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Joseph Kittinger record parachute jump....
Joseph Kittinger record parachute jump....
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August 17, 1960
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 17, 1960
* Joseph Kittinger parachute jump
* Excelsior III (1st report)
The front page has a four column heading: "'Chutist Sets 4 Records in 19 1/2-Mile Plunge" with subhead and photo of Captain Joseph Kittinger after his landing. (see) 1st report coverage on his record breaking parachute jump from the Excelsior III gondola. Nice to have in this venerable newspaper title.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Complete in 52, pages, a little margin wear, generally in nice condition.
Category: The 20th Century












