Events Following World War II
Events Following World War II
Communists take over Czechoslovakia.....
Item #628909
February 26, 1948
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 26, 1948
* Communist Soviet Union take over Czechoslovakia
The front page has the 3 -line, 4-banner heading:: "SOVIET'S CZECH COUP SEEN MOVE TO HELP STALL MARSHALL PLAN" with many subheads that include: "May Be First One In Series of Acts To Oppose Program", "Communists Are In Entire Control Of Czechoslovakia", "Reds ... See More
Communists take over the Czech Republic.....
Item #644651
February 26, 1948
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 26, 1948
* Communists take over Czechoslovakia
* Czechoslovak coup d'etat
* Soviet Union - Russia
The front page has a three column headline: "U.S., BRITAIN, FRANCE CONDEMN COMMUNIST COUP IN PRAGUE; NEW REGIME TIGHTENS GRIP" with many subheads. (see) Much more on pages 2 & 3 with related photo. Always nice to have notable events i... See More
1948 Reginald Weir... 1st black in U.S. Open tennis...
Item #594324
March 12, 1948
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 12, 1948
* Reginald Weir - African American
* 1st black in U.S. Open tennis championship
This 48 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "ARABS BLAST BLOCK OF JEWISH AGENCY; 11 KILLED, 86 HURT" "Explosive Is Believed Carried to Scene in Car Stolen From Our Consulate General" and more.
Page 32 has a six col... See More
John Cunningham breaks world altitude record...
Item #557814
March 24, 1948
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 24, 1948
* John Cunningham breaks world altitude record
* Jet propelled De Havilland Vampire airplane
This 52 page newspaper has a small one column headline on page 4: "Says He Flew 10 1/2 Miles High"
Tells of John Cunningham breaking the World's altitude record with his De Havilland Vampire jet airplane. A small report but it is what it is.
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Signing of the Marshall Plan in 1948...
Item #698227
April 04, 1948
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 4, 1948
* Marshall Plan signed by President Truman
* European Recovery Program (ERP)
* Post World War II economic infrastructure
The top of the front page has a three column photo headed: "The President Signing The Foreign Aid Bill" Also a one column heading: "AID BILL IS SIGNED BY TRUMAN AS REPLY TO FOES OF LIBERTY" with subheads. (see images... See More
85 year old Connie Mack foot race challenge....
Item #566750
April 05, 1948
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, April 5, 1948
* Connie Mack & Clark Griffith
* 90 yard foot race after challenge by Mack
* MLB baseball
This 44 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 27: "MACK AND GRIFFITH RACE TO DEAD HEAT" and "Deadlock in 90-Foot Sprint as Senators Top Athletics in Exhibition, 7 to 5".
Tells of the 85 year old Connie Mark in a foot rac... See More
1948 Hadassah medical convoy massacre...
Item #663573
April 14, 1948
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 14, 1948
* Hadassah medical convoy massacre
* Mount Scopus, Northeast Jerusalem
* Jewish doctors, nurses - Jews - Judaica
The top of page 6 has a one column heading: "34 JEWS ARE SLAIN IN HOSPITAL CONVOY" with subheads and 2 related photos. (see) First report coverage on the Hadassah Medical convoy massacre on Mount Scopus in Jerusalem during the 1947-4... See More
Babe Ruth photo... last opening day....
Item #598658
April 21, 1948
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 21, 1948
* Babe Ruth photo
* Major league baseball openers
The sport's section has various opening day baseball reports with a page 36 photo of Babe Ruth attending the opener of the Brooklyn Dodgers with his wife and daughter (see photos). He would die a few months later making this his last opening day of baseball experience.
Other news, sports and advertis... See More
1948 Battle of Haifa... Jews victorious...
Item #700308
April 22, 1948
THE DETROIT NEWS, April 22, 1948
* Battle of Haifa - Mandatory Palestine
* Operation Bi'ur Hametz - Haganah
* Jewish - Jews - Judaica - Arabs
The front page has a one column heading: "Haifa Falls to Jews in Wild Battle" with subheads. (see images)
Complete with 72 pages, rag edition in good condition.... See More
Robert H. Goddard...
