Events Following World War II
Events Following World War II
Joe DiMaggio signs for $90,000...
Item #571280
February 08, 1949
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, February 8, 1949 This 24 page newspaper has a four column headline on page 14: "DiMaggio Signs for $90,000" with subheads that include: "Pact Best Offered to a Yankee" and more with a nice three column photo of the signing.
Other news of the day. Light browning with some small binding holes along the spine, otherwise in good ... See More
A Jewish title...
Item #596173
February 11, 1949
NATIONAL JEWISH LEDGER, Washington, D.C., Feb. 11, 1949 In the masthead: "Dedicated To United Jewish Ideals". The ftpg. has a photo headed: "Bucket Brigade at Israeli Settlement". Also: "Peace Talks with Egypt & Transjordan Are Making Slow Progress" and other items.
Complete in 8 pages, address label in the upper right, minor margin wear.
Willie Pep wins featherweight boxing title...
Item #604566
February 12, 1949
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, February 12, 1949
* Willie Pep wins featherweight boxing title
* Sandy Saddler
The front page has a three column photo with caption: "As Pep Regained His Title". Also a six column headline on page 16 reads: "Pep Regains Title in Bloody Battle" with subheads and photo of Pep. This is 1st report coverage on Willie P... See More
Dead Sea Scrolls discovery....
Item #698789
February 15, 1949
NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 15, 1949
* Dead Sea Scrolls discovery
* Professor Eleazar Suukenik
* Expert studies authenticity
* Hebrew Bible - Jews - Jewish
The top of page 28 has a two column photo headed: "Scroll Deciphered Amid Shelling Depicts Another Israel Fight, B.C." Also a two column heading: "Dr. Sukenik, Hewbrew University Scholar, Tells of Research Under Fire--Scr... See More
Israel elects its first President... Judaica...
Item #591639
February 17, 1949
THE TOPEKA STATE JOURNAL, Topeka, Kansas, February 17, 1949
* Dr. Chaim Weizmann
* 1st president of Israel
* Jews - Jewish - Judaica
The top of the page 2 has a one column headline: "Weizmann In as Israel President". See photo for brief text. The article is accompanied by a one column photo of Dr. Chaim Weizmann. His election happened on this very day, he being the first Pr... See More
A Jewish newspaper... Chaim Weizmann...
Item #593158
February 18, 1949
NATIONAL JEWISH LEDGER, Washington, D.C., February 18, 1949
* 1st Knesset
* Chaim Weizmann
The banner head announces: "First Jewish Parliament Convenes" with the balance of the front page primarily focused on Jewish issues. Complete in 12 pages, some wear at margins.
Old Kenyon dormitory fire of 1949...
Item #569761
February 28, 1949
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, February 28, 1949
* Detroit, Michigan
* Dorm Fire
This 26 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "COLLEGE DORM BURNS; 2 DIE" with subheads and photo of the building on fire. (see)
Tells of the 'Old Kenyon' dormitory fire at Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio. This site is famous for many ghost sightings of the ... See More
Old Kenyon dormitory fire of 1949...
Item #571254
February 28, 1949
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, February 28, 1949
* Old Kenyon Dormitory fire disaster
* Gambier, Ohio
This 16 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "SEVEN DIE OR ARE MISSING IN BLAZE AT OHIO COLLEGE" with subheads. (see)
Tells of the 'Old Kenyon' dormitory fire at Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio. This site is famous for many g... See More
1949 Joe Louis 'The Brown Bomber' retires ?...
Item #584714
March 01, 1949
THE TOPEKA DAILY CAPITAL, Kansas, March 1, 1949
* Joe Louis 'The Brown Bomber' retires ?
* Heavyweight boxing champion
This 14 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on page 6: "Louis Retires as Champion, Becomes Promoter" with subheads (see photos). Although this was big news at the time, Louis would decide to continue fighting until October of 1951.
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B-50 bomber Lucky Lady II...
Item #558126
March 02, 1949
THE DETROIT NEWS, from Detroit, Michigan, dated March 2, 1949.
* B-50 bomber Lucky Lady II 1st to circle World nonstop
* Early 1st report w/ nice headline
This 52 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page:
* B-50 FLIES GLOBE NON-STOP
An early report on the same day it occurred. Historic aviation feat.
Other news of the day throughout. Rag edition in very nice cond
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* B-50 bomber Lucky Lady II 1st to circle World nonstop
* Early 1st report w/ nice headline
This 52 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page:
* B-50 FLIES GLOBE NON-STOP
An early report on the same day it occurred. Historic aviation feat.
