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The 1st African American President of the United States...
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USA TODAY, America, November 5, 2008* Barack Hussein Obama II elected President of U.S.
This 48 page newspaper has a nice two line banner headline on the front page: "America makes history, Obama Wins!" with subheads and nice color photo of Obama with family. Much more on the inside pages in the 1st section. (see photos)
Nice condition.
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The 1st African-American President of the United States...
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USA TODAY, America, November 5, 2008* Barack Hussein Obama II elected President of U.S.
This 48 page newspaper has a nice two line banner headline on the front page;
* America makes history, Obama Wins!
with subheads and nice color photo of Obama with family. Much more on the inside pages in the 1st section. (see photos)
Nice condition.
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The 1st African-American President of the United States...
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USA TODAY, America, November 5, 2008* Barack Hussein Obama II elected President of U.S.
This 48 page newspaper has a nice two line banner headline on the front page;
* America makes history, Obama Wins!
with subheads and nice color photo of Obama with family. Much more on the inside pages in the 1st section. (see photos)
Nice condition.
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Barack Obama becomes America's first African-American president...
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CHICAGO TRIBUNE, Illinois, November 5, 2008* Barrack Obama elected President of the United States
* Hometown newspaper of first African-American president
Presidential election newspapers have always been a mainstay of any historic newspaper collection, and ideally collectors try to find such an issue from the victor's hometown.
This newspaper is special for three reasons: 1) it is fro... See More $30.00
Hank Aaron... 700th home run...
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SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, July 22, 1973 * Hank Aaron
* 700th Home run
* Closes in on Babe Ruth
This 74 page newspaper has a three column headline on page 45: "Relentless Aaron Blasts No. 700" with nice photo of Aaron waving to the crowd shortly after his historic home run.
Other news of the day throughout. Little margin wear with a few small tape mends near the m... See More $65.00
Hank Aaron gets 3,000th hit...
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LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, May 18, 1970 * Hank Aaron gets 3,000th hit
* Atlanta Braves
* MLB Baseball
This 14 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 7: "Hank Aaron Collects His 3,000th Base Hit in Vain".
Other news of the day. Light browning, otherwise in good condition.
wikipedia notes: Henry Louis "Hank" Aaron (born February 5, ... See More $27.00
Richard Nixon 1969 Inauguration...
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THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, January 20, 1969. This 24 page newspaper has a two line, four column headline on the front page: "Nixon to Assume Presidency Today" plus relatred photos that tell of Richard Nixon's Inauguration day. Other interesating headlines on the fron page include: "His Burden Lifted, LBJ Heads for History" & "Binoculars, Rifle Aid Police In ... See More
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Death of Martin Luther King, Jr...
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THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Russell, Kansas, April 9, 1968 * Martin Luther King Jr. assassination funeral
This 6 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "50,000 Sympathizers Attend King's Funeral".
Other news of the day. Minor spine wear, otherwise in good condition.
wikipedia notes: On March 29, 1968, King went to Memphis, Tennessee in support of the... See More $28.00
Death of Martin Luther King, Jr...
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THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Russell, Kansas, April 5, 1968 * Martin Luther King Jr. assassination
This 6 page newspaper has front page headlines:
* Sunday Mourning Is Called by Johnson
* US Cities Erupt in Violence
* Sniper-Slayer Still at Large
Other news of the day. Minor spine wear, otherwise in good condition.
wikipedia notes: On March 29, 1968, King went to Memphis, Tenne... See More $48.00
1st Negro astronaut....
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THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, July 1, 1967* 1st negro astronaut announced
* Robert Henry Lawrence
* USAF
This 38 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "First Negro Named For Astronaut Role" with related photo. (see)
Tells of Robert Henry Lawrence becoming the very 1st black astronaut in history.
Other news of the day. Good condition.
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Lawrence Joel Receives Medal of Honor...
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LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, March 10, 1967.
* Lawrence Joel
* African American Medic
* Congessional Medal of Honor
This 12 page newspaper has a two column photo on the front page of President Lyndon Johnson giving Lawrence Joel, medical corpsman the medal of honor (see photo). Other news of the day with ads throughout. Small binding holes, otherwise in good condition.