Item #578799
April 22, 1948
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York City, April 22, 1948
* Robert H. Goddard
* Early rockets travel (moon)
This 56 page newspaper has a one column heading on page 17: "Rocket Trip To Moon Called Possibility"
See photos for text. Other news of the day. Rag edition in great condition.
Winston Churchill... The Second World War...
Item #699082
April 23, 1948
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 23, 1948
* Sir Winston Churchill - The Second War War
* Volume 1 - The Gathering Storm
* Installment 7 - The Loaded Pause; Germany Armed
The front page has a two column heading: "By Winston Churchill: The Second World War" and more. (see images) Page 25 has another heading with six related photos and continued text of: "Volume 1--The Gathering Storm... See More
Dead Sea Scrolls are found...
Item #684213
April 25, 1948
NEW YORK TIMES, April 25, 1948
* Dead Sea Scrolls are found (1st report)
* Hebrew Bible - Mandate of Palestine
The top of page 6 has a nearly half column report headed: "10 Ancient Scrolls Found In Palestine" "Books of Isiah and Daniel Are Among Ten Items in Hebrew Written About A.D. 70". This is the report of the significant finding of the Dead Sea Scrolls ".... See More
Arab-Israeli War for liberation....
Item #595253
May 08, 1948
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 8, 1948
* Arab-Israeli War for liberation
* Jerusalem - Israel
This 32 page newspaper has one column headlines that include: "CEASE-FIRE TODAY IN ALL JERUSALEM SET BY ARABS, JEWS", "Briton Gets Azzam Pasha's Pledge for Halt at Noon--Food Route Not Affected", "Zionists Claim Villages" and more. Other news, sports a... See More
Prelude to the creation of the Jewish state...
Item #693405
May 11, 1948
THE DETROIT NEWS, May 11, 1948
* Creating the Jewish state of Israel
* Jews - Judaica - Palestine
Page 29 contains a few reports concerning the soon-to-be-announced statehood for Israel. A six column heading reads: "Palestine Gangs Trade Opium for Guns, UN Commission Hears" Also a four column heading: "Jews Win First Round of War" with subheads. And a one column he... See More
GM grants their 1st cost of living raise...
Jerusalem Fighting Is Still Heavy... 1948 Arab-Israeli War...
Item #651922
May 12, 1948
THE RALEIGH TIMES, North Carolina, May 25, 1948 The front page has: "JERUSALEM FIGHTING IS STILL HEAVY," with subhead, "Arabs Meet To Study Truce Plan," and, "Is Britain Helping The Arabs With American Recovery Funds." Both articles provide details regarding the 1948 Arab-Israeli War (see images for details). Also present is, "GM Grants 11-Cent Pay Raise,&q... See More
Eve of Jewish Statehood...
Item #598562
May 13, 1948
THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, May 13, 1948
* Jewish Statehood (eve)
The front page has a two column headline: "Arabs Fire Barrage Of Palestine Threats But Army Unity Lags" with smaller subheads that include: "Jews Prepare State" and more. The establishment of the "State of Israel" would happen the very next day.
Other news and advertisements of... See More
Russia becomes 1st major power to recognize Israel...
All-Arab Town Surrenders... 1948 Arab-Israeli War...
Item #651881
May 18, 1948
THE RALEIGH TIMES, North Carolina, May 18, 1948 The front page has: "ALL-ARAB TOWN SURRENDERS," and: "Jews Claim Victory At Acre." Both articles provide details regarding the 1948 Arab-Israeli War. However, the prime content within this issue is: "Reds Recognize State Of Israel," which tells of Russia becoming the *second world power to formally recognize the ne... See More
Russia recognizes Israel as a new state...
Item #663836
May 18, 1948
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, May 18, 1948 The front page has a two column head: "Jews Say Acre Surrenders, 500 Arab Troops Drown" with notable text that includes: "Russia recognized Israel...".
History would show Russia to be the first major power to formally recognize Israeli statehood.
Complete in 12 pages, nice condition.
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Heavy Fighting In Jerusalem... 1948 Arab-Israeli War...
Item #651883
May 19, 1948
THE RALEIGH TIMES, North Carolina, May 19, 1948 The front page has: "Heavy Fighting In Jerusalem," and: "Arabs Form Ring Of Steel Around City." Both articles provide details regarding the 1948 Arab-Israeli War. See images for details. Other news of the day is found throughout.
