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LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, November 9, 1966

* Ronald Reagan elected
* California governor

This 20 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 2: "Ronald Reagan In Easy Win Over Democrat Opponent". Tells of the election of Ronald Reagan as the new governor of California.

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

THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 3, 1937

* Very early Ronald Reagan
* Beginning on the big screen
* Warner Brothers movies

This is a significant issue for any Ronald Reagan or presidential  collector, as this is the very first mention of him in the prestigious New York Times. The mention appears on page 29 under the heading: "News Of The Screen" and mentions him appearing in a new movie: "...Ronald Reagan, a new Warner find, and June Travis will be the principals in "Inside Story"...". An…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Jan. 21, 1981  


* Ronald Reagan inauguration
* Iranian hostages crisis ends

The front page has two historic headlines: "Hostages Fly to Freedom - 52 Greeted as U.S. Base in Germany" and "Reagan Takes Office - Calls for 'Renewal,' Freezes Federal Jobs. Both topics include corresponding photos and additional related articles on inside pages. See images for details.
The complete 1st section only, in very good condition.

Background: The dual headlines of January 21, 1981, capture one…

THE WASHINGTON POST, District of Columbia, June 6, 2004 

* Ronald Reagan death 
* Best title in which to have this report

The banner headline on the front page reads: "Ronald Reagan Dies" and another banner: "40th President Reshaped American Politics" with a very nice color photo of him.

The complete issue of this Sunday edition save for advertising inserts & the book review section, and in near mint condition. Great to have this report in this respected Washington newspaper.

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 DETROIT NEWS, March 31, 1981 

* President Ronald Reagan
* John Hinckley Jr.
* Assassination attempt

The front page features a banner headline: "Reagan survives shooting--full recovery expected" with subheads and few related photos. (see) Much moore inside.
Complete 1st section only with all 12 pages, good condition.

THE MOBILE REGISTER, March 31, 1981 

* President Ronald Reagan
* John Hinckley Jr.
* Assassination attempt

The front page features a banner headline: "President Reagan wounded is attempted assassination" with subheads and 5 related photos. (see) More inside.
Complete 1st section with all 16 pages, nice condition.

THE SCRANTON TIMES, Penn., March 30, 1981 

* President Ronald Reagan
* John Hinckley Jr.
* Assassination attempt

The front page features banner headline: "Reagan, Three Others Hit by Bullets" with 2 related photos. (see)
Complete 1st section only with all 12 pages, nice condition.

ELKO DAILY FREE PRESS, Nevada, March 30, 1981 

* President Ronald Reagan
* John Hinckley Jr.
* Assassination attempt

The front page features banner headline: "Reagan wounded by assassin" with subheads.
Complete 1st section only with all 12 pages, nice condition.

Ronald Reagan attends...

LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 5, 1984

* Richard Petty's 200th win
* Firecracker 400 - Daytona
* NASCAR

The front page of the sport's section has a one column heading: "President Sees Petty Win 200th"  First report coverage continues inside this section with a two column photo of Richard Petty being congratulated by President Ronald Reagan (see photos). This was Richard Petty's 200th career victory, and would also be his last.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 6, 2004

* Ronald Reragan death - "Ronaldus Magnus"
* 40th President of the United States  & actor
* Also former governor of California

The front has a banner headline: "Reagan Dies at 93; Popular President Changed the Political Landscape" with subheads and color photo. (see images)
Much more inside, loads of text. Way too much to photograph all. Great to have in this California publication, the city where he lived and died.
Complete 1st section only with all…

LOS ANGELES TIMES (Late Final edition), Jan. 21, 1981  The front page has the full-banner heading: "Hostages Charge Iran Beatings",  with subhead: "State Dept. Doctors Find Evidence", with a related photo. Considerable additional coverage of the end of the Iran Hostage Crisis is found on inside pages.  Another front page article "Reagan Wants to Study Treaty Before OKing It". 
Other notable articles include "Kennedy, Wife Joan to End 23-Year Marriage", "Justices Clear Way for U.S. to Expel…

SUN-TIMES, Chicago, July 17, 1980  

 * Ronald Reagan & Gerald Ford ?
* Presidential election ticket ?

The banner headline reads: "It's Reagan and Ford" "Former President Agrees to VP Deal" with related text.
This would not be true. Geoge H.W. Bush would be Reagan's running mate.
Much more on the Republican National Convention at Detroit on inside pages.
Tabloid-size, complete in 120 pages, very nice condition.

Background: The significance of this near-miss "co-presidency" lies in how profoundly it…

THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, July 16-22, 1980  This issue contains many concert ads, which includes pull-page ads for Ted Nugent and The Clash, along with smaller ads for AC/DC, Heart, Alice Cooper, Harry Chapin, and more. Also present is a nice article: "Peter Gabriel Finds His Voice."
The front page has: "Reagan's Gamble", with a large photo of President Ronald Reagan, and the inside has the cartoon, "THE MARRIAGE KILLER", bu Jules Feiffer.
Complete in 104 pages, one soft fold, an inked…

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Dec. 29, 1992

* Rush Limbaugh editorial on his rise to prominence
* American conservative political commentator 

Page 51 has an editorial headed: "Sitting Here in Limbaugh" with photo. This continues on the next page. See images for a portion of the text. 
Background: In December 1991, The Village Voice published an editorial titled "Sitting Here in Limbaugh," penned by journalist Leslie Savan. The piece critically examined Rush…

SUN-TIMES, Chicago, Sept. 26, 1981

* Sandra Day O'Connor sworn in
* United States Supreme Court - 1st woman Justice

The front page has a photos showing O'Connor with President Reagan with heading: "A great day for women's equality". (see) Page 3 has a banner heading: "O'Connor takes seat on high court" with photo. (see) First report coverage on Ronald Reagan appointing the first Woman to the United States Supreme Court.
Complete with all 76 pages, tabloid size, light toning and minor…

THE CINCINNATI POST, Ohio, Jan. 20, 1981 

* Ronald Reagan inauguration
* Iran hostage crisis ends

Boldly printed at the top of the front page is: "HOSTAGES FREED", the event which took precedence over the inauguration of the President, noted in smaller type further down the front page: "Reagan Becomes 40th President" with a large photo of him.
The complete first section with pages 1-12, nice condition.