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* Lawrence Joel
* African American Medic
* Congessional Medal of Honor
This 12 page newspaper has a two column photo on the front page of President Lyndon Johnson giving Lawrence Joel, medical corpsman the medal of honor (see photo). Other news of the day with ads throughout. Small binding holes, otherwise in good condition.
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Civil Rights Act of 1964...
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LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, from Leominster, Massachusetts, dated July 3, 1964 * American Civil Rights Act of 1964
* Lyndon B. Johnson signs historic bill into law
* Great 1st report
This 10 page newspaper has a very nice banner headline on the front page:
* Civil Rights Law Now In France
with subhead: "Negro Leaders Set To Test Provisions" with a two column photo of LBJ signin... See More $185.00
Sidney Poitier...
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THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, April 14, 1964* Sidney Poitier
* 1st black man to win best actor (1st report)
* 'Lilies of the Field'
This 38 page newspaper has three column headline at the bottom of the front page: "Poitier, Pat Neal Get Oscars".
Report continues on page 2 with a one column photo of Poitier. (see)
Other news of the day throughout. Some small binding ho... See More $29.00
Martin Luther King's march on Washington, D.C...
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THE WALL STREET JOURNAL, New York, August 29, 1963 At the top of the front page under the "What's News" column is a report with a small heading: "The March on Washington by Civil Rights supporters ended peacefully." which begins: "An estimated 200,000 people--both Negro and white--took part in the march from the Washington Monument to the Lincoln Memorial..." wi... See More
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Martin Luther King's march on Washington, D.C...
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THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, August 28, 1963 * Martin Luther King, Jr. & his "I have a dream..." march on Washington, D.C.
* Civil Rights rally at the Lincoln Monument
This 32 page newspaper has a banner headline above the masthead on the front page: "Rights Marchers Begin Trek to Capital" with subhead: "100,000 Due to March For 'Jobs, Freedom'&q... See More $32.00
1963 Detroit, Michigan freedom walk....
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THE DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, June 25, 1963* Martin Luther King Jr.
* Detroit freedom walk
* Dearborn, Michigan demonstration w/ photos
This 40+ page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "King, Cavanagh To Head March Down Woodward" with very small photo of King. (see photos)
Also news of a civil rights protest in Dearborn Michigan with photos.
Tel... See More $26.00
First Negro Enrollment at University of Mississippi...
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SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, from Springfield, Massachusetts, dated September 27, 1962* James Meredith
* University of Mississippi (Ole Miss.)
* 1st negro to enroll
This 56 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page:
* MISS. CRISIS OVER NEGRO COMPOUNDED
* Use of U. S. Troops to End Defiance of Court Orders Is Hinted
Other news of the day throughout. Minor spine wear, o... See More $28.00
First Negro Enrollment at University of Mississippi...
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SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, September 28, 1962* James Meredith
* University of Mississippi (Ole Miss.)
* 1st negro to enroll
This 56 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "Fourth Attempt to Enroll Negro Postponed to Avoid Bloodshed" with subhead. (see)
Other news of the day throughout. Minor spine wear, otherwise in good condition.
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First Negro Enrollment at University of Mississippi...
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SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, September 25, 1962* James Meredith
* University of Mississippi (Ole Miss.)
* 1st negro to enroll
This 36 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "Miss. College Board Bows To Federal Court Order" with subhead: "Agrees to Permit Negro to Enroll...."
Other news of the day throughout. Minor spine wear... See More $24.00
Bob Feller... Jackie Robinson...
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THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, January 24, 1962 * Bob Feller
* Jackie Robinson
* Baseball Hall of Fame
This 40 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page of the sport's section (inside): "Feller, Robinson Join Baseball's Immortals" with smaller subheads and 5 related photos. (see)
Other news of the day. Some small binding holes along ... See More $42.00
Ernie Davis wins Heisman Trophy...