Other news of the day throughout. Rag edition in very nice cond
B-50 bomber Lucky Lady II in 1949...
Item #545979
March 02, 1949
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, March 2, 1949
* B-50 bomber Lucky Lady II 1st to circle World nonstop...
* Early report...
This 10 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "BOMBER MAKES ROUND WORLD NO-STOP TRIP" and "B-50 Superfort 'Lucky Lady II' Carried Crew of 14 on Its Historic Flight."
This is a earl
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* B-50 bomber Lucky Lady II 1st to circle World nonstop...
* Early report...
This 10 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "BOMBER MAKES ROUND WORLD NO-STOP TRIP" and "B-50 Superfort 'Lucky Lady II' Carried Crew of 14 on Its Historic Flight."
This is a earl
Joe Louis 'The Brown Bomber'...
Item #609964
March 02, 1949
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 2, 1949
* Joe Louis 'The Brown Bomber'
* Heavyweight boxing champion
* Retires
The front page has a two column headline: "Louis Resigns Heavyweight Title And Will Become Boxing Promoter"
Also a 7 column headline on page 35 reads: "Louis Officially Resigns World Title; Will Become Boxing Promoter" with photo of Louis. (see)
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B-50 Superfortress Non Stop World Flight In 1949...
Item #212241
March 03, 1949
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, MA, March 3, 1949. This 30 page newspaper has a three line, three column headline on the front page: "GLOBAL NON-STOP FLIGHT OF B-50 TO BE FOLLOWED BY NEW AIR FORCE PLEA" with subheads. Tells of the B-50 Superfortress Bomber airplane which was the first to circle the World non-stop. Other news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout. Minor mar... See More
B-50 bomber Lucky Lady II...
Item #564172
March 03, 1949
THE DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, March 3, 1949 (Home Edition)
* B-50 bomber Lucky Lady II 1st to circle World nonstop
This 64 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "B-50 Crew Placed in Quarantine" and "Rest After Flying World in 4 Days".
Historic aviation feat. Other news of the day throughout. Rag edition in nice condition save
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* B-50 bomber Lucky Lady II 1st to circle World nonstop
This 64 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "B-50 Crew Placed in Quarantine" and "Rest After Flying World in 4 Days".
Historic aviation feat. Other news of the day throughout. Rag edition in nice condition save
Preston Tucker loses control of company..
Item #587053
March 04, 1949
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, March 4, 1949
* Preston Tucker loses control of his company
* Automobile designer & entrepreneur
* 1948 Tucker Sedan "Tucker Torpedo" fame
This 36 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 29: "Rescue Planned for Tucker Corp." with caption: "Everybody's Business". 1st report coverage on Preston Tucker l... See More
Are the Dead Sea Scrolls a hoax?...
Item #680845
March 04, 1949
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 4, 1949
* Dead Sea Scrolls a hoax?
Page 19 has half a column taken up with a report headed: "BIBLE SCROLL 'FIND' SUSPECTED AS HOAX" "Dr. Zeitlin of Dropsie College Splits With Other Scholars on Dead Sea Discovery". This is a report on the recently-found Dead Sea Scrolls and curious that this report focuses on a scholar who believes ... See More
Judith Coplon arrested... Russian spy...
Item #659707
March 05, 1949
THE DETROIT NEWS, March 5, 1949
* Judith Coplon arrested (1st report)
* Soviet Union - Russian spy - Cold War
* United States Department of Justice employee
The front page has a nice seven column headline: "UN RED SEIZED AS SPY WITH U.S. WOMAN AID" with subheads and photo of Coplon and Valentine Gubitchev.
Other news, sports and advertisements the day. Complete with all 20 pages... See More
NATO Ratified... North Atlantic Alliance...
Item #699245
April 05, 1949
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 5, 1949
* NATO military alliance signed (day of)
* North Atlantic Treaty Organization
* Atlantic Defense Treaty
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "12 NATIONS TO SIGN ATLANTIC ALLIANCE AT CAPITAL TODAY" with subheads (see images)
Complete with all 44 pages, light toning at the margins, very nice condition.
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St. Anthony's Hospital Fire Disaster...
Item #568872
April 06, 1949
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, April 6, 1949 This 12 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "ILLINOIS HOSPITAL FIRE TOLL INCREASES TODAY TO ESTIMATED 80 FIGURE".
Other news of the day. Little spine wear, otherwise good.
Sam snead wins Masters... Marion SD church disaster...
