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Nazis taking over Austria... pre-Anschluss....
Item #652723
February 16, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 16, 1938
* Nazi Germany taking over Austria
* Total Anschluss very close
* Arthur Seyss-Inquart
The top of the front page has a four column headline: "AUSTRIA CAPITULATES TO GERMANY; PRO-NAZIS GET KEY POSTS IN CABINET; BERLIN HAILS UNITY OF TWO NATIONS" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 42 pages,... See More
Helen Keller gives award to Lily Pons photo....
Item #652722
May 26, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 26, 1938
* Helen Keller & Lily Pons
Page 26 has a two column photo with heading: "Opera Star Gets Medal For Aiding The Blind" (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 52 pages, rag edition in nice condition.
Peter Levine found dead... New Rochelle kidnapping...
Item #652695
May 30, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 30, 1938
* Peter Levine found dead
* Boy kidnapping - abduction
* New Rochelle, New York
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "LEVINE BOY'S BOUND BODY WASHED ASHORE ON SOUND 94 DAYS AFTER ABDUCTION" with subheads. (see) Lengthy 1st report coverage continues on page 2 with photo of the boy.
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Eradication of Jews in Vienna, Austria....
Item #652564
April 27, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 27, 1938
* Vienna, Austria Jewish population
* Businesses owned by Jews to be eradicated
The top of page 11 has a one column heading: "NAZIS INSIST JEWS QUIT VIENNA BY '42" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 44 pages, rag edition in nice condition.... See More
Adolph Hitler orders German military to give "Nazi Salute"...
Item #652556
May 10, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 10, 1938
* Adolph Hitler - Fuehrer & commander-in-chief
* Orders all German military to give Nazi salute
The top of the front page has a small one column heading: "Hitler Orders the Army To Give him Nazi Salute" See image for brief text here.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 42 pages, rag edition in nice condition.... See More
John Steinbeck's "Of Mice and Men"....
Item #652550
April 19, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 19, 1938
* John Steinbeck - American author
* New York Drama Critics' Circle
* "Of Mice and Men" play
Page 23 has a one column heading: "'OF MICE AND MEN' WINS CRITICS' PRIZE" with subhead and photo of Steinbeck. (see) First report coverage on John Steinbeck winning the New York Drama Critics' Circle Award for his "Of M... See More
1938 Gabriele D'Annunzio death...
Item #652548
March 02, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 2, 1938
* Gabriele D'Annunzio death
* Italian writer, poet, playwright
* Prince of Montenevoso
* Duke of Gallese
The front page has a one column heading: "D'ANNUNZIO DIES; POET-HERO WAS 74" with subheads. (see) Lengthy first report coverage continues inside with photo.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 42 pages... See More
George Bird Grinnell death... naturalist....
Item #652495
April 12, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 12, 1938
* George Bird Grinnell death (1st report)
* Anthropologist - historian - naturalist
The top of page 23 has a one column heading: "DR. G. B. GRINNELL, NATURALIST, DEAD" with subheads and photo. (see) I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular event as other titles in our inventory do not.
Other news, sports and advert... See More
"First they came for the Socialists... then they came for me."
Martin Niemöller freed & rearrested in Berlin....
Item #652462
March 03, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 3, 1938
* Reverend Martin Niemöller rearrested
* Ant-Nazi theologian and Lutheran pastor
* Famous "First they came..." statement fame
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Niemoeller Freed in Reich, Then Rearrested; Is Seized After Conviction at Sedition Trial" First report coverage on anti-Nazi theologian, Reverend M... See More
1938 Aliceville, Alabama tornado disaster....
Item #652461
April 08, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 8, 1938
* Aliceville, Alabama tornado
* Pickens County disaster
The top of page 20 has a one column heading: "TORNADO KILLS TEN AT ALICEVILLE, ALA." with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the F3 tornado disaster at Aliceville, Alabama.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 40 pages, rag edition in nice condition.... See More
Paolo Troubetzkoy death.... Sculptor...
Item #652364
February 14, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 14, 1938
* Paolo (Paul) Troubetzkoy death
* Russian artist and sculptor
The top of page 17 has a one column heading: "TROUBETZKOY DIES; RUSSIAN SCULPTOR" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the death of Paolo (Paul) Troubetzkoy, Russian artist and sculptor.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with 34 pages, rag edition in... See More
Lou Boudreau suspended from Illinois sports....