Complete in 14 pages, some mildewing and dampstaining, slightly rough left spine (see images)... See More
Arab-Israeli War for liberation...
Item #569193
May 19, 1948
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, May 19, 1948 This 16 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "Conflicting Reports Veil Battle For Jerusalem" with subheads. (see)
Other news of the day. Light browning with minor spine wear, otherwise in good condition.
First action of the Israeli Air Force...
Item #680692
May 21, 1948
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, May 21, 1948
* Israeli Air Force (IAF) 1st used
* Jewish - Jews - Judaica
* Palestine - Arabs
The top of the front page has one column heads: "ARABS CONTINUE SWIFT ADVANCES IN WALLED AREA" "Arab Legion Claims Upper Hand in Battle". There is a smaller head: "The Jewish Air Force made its first strike, bombing Arab ... See More
Israeli Air Force 1st used...
Item #598740
May 21, 1948
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, May 21, 1948
* Israeli Air Force (IAF) 1st used
* Jewish - Jews - Judaica
* Palestine - Arabs
The front page has a four column headline:
"END OF JERUSALEM BATTLE IS AT HAND"
with subheads that include: "Last Ditch Stand Planned by Jews; Unveil Air Force" and more. 1st report coverage on the very 1st mi... See More
Arab-Israeli War for liberation...
Item #568985
May 22, 1948
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, May 22, 1948 This 10 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "Egyptian Craft Downed While Bombing British" with subheads. (see)
Other news of the day. Little spine wear, otherwise in good condition.
Arab-Israeli War for liberation...
Item #569000
May 24, 1948
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, May 24, 1948
* Arab-Israeli War for liberation
* Jerusalem - Israel
This 14 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page: "Arabs Viewed Rejecting U.N. Order To Cease Fire" with subheads. (see)
Other news of the day. Minor spine wear, otherwise in good condition.
wikipedia notes: The British Mandate over P... See More
Joe DiMaggio hits 3 home runs in a row...
Item #590447
May 24, 1948
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, May 24, 1948
* Joe DiMaggio hits 3 home runs in a row
* New York Yankees - Yanks
* MLB major league baseball
This 40 page newspaper has a seven column headline on page 25: "Yanks, Indians Divide Before Record Cleveland Turnout of 78,431" with subheads that include: "3 DIMAGGIO HOMERS WIN OPENER BY 6-5--Joe Accounts for All Yankee Runs ... See More
Arab-Israeli War for liberation...
Item #569156
May 25, 1948
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, May 25, 1948
* Arab-Israeli War for liberation
* Jerusalem - Israel
This 14 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "Israeli Leader Sees U.S. Lifting Arms Embargo" and more with related photo. (see)
Other news of the day. Light browning with minor spine wear, otherwise in good condition.
wi... See More
GM wage agreement of 1948....
Item #576334
May 25, 1948
THE DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, May 25, 1948 This 42 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "2-YEAR GM WAGE PACT" with caption: "Cost-of-Living Raise" and subheads. (see)
This tells of the G.M.-U.A.W. Wage Contract of 1948. Great to have in a Detroit newspaper.
Other news of the day throughout. Rag edition in great condition.... See More
Arab-Israeli War for liberation...
Item #568785
May 26, 1948
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, May 26, 1948 " This 20 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: Arabs Reject Truce Plea; Face Break With World" with subheads and related photo. (see)
Other news of the day. Minor spine wear, otherwise in nice condition.
Arab-Israeli War for liberation...
Item #568867
May 27, 1948
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, May 27, 1948
This 26 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page:
* Egyptian Force Said Wiped Out By Jewish Army
* Abdullah Hailed By Arabs As King of Jerusalem....
Other news of the day. Minor spine wear, otherwise in nice condition.
Death of Col. Anthony J. D. Bidlle...
Jewish Forces Surrender In Jerusalem... 1948 Arab-Israeli War...