Item #686145
April 11, 1949
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 11, 1949
* Sam Snead wins Masters Golf Tournament
* Marion, South Dakota church explosion
The front page has a two column photo with heading: "65 Die, 50 Injured in Church Razed by Palm Sunday Blast" (see)
First report coverage on the fatal explosion of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Marion, South Carolina.
The top of page 31 has a banner headline: &... See More
Babe Ruth memorial monument dedication...
Item #573269
April 19, 1949
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 19, 1949
* Babe Ruth memorial monument dedication
* New York Yankees opening day
This 50 page newspaper has a six column headline on page 32: "Yanks Play Senators While Giants Invade Brooklyn Today" with subheads that include: "Ruth Memorial, Unveiling Will Precede Yanks' Opener With Senators at the Stadium" and more.
Other ne... See More
Death of Stephen Samuel Wise...
Item #583045
April 21, 1949
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 21, 1949
* Stephen Samuel Wise death
* Jewish Rabbi and Zionist leader
This 52 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 21: "WISE LIES IN STATE AT FREE SYNAGOGUE", "Hundreds Pay Homage After Plans to Admit Public Are Advanced One Day" which tells of the death of Rabbi and Zionist leader Stephen Samuel Wise. See photos for most of the text... See More
Eva Gardner...
Item #543991
May 01, 1949
PARADE (The Detroit Free Press) from Detroit, Michigan dated May 1, 1949.
The front page has a nice color illustration of actress Ava Garnder. This contains different articles, recipes, and a variety of advertisements of the day.
This is the full, complete issue and is close-trimmed at the top, otherwise is in nice condition.
Israel's Entry Into United Nations Assured (1949)...
Item #688876
May 10, 1949
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 10, 1949
* Israel's Entry Into United Nations Assured
* The eve of entering the world stage - historic!
* Hungary allow some Jews to leave
The front page has a two-column heading: "Israel's U.N. Entry Held Sure As Ad Hoc Unit Votes, 33-11." The coverage of this historic vote continues on page 20, which includes the text of the actual resolution and... See More
Israel is granted United Nations membership...
Item #695671
May 12, 1949
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Mass., May 12, 1949
* Israel joins the United Nations (1st report)
* Jewish - Jews - Judaica
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "Israel Now Member of United Nations" (see)
Eighteen pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, generally in good condition.... See More
Robert Ripley death...
Item #549087
May 28, 1949
THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, May 28, 1949
* Robert Ripley death (1st report)
* Believe It Or Not cartoonist
This 18 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 2: "Cartoonist Ripley Dies" "Stroke Kills Creator of 'Believe It or Not'" with a 1/2 column photo of Ripley.
Other news of the day throughout.
Rag edition in nice condition excep... See More
The death of Robert Ripley...
Item #590521
May 28, 1949
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York City, May 28, 1949.
* Robert Ripley death (1st report)
* "Believe It Or Not" cartoonist
This 22 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 15 that include: "ROBERT L. RIPLEY, CARTOONIST, DEAD", "Creator of 'Believe It or Not' Succumbs to Heart Attack in Harkness Pavilion" and more with a one column photo of Ripley.
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Calif Hill lynching...
Item #570853
May 31, 1949
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, May 31, 1949 This 42 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Negro Taken From Jail and Slain After Georgia Arrest for Fighting".
Tells of the lynching of negro Calif Hill in Irwinton, Georgia.
Other news of the day throughout including much reporting on the 1949 Indianapolis 500 on page 29
Rag edition in great condition.... See More
United States First Female Treasurer...
Item #561277
June 10, 1949
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 10, 1949 This 52 page newspaper has discrete one column headline on page 31: "MRS. CLARK RECEIVES APPROVAL OF SENATE". Tells of Georgia Neese Clark becoming the very 1st woman United States treasurer. Although a small inside page report, it is still a first report. It is what it is.
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning, otherwise in good condition.... See More
Jake Lamotta wins boxing title....
Item #604632
June 17, 1949
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, June 17, 1949
* Jake Lamotta wins title
* Middleweight boxing champion
* Marcel Cerdan
The front page has two column headlines: "LaMotta Beats Cerdan For Middleweight Title", "New Champ Give Injured Frenchman Bad Beating and Is Ruled 10th Round Kayo Winner". This is 1st report coverage on Jake LaMotta win... See More
Jake Lamotta wins boxing title... Eddie Waitkus...
Item #615098
June 17, 1949
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 17, 1949
* Jake Lamotta wins title
* Middleweight boxing champion
* Eddie Waitkus shot by girl stalker
The sport's section (page 31) has a banner headline: "LaMotta Wins Title by Knockout as Cerdan Is Unable to Answer Bell for 10th" with subheads that include: "BRONX MAN VICTOR DESPITE HANDICAP" " LaMotta Breaks Left Hand in Secon... See More
Aberdeen, Washington hotel fire of 1949...