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LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, November 29, 1961* Ernie Davis wins Heisman Trophy... 1st negro to win it
* Syracuse Orangemen
* Enos the chimp into space
This 24 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 6: "Davis Picked As Heisman Trophy Star"
Other news of the day throughout including a front page report on the famous Chimpanzee named Enos w... See More $35.00
Ernie Davis wins Heisman Trophy...
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FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, November 29, 1961* Ernie Davis wins Heisman Trophy
* The Express - 1st negro to win it
* Syracuse Orangemen
* Enos the chimp into space
This 32 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 8: "Ernie Davis Of Syracuse Awarded Heisman Trophy".
Other news of the day throughout including a front page report on the famous Chimpanzee named E... See More $40.00
Charlayne Hunter-Gault...
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THE DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, January 8, 1961 * Charlayne Hunter-Gault
* University of Georgia 1st African-American student - Racial tensions
This 50+ page newspaper has a six column headline on the front page: "Closing of Georgia U. Threatened Over Coed" with subheads and small photo of Hunter. (see)
Other news of the day throughout. Some small bind... See More $26.00
Charlayne Hunter-Gault...
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THE DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, January 7, 1961* Charlayne Hunter-Gault
* University of Georgia 1st African-American student
* Hamilton Holmes
* Photos
This 16 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 3: "Wayne State Coed Breaks Georgia U. Barriers to Negroes" with photos of Charlayne Hunter and Hamilton Holmes.
Other news of the day throughout. Some small bindi... See More $32.00
Autherine Lucy... University of Alabama's first negro student...
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THE DETROIT NEWS, from Detroit, Michigan, dated March 1, 1956 * Autherine Lucy
* University of Alabama
* 1st Negro student
This 76 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page:
* Report Alabama Expels Negro Coed 2nd Time
with a one column photo of Autherine Lucy. Continues on page 8.
Other news of the day throughout. Little margin wear, otherwise good.
wikiped... See More $28.00
Autherine Lucy barred from University of Alabama...
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THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, February 8, 1956* Autherine Lucy barred from University of Alabama
* 1st black student
* Tuscaloosa, Alabama
This 40 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "BARRED NEGRO COED DEMANDS READMISSION", "Alabama Student Gives School 48 Hours to Permit Return" with two column photo showing Lucy. Tells of the 1st black ... See More $29.00
Autherine Lucy attends University of Alabama...
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THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, February 7, 1956* Autherine Lucy attends University of Alabama
* 1st black student
* Tuscaloosa, Alabama
This 36 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "ALABAMA MOB PELTS AUTO OF NEGRO STUDENT" and "Three Are Arrested as Head of University Calls For Guard Help".
Tells of the 1st black student to attend the Un... See More $36.00
Autherine Lucy attends University of Alabama...
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THE TIMES PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, February 5, 1956 * Autherine Lucy attends University of Alabama
* 1st black student (1st report)
* Tuscaloosa, Alabama
This 40 page newspaper has a three column headline on page 16: "Student Throng Protests Negro"
Tells of the 1st black student to attend the University of Alabama during the civil rights er... See More $45.00
Rosa Parks...
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THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, December 6, 1955 * Rosa Parks
* Montgomery, Alabama, "back of the bus" incident
* Segregation in the South
This complete, 40 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 15 reading: "SEGREGATION TEST POSSIBLE IN ALABAMA" and "Arrest of Negro Refusing To Use Back Section of Bus May Be Basis".
This is a very historic ... See More $225.00
Joe Louis... last win by knock-out...
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THE DETROIT NEWS, from Detroit, Michigan dated June 16, 1951 * Joe Louis (Brown Bomber) last win by K.O.
* Heavyweight boxing
This 18 page newspaper has a banner headline on page 11 (ftpg. of sport's section):
* Fade Away ? No ! Old Soldier Joe KO's Foe
with subhead: "18,000 Cheer Savold Defeat" with nice action photo. (see)
This would be Louis' last win by knockout.. Ni... See More $42.00
Ralph Bunche wins Nobel Peace Prize....