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Nov. 10, 1989 

* Fall of the Berlin Wall (1st report)
* Brandenburg Gate w/ photo
* Ronald Reagan achievement

The top of the front page has a headline: "East Germany Opens Borders; Wall Has 'No More Meaning'" with subheads and related photo. (see images) More inside.
Complete with all sections (130+ pages), very nice condition.

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, May 22, 1969

* Dr. Timothy Leary - American psychologist
* Leary v. United States - Supreme Court decision
* Marijuana possession conviction overturned
* Lysergic acid diethylamide - lysergide - LSD fame

The top of page 21 has a one column heading: "Leary Ruling May Ease Pot Laws" (see images)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason to save it at the time.
wikipedia notes: On December 26,…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 10-12, 1985 (3-issue set)

* The L.A. Lakers beat the Boston Celtics to win the NBA basketball title
* The Lakers finally bury the Garden Ghost
* Hometown (Los Angeles) newspaper

The win, the parade, the presentation: After decades of futility, the front page has: "Lakers Defeat Celtics for Title; Parade Tuesday", which tells of the Los Angeles Lakers defeating the Boston Celtics to win the NBA Championship. Also included are the issues from the following two days, one…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 5, 1979

* Iran Hostage Crisis begins 
* Radical Iranian students mob
* United States - U.S. Embassy 
* Islamic Revolution fervor 

The top of the front page has a one column heading: "TEHRAN STUDENTS SEIZE U.S. EMBASSY AND HOLD HOSTAGES" with subheads and related photo. (see images) More inside.
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason to save it at the time. 
Complete with 72 pages, nice condition.

background: The…

SUN-TIMES, Chicago, Oct. 25, 1983

* 1983 Beirut barracks bombings - Lebanon
* United States Marine Corps massacre
* Lebanese Civil War terrorist suicide attack
* Islamic Jihad Organization & Iran 

The front page has a heading: "Death toll 191; grim body hunt continues" (see images) Much more on the following pages. 
Complete with all 100 pages, very minor margin wear, nice condition.

Background: The October 25, 1983, edition of the Chicago Sun-Times captures a pivotal geopolitical turning point,…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 8, 2004

* The Crossroads Guitar Festival
* Darrell David Rice charged

The front of the Calendar Section has: "Strum of its parts", which tells of the 2004 Crossroads Guitar Festival in Dallas. Included is a very graphic containing individual photos of guitar greats Joe Walsh, John Mayer, B.B. King, Eric Clapton, Carlos Santana, J.J. Cale, Jimmie Vaughn, and Vince Gill. The article continues on an inside page and includes a photo of Jeff Beck and Eric Clapton,…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 23, 1947  

* Hollywood under scruntiy 
* Congress inquiry
* Communists - Reds scare ? 

The top of the front page has a one column heading: "FILM MEN ADMIT ACTIVITY BY REDS; HOLD IT IS FOILED" with subheads (see) A few related photos are on page 3.
Complete with 48 pages, rag edition in nice condition.

wikipedia notes: In October 1947, a number of persons working in the Hollywood film industry were summoned to appear before the House Committee on…

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, November 1, 1949 

* Eastern Air Lines Flight 537 disaster
* Douglas DC-4 airplane crash
* Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

The front page has a four column headline: "Believe 53 Killed In Mid-Air Crash" with subheads. 1st report coverage on the Eastern Air Lines Flight 537 disaster at Washington D.C.
Other news of the day. Complete in 18 pages, minor spine wear, generally nice.

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.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 19, 1981 

 * 444-day Iran Hostage Crisis ends 
* American hostages close to freedom
* Algeria terms accepted by both parties

The front page has a nice banner announcing: "U.S  APPROVES TERMS TO FREE HOSTAGES; IRAN'S AGREEMENT EXPECTED IN ALGIERS" with subheads and a few related photos. (see images) Much more inside.
Complete with 76 pages, light toning along the central fold, brownish stain within the masthead from a address label being removed, generally in very nice…

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Jan. 14, 1986

* Martin Luther King Jr. Day inauguration
* Radio City Music Hall dedication
* First observance of this federal holiday
* Whitney Houston, Bill Cosby and more

Page 68 has a terrific advertisement for the upcoming gala celebration for the first observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. It was at this event that officially started the federal holiday in the United States. (see images)
source: Martin Luther King…

THE ARIZONA REPUBLIC, Phoenix, December 9, 1987

* Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty
* Historic INF agreement signed
* Significant reduction in the Nuclear Arms race
* Reagan and Gorbachev sign treaty

The front page has a banner headline: "Reagan, Gorbachev 'make history'" with subhead and photo. (see) This coverage concerns the 1987 Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty (INF) agreement between the Soviet Union and the United States, officially known as: "The Treaty Between…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Nov. 22, 1985

* Geneva Summit (1985) - Switzerland
* Cold War era meeting - U.S. and Soviet Union
* President Ronald Reagan & Mikhail Gorbachev
* Prelude to "Tear Down This Wall" speech ?

The top of the front page has a headline that reads: "'Constructive' Steps Toward Peace Taken, President says" with subheads and photo. (see images) Much more inside.
Complete with all sections (150+ pages), nice condition.