Item #701124
July 04, 1949
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, July 4, 1949
* Lafayette Residential Hotel fire
* Aberdeen, Washington
This 26 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 24: "HOTEL FLASH FIRE KILLS 7 ON COAST" "Screaming Guests on Ledges Carried Down Ladders---Others Trapped Inside"
Tells of the Lafayette Residential Hotel fire in Aberdeen, Washington.
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Jackie Robinson vs. Paul Robeson... Robinson testifies before the House...
Item #601293
July 19, 1949
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, July 19, 1949
* Paul Robeson Congressional Hearings
* Jackie Robinson speaks
* Cold War incident
Page 12 has a two column headline: "Jackie Robinson Calls Robeson Stand 'Silly'" with nice photo of Robinson (see photos). Coverage on the Paul Robeson Congressional Hearings.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Compl... See More
Arab-Israeli War Armistice...
Item #649828
July 21, 1949
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 21, 1949
* Gangster Mickey Cohen shot
* Arab-Israeli War officially ends
* Signing with Syria (final agreement)
* Jewish - Jews - Judaica
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "ISRAEL AND SYRIA SIGN AN ARMISTICE; FORCES TO RETIRE" with subheads. (see) Lengthy text continues on page 18 with related map.
Page 32 has a one column heading: &qu... See More
Upper Atmosphere rocket study...
Item #579772
July 25, 1949
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 25, 1949
* Aerobee rockets with photos
* Upper atmosphere study
* United States Navy
This 30 page newspaper has a four column heading above two related photos that read: "NEW COSMIC RAY DATA REVEALED BY NAVY ROCKET FIRINGS". See for photos and text.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Rag edition in great condition.... See More
Ernest Thomas lynching...
Item #570136
July 27, 1949
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, July 27, 1949
* Ernest Thomas, Perry, Florida lynching
This 48 page newspaper has one column headlines on the back page (Pg. 48): "POSSE KILLS NEGRO FLORIDA FUGITIVE" and "He Was Hunted in Groveland Rape Case--Alabama Will Reopen Terror Inquiry". Tells of the lynching of negro Ernest Thomas in Perry, Florida.
Other news of the day througho... See More
De Havilland Comet Jet Airliner in 1949...
Item #628354
July 28, 1949
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York City, New York, July 28, 1949
* De Havilland Comet jet airliner...
* 1st commercial airplane jet flight... 1st report (historic aviation feat)...
This 46 page newspaper has a two line, two column headline on page 6: "500 M.P.H. Jet Airliner Is Tested by British; 36-Passenger Craft Will Fly at 40,000 Feet" Tells of
Mann Gulch fire of 1949...
Item #578136
August 07, 1949
THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, August 7, 1949
* Mann Gulch fire of 1949
This 40+ page newspaper has one column headlines on page 4: "Forest Fires Take 5 Lives", "5 Hurt, 8 Missing in Montana Blaze". Tells of the Mann Gulch fire in the Helena National Forest in Montana.
Other news of the day throughout including various advertisements. Rag edition in good condi... See More
National Security Bill signed in 1949....
Item #554857
August 11, 1949
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, August 11, 1949.
* National Security Bill
* President Harry Truman
This 42 page newspaper has a two line, two column headline on the front page:
"Truman Signs Security Bill Reorganizing Armed Forces" with subhead: "Joint Chiefs to Get a Chairman to Resolve Differences Under Program--Officials See Ceremony at the White House" Mor
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* National Security Bill
* President Harry Truman
This 42 page newspaper has a two line, two column headline on the front page:
"Truman Signs Security Bill Reorganizing Armed Forces" with subhead: "Joint Chiefs to Get a Chairman to Resolve Differences Under Program--Officials See Ceremony at the White House" Mor
National Security Bill signed in 1949....
Item #562426
August 11, 1949
THE NEW YORK TIMES, from New York, NY, dated August 11, 1949.
* National Security Bill
* President Harry Truman
This 42 page newspaper has a two line, two column headline on the front page:
* Truman Signs Security Bill Reorganizing Armed Forces
with subhead: "Joint Chiefs to Get a Chairman to Resolve Differences Under Program--Officials See Ceremony at the White House"
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* National Security Bill
* President Harry Truman
This 42 page newspaper has a two line, two column headline on the front page:
* Truman Signs Security Bill Reorganizing Armed Forces
with subhead: "Joint Chiefs to Get a Chairman to Resolve Differences Under Program--Officials See Ceremony at the White House"
Author of Gone With The Wind...
