Pioneer Press Newspaper - April 17, 2007

This is the front page of the "Pioneer Press" newspaper, dated Tuesday, April 17, 2007. The masthead indicates it is the "NORTH SUBURBS" edition. The main headline reads "Gunman kills at least 32 at Virginia Tech Rampage deadliest in modern U.S. history" and is accompanied by a prominent photograph showing law enforcement personnel on the scene. Another headline reports "Body found in search for cadet". The large headline "FIRST, SHOTS; THEN, THE SCREAMS" is displayed prominently, referring to the Virginia Tech shooting. The newspaper is printed on newsprint, a thin, somewhat fragile paper commonly used for newspapers. It appears to be folded in half vertically. The visible condition shows some typical wear, including creases from folding and potentially some slight yellowing or aging, which is expected of paper from this period. There are no discernible tears or significant damage visible in the image. The layout follows a standard newspaper format with headlines, text columns, and photographs. No specific manufacturer's marks or signatures are visible on the front page. The estimated age is from the date printed, making it 2007.