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

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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
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Papers Come shipped in between cardboard in a bubble padded mailer.
“Do Not Bend” written on outside for added protection.