Pyongyang recaptured by North Korea...

MINNEAPOLIS MORNING TRIBUNE, Dec. 4, 1950 



* Pyongyang recaptured by Reds

* Korean War



The top of the front page has a five column headline: "UN TROOPS EVACUATING PYONGYANG AS MARINES FIGHT WAY OUT OF TRAP" with subhead. (see images)

Complete with 16 pages, light toning along the margins, minor spine wear, generally very nice.... See More  

Angelo Bertelli wins the Heisman Trophy...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 13, 1944



* Angelo Bertelli wins Heisman Trophy

* Notre Dame Fighting Irish

* NCAA college football



This 44 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 24 that include: "BERTELLI PRAISED AT CEREMONY HERE"; "Former Notre Dame Ace Gets Heisman Award at Luncheon in the Downtown A.C." with photo.



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The death of Vallabhbhai Patel...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 15, 1950



* Sardar Patel death (1st report with photo)

* Leader in India



This 64 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 31: "SARDAR PATEL, 75, IS DEAD IN BOMBAY", "Deputy Prime Minister Called Nation's 'Strong Man'--Was Associate of Ghandhi" with smaller subheads and photo. Early, same day report on the death of India lead... See More  

Korean War Era issue...

The Korean War, 1950-1953, from various titles.  A complete and original issue from the heart of the Korean War, with front page news coverage of the war (war headlines).  Each issue varies, but will be similar in look and condition to the one shown in the image, but actual dates will vary.  All issues are complete and in very good condition.

Jerry Lewis & Dean Martin... 1951 ad for "At War With The Army!"...

MOTION PICTURE DAILY, New York, January 3, 1951



* Jerry Lewis and Dean Martin movie advertisement

* Opening week of "At War With The Army!"



As the title suggests, this publication is replete with news concerning the movie industry. This issue has an opening week ad for Jerry Lewis & Dean Martin in: "At War With The Army!". Great to have this displayable, double-page ... See More  

Ezzard Charles boxing title fight....

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, January 13, 1951



* Ezzard Charles vs. Lee Oma

* Heavyweight boxing title fight



The front page has a two column heading: "Charles Retains Crown, Stops Oma in 10th Round" with subhead. (see) Coverage continues in the sport's section.

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Nevada starts it's Atomic bomb tests...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, January 29, 1951 



* Don Gentile - American fighter plane ace killed 

* Nevada starts it's Atomic bomb tests 



This 38 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Don Gentile Killed in Jet Crash; U.S. Ace in Europe Shot Down 19" with photo.



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Woodbridge NJ train disaster....

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, February 7, 1951  This 14 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page: "TOLL IN N. J. TRAIN WRECK NOW 82 DEAD AND ABOUT 500 INJURED" with subheads. (see)'



This tells of the Pennsylvania Railroad commuter train 'The Broker' disaster at Woodbridge, New Jersey.



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The Four Horsemen in 1951...

THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, February 14, 1951



* Notre Dame Fighting Irish

* Sugar Ray Robinson vs. Jake Lamotta



This 56 page newspaper has a one column heading at the bottom of the front page of the sport's section (page 45):"'4 Horsemen'---Today and in the 1920's" with two group photos of the famed football players from Notre Dame (see photos).



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22nd Amendment... presidential term...

CENTRE DAILY TIMES, State College, Pennsylvania, February 27, 1951 



* Twenty-second 22nd Amendment to the United States 



The front page has a one column heading: "New 22nd Amendment Cuts Term". 1st report coverage on the passing of the twenty-second amendment which sets a term limit to two for the president of the United States.



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Charles vs. Walcott boxing...

THE TIMES PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, March 8, 1951



* Ezzard Charles vs. Jersey Joe Walcott

* Heavyweight Boxing title fight



This 62 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 25:



* Ezzard Charles Wins Easily Over Walcott



Other news of day throughout. Light browning with minor margin wear, otherwise in good condition.



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Julius & Ethel Rosenberg...

NEW YORK TIMES, from New York, dated March 10, 1951 The frontpage features a 3 line, 1 column head: "Ex-Sergeant Calls Sister A Member Of Bomb Spy Ring" & subheads: "Testifies She & Her Husband Got Secrets of Los Alamos Project From Him in '44" "Sent Data By Own Wife" "Says She Memorized Facts for Soviet on Visit--He Later Wrote Report on Trip Here".... See More  

1951 Frank Costello - NYC mob boss...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 16, 1951



* Frank Costello - NYC gangster - mob boss

* United States Senate Special Committee to Investigate Crime in Interstate Commerce

* Rosenbergs atomic bomb spy case



The top of the front page has a three column headline: "COSTELLO DEFIES SENATORS, WALKS OUT OF HEARING HERE; FACES ARREST ON CONTEMPT" with subheads and related photo showing Costello ... See More  

Frank Costello - NYC mob boss......

