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Martin Luther King Jr Slain Lot of 6 Grand Rapids Press Newspapers 1968 Riots

$ 73.92

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Condition: Used
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Modified Item: No
  • Year: 1940-69

    Description

    Martin Luther King Jr Slain Lot of 6 Grand Rapids Press Newspapers 1968 Riots
    Original Authentic Grand Rapids Press from April 5-9 + June 10, 1968.
    Here is the complete lot with descriptions:
    1) The Grand Rapids Press April 5, 1968 Full Newspaper; 64 Pages
    “Shocked Nation Mourns Dr King As Search for Slayer Continues”
    -Johnson delays trip to Hawaii.
    -Slayer Leaves Rifle, Suitcase.
    -Martyred Dr King Leaves Legacy of Hope I’m Justice.
    -“It’s Will of God” Says Wife of King.
    -Community leaders Mourn Death of Dr King.
    -Sports Wilt Russell Duel in NBA Playoffs.
    Rips on Spine. Cover and last page of front section falling off.
    Discoloring throughout.
    2) April 6, 1968 Full Newspaper; 32 Pages.
    “LBJ Keeps Eye in Unrest; Plans to Address Congress”
    -Racial Strife Cools after 16 Die.
    -Governor Moves Rapidly to Stave Off Civil Unrest. L
    -Detroit Quieter Than Normal Under Curfew, Guards.
    -Rites for Dr King Are Set for Tuesday.
    -Eloquence and Prophecy Created Messiah-Like Aura for Dr King.
    -Rev Abernathy Never Had Desire to Lead King Group.
    -Tough Decisions Ahead, Says Bunche.
    -House Passes Civil Rights, Funds, Anti-Crime Bills.
    3) April 7, 1968 Fourth Section; 10 Pages.
    “He Showed Negroes They Could Be a Social Force” Rev Abernathy.
    -Great Photo of Dr King.
    -Funeral Will be Held at Ebeneezer Baptist Church.
    -Memphis Just Like Other US Cities.
    -Is Nonviolence Finished?
    4) April 8, 1968 Front Cover Section + loose Page; 16 Pages Total
    “Two Marches Here Honor Dr King Without Incident”
    -Negroes, Whites Eulogize Slain Cleric Across Nation.
    -Troops Help Bring Tense Peace to Riot-Torn Cities.
    -Closely Guarded Detroit Eases through Tense Weekend.
    -Dr King’s Assassin on the run.
    5) April 9, 1968 Front Cover Section; 20 Pages.
    “Equality and Honor Mark Rites for King”
    -Shooting, Looting, Aaron, Assault Hit 6 State Cities.
    -Robert Kennedy Talks Here Thursday.
    -Rip/Hole on Spine.
    6) June 10, 1968 Front Cover Section; 16 Pages.
    “King’s Alleged Slayer is Held Without Bail”
    -British OK Legal Aid For Ray.
    -Prosecutors Draw Up Case Against Sirhan.
    -Greatest Manhunt of the Century: How Ray Was Tracked Down.
    -Rip/Hole on Spine.
    Great articles packed with history.
    Condition is Used.
    Small rips/creasing etc especially near edges and folded seam.
    Pages show discoloring
    Free Shipping.
    Papers Come shipped in between cardboard in a bubble padded mailer.
    “Do Not Bend” written on outside for added protection.