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Life Magazine March 28, 1960: Featuring Humphrey and Kennedy in Wisconsin
Discover this fascinating vintage magazine from 1960 that encapsulates a pivotal moment in American political history. The March 28, 1960 issue of Life Magazine showcases the intense rivalry between Senators Hubert Humphrey and John F. Kennedy during the Wisconsin presidential primary. This issue not only highlights candidates but also reflects the cultural and political climate of the 1960s, making it a valuable addition to your collection of vintage magazines.
This standout issue includes:
- In-depth coverage of a historical political event, featuring *Humphrey and Kennedy* on the cover.
- A pictorial essay that addresses critical issues of the time, alongside vibrant imagery and captivating stories.
Inside, readers will find gripping articles such as:
- A detailed exploration of a tragic murder in Starved Rock Park, showcasing the magazine's commitment to impactful storytelling.
- A fascinating glimpse into the cultural phenomena of the time, including education insights and social commentary.
This edition of Life Magazine is in excellent condition with light wear typical for its age, offering a rare glimpse into the golden age of journalism. As a collectible vintage issue, it serves as a delightful piece of history for avid collectors and history buffs alike.
*The image shown in this listing is a stock photo. You will receive the same issue as depicted, and the condition described in this listing, but it may not be the exact copy shown in the photo.*
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Pg… 1 Cover: Rivals in Wisconsin's presidential primary, Senators Humphrey and Kennedy, meet at a dairy farm near Clintonville.
Pg… 10 Other Departments: Speaking of Pictures: A magnetized marvel.
Pg… 16 The Week's Events: A ghastly murder of three nice middle-aged women—pictures taken by a victim provide ghostly images of an outrage in Starved Rock Park, a place celebrated in poetry and folklore.
Pg… 22 The Week's Events: Strategic warpath in Wisconsin: The high-riding Kennedy bandwagon, challenged by Humphrey in the primary, heads for what could be its big test.
Pg… 35 Editorials: What to do about Castro.
Pg… 35 Editorials: The Finch trial and the jury system.
Pg… 36 The Week's Events: Sad reminders of an aerial tragedy are left by an exploding airliner.
Pg… 38 The Week's Events: In the Blue Ridge: Snowbound backwoods towns finally get help.
Pg… 42 The Week's Events: You can buy the town of Sasabe, Arizona for half a million.
Pg… 47 Education: A student sojourn among the insane: Harvard and Radcliffe collegians do their research locked up in a mental hospital.
Pg… 55 LIFE's Garden News: Triumphant annuals: Hybrids add brilliance to zinnias and snapdragons.
Pg… 60 Pictorial Essay: The art of Russia that nobody sees: An exclusive report on the astonishing hidden rebellion by young painters who defy the official line by going modern.
Pg… 73 Modern Living: A non-belles-lettres fad: Teenagers go M–A–D over stick-on initials.
Pg… 76 Articles: From the inside: Why the Finch jury disagreed. Panel members' outbreaks, a subject of nationwide discussion, are described in exclusive interviews. By Davis Thomas.
Pg… 87 Other Departments: Sequel: For prayer, pain: Alabamans beat up family of a Negro boy who prayed for equality.
Pg… 90 Medicine: A drinkable polio vaccine: In a massive experiment, Miamians quaff live-virus preparation.
Pg… 95 Television: Reading out loud: "Once upon a time" makes a comeback as celebrities tell children classic stories of magic, mystery, and adventure.
Pg… 101 Articles: Farthest-gone motorists: Refining an art, sports-car owners find new snobberies and new ways to go nuts. By Bayard Hooper. Drawing for LIFE by George Price.
Pg… 111 Party: Highfalutin help for a night: Cooks and butlers, won in a raffle, come from Washington high society.
Pg… 114 Other Departments: Miscellany: Rx for hockey: ice.