Item #652357
February 03, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 3, 1938
* Lou Boudreau suspended
* University of Illinois sports
* Cleveland Indians - MLB
The sport's section (page 27) has a banner headline: "Illinois Suspends Its Basketball Captain Over Deal With Cleveland Indians" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 44 pages, rag edition in nice conditi... See More
1938 Honeymoon Bridge (Ontario) collapsed...
Item #652236
January 28, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 28, 1938
* Honeymoon Bridge (Ontario)
* Upper Steel Arch Bridge
* Ice jam - collapse
The front page has a one column heading: "BRIDGE AT NIAGARA PITCHES INTO GORGE" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on page 3 with banner headline and 3 related photos. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
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Gösta Ekman (senior) death... Swedish actor...
Item #652220
January 13, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 13, 1938
* Gösta Ekman (senior) death (1st report)
* Swedish film and stage actor - Sweden
The top of page 21 has a one column heading: "GOESTA EKMAN, 48, SWEDISH FILM STAR" with subheads and photo. (see) I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular event as other titles in our inventory do not.
Other news, sports and ad... See More
1938 Northwest Arline Flight 2 disaster...
Item #652219
January 11, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 11, 1938
* Northwest Airlines Flight 2 disaster
* Lockheed Super Electra airplane
* Bridger Mountains - Montana
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "10 Killed as Airliner Hits Peak of Montana Mountain" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on Northwest Airlines Flight 2 airplane crash near Bozeman, Montana.
Other news, sports and a... See More
Battle for Caen, France in 1944....
Item #652214
June 29, 1944
BOSTON TRAVELER, June 29, 1944
* Battle of Caen - France
* Post D-Day invasion
* World War II - WWII
The front page has a nice banner headline in bold lettering: "NAZIS HURL 2 ARMIES IN CAEN BATTLE" with subhead. (see) Nice for display.
Complete with all 24 pages, nice condition.
The fall of Cherbourg, France imminent...
Item #652213
June 25, 1944
THE BOSTON HERALD, June 25, 1944
* Post D-Day France being occupied by U.S. Army
* World War II German defense falling apart
* Cherbourg France falling to the allies
The top of the front page has a nice banner headline: "YANKS SET UP CHERBOURG KILL" with subhead and related photo.
Incomplete issue containing 28 of the 56 pages, nice condition.... See More
1938 Canton (Guangzhou) China bombing...
Item #651990
June 05, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 5, 1938
* Guangzhou (Canton), China bombing
* Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service
The front page has a two column headline: "700 SLAIN, 1,300 WOUNDED BY BOMBINGS IN CANTON; JAPAN IGNORES PROTESTS" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 48 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on very high quality ... See More
France's Maginot Line crumbling....
Item #651612
June 17, 1940
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, June 17, 1940
* Surrender of France almost complete
* Maginot Line penetrated
This 12 page newspaper has a nice three line banner headline on the front page: "FRANCE ASKS ARMISTICE BUT GERMANY DEMANDS UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER" with lengthy subheads (see photos). Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Minor spine wear, o... See More
Rhythm Night Club fire disaster...
Item #651521
April 24, 1940
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, April 24, 1940
* Rhythm Club fire disaster (1st report)
* Natchez, Mississippi - Negroes
* Dance hall holocaust
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading announcing: "100 to 150 Negroes Die in Fire at Natchez; Trapped as Flames Sweep a Dance Hall" First report coverage on the fire at the Rhythm Night Club which would kill 209.
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Pact of Steel in 1939... Italy & germnay unite...
Item #651476
May 23, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 23, 1939
* Pact of Steel alliance
* Nazi Germany and Italy unite
* Adolph Hitler & Benito Mussolini
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "AXIS POWERS SIGN TEN-YEAR ALLIANCE TO REMAKE EUROPE" with subheads. (see) Much more on page 8 with complete text of the speeches that were made. First report coverage on the signing of the pac... See More
Battle of Taierzhuang - China...
Item #651267
April 15, 1938
THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, April 15, 1938
* Battle of Taierzhuang - China
* Second Sino-Japanese War
Page 2 has a two column heading: "Chinese Hail Major Victory; Japanese Changing Tactics" (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 14 pages, a little spine wear, nice condition.... See More
Holocaust beginning in Austria....