Item #651914
May 28, 1948
THE RALEIGH TIMES, North Carolina, May 28, 1948 The front page has: "Bitter Two-Week Struggle Ends: Last-Ditch Jewish Forces Surrender In Jerusalem," with related text providing details regarding the 1948 Arab-Israeli War, and the unrelated, "Famed Marine Succumbs After Long Illness," which tells of the death of the beloved Col. Anthony J. D. Biddle, one of the world'... See More
Arabs Open Attack In Modern Jerusalem... 1948 Arab-Israeli War...
Item #651911
May 29, 1948
THE RALEIGH TIMES, North Carolina, May 29, 1948 The front page has: "Jews Blockaded: Arabs Open Attack In Modern Jerusalem," with related text providing details regarding the 1948 Arab-Israeli War, and the unrelated, "CHRYSLER WORKERS BACK ON THE JOB," which tells of the end of the labor dispute which resulted in General Motors offering, for the first time, cost of living... See More
Arab-Israeli War for liberation...
Item #568909
June 01, 1948
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, June 1, 1948
* Arab-Israeli War for liberation
* Jerusalem - Israel
This 16 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "Jewish Planes Bomb Amman; Arabs Arouse" and more. (see)
Other news of the day. Minor spine wear, otherwise in good condition.
wikipedia notes: The British Mandate over Pale... See More
UN Cease fire accepted by Israel... 1948 Arab-Israeli War...
Item #651875
June 01, 1948
THE RALEIGH TIMES, North Carolina, June 1, 1948 The front page has: "UN Cease Fire Appeal Accepted By Jewish State," and: "Arabs Plot Strategy." Both articles provide details regarding the 1948 Arab-Israeli War. See images for details. Nice for display and/or research. Another front page article tells of the elections being held in Cuba (same day report) which would event... See More
Jew claim truce is broken... 1948 Arab-Israeli War...
Item #651876
June 02, 1948
THE RALEIGH TIMES, North Carolina, June 2, 1948 The front page has: "JEWS CLAIM TRUCE IS BROKEN," and: "Egyptians Reported Attacking." Both articles provide details regarding the 1948 Arab-Israeli War. See images for details. Other news of the day is found throughout.
Complete in 14 pages, some mildewing and dampstaining, slightly rough left spine (see images).... See More
Palestine Fighting Rages On... 1948 Arab-Israeli War...
Item #651877
June 03, 1948
THE RALEIGH TIMES, North Carolina, June 3, 1948 The front page has: "PALESTINE FIGHTING RAGES ON," and: "Britain Stops Supplying Arabs." Both articles provide details regarding the 1948 Arab-Israeli War. See images for details. Other news of the day is found throughout.
Complete in 16 pages, some mildewing and dampstaining, slightly rough left spine (see images).... See More
Eduard Benes...
Item #561011
June 08, 1948
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 8, 1948
* Communism complete in Czechoslovakia
* Eduard Benes
This 52 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Benes Resigns in Prague; Gottwald Likely Successor" with subhead and photo of Benes.
Eduard Benes 'resignation resulted in the Communist complete takeover in Czechoslovakia.
Other news of the day th... See More
Triple Crown... Citation thoroughbred racehorse...
Item #557805
June 12, 1948
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, June 12, 1948
* Thoroughbred racehorse
* Citation & Belmont Stakes
* Triple Crown try
This 8 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 5: "Citation To Seek Belmont Stakes Win".
He would win the triple crown on this day.
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with minor spine wear, otherwise in good... See More
Triple Crown... Citation thoroughbred racehorse...
Item #564811
June 14, 1948
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, June 14, 1948
* Thoroughbred racehorse
* Citation & Belmont Stakes
* Triple Crown winner
This 8 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 7: "Citation On A Vacation".
See photos for text.
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with little spine wear, otherwise in good condition.
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First night of professional baseball at Briggs Stadium...
Item #590028
June 16, 1948
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 16, 1948
* 1st night baseball in Detroit
* Briggs Stadium
Page 39 has one column headlines that read: "M'Cosky Injured As Tigers Win, 4-1" and "Athletics' Outfielder Crashes Into Wall--Newhouser Takes Detroit's Night Debut" with box scores. This was the very 1st night of professional baseball in the city of Detroit, ... See More
Flight 624 airplane disaster....