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, March 18, 1951



* Frank Costello - NYC gangster - mob boss

* "The Prime Minister of the Underworld"

* United States Senate Special Committee to Investigate Crime in Interstate Commerce



This 30+ page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page:  "Costello Faces Perjury and Contempt Charges", with subheads (see images).



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Julius & Ethel Rosenberg... Charges denied...

NEW YORK TIMES, from New York, dated March 22, 1951 The frontpage features a 2 line, 2 column head: "3 On Trial as Spies Open Defense, Rosenberg Denying All Charges". Continues inside where there is a 2 column photo of the Rosenbergs arriving at the federal courthouse.



This is complete Rag issue in 64 pages measuring approximately 16.5 x 22.5 inches and is in very nice condition.&nbs... See More  

Spy Trial... Jury Locked Up...

NEW YORK TIMES, New York, March 29, 1951  The frontpage of this issue features a one column, three line "Spy Jury Locked Up After Deciding on 2 in Atom Conspiracy" with subheads "Panel in 6 1/2-Hour Study, but Still Must Reach Verdict on the Third Defendant" "To Resme Debate Today" "One Juror Holding Up Complete Findings - Judge Kaufman Gives 12,000 Word Cha... See More  

Ben Hogan wins 1951 Masters golf tournament

THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 9, 1951



* Ben Hogan wins Masters Tournament

* Augusta National Golf Club - Georgia



The sport's section (page 32) has a banner headline: "Hogan Captures Masters Golf for First Time, Beating Reigel by 2 Strokes" with subheads, photo and scores. First report coverage on Ben Hogan winning the 1951 Masters Golf Tournament in Augusta, Georgia. Always nice t... See More  

Willie Mays 1st MLB hit is a home run...

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., May 29, 1951 



* Willie Mays very 1st MLB career hit 

* New York Giants baseball home run 



The sport's section (page 8) has a report giving the highlights of the games played the previous day. Within the article is text that begins with: "Willie Mays, 20-year-old Negro rookie recently brought up from Minneapolis, smashed his first major le... See More  

Joe Louis' last knockout victory (1951) - the best we've seen...

MINNEAPOLIS MORNING TRIBUNE, Minnesota, June 16, 1951



* Joe Louis vs. Lee Savold

* Heavyweight boxing fight

* Last win by way of knockout



Page 12 has perhaps the best coverage of the last knockout of Joe Louis' career we have ever seen. It contains multiple photos and detailed coverage. The opposing page also has a related photo as does the front page. Truly a great issue!

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Bob Feller pitches his third no-hitter....

CENTRE DAILY TIMES, State College & Bellefonte, Pa., July 2, 1951  Near the top of the sports page is: "Feller In 3rd No-Hitter" and: "Pitchers Excel in Top Tests". The report begins: "Bob Feller, king of active Major League pitchers, sits on a pedestal today as the only modern day hurler with three no-hit games to his credit..." with more.

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1951 Abdullah I of Jordan assassination...

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass. July 21, 1951



* King Abdullah I of Jordan

* Al-Aqsa Mosque assassination

* Old City of Jerusalem



The front page has a one column heading: "ABDULLAH DEATH MAY TOUCH OFF WAVE OF TERROR" with subhead. (see)

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 28 pages, light toning at the margins, nice condition.... See More  

1st baseball game broadcast in color TV...

THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, August 12, 1951 



* Boston Braves vs. Brooklyn Dodgers 

* 1st color television coverage in MLB 



This 30+ page newspaper has one column headlines on page 3 of the sport's section (inside): "Dodger Lead Upped to 13" "Win One, Loss One, But Gain in Race" with box scores.



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Death of the publisher, in his own newspaper...

SAN FRANCISCO EXAMINER, August 15, 1951 



* William Randolph Hearst Death

* Newspaper and Magazine Guru

* Best title to be had - rare as such



Outside of the masthead the only ink on the front page notes: "WILLIAM R. HEARST DEAD", and the caption to the huge photo of him: "1863--William Randolph Hearst--1951".

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Eddie Gaedel MLB appearance....

THE DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, August 21, 1951



This 40 page newspaper has 4 and 6 column headlines on the front page of the sport's section (page 23): "Mite Waits for Chance With Bases Loaded" "Least That May Be Said: There Is No Reflection on the Midget".



Tells of the recent at bat during the St. Louis Browns MLB game of Eddie Gaedel, midget. (se e)



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Sugar Ray Robinson rematch title fight....

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, September 13, 1951



* Sugar Ray Robinson vs. Randolph Turpin

* Famous middleweight rematch title fight



The front page has a two column heading: "Ray Robinson Stops Randy Turpin in 10th To Regain Ring Title" with subhead and photo. (see) First report coverage continues in the sport's section.

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