Margaret Mitchell hit by speading car....
Item #628844
August 12, 1949
CENTRE DAILY TIMES, State College & Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, August 12, 1949
* Margaret Mitchell's death
* Author of Gone With the Wind
* Hit by speeding car - would die several days later
The front page of this issue has: "Speeding Car Hits Author", which is the account of Margaret Mitchell (Mrs.John Marsh - Peg Marsh) being struck by a speeding car while crossing the s... See More
Syrian president assassination in 1949....
Item #588753
August 15, 1949
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 15, 1949
* Syrian president assassination
* Husni al-Za'im
This 34 page newspaper has a two column heading on the front page: "President, Premier of Syria Are Killed in Officers' Coup" with subhead and photo of Zi'am (see photos). 1st report coverage on the assassination of Husni al-Ziam, president of Syria.
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Peekskill New York riots....
Item #564499
August 28, 1949
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
Hammonton NJ Little League champions....
Item #636784
August 28, 1949
THE NEW YORK TIMES, sport's section only, August 28, 1949
* Hammonton NJ New Jersey
* Little League baseball
* World Series champions
Page 3 of this section has a small and discrete one column heading: "Hammonton Nine Wins Title" with brief text. (see) First report coverage on the little league baseball team from Hammonton, New Jersey winning the World Series championship at ... See More
Howard Unruh mass murder... The first mass murderer in the United States of this nature...
Item #582983
September 07, 1949
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, September 7, 1949
* World War II veteran Howard Unruh
* Camden, New Jersey shooting spree
* 1st mass murderer in the U.S. of this nature
This 14 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "DEATH LIST IN CAMDEN SLAYINGS RISES TO 13 AS BOY, 10, DIES TODAY"
Other news of the day. Minor
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* World War II veteran Howard Unruh
* Camden, New Jersey shooting spree
* 1st mass murderer in the U.S. of this nature
This 14 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "DEATH LIST IN CAMDEN SLAYINGS RISES TO 13 AS BOY, 10, DIES TODAY"
Other news of the day. Minor
Howard Unruh - Camden, NJ 1949 Mass Murder...
Item #697648
September 07, 1949
NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 7, 1949
* Howard Unruh's Camden, New Jersey shooting spree
* "Walk of Death" (13 killed) by WWII veteran
* Still the deadliest in NJ history
* Journalist Meyer Berger's Pulitzer Prize article
* Howard Unruh's Camden, New Jersey shooting spree
* "Walk of Death" (13 killed) by WWII veteran
* Still the deadliest in NJ history
* Journalist Meyer Berger's Pulitzer Prize article
The front page has a 3 line, 1 column headline: "Veteran Kills 12 In Mad Rampage On Camden Street", with subheads: "S
Federal Republic of Germany is born... Killer Howard Unruh - 2nd day report...
Item #697596
September 08, 1949
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Sep. 8, 1949
* Federal Republic of Germany is born
* Howard Unruh mass murders - day 2 update
Page one has the 2-line, 2 column heading: "Germans Open Parliament, Demand End to Dismantling", which includes a photo captioned: "Karl Arnild elected president of the Upper House." Additional coverage of this historic event is continued on page 7. ... See More
LPGA forms in 1949...
Item #564463
September 14, 1949
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 14, 1949
* Ladies Professional Golf Association formation (LPGA)
* Patty Berg - Babe Didrikson Zaharias
This 64 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 45: "PRO GROUP FORMED FOR WOMEN'S GOLF" "Organization to Conduct Open Tourney Sept. 22-25--Miss Berg Elected President"
This was the actual formation of the La... See More
SS Noronic disaster in 1949....
Item #644062
September 19, 1949
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, September 19, 1949
* SS Noronic disaster
* Passenger cruise ship
* Toronto Harbor canada
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "121 Dead, 84 Missing In Noronic Holocaust" Coverage on the SS Noronic fire disaster continues inside with photo.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Complete in 14, light tonin... See More
Actor Frank Morgan death... Wizard of Oz...
Item #686772
September 19, 1949
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 19, 1949
* Actor Frank Morgan death
* "Wizard of Oz" title character
The top of page 23 has a one column heading: "FRANK MORGAN, 59, NOTED ACTOR, DIES" with subhead and photo. (see) Morgan was best known for playing 5 roles in the "Wizard of Oz" including the wizard himself.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Comple... See More
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