Item #651221
May 23, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 23, 1938
* Vienna, Austria holocaust beginning
* Jews and Catholics persecuted
* Nazis arresting citizens at random
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Organized Nazi Terrorism Goes On Secretly in Vienna" with subhead. (see) Lengthy text continues inside.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 36 pages, rag edition ... See More
Germans capture Liege Belgium...
Item #651217
May 13, 1940
THE NEWS, Frederick, Maryland, May 13, 1940
* Nazis invade Liege Belgium
* World War II - WWII
This 10 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "BERLIN CLAIMS ENTRY INTO LIEGE CITY" with subheads that include: "Nazi Soldiers Force Way Into Citadel As Belgians Fight Back" and more. (see)
Other news of the day. Light browning with some margin wear, other... See More
Jewish Holocaust... public reality... Nazi atrocities...
Item #650974
November 08, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 8, 1943
* Jewish Holocaust becoming reality to the public
* Nazi-occupied Austria exterminations
The top of page 6 has one column headings that include: "GERMANS WIPE OUT JEWS IN AUSTRIA" "Almost All the Original 200,000 Have Been Killed or Sent to Eastern Ghettos" "All Prisons Are Jammed" and more. (see) Coverage on the ongoing atr... See More
Prelude to World War II w/ Japan ?...
Item #650971
July 27, 1939
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., July 27, 1939
* United States and Japan tensions
* Treaty of Commerce and Navigation
* Prelude to World War II - WWII
The front page has a banner headline: "U. S. SCRAPS TREATY WITH JAPAN" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the termination of the 1911 Treaty of Commerce and Navigation with Japan. Was this a major factor to the eventual att... See More
Jewish Holocaust... public reality... Nazi atrocities...
Item #650915
June 30, 1942
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 30, 1942
* Jewish Holocaust being known for the 1st time
* Nazi-occupied Europe exterminations
Page 7 has small one column headings: "1,000,000 Jews Slain By Nazis, Report Says" "'Slaughterhouse' of Europe Under Hitler Described at London" See images for coverage on the atrocities in Nazi-occupied Europe. Rare to find such reports in news... See More
Military newspaper printed in the jungles of New Guinea...
Item #650874
March 24, 1945
GUINEA GOLD, "American Edition", March 24, 1945 The front page banner headline reads: "8,000 Planes Shatter Reich Targerts As Zero Hour Approaches" with various subheads.
On November 19, 1942, Australian and US troops fighting Japanese invaders in the New Guinea jungle during World War II read the first issue of "Guinea Gold", a unique four-page Australian
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On November 19, 1942, Australian and US troops fighting Japanese invaders in the New Guinea jungle during World War II read the first issue of "Guinea Gold", a unique four-page Australian
Military newspaper printed in the jungles of New Guinea...
Item #650872
June 01, 1945
GUINEA GOLD, "Australian Edition", June 1, 1945
* Rare military title
* Jungles of New Guinea
* World War II - WWII
On November 19, 1942 Australian and US troops fighting Japanese invaders in the New Guinea jungle created the first issue of "Guinea Gold", a unique four-page Australian army newspaper which day after day thereafter published a record number
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* Rare military title
* Jungles of New Guinea
* World War II - WWII
On November 19, 1942 Australian and US troops fighting Japanese invaders in the New Guinea jungle created the first issue of "Guinea Gold", a unique four-page Australian army newspaper which day after day thereafter published a record number
Military newspaper printed in the jungles of New Guinea...
Item #650870
May 05, 1945
GUINEA GOLD, "Australian Edition", May 5, 1945
* Rare military title
* Jungles of New Guinea
* World War II - WWII
The front page banner headline reads: "COLLAPSE IN NORTH GERMANY" with subheads including: "600,000 Germans Surrender Arms" "Australians Close On Main Tarakan Airstrip Against Stiff Defence" and "American Rumors of Ja
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* Rare military title
* Jungles of New Guinea
* World War II - WWII
The front page banner headline reads: "COLLAPSE IN NORTH GERMANY" with subheads including: "600,000 Germans Surrender Arms" "Australians Close On Main Tarakan Airstrip Against Stiff Defence" and "American Rumors of Ja
Ralph Guldahi wins 1939 Masters golf tournament
Item #650802
April 03, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 3, 1939
* Ralph Guldahi wins Masters Tournament
* Augusta National Golf Club - Georgia
The sport's section (page 32) has a seven column headline: "Score of 279, Record for Masters' Golf Tournament, Wins for Guldahi" with subheads, photo and scores. First report coverage on Ralph Guldahi winning the 1939 Masters Golf Tournament in Augusta, Georgia.... See More
General Patton close to death (eve)...
