Serial killer Harry Powers in 1931...
Item #688336
December 11, 1931
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Dec. 11, 1931
* Harry Powers death sentence
* Murders discovered at his house
* "Lonely Hearts" ad serial killer
* Moundsville, West Virginia
The front page has a two column heading: "Powers Found Guilty; Must Die on Gallows" with subhead. (see)
Complete with 28 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, small library stamp within the ... See More
Prohibition ends in the state of Maine...
Item #688225
September 12, 1933
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Sept. 12, 1933
* Prohibition ends in Maine
* Beer returns - legal liquor
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "Drys Defeated 2-1 in Maine, Old Stronghold" with subheads. (see)
Complete with 22 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally good.
Jimmy the Greek 1972 NFL forecast...
Item #687928
September 03, 1972
MAGAZINE SECTION only of the Detroit Free Press, Sept. 3, 1972
* Jimmy the Greek - Snyder (sports commentator)
* 1972 NFL football season predictions - Detroit Lions
The front page of this section has a cartoon like illustration with heading: "Jimmy the Greek's Pro Football Picks: Lions in the Playoffs!" (see) Article and more on pages 12 & 13.
Complete magazine section w... See More
Gallant Fox wins triple crown...
Item #687892
June 08, 1930
SPORT'S SECTION only of The Detroit Free Press, June 8, 1930
* Gallant Fox - horse racing
* Belmont Stakes winner
* Triple crown clinched
The front page of this section has a banner headline: "Gallant Fox Makes Smashing Finish To Beat Whichone By Four Lengths At Belmont" with subheads and small photo of jockey Earl Sande. (see) This was win # 3 of 3 to clinch the triple... See More
1956 John Etter Clark family murders...
Item #687825
June 04, 1956
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, June 4, 1956
* John Etter Clark mass murders
* Erskine, Alberta, Canada
The front page as a two column heading: "Canadian Legislator Sought in Killing of 7" (see). First report coverage on the John Etter Clark family murders at Erskine, Alberta, Canada.
Complete with 42 pages, small binding holes along the spine, minor margin wear, nice condition.... See More
1st successful weather satellite is put in orbit....
Item #687820
April 02, 1960
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Mass., April 2, 1960
* TIROS-1 Launching and orbit
* Very first successful weather satellite
* Television Infrared Observation Satellite
The top of the front page has four related photos with banner heading: "'First TV Photos from U.S. 'Eye in the Sky'" with subhead: "New Satellite Sends Out Weather Data". (see) This was the very 1st ... See More
Nazi pilot Peter Krug captured...
Item #687473
April 22, 1942
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, April 22, 1942
* Nazi pilot Peter Krug captured
* Max Stephan w/ photo
The front page has a nice banner headline: "ESCAPED NAZI FLIER KRUG BELIEVED NABBED IN TEXAS" with subheads and photo of Peter Krug's abettor who would be found guilty of treason.
Complete with 16 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins.... See More
Kurt Schuschnigg becomes chancellor of Austria...
Item #687471
July 30, 1934
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, July 30, 1934
* Chancellor Kurt Schuschnigg
* Federal State of Austria
* Foe of Adolph Hitler
The top of the front page has a five column headline: "Monarchist Named Austrian Chancellor as Nazis' Seizure of Vienna Is Feared; Allies May Brand Berlin Guilty in Crisis" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on Kurt Schuschnigg becoming the 1... See More
1952 Canada Lee death....
Item #687458
May 10, 1952
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, May 10, 1952
* Canada Lee death (1st report)
* Professional boxer & actor
* African American acting pioneer
Page 4 has a one column heading: "Canada Lee, Famous Negro Actor, Dead" with small photo. (see)
Complete with 24 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.... See More
Jewish Holocaust becomes a public reality...Nazi atrocities...
Item #687388
September 03, 1942
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Sept. 3, 1942
* Jewish Holocaust being known for the 1st time
* Nazi-occupied Europe exterminations
* Terezin military fortress - Czech Republic
The top of page 3 has a two column heading: "Horror Treatment of Jews Is Charged" with lead-in: "Living Death In A Nazi Dungeon". See images for coverage on the atrocities in Nazi-occu... See More
Alabama wins Rose Bowl in 1946
Item #687355
January 02, 1946
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, January 2, 1946
* Rose Bowl: Alabama Crimson Tide vs. USC Trojans
* Orange Bowl: Miami Hurricanes vs. Holy Cross Crusaders
* Sugar Bowl: Oklahoma State Cowboys vs. St. Mary's
* Cotton Bowl: Texas Longhorns vs. Missouri Tigers
Page 14 has a one column heading: "Alabama Rolls over USC, 34-14" with lineups and related photo. Also reports on the Orange, ... See More
Wilbur Underhill shot and captured...
Item #687261
December 31, 1933
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, December 31, 1933
* Wilbur Underhill Jr. shot & captured
* "Tri-State Terror" - Oklahoma bandit
The front page has a one column heading: "Wilbur Underhill Makes Last Stand" with subhead. (see)
Complete with 40+ pages, light toning at the margins, a little spine wear, generally nice.
wikipedia notes: Wilbur Underhill, Jr. (March 16, 1901 &... See More
John Dillinger's death... "Woman in Red"...
Item #687076
July 25, 1934
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, July 24, 1934
* John Dillinger death trap
* The Woman in Red (Anna Sage)
The front page has a one column heading: "Dillinger Death Is Written Off" with subhead. Coverage continues on page 5.
Complete with 22 pages, light toning and a little wear a the margins, generally nice.