Item #572768
June 18, 1948
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, June 18, 1948
* United Airlines Flight 624 disaster
* Douglas DC-6 airliner airplane crash
* Mount Mt. Carmel PA Pennsylvania
This 40 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "43 Die as Plane Hits Live Wire, Explodes" with subheads and photo of the crash site. (see) More on page 3 with list of the dead. A... See More
Alvah Curtis Roebuck death... Sears co-founder...
Item #653953
June 20, 1948
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 20, 1948
* Alvah Curtis Roebuck death (1st report)
* Sears, Roebuck & Company department stores
Page 60 has a one column heading: "A. C. ROEBUCK DIES; STORE CO-FOUNDER" with subheads and photo. First report coverage on the death of Alvah Curtis Roebuck, co-founder of Sears, Roebuck and Company. I suspect this is one of the few publications to report th... See More
Berlin airlift begins... Russian blockade...
Item #696894
June 24, 1948
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 24, 1948
* Berlin blockade begins - Germany
* 1st major crisis of the Cold War
* Soviet Union - Russia blocks access
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "RUSSIANS BAR FOOD TO WESTERN BERLIN IN CURRENCY FIGHT" with subheads. (see images)
Also near the bottom of the front page has a two column heading: "Soviet Bloc Confers on Germany;... See More
Opening day ad for "Fort Apache"... John Wayne...
Item #683509
June 24, 1948
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 24, 1948
* Original "Fort Apache" premiere ad
* American Western film - movie
* Opening day showing in New York City
* John Wayne - Shirley Temple - Henry Fonda
* John Ford's first of the "cavalry trilogy"
Page 29 has a 9 x 8 inch advertisement for the opening day of "Fort Apache" in New York City. (see)
Complete with all 52 pa... See More
Thomas E. Dewey... nominated for President...
Item #700419
June 25, 1948
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 25, 1948
* Thomas E. Dewey nomination for president
* Pre Dewey defeats Truman issue fame
* Republican Party
The front page has a nice banner healdine: "DEWEY UNANIMOUS REPUBLICAN CHOICE FOR PRESIDENT ON THE THIRD BALLOT; RUNNING MATE WILL BE NAMED TODAY" with many subheads and photo of Dewey. Much more inside. Always nice to have notab... See More
Joe Louis Wins & Retires In 1948...
Item #210379
June 26, 1948
THE SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, June 26, 1948. This 28 page newspaper has a three line, two column headline on the front page: "Louis Scores Knockout Over Walcott to Defend Title and Then Retires" with subhead: "Brown Bomber Finishes Off Jersey Joe in 11th Round of Dull Fight and Then Announces He Is Stepping Out as Undefeated Heavyweight Boxing Champ" plus a one column photo ... See More
Joe Louis... Jersey Joe Walcott...
Item #621425
June 26, 1948
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, June 26, 1948
* Joe Louis vs. Jersey Joe Walcott
* Heavyweight boxing title (pre fight news)
* Yankee Stadium
Page 5 has a one column heading: "Louis Winner, Will Retire From Boxing" with photo of Louis. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 8 pages, minor spine wear, otherwise nice.... See More
Bob Lemon no-hitter....
Item #568422
July 01, 1948
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, July 1, 1948 Thiis 24 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 8: "Lemon No-Hitter Makes A Prophet Of Owner Veeck". This tells of Cleveland Indians' pitcher Bob Lemon becoming the first American League player to throw a no-hitter in a night game.
Other news of the day. Light browning with little margin wear, otherwise good.... See More
Actress Carole Landis suicide...
Item #672903
July 06, 1948
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 6, 1948
* Carole Landis suicide death
* American Film and stage actress
* "The Ping Girl" "The Chest"
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading that reads: "Carole Landis, 29, Is Found Dead With a Suicide Note in Next Room" First report coverage continues on page 13 with photo. Landis dies of an intentional drug overdos... See More
Satchel Paige Appearance in Major Leagues...
Item #562889
July 10, 1948
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
1st Transatlantic jet flight....
Item #562344
July 13, 1948
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, July 13, 1948
* 1st transatlantic flight by a jet airplane
* RAF De Havilland Vampires F3s
This 48 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "JETS AT LABRADOR FOR SEA CROSSING" and "14 U.S. Planes Prepare to Meet British in the First Such Flight Over Atlantic". Article continues on page 46 with related photo and map. (see)
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