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LOS ANGELES TIMES, Colorado, July 27, 1978 

* Very 1st test tube baby born
* in vitro fertilization
* Louise Joy Brown

The ftpg. has a two column heading announcing: "'Test-Tube' Baby First of Many, Doctors Say" with lead-in head: "Healthy, Crying Her Head Off" and related photo. (see)
This is the first section only with pages 1-26 of 174 pages. Nice condition.

SAN JOSE MERCURY, California, Jan. 17, 1978

* Stanford University student Sally Ride
* Selected to be a possible future astronaut
* First American Woman to fly in space fame
* Future NASA space program icon w/ photo

The bottom of the front page has a four column heading: "3 Central Coast scientists on astronaut list" with a photo of a young Sally Ride, a student at Stanford University at the time. Ride would become the 1st American Woman to fly in space 5 years later. We guess that…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 16, 1966 (1st section only)

* Harper Lee, author of To Kill A Mockingbird joins court case
* Kasturba Gandhi tries to win leadership roll in India

Page 82 contains the heading: "Harper Lee Twits School Board in Virginia for Ban on Her Novel", followed by an explanation on how she humiliated the school board saying, "To hear the novel is immoral has made me count the years between now and 1984...", a reference to George Orwell's classic book 1984.  Continuing…

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…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Nov. 1, 1977  

* O. J. Simpson as a running back
* Buffalo Bills - NFL football

The front page has a nice banner headline: "O.J. Simpson Out for Season" with subhead: "Will Have Surgery on Left Knee" and photo.
 First report coverage on what would be the end of O. J. Simpson's career with the Buffalo Bills. He would be traded to the 49ers the following season and never would regain prominence.
Unusual for such a nice headline on the front page being a sports theme,…

COURIER TIMES, Bucks County, PA, Nov. 20, 1977 (First Section)

* Jimmy Carter becomes 39th U.S. President
* Takes oath of office
* Excerpts of Inaugural Address

The front page has a banner headline: "Carter sworn in as 39th President", with a large photo and corresponding coverage. Additional articles and photos are within. See images for details.
The complete first section only (10 pages), in very good condition.

SAN JOSE MERCURY NEWS, California, Nov. 4, 1998

* Historic midterm election
* 1st in over half-a-century where incumbent picks up seats

The front-page, full-banner heading reads: "Demos romp", with subheads: "Davis, Boxer breeze" and "GOP Loses Ground, Keeps Control In House, Senate". Most pages in this section are focused on the elections. See images for details.
Note: While the Republicans maintained control of the House and the Senate, this was the first time since 1934 when the…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, August 3, 1979 

* Cather Thurman Munson 
* New York Yankees baseball
* Jet airplane crash disaster

The top of the front page has a one column photo with tiny heading: "Killed" with brief text. Actual report is in the sport's section which is missing here.
First section only with pages 1-32, missing the sport's section. Great condition.

LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 26, 1941.

* Pre Pearl Harbor attack on America
* Tensions with Japan increasing

The front page has a nice banner headline: "U. S. FREEZES ASSETS OF JAPANESE" with subheads.
Incomplete issue containing the front and back leafs of the first section only (4 pages total), a little wear along the margins and central fold, some tiny archival mends on page 2, nice for display as such.

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Sept. 4, 1991

* Film director Frank Capra death
* Italian American producer & writer
* "It's A Wonderful Life" movie fame
* Award winning movies of the 1930's & 40's

The front page has a three column photo showing Capra and James Stewart with one column heading: "Frank Capra Dies; Directed 'Wonderful Life'" First report coverage continues on page 22 with a few more related photos and a list of his credits. Great to have this report in a newspaper from the capital of…

NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 11, 1973  The front page has a three line banner head: "Agnew Quits Vice Presidency And Admits Tax Evasion In 67; Nixon Consults On Successor" with subhead: "Judge Orders Fine, 3 Years Probation". Related reports as well as a letter of resignation from Agnew to Nixon with Nixon's reply and a photo of Agnew.
Also on the front page is "Mets Win, Take Pennant and Enter World Series". This article does conclude in the missing sections.
This is the First Section only in 40…

JACKSONVILLE JOURNAL, Jacksonville, Florida, April 17, 1969 The top of the front page features a special bulletin announcement, print in red type, "SIRHAN: 1ST DEGREE". The article announced that "Sirhan B. Sirhan was found guilty today of first degree murder for the assassination of Sen. Robert F. Kennedy. The jury now must decide on punishment -- life or death..."
Other news and advertisements are within.
This is the front section only comprised of 12 pages and is in nice condition.

