Twin Cities Newspaper Appraisal

Saint Paul Pioneer Press Newspaper, April 21, 1995

The item is a copy of the Saint Paul Pioneer Press newspaper from Friday, April 21, 1995. The main headline reads "Searching for bodies, answers" and relates to the Oklahoma City bombing, with smaller headlines including "Suspects: FBI issues warrants for two men," "Victims: Explosion tears apart the very soul of the community," and "Security: America raises its guard against terrorism." There are also articles on topics such as "U.S. no longer the environmental leader" and Earth Day. The newspaper appears to be a standard broadsheet format, printed on typical newsprint paper which has yellowed slightly with age, particularly along the edges and folds. There are visible creases and folds across the surface, consistent with being read and potentially stored. The bottom edge shows some minor tearing and wear. The overall condition appears reasonable for its age, showing signs of use but no major damage that obscures the content. The masthead clearly identifies the publication as the "Pioneer Press" and the location as "Saint Paul." The images on the front page include a photograph of the damage from the bombing, a photograph of a woman, and a photograph of people in what appears to be a crowded outdoor scene.