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Item # 591682

May 24, 1963

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, May 24, 1963 

* Mount Everest climbing 1st 
* Nepal
 

This 52 page newspaper has a two column heading at the bottom of the front page: "U.S. Teams Make History In Everest Twin Assualt" with caption: "Summit Meeting" and two small photos of Tom Hornbein and Willi Unsoeld. 1st report coverage on American climbing teams becoming the first to meet a the summit from opposite sides at the same time.

Other news, sports and various advertisements of the day throughout. Nice condition.

Category: The 20th Century