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Sept. 28, 2008

* Paul Newman death (1st report)
* Hollywood movie - film actor
* Best title to be had ?

The front page has a heading: "A leading man of film and philanthropy" with 2 related photos. Lengthy first report coverage continues on pages 20-23 with eight more photos. Nice to have this report in a newspaper from the capital of the entertainment industry as well as the city from where he died.
The complete first section only with pages 1-36, nice condition.

CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, Sept. 2, 1923

* The Great Kanto earthquake
* Tokyo and Yokohama Japan

The front page has a nice banner headline: "TOKIO IN FLAMES; MANY DIE" with subheads. (see images) Nice for display. 
First section only with 14 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally good.

Background: The Great Kantō Earthquake struck the Tokyo-Yokohama region of Japan on September 1, 1923, and is remembered as one of the most devastating natural disasters in…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 2, 2000 

* Walter Matthau death (1st report)
* Hollywood Movie - film actor
* "The Odd Couple" - Oscar Madison
* "Grumpy Old Men" - Jack Lemmon
* Best title to be had ?

The top of the front page has a boxed section headed: "Walter Matthau, 1920-2000" with the article headed: "An Expert Actor Perfected Grumpy, Rumpled Roles". The article carries over to take most of page 22 with an additional 6 photos. Nice to have this report in a newspaper from the capital of…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Oct. 11, 1964 

* Comedian actor Eddie Cantor death
* Best publication to be had ? (rare)

The top of the front page has a three column headline: "Eddie Cantor Dies of Heart at 72" with subhead and photo. Great to have this report in a newspaper from the home of the film & entertainment industry.
The first section only with pages 1-26, section II has the continuation of the coverage which is missing, light toning along the central fold, generally nice.

LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 29, 2001 

* Jack Lemmon death (1st report)
* Hollywood Movie - film actor
* "The Odd Couple" - Felix Ungar
* "Grumpy Old Men" - Walter Matthau
* Best publication to be had ?

The bottom half of the front page has a boxed report headed: "Jack Lemmon, Everyman Star, Dies" with two photos of him. The article carries over to take all of  page 28 (and some of pg. 29) where a banner headline and 7 more photos of him are found (see). Nice to have this report in a…

HERALD EXAMINER, Los Angeles, April 1, 1968  The front page has a bold banner headline: "LBJ WON'T RUN" with subheads and a photo of Lyndon B. Johnson, captioned: "Announcement Drops A Political Bombshell. President Johnson, shown last night, takes self out of race."
Complete first section only with all 20 page, very nice, clean condition.

THE BOSTON GLOBE, October 2, 1967  The front page has a very nice banner headline in red lettering that announces: "RED SOX Take Pennant As Historic Season Ends" with subheads and two related photos. Nice for display and great to have in a Boston paper. Rare as such.
Complete first section only with all 16 pages, very minor margin wear, nice condition.

EVENING TRIBUNE - 2nd EXTRA, San Diego, California, November 22, 1963  Reporting from the day of the tragedy! The front page of this issue features a banner headline which states: "KENNEDY DEAD - DALLAS TRAGEDY" with the subhead "Assassin's Gunfire Hits Texas Governor". A single photo shows President Kennedy.
This is the first section only and has lite discoloration at the fold line, otherwise is in good condition. (see photos for details)

LOS ANGELES TIMES, December 6, 1993 

* Frank Zappa death (1st report)
* American musician - activist - filmmaker
* "The Mothers of Invention" rock band

The front page has a one column heading: "Frank Zappa, Iconoclast of Rock, Dies at 52" The article carries over to page 22 and includes a photo of him.
Great to have this report in a newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry.
The complete first section only with pages 1-32. Nice condition.

