Soviets take the lead in the space race...

Item # 694406

April 13, 1961

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., April 13, 1961

* Yuri Gagarin - Vostok 1 - Soviet cosmonaut
* 1st human into outer space

The front page heading announces that the Soviets have taken the lead in the space race: "Gagarin 'Hung In Mid-air',' Weightless During Orbit" with photo of Gagarin. (see)
Complete with all 32 pages, light toning at the margins, nice condition.