Charles Manson Murders in 1969

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts MA December 2, 1969



* Charles Manson murders

* Sharon Tate murders

* Watson & Krenwinkel arrested (1st report)



This 18 page newspaper has a three column headline at the bottom of the front page:



* Nomadic Hippies Held In Tate Multiple Deaths



Other news of the day throughout. Minor spine wear, otherwise in good condition.



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Death of the Kennedy patriarch, in a Boston newspaper...

BOSTON HERALD TRAVELER, Nov. 19, 1969 



* Joseph P. Kennedy death (1st report)

* Best title to be had ?





Although the headline announces the second landing of men on the moon, also on the ftpg. is a report of the death of Joseph Kennedy, patriarch of the Kennedy family. "Joseph Kennedy Dead; Private Family Rites" with a photo of him & another of his wife & 2 daughter... See More  

Sharon Tate murdered...

THE NEWS AND OBSERVER, Raleigh, North Carolina, August 11, 1969 



* Sharon Tate - LaBianca murders 

* Charles Manson & followers 



This 28 page newspaper a six column headline near the bottom of the front page: "Second Suspect Sought in Hollywood Slayings" report continues on page two with related photo (see photos).



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Sirhan B. Sirhan convicted of murder... Robert F. Kennedy assassination...

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..."

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Death of Dwight D. Eisenhower...

HERALD EXAMINER--EXTRA, Los Angles, California, March 28, 1969 



* Dwight Eisenhower death 

* Nice front page headline



The front page has a very dramatic banner headline dropped out of a black box: "IKE DEAD" with subhead: "End Peaceful For General; Kin at Side" and illustration. Adding to the displayability is the front page portrait of Eisenhower in front of ... See More  

Death of Dwight D. Eisenhower...

SAN FRANCISCO EXAMINER, March 28, 1969 



* Dwight D. Eisenhower death 

* Terrific for display



The front page is mostly taken up with a large photo with banner headline: "EISENHOWER DIES" (see image) Great for display. Much more on the following pages.

Present is the entire first section (of 4) with pages 1-20, good condition.... See More  

THE DOORS Jim Morrison 1st MSG concert ad...

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Jan. 9, 1969



* The Doors - Jim Morrison counterculture rock band

* First & only Madison Square Garden concert show

* Considered there 1st big venue performance advertisement

* Year of the Woodstock music festival in Bethel, New York



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Ted Kennedy wins Senate Whip...

THE PARSONS SUN, Kansas, January 3, 1969



* Edward Kennedy wins Senate Majority Whip w/ photo



This 10 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Long Stride By Kennedy" with three column related photo. (see)



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



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Ted Kennedy wins Senate Whip...

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, January 3, 1969 



* Edward Kennedy wins Senate Majority Whip w/ photo 



This 14 page newspaper has a two line banner headline on the front page: "Kennedy Wins Senate Bid; McCormack Beats Down Challenge As Leadership Disputes Rack Both Parties Of New Congress" with one column photo of Kennedy.



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Ted Kennedy wins Senate Whip...

THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Russell, Kansas, January 3, 1969



* Edward Kennedy wins Senate Majority Whip



This 6 page newspaper has a three column headline near the bottom of the front page: "Kennedy Bid Successful".



Other news of the day. Little irregular along the spine, otherwise in good condition.



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James Earl Ray captured...

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, June 10, 1968



* James Earl Ray captured

* Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. assassination suspect



This 24 page newspaper has a three line headline on the front page: "King's Accused Killer May Fight Extradition".



Tells of the capture of James Earl Ray in London, England for the murder of the civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr.



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Bobby Kennedy and Andy Warhol shot... Stranger than fiction?

THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, June 6, 1968 



* The shot that shattered the Velvet Underground

* Attempted assassination of Andy Warhol

* Bobby Kennedy is alive?



The feature article of this issue is regarding the shooting of Andy Warhol by Valarie Solanis: "The Shot that Shattered The Velvet Underground." Two related photos are present, and the coverage conti... See More  

Robert Kennedy shot & near death...