Item #650604
December 21, 1945
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 21, 1945
* General George S. Patton day of death
* Post World War II reports
The front page has a one column heading: "Patton Contracts Infection" (see) Patton would die on this day.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 32 pages, light toning at the margins, small binding holes along the spine, nice condition.
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Shah of Iran abdicates...
Item #650600
August 28, 1941
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., August 28, 1941
* Reza Shah of Iran abdicates throne to his son
The front page has a one column heading: "IRAN CABINET RESIGNS, TOLD TO STAY ON JOB" with subhead. First report coverage on the abdication of Reza Shah in Iran.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day with much on World War II. Complete in 22 pages, light toning and some w... See More
MS St. Louis ocean liner... Jewish refugees...
Item #650598
June 06, 1939
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, June 6, 1939..
* German Ocean Liner MS St. Louis
* Jewish refugees are refused in Cuba
* "Voyage of the Damned" - Jews
The front page has a two column heading: "Wandering Liner Allowed To Land 907 Jews in Cuba" with subhead. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 20 pages, light toning and a little wear... See More
Battle of the Java Sea... WWII...
Item #650530
February 28, 1942
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 28, 1942
* Battle of the Java Sea - naval
* World War II Pacific Campaign
* Imperial Japanese Navy victory
The top of the front page has a five column headline: "ALLIED FLEET IN NAVAL BATTLE WITH JAPANESE IN THE JAVA SEA" with subheads and related map. Lengthy coverage continues on page 4 with a few related photos.
Other news, sports and advertisemen... See More
Attempt to kill Hitler... Real life "Valkyrie" event...
Item #650512
July 23, 1944
THE COMMERCIAL APPEAL, Memphis, July 23, 1944.
* Adolph Hitler escapes assassination plot
* Operation Valkyrie - Loyal aides stay put
The top of the front page has a five column headline: "Hitler Attempts To Rally Army" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day with much more on World War II. Complete in 30+ pages, light toning at the margins, general... See More
Seabiscuit wins in record time....
Item #650468
April 17, 1938
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, sport's section only, April 17, 1938
* Seabiscuit - thoroughbred racehorse
* Bay Meadows Breeders' Cup Handicap
* Horse race - horse racing
Page 6 of this sport's section only has a small and somewhat discrete one column heading: "Biscuit Sounds Challenge with Bay Meadows Record" (see) First report coverage on famous racehorse, Seabiscuit, winn... See More
Sherwood Anderson death... American novelist...
Item #650361
March 09, 1941
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 9, 1941
* Sherwood Anderson death
* American novelist - writer
* Winesburg, Ohio fame
Page 41 has a one column heading: "ANDERSON IS DEAD, NOTED AUTHOR, 64" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of Sherwood Anderson, American novelist.
Other news of the day. Complete 1st section only with all 42 pages, light toning at the mar... See More
Jewish Holocaust becomes a public reality... Nazi atrocities...
Item #650237
March 02, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 2, 1943
* Jewish Holocaust being known for the 1st time
* European Jews Jewish - exterminations
* Large Madison Square Garden demonstration
The front page has one column headings: "SAVE DOOMED JEWS, HUGE RALLY PLEADS" and "United Nations Must Halt Nazi Murders Now, Leaders Tell 21,000 at the Garden" Coverage continues on... See More
1940 Battle of Britain... London bombings...
Item #650230
August 27, 1940
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 27, 1940
* Battle of Britain
* London, England bombings
* World War II - WWII
The the top of the front page has a six column headline: "NAZIS POUND AT LONDON AREA IN LONG RAID" with subheads. (see) Nice coverage on the 1st air bombings on London during the Battle of Britain.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day with much more on World... See More
'City of San Francisco' train wreck....