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THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, September 23, 1950* Ralph Bunche wins Nobel Peace Prize
* 1st negro winner
* Arab-Israeli mediator
This 32 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Bunche of U.N. Is Selected For 1950 Nobel Peace Prize" with subhead: "Palestine Mediator's Award First to Negro...." with photo of Bunche.
Tells of the first negro to... See More $42.00
Jackie Robinson's 1st MVP award....
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THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 19, 1949 This 30 page newspaper has a six column headline on page 14:* Dodgers' Robinson Most Valuable National League Player
with subheads that include: "NEGRO STAR HEADS HALF OF 24 BALLOTS" and more with photo of Robinson. (see) Great to have in this famous NYC title.
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning, otherwise in good condit... See More $55.00
Peekskill New York riots....
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THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, August 28, 1949 * Peekskill New York riots
* Paul Robeson
This 80+ page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page:
* ROBESON CONCERT BALKED BY MELEE
* Hundreds in Fight at Park Near Peekskill After Veterans' Parade--Nine Injured
Tells of the protests of the citizens of Peekskill NY regarding the upcoming appearance of negro singer Paul Ro... See More $43.00
Henry A. Wallace wins nomination....
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THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, July 24, 1948* Henry A. Wallace wins nomination
* Progressive Party candidate
This 28 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page that include: "'Wallace or War' Keynotes Progressive Party Conclave" and more with related photo. More related material on page 6.
Tells of the nomination of Henry A. Wallace for the Progressive Party ... See More $27.00
Satchel Paige First Major League Win...
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FITCHBURG SENTINEL, from Fitchburg, Massachusetts, dated July 16, 1948 * Satchel Paige 1st MLB baseball win
* Negro star at 42 years old
* Cleveland Indians
This 14 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 8:
* Satchel Paige Stamina Helps Cleveland Club
This was Satchel Paige's very 1st victory in the Major Leagues. (age 42)
Other news of the day throughout. Light brownin... See More $29.00
Satchel Paige Appearance in Major Leagues...
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FITCHBURG SENTIENL, from Fitchburg, Massachusetts, dated July 10, 1948 * Satchel Paige make MLB baseball debut
* Negro star at 42 years old
* Cleveland Indians
This 12 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 8:
* A's Still Dog Indians At AL Halfway Mark
This was Satchel Paige's very 1st appearance in the Major Leagues. (age 42)
Other news of the day throughout. Light bro... See More $31.00
Ada Lois Sipuel...
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THE DETROIT FREE PRESS , Detroit, Michigan, January 13, 1948* Ada Lois Sipuel
* Sipuel v. Board of Regents of University of Oklahoma
* Law school for African Americans
This 22 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 12: "High Court Bars Delays in Negro School Equality" with caption: "Oklahoma Case Decided" and photo of Sipuel.
Other news of the day througho... See More $35.00
Dan Bankhead... First negro Major League pitcher...
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THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York City, New York, August 27, 1947 * Dan Bankhead... 1st negro pitcher in Major League Baseball...
* Brooklyn Dodgers w/ photo...
This 46 page newspaper has a five column headline on page 27: "Pirates Rout Dodgers on 20-Hit Attack," with subheads that includes: "Bankhead Hits Home Run" "But Negro Pitcher Is Routed... See More $45.00
Taft - Hartley Act is passed...
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THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, June 24, 1947 * Taft–Hartley Act is passed
* Harry Truman's veto is overridden
This 48 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page: "BILL CURBING LABOR BECOMES LAW AS SENATE OVERRIDES VETO, 68-25; UNIONS TO FIGHT FOR QUICK REPEAL" with subheads and related photo. (see) More on page three.
Other news of the day t... See More $29.00
Jackie Robinson...
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THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, May 21, 1947 * Jackie Robinson
* Major League Baseball
Pg. 3 contains a full page article headed: "Robinson Stir Recalls Earlier 'Strikes' ". with other heads including: "Tigers' Flareup Over Cobb's Suspension in '12 Only Incident of Kind in Majors" "Walkout by Ty's Mates at A's Park" "Movement Against Jackie Started on Dod... See More $50.00
Jackie Robinson 1st Major League game...