LOS ANGELES TIMES, October 1, 2010

* Tony Curtis death (1st report)
* Hollywood Film - movie actor
* Best title to be had ?

The front page has report headed: "He had looks and range to match" with photo. (see). The article carries over to page 17 with much text on his life & career. Four related photo here as well.
Great to have this report in a newspaper from the capital of the entertainment industry.
The complete first section only with pages 1-22, nice condition.

LOS ANGELES TIMES, 2nd Extra, California, May 24, 1937
 
* John D. Rockefeller death
* Oil tycoon (nice headline w/ photos)

The front page has a nice banner headline: "JOHN D. ROCKEFELLER DIES; ESTATE REPORTED AS SMALL" with subhead: "End Comes in Florida Home" and more with great pictorial. Nice for display. More on pages 7 & 8.
First section only with pages 1-8. light toning and minor wear along the margins and central fold, generally nice.

background: John D. Rockefeller was the…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 22, 1970

* Club Cinq-Sept fire disaster
* France dance hall nightclub
* Saint-Laurent-du-Pont, Isère

The top of the front page has a four column photo with heading: "142 Are Killed by Fire in Locked Dance Hall in France" with subhead. (see)
First section only with 48 pages, archival mending along the spine, tape mend along right margin, generally good.

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Nov. 19, 1976

* Patty Hearst, convicted bank robber, release
* Newspaper heiress, socialite, actress & kidnap victim

The front page banner headline announces: "PATTY GOES HOME" with a subhead: "Released on Bail of $1.5 Million" Patty Hearst was the granddaughter of publishing magnate William Randolph Hearst who in 1974 gained notoriety during the waning days of the counterculture era when she was kidnapped by, and later joined, the Symbionese Liberation Army.…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 21, 1982

* Dave Garroway suicide death
* Television - TV personality
* Founding host & anchor of NBC's "Today"

The front page has a three column heading: "TV's Dave Garroway Kills Himself" with photo Nice to have this report in a newspaper from the capital of the entertainment industry.
The complete first section only with pages  1-24, nice condition.

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Sept. 11, 1976 

* Dalton Trumbo death (1st report)
* Hollywood screenwriter & novelist
* Blacklisted in 1947 for communist views
* Best title to be had ?

The bottom of the front page has a two column head: "Dalton Trumbo, Filmwriter Blacklisted in 1947, Dies" with a photo of him.
Great to have this report in a newspaper from the capital of the entertainment industry as well as from the city where he died.
The complete first section only with all 34 pages, nice…

CLEVELAND PLAIN DEALER, Aug. 1, 1953

* Senator Robert A. Taft death
* Conservative politician

The front page has a nice banner headline: "TAFT'S DEATH SHOCKS THE NATION" with subheads and related photo.
Roberty Taft was a senator from Ohio, so great to have this report in an Ohio newspaper. He was the eldest son of President William Howard Taft.
The complete first section only with all 12 pages, generally nice condition.

LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 23, 2008 

* George Carlin death (1st report)
* Stand-up comedian - actor - author
* "Seven dirty words" comedy routine
* Best title to be had ?

The middle of the front page has a boxed report headed: "Comedian Tested Limits of Speech and Society" prefaced with: "George Carlin, 1937 - 2008". Included is a color photo of him with the article carrying over to page 13. Nice to have this report in a newspaper from the capital of the entertainment industry.
The…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Aug. 12, 1982 

* Henry Fonda death (early 1st report)
* Hollywood movie - film actor
* "The Grapes of Wrath" fame
* Best title to be had ?

The front page has a 2 column head: "Henry Fonda Dies Peacefully at 77, Wife at His Side" with two photos. The article carries over to page 3 with 4 more related photos.
Nice to have this report in a newspaper from the capital of the entertainment industry as well as from the city where he died.
The complete first section only…

THE EVENING WORLD, New York City, October 15, 1928

* D-LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin German airship
* 1st Intercontinental flight ends in success
* Atlantic Ocean to Lakehurst, New Jersey

The front page has a nice banner headline: "ZEPPELIN FLIES OVER THE CITY" with subheads and related map. (see images) More on pages 2 & 3 with a few related photos.
Incomplete issue containing 8 of the 16 pages of the first section only, light toning and minor wear at the margins, nice for display as such.
…