Item #650060
August 14, 1939
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., August 14, 1939
* 'City Of San Francisco' train wreck
The top of the front page has a four column headline: "19 KILLED, 60 HURT IN TRAIN WRECK LAID TO 'SABOTAGE'" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 14 pages, light toning and some wear at the margins.... See More
Terminal Hotel in Atlanta Fire disaster...
Item #650054
May 17, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 17, 1938
* Terminal Hotel Fire (1st report)
* Atlanta Ga Georgia - 35 deaths
Page 11 has one column headings that include: "27 KILLED IN FIRE IN ATLANTA HOTEL" "Early Morning Blaze Traps Men, Women and Children in Their Rooms" and more with photo of the fire in progress. (see) First report coverage on the Terminal Hotel fire in Atlanta Georgia.
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General George S. Patton death burial..
Item #650026
December 23, 1945
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 23, 1945
* General George S. Patton death
* Post World War II reports
The front page has a two column heading: "Patton Receives GI's Last Salute; Burial Tomorrow in Luxembourg". (see) Coverage continues on page 13 with related photo. (see)
Other news of the day. Complete 1st section only with all 22 pages, rag edition in nice condition.
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Chicago Cubs in World Series....
Item #650022
October 04, 1945
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Pennsylvania, October 4, 1945
* Chicago Cubs vs. Detroit Tigers
* World Series of baseball (game 2)
* Last time Cubs was in the series (before 2016)
The front page has a two column headline: "Detroit Tigers Take 2nd Game To Even Series" with subhead and inning by inning description.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 28 pages... See More
General Patton close to death (eve)...
Item #649991
December 21, 1945
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 21, 1945
* General George S. Patton day of death
* Post World War II reports
Page 9 has a one column heading: "Patton Has Setback; Alarm Is Discounted" (see) Patton would die on this day.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 36 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on very high quality newsprint, with a high p... See More
Chicago Cubs win 1945 pennant....
Item #649922
September 30, 1945
THE BOSTON HERALD, September 30, 1945
* Chicago Cubs win NL pennant
* MLB baseball
The front page has a two column heading: "Chicago Cubs Win Flag" (see) The sport's section (page 34) has a three column heading: "Cubs Clinch N. L. Flag" and more with box scores and standings. First report coverage on the 1945 Chicago Cubs winning the National League pennant. They wou... See More
John Steinbeck - Grapes of Wrath in 1940...
Item #649537
May 07, 1940
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 7, 1940
* John Steinbeck's "Grapes of Wrath"
* Pulitzer Prize winner
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Pulitzer Prize Is Awarded To 'The Grapes of Wrath" with subhead. (see) More on page 20 with photo of Steinbeck. I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular event as
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* John Steinbeck's "Grapes of Wrath"
* Pulitzer Prize winner
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Pulitzer Prize Is Awarded To 'The Grapes of Wrath" with subhead. (see) More on page 20 with photo of Steinbeck. I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular event as
Frank Leahy named Notre Dame head coach...
Item #649440
February 15, 1941
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, February 15, 1941
* Frank Leahy becomes ND coach (1st report)
* Notre Dame Fighting Irish
The front page has a two column heading:
"Leahy Quits Boston College To Go Back to Notre Dame" with subhead. (see) Article continues in the sport's section (page 16) with photo of Leahy. First report coverage on Frank Leahy becoming the new head coac... See More
Hitler invades in Austria in 1938....
Item #649426
March 11, 1938
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Pennsylvania, March 11, 1938.
* Germans invade Vienna Austria (1st report)
* Adolph Hitler - Pre World War II
The front page has a banner headline: "NAZI TROOPS ENTER AUSTRIA" with subheads. (see) A very historical event that helped lead to the start of World War II.
Other news,sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 22 pages, a little margin... See More
Nuremberg Rally... Nazi Germany....
Item #649424
September 13, 1938
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, September 13, 1938
* 1938 Nuremberg Rally - Nazi Germany
* Annexation of Austria
* 1 year away from World War II start
The front page has a three column headline: "HITLER'S DEFIANCE INCREASES TENSIONS IN UNEASY EUROPE" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the 1938 Nuremberg Rally which was named, "Rally of Greater Germany&qu... See More
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