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CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, Massachusetts, April 12, 1947 * Jackie Robinson 1st start with Brooklyn Dodgers
* Historic black Americana
This 14 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 4: "Robinson O.K. At First Base In Exhibition"
Other news of the day throughout. Minor spine wear, otherwise in nice condition.
source: wikipedia: Jack Roose... See More $75.00
1946 Boxer Jack Johnson Death...
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NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, June 11, 1946 * Heavyweight boxer Jack Johnson...
* Death report... 1st report...
This 46 page newspaper has a 2 line, 2 column headline on the front page: "Jack Johnson Dies in Auto Crash; Ex-Heavyweight Champion Was 68".
Quite a detailed report concluding on page 46. Also a one column photo of Johnson on page ... See More $55.00
1946 Boxer Jack Johnson Death...
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NEW YORK TIMES, New York City, New York, June 11, 1946 * Heavyweight boxer Jack Johnson...
* Death report... 1st report...
This 46 page newspaper has a 2 line, 2 column headline on the front page: "Jack Johnson Dies in Auto Crash; Ex-Heavyweight Champion Was 68."
Quite a detailed report concluding on page 46. Also a one column photo of Johns... See More $52.00
Jackie Robinson baseball debut in 1946...
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CINCINNATI TIMES-STAR, Ohio, April 19, 1946 * Jackie Robinson
* Baseball debut - 1st report
* Montreal Royals
This 34 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 23 that include: "Negro Second-Sacker Pounds Out Four Hits"
Other news of the day throughout.
Few small binding holes along spine, usual browning, otherwise in good condition.
source: wikipedia: Jac... See More $35.00
Liberated women... liberated slave laborer...
Secret Texts of Nazi Theory... Lest we forget...
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THE STARS AND STRIPES, London edition, England, April 24, 1945 Self-described as "The Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations".Headings include: "Soviets Forge Ring on Berlin", "Ancient Castle Vault Reveals Secret Texts of Nazi Theory", "Street Fights Rage Inside Capital", "British Open Final Blow on Bremen&q... See More $75.00
Port Chicago disaster in 1944....
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TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Taunton, Massachusetts, July 18, 1944* Port Chicago California disaster
* 1st report on explosion
* Great headline for display
This 10 page newspaper has a three line banner headline on the front page: "Hundreds Killed When Two Navy Ammunition Vessels Explode and Devastate Port Chicago in California".
Other news of the day throughout with much on World ... See More $48.00
Charlie Chaplin...
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PM DAILY, New York, N.Y., dated February 15, 1944. Headlines on the frontpage read "Poles Backing Down Before Soviet" "Hearst Cries Out For Disunity" "Negro Fliers Helped Hold Bridgehead Below Rome" "lewis' Stooge Tells GOP Lewis Can Be Had". The paper features other war news and stories of the day.
This also features an article on Charlie Chaplin be... See More $40.00
Headlines on the frontpage read "Answering Stimson oOn Labor and the War" "Russians Blast - Nazis at Leningrad & 'Appeasers' in U.S., Britain" "Higher Food Prices" "Bolivian Riddle" "The Negro Seeks Equality - A Tale of Four Cities". The paper features other war news and stories of the day.... See More $36.00
Jazz Pianist Thomas Fats Waller Death In 1943...
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NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, December 16, 1943
* Jazz Pianist
* Thomas 'Fats' Waller death
This 48 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 27: "T. W. (FATS) WALLER PIANIST, COMPOSER", "Noted Negro Artist of Stage, Screen and Radio Dies on Train at Age 39'.
Includes a one column photo of Waller. Other news of the day throughout.
Ink is very lite in the
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* Jazz Pianist
* Thomas 'Fats' Waller death
This 48 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 27: "T. W. (FATS) WALLER PIANIST, COMPOSER", "Noted Negro Artist of Stage, Screen and Radio Dies on Train at Age 39'.
Includes a one column photo of Waller. Other news of the day throughout.
Ink is very lite in the