LOS ANGELES EXAMINER, March 18, 1942

* General Douglas MacArthur promoted
* Supreme Commander, Southwest Pacific Area
* Great issue for display

The front page has a terrific banner headline: "M'ARTHUR IN AUSTRALIA; TAKES TOP COMMAND" with subheads, photo of MacArthur and a patriotic themed appearance. Nice for display.
First section only with 14 pages, minor margin war, generally nice.

wikipedia notes: In March 1942, MacArthur, his family and his staff left nearby Corregidor Island…

LOS ANGELES EXAMINER, May 22, 1941

* Nazis invade Crete Greece
* World War II - WWII gliders - paratroopers

The front page has a terrific banner headline: "BRITISH FLEET CRIPPLED AS CRETE BATTLE RAGES" with subhead. (see) Great for display. Related photo on page 2.
First section only with 14 pages, a little margin wear, generally good.

LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 22, 2001

* Carroll O'Connor death (1st report)
* TV television actor & director
* "All in the Family" Archie Bunker
* Best publication to be had ?

The bottom half of the front page has a boxed report headed: "TV Icon Carroll O'Connor Dies" with subhead: "The Actor Played Lovable Bigot Archie Bunker for 13 Years in Two Series". The same box has: "John Lee Hooker Dies at 83", the blues superstar. The article on Carroll O'Connor carries over to take most of page…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 29, 1978  

* Regents of the Univ. of California v. Bakke
* Landmark United States Supreme Court decision
* Affirmative action upheld - race in college admission

The top of the front page has a headline: "Bakke Wins but Justices Uphold Affirmative Action" with various subheads and photo of Allan Bakke. Much more inside with a few more related photos.
This is notable coverage on the landmark Supreme Court decision in "Regents of Univ. of California v. Bakke", an…

THE ARIZONA REPUBLIC, Phoenix, August 25, 1989 

* Pete Rose is banned from baseball

The front page has a heading that announces: "Banished for Life: Pet's Out" with subhead: "Actions 'Stained' Baseball". Two photos show Commissioner Bart Giamatti and Pete Rose.
Much of page 2 is taken up with more photos of Rose, plus text.
The complete first section only with pages 1-14. Very nice condition.

LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 28, 2002

* Milton Berle's death (1st report)
* American comedian and actor
* "Mr. Television" "Uncle Miltie"

Near the bottom of the front page has a three column heading: "TV Legend 'Uncle Miltie' Dies at 93" with small photo. The article carries over to pages 24 & 25 where there are 6 more photos of him.
Great to have this report in a newspaper from the capital of the entertainment industry & from the city where he lived and died.
The complete first section…

Mayor Marion Barry arrested...

THE WASHINGTON POST, Washington, D.C., December 21, 1989

* Washington, D.C. Mayor Marion Barry arrested
* McMartin Preschool teachers acquitted of child-abuse
* Satanic ritual child-sex abuse hysteria

The front page has the two-line banner headline: "Barry Arrested on Cocaine Charges In Undercover FBI, Police Operation", with subhead: "Sources Say Mayor Used Crack In Downtown D.C. Hotel Room", with related photo and text on the front page and additional coverage and photos on inside…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 31, 1986

* James Cagney death (1st report)
* Hollywood movie -film actor - dancer
* Best publication to be had ?

The top of the ftpg. has a boxed section on James Cagney with 4 photos, beneath which is a 2 column head: "James Cagney, Legend of Movies, Dies at 86" "Actor for 30 Years, Noted for Tough-Guy Roles, Won Only Oscar Playing Song-and-Dance Man". The article carries over to take most of page 16 & 18  with 2 more photos. Nice to have this report in a…

LOS ANGELES EXAMINER, VE, May 7, 1945 

* Germany Surrenders
* V-E day - Nazis quit

The masthead has a patriotic theme with blue and red ink. The terrific banner headline announces: "NAZIS SURRENDER" with: "EUROPE WAR COMES TO END" with large photo of Eisenhower. Great for display. More on the following pages. Two full page pictorials at the back.
First section only with 16 pages, some wear at the margins, minor central fold wear, partially loose along the spine, generally in good condition.

