House  tapes
* John Ehrlichman receives prison sentence
* Assistant to President Richard Nixon

The bottom of the front page has a headline that reads: "Jail sentence for Ehrlichman" with photo. (see images) Coverage begins on page 2 with heading.
Complete with 160 pages, tabloid size, a little margin wear, generally nice.

THE PRATT TRIBUNE, Pratt, Kansas, July 27, 1964

* Jimmy Hoffa found guilty
* Teamsters leader

This 8 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Hoffa Guilty in Union Pension Fraud Case".

Other news of the day including much on the Rochester NY race riots. A few small binding holes along the spine, otherwise good.

wikipedia notes: In 1964, Hoffa was convicted of attempted bribery of a grand juror and jailed for 15 years. On December 23, 1971, however, he was…

LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, August 5, 1970

* Charles Manson murder trial
* President Richard Nixon says guilty
* Court room antics

This 16 page newspaper has two column headline on page 2: "Manson Throws Tate Trial Into State Of Pandemonium".

See photos for text.

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

LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, March 12, 1964

* Jimmy Hoffa guilty of bribery
* Jail sentence imposed

This 14 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Hoffa Sentenced To Eight Years".

Other news of the day. Light browning, otherwise in good condition.

wikipedia notes: In 1964, Hoffa was convicted of attempted bribery of a grand juror and jailed for 15 years. On December 23, 1971, however, he was released when President Richard Nixon commuted his…

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, January 2, 1970  This 38 page newspaper has a four column photo at the bottom of the front page with heading: "Football Reigns Supreme on TV".

Page 39 has a nice banner headline: "Texas Conquers Notre Dame, 21-17" and more with photos..

Also, page 40 has a banner headline: " Penn State Turns Back Missouri, 10-3".

This tells of the of the bowl games played that had controversy over who should be National Champions. Penn State and Texas…

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, April 5, 1976

* "All the President's Men" film opening
* World premiere movie advertisement
* American biographical political thriller
* re. Watergate scandal - Richard Nixon
* Actors Robert Redford & Dustin Hoffman

Page 67 has a nice full page advertisement for for the World premiere of "All the President's Men" film in Manhattan. (see images)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no…