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Snapshot 1969… Teddy Kennedy in hot water…
April 7, 2018 by GuyHeilenman · Leave a Comment
The following snapshot comes from the July 26, 1969 issue of the Springfield Republican, Springfield, Massachusetts…
Snapshot 1969… Teddy Kennedy (was) in cold water…
April 4, 2018 by GuyHeilenman · Leave a Comment
The following snapshot comes from the July 20, 1969 issue of the Springfield Republican, Springfield, Massachusetts…
Announcing: Catalog #269 (for April, 2018) is now available…
April 2, 2018 by GuyHeilenman · Leave a Comment
Rare Newspapers’ monthly offering of collectible newspapers, Catalog 269, is now available. This latest collection of authentic newspapers is comprised of nearly 350 new items. Some of the noteworthy content includes: a great stock market crash newspaper, the famous “Dewey Defeats Truman” newspaper, the surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown, Wyatt Earp in a Tombstone newspaper, consideration of a compromise to full independence, a newspaper printed onboard a transcontinental railroad train, and more.
To view the above key issues and a whole lot more, go to: Catalog 269
(The catalog links shown above will redirect to the latest catalog in approximately 30 days, upon which time it will update to the most recent catalog.)
They put it in print… The DNC must make decision on the KKK…
March 28, 2018 by GuyHeilenman · Leave a Comment
It is easy to look at the deficiencies of our current political climate and forget from whence we came. It is one of the reasons why many of those from “The Greatest Generation,” who saw friends give up their lives for the cause of freedom, quickly become frustrated with those who take those freedoms lightly, and neglect to see the progress this “experiment is self-government” has made in less than 250 years. I was reminded of this truth when I came across a June 28, 1924 issue of the Leominster Daily Enterprise which had the heading: “COMMITTEE [DNC] GRAPPLES ALL NIGHT WITH KU KLUX KLAN ISSUE.” Let’s put down our partisan-tipped weapons, reopen the lines of communication, and with a degree of civility and mutual respect, move forward in our quest to make this country a place where each and every citizen can prosper on a foundation of equality, hard-work, and freedom.
The Traveler… Bobby Kennedy leads the parade…
March 19, 2018 by The Traveler · Leave a Comment
I traveled today to Springfield, Massachusetts, by the way of The Springfield Republican dated March 17, 1968. I found that Robert Kennedy was the star of the New York City’s St. Patrick’s Day parade. “The spotlight was supposed to be on St. Patrick but it was presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy who stole the show Saturday. He turned the annual St. Patrick’s Day parade up Fifth Avenue into his first campaign appearance… pinned two “Bobby” buttons to his label and moved in with 125,000 real and adopted Irishmen marching in the parade…”
In less than three months, Bobby would be assassinated by Sirhan Sirhan while in California following winning a major victory there.
~The Traveler
Great Headlines Speak For Themselves… Malcolm X assassinated…
March 12, 2018 by The Traveler · 2 Comments
The best headlines need no commentary. Such is the case with the LOS ANGELES TIMES, February 22, 1965: “MALCOLM X GUNNED DOWN“…
March thru time (50, 100, 150, 200, & 250 years ago) – 2018 edition…
March 8, 2018 by GuyHeilenman · Leave a Comment
What news was reported in the month of March – 50, 100, 150, 200, and 250 years ago (1968, 1918, 1868, 1818, 1768)? Such a walk back through time via the eyes of those who read the daily and weekly newspapers of the period can be quite revealing. This is why we often say, “History is never more fascinating than when it’s read from the day it was first reported.” The following links will take you back in time to show the available newspapers from the Rare & Early newspapers website. There’s no need to buy a thing. Simply enjoy the stroll.
Announcing: Catalog #268 (for March, 2018) is now available…
March 1, 2018 by GuyHeilenman · Leave a Comment
Rare Newspapers’ monthly offering of collectible newspapers, Catalog 268, is now available. This latest collection of authentic newspapers is comprised of nearly 350 new items. Some of the noteworthy content includes: the desired New York Times reporting Lincoln’s assassination, Causes & Necessity of Taking Up Arms, Winslow Homer’s famous ‘Snap The Whip”, Battle of Lexington & Concord, a great 1757 map of the French & Indian War, the Battle of the Alamo, and more.
To view the above key issues and a whole lot more, go to: Catalog 268
(The catalog links shown above will redirect to the latest catalog in approximately 30 days, upon which time it will update to the most recent catalog.)
The Traveler… Notre Dame hires a new coach… Didn’t get his name right…
February 19, 2018 by The Traveler · Leave a Comment
I journeyed today to New York City via The New York Times of February 21, 1918. I found a small but significant report “New Notre Dame Coach”. “Knut [sic] K. Rockne has been appointed to succeed Jesse C. Harper as director of athletics at Notre Dame… Rockne’s work as assistant coach won for him the new position… The new coach will assume his duties in June”.
Knute is regarded as one of the greatest coaches in college football history. His career was cut short when he died in a plane crash on March 31, 1931 at the age of 43.
~The Traveler
Great Headlines Speak For Themselves… death of Marilyn Monroe…
February 12, 2018 by The Traveler · Leave a Comment
The best headlines need no commentary. Such is the case with the LOS ANGELES TIMES, California, August 6, 1962: “MARILYN MONROE FOUND DEAD”