Backgrou…

THE BOSTON EVENING GLOBE, July 24, 1969 (outer leaves)

* Neil Armstrong & others back
* Man walks on the Moon

The front page has a banner headline: "Moon Men Back on Earth" with: "Astronauts Return with Space-Age Treasures" and 1 related photo. Coverage continues on page 2. Nice for display. This is the evening  edition containing the 1st coverage. Of course, many saved the actual Moon landing issues making this edition much more uncommon. Also reporting on the Chappaquiddick incident…

THE ARIZONA REPUBLIC, Phoenix, Arizona, January 21, 1973  The banner headline reads "Nixon predicts enduring peace" with subhead "Inaugural talk emphasizes ending Viet war 'with honor'". This was President Nixon's second inauguration. A photo of Nixon and his wife, Pat, riding in the limo is also on the front page. Additional photos are inside.
This is the outer two leaves of the front section only and is in nice condition.

THE SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE, Indiana, November 22, 1963  Reporting from the day of the tragedy! The front page of this issue features a banner headline which reads: "JOHN KENNEDY SLAIN" with subhead "Killing Occurs in Dallas; Vice-President Safe - Texas Governor Connally Is Also Ambush Victim". Photos shown are of President John F. Kennedy; of the motorcade just after the shooting; and Governor Connally.
This is the front section only with a very small wear on the left spine, otherwise in very…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Feb. 9, 2007 

* Anna Nicole Smith death
* Playboy centerfold playmate
* Model, actress & tabloid star

The bottom of the ftpg. has a boxed section headed: "Glitz, Scandal, Fame, Loss--And Death at 39" with some text & a photo of Anna Nicole Smith. The article carries over to page 22 with more photos. Nice to have this report in a newspaper from the capital of the entertainment industry.
The complete first section only with pages 1-26, nice condition.

LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 13, 2003 

* Gregory Peck death (1st report)
* Hollywood movie - film actor
* "To Kill a Mockingbird" fame
* Best title to be had ?

The top of the ftpg. has a boxed section headed: "Gregory Peck - 1916 - 2003" with  4 photos of him, and a 2 column head: "Peck Was 'Last Aristocrat' Of Hollywood Golden Era". The article carries over to take all of page 26 with banner headline: "Hollywood Loses Modest Hero" with 7 more photos of him (see). Nice to have this report…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 1, 1993 

* Lillian Gish death (1st report)
* Hollywood movie - film actress
* Ruby Keeler death (1st report)
* Musical actress - singer - dancer

The bottom half of the ftpg. has a boxed section headed: "Death Takes Screen Legend Gish and Dance Star Keeler" with photos of both Ruby Keeler and Lillian Gish. The articles of both carry over to pages 17 and 18 & including more photos (see). Nice to have this report in a newspaper from the capital of the…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 11, 2005 

* Richard Pryor - stand-up comedian & actor
* Considered by many the best of all time

The bottom half of the ftpg. has a boxed section with: "Richard Pryor; a Groundbreaking, Anguished Comedian" as well as: "Eugene McCarthy; Candidacy Inspired Antiwar Movement" with photos of both. The article on Richard Pryor carries over to pages 40 & 41 with heading: "Richard Pryor - 1940 - 2005" and: "Great Success, Great Strife"  "Offered Searing Analysis of U.S.…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Feb. 3, 1996 

* Gene Kelly death (1st report)
*  Film & stage actor singer - dancer
* "Singin' in the Rain" movie fame
* Best publication to be had ?

The ftpg. features a nice boxed section with 3 photos of Gene Kelly headed: "Gene Kelly, 1912 - 1996", and a column head: "Gene Kelly Dies; Legendary Dancer Was 83". The article carries over to take all of page 25 which includes 5 more photos of him (see). Nice to have this report in a newspaper from the capital of the…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Feb. 9, 2007  The bottom of the ftpg. has a boxed section headed: "Glitz, Scandal, Fame, Loss--And Death at 39", with some text & a small photo of Anna Nicole Smith. The article carries over to page 22 with additional photos. Nice to have this report in a newspaper from the capital of the entertainment industry.
The complete first section only with pages 1-26, nice condition.