Not to start a big heated debate over intellectual property but I have a couple questions:
1. This photo is over 40 years old so would it still be considered copyright infringement for personal use? I'm not planning on selling copies.
2. Now that I own the image wouldn't I now be the owner? It states that it was a press wire picture. Weren't these taken to be sold? I'm now the owner.
I'm not sure what the age limit is, but likely more than 40 yrs. Personal use is one thing and is fine. But selling is just one way to infringe. Reuse and reproduction rights covers a lot of areas.
My understanding is that you only own the photograph. The print. There is never a transfer of image rights unless specified.
Like Kook says though, this is all very trivial in this case.
That's my understanding. But I'm not a lawyer, I'm just staying at a holiday inn.