THE EVENING BULLETIN, Philadelphia, June 5, 1968 



* Robert F. Kennedy shot

* Sirhan Bishara Sirhan



The front page has a banner headline: "Robert F. Kennedy Is Shot in Brain; Bullet Removed; Condition Critical" with subheads and 3 related photos. (see) More on the following pages. Interesting that Robert Kennedy was still alive by time this edition went to press.

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Death of Martin Luther King, Jr...

THE PRATT TRIBUNE, Kansas, April 6, 1968 



* Martin Luther King Jr. assassination (2nd report)

* America riots - protests - racial violence



The top of the front page has a three column headline: "Troops Ordered To Protect Capital" Also on the front page is another three column heading: "Nation's Cities Threatened By Wave Of Racial Violence" More on the back ... See More  

1st heart transplant recipient death...

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., December 21, 1967



* Louis Washkansky death

* Surgeon Christiaan Barnard

* 1st human heart transplant



Above the masthead is a banner headline: "Pioneer Heart Patient Dies, Transport Theory Lives" with subheads and related photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of Louis Washkansky, recipient of the world's first human heart transplant. (18 da... See More  

Famous poet Carl Sandburg death....

SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Springfield, Massachusetts, July 23, 1967  This 84 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Carl Sandburg, Poet of People, Dies at Age 89" with photo of Sandburg.



Tells of the death of poet Carl Sandburg.



Other news of the day throughout. Minor spine wear, otherwise in nice condition.

Jimmie Foxx death...

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, July 22, 1967



* Jimmie Foxx death 

* Philadelphia Athletics - Boston Red Sox 



This 38 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "Jimmy Foxx Dies at 59; Hit 534 Home Runs" with photo of Foxx. (see)



Tells of the death a famous major league baseball star Jimmie Foxx.



Other news of the day. Good condition.



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Death of movie star Vivien Leigh...

THE PRATT TRIBUNE, Kansas, July 8, 1967 



* Vivien Leigh death (1st report)

* "Gone with the Wind" fame



The front page is a small one column heading: "Vivien Leigh Found Dead" (see) An early, same day report here.

Complete with 8 pages, library stamp within the masthead, a few binding holes along the spine/1st column, generally nice.... See More  

Cosmonaut Vladimir Komarov killed in 1967...

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Richard Speck mass murder...

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, February 21, 1967 



* Richard Speck Chicago, Illinois murders 

* Student nurses 

* Opening of trial 



This 44 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "State Will Demand Speck's Execution"



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Death of Jack Ruby... slayer of Lee Harvey Oswald... assassin of JFK...

THE PARSONS SUN, Parsons, Kansas, January 3, 1967



* Jack Ruby dies while waiting on death row...

* Hard-to-find same-day reporting

* Slayer of Lee Harvey Oswald... assassin of JFK



The front page reports of the death of Jack Ruby, which includes a photo, supporting text, and the 3-column, 2-line headline: "Death Takes Ruby; Slayer of Oswald." Another related front page article is ... See More  

Margaret Sanger death...

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., Sept. 7, 1966 



* Margaret Sanger death (1st report)

* American birth control activist



Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Margaret Sanger Dies; Birth Control Leader" with photo. First report coverage on the death of birth control activist and sex educator, Margaret Sanger.

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Charles Whitman... Texas Tower Shootings...

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, August 3, 1966



* Charles Whitman (Sniper)

* Texas Tower Shootings

* University of Texas, Austin, Texas



This 34 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Texas Governor Calls For Sniper Meeting" with related photo. (see)



Other news of the day. Good condition.



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Comedian Ed Wynn death...

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, June 20, 1966



* Ed Wynn death

* Vaudeville era comedian



The front page is a two column heading: "Actor Ed Wynn Dies at Age 79" and photo of Wynn. (see) 1st report coverage on the death of American comedian and actor, Ed Wynn.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 30 pages, nice condition.... See More  

Harry Blackstone Sr. death...

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, November 17, 1965



* Harry Blackstone  Sr. death

* Magician - illusionist



Page 17 has a one column headline:



"Magician Blackstone Dies At 82"



See images for 1st report coverage on the death of famed magician, Harry Blackstone, Sr.



Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 38 pages, minor spine wear, nice conditi... See More