... See More
Hindenburg airship makes it's debut in 1936...
Item #687033
March 05, 1936
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, March 5, 1936
* Hindenburg - LZ-129 zeppelin 1st flight
* Lakehurst, New Jersey disaster fame
Page 3 has a small one column heading: "New Zeppelin Flies" with photo of Hugo Eckener. (see) First report coverage on the very 1st flight of the infamous airship.
Complete with 26 pages, light toning and some wear at the margins, generally good.
... See More
Jimmy Hoffa is found guilty... His hometown newspaper...
Item #687012
March 05, 1964
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS--EXTRA, Michigan, March 5, 1964
* Jimmy Hoffa found guilty
* Labor union - teamsters leader
* Jury tampering, conspiracy & fraud
* Best publication to be had ? - rare
The perfect newspaper for this historic report, as Jimmy Hoffa lived in Detroit since 1924.
The banner headline announces: "HOFFA FOUND GUILTY - Faces 10 Years in Prison" wi... See More
1st Conscientious Objector Medal Of Honor Winner...
Item #686893
October 09, 1945
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, October 9, 1945
* 1st Conscientious Objector winner
* Desmond T. Doss wins Medal of Honor
* Blockbuster movie "Hacksaw Ridge" fame
* Also in Bill O'Reilly's "Killing the Rising Sun"
Page 2 has a one column heading: "Highest Medal Bestown on 15 War Heroes" (see) First report coverage on Doss winning the Medal on Honor
... See More
* 1st Conscientious Objector winner
* Desmond T. Doss wins Medal of Honor
* Blockbuster movie "Hacksaw Ridge" fame
* Also in Bill O'Reilly's "Killing the Rising Sun"
Page 2 has a one column heading: "Highest Medal Bestown on 15 War Heroes" (see) First report coverage on Doss winning the Medal on Honor
1945 USS Saratoga comes back to port...
Item #686795
September 14, 1945
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Sept. 14, 1945
* USS Saratoga (CV-3) aircraft carrier
* United States Navy "Welcome Home"
The front page has a four column photo headed: "The Old Lady Comes Home" Also a two column heading: "Gallant Saratoga Docks with 3,710 Pacific Vets" (see)
Complete with 22 pages, light toning and some wear along the spine, generally good.... See More
SMU Mustangs are National college football champions...
Item #686791
December 10, 1935
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, December 10, 1935
* Southern Methodist University (SMU Mustangs)
* NCAA college football champions
The sport's section (page 20) has a one column heading: "S.M.U. Named U.S. Champion" with subhead and rankings chart. (see) First report coverage on Southern Methodist University (SMU) Mustangs winning the national college football championship title.
Co... See More
Jack Nicklaus wins the Masters.....
Item #686782
April 12, 1965
DETROIT FREE PRESS, April 12, 1965
* Jack Nicklaus "The Golden Bear"
* U.S. Masters golf tournament
The front page of the sport's section (near the back) has a two column heading: "Nicklaus Wins Masters by 9" with subhead and related photo. (see) First report coverage on Jack Nicklaus winning the Masters golf tournament in Augusta, Georgia.
Other ... See More
The Chicago mob wars begin...
Item #686723
May 12, 1920
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, May 12, 1920
* "Diamond Jim" Colosimo, early Chicago mobster
* Gangland gangland wars to begin
The front page has a one column heading: "Notorious Chicago Cafe Owner Slain" with subhead. (see) This was James "Big Jim" of "Diamond Jim" Colosimo, who was one of the early Chicago mob bosses and the first to organize the var... See More
1920 Kiev, Ukraine Offensive
Item #686686
May 13, 1920
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, May 13, 1920
* Kiev Offensive - Ukraine
* Polish-Soviet War (Russia)
The front page has a banner headline: "BOLSHEVIKI LAUNCH BIG COUNTER ATTACK TO RECAPTURE KIEV" with subheads. (see)
Complete with 26 pages, a few blue pencil markings that affext the headline and report, light toning and a little wear at the margins, otherwise good.... See More
Mae West leaves Broadway for Hollywood...
Item #686248
December 24, 1933
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Dec. 24, 1933
* American Stage & film actress Mae West
* Leaves Broadway for Hollywood movies
The top of page 8 has a banner heading: "Mae West, Reluctantly Given a Small Part, Revolutionizes the Film World" with subheads and nice photo. (see)
Complete 1st section only with all 14 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, generally nice.... See More
Tornado Outbreak of March of March 21-22, 1952...
Item #686188
March 22, 1952
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, March 22, 1952
* Tornado Outbreak of 1952 disaster
* Arkansas, Tennessee & Missouri
The front page has a banner headline: "36 KILLED IN TORNADOES" with subheads. (see) Nice for display.
Complete with 24 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp within the masthead, small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.... See More
1923 University of Washington's 1st national title....
Item #686093
June 29, 1923
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, June 29, 1923
* University of Washington
* Collegiate Rowing Crew
* First National Championship
The top of page 14 has a two column heading: "WASHINGTON TAKES VARSITY BOAT RACE" with subhead. (see) This was the University of Washington's very first national title in any sport.
Complete with 26 pagers, light toning and a little wear at the margins, gen... See More
Malcolm X is buried...
Item #685955
February 28, 1965
DETROIT FREE PRESS, Feb. 28, 1965
* Malcolm X funeral & burial
* Fiery Negro extremist
Near the bottom of the front page is a three column heading: "Threats Fail to Materialize As Followers Bury Malcolm" The top of page 2 has a four column heading: "Malcolm Buried, Rites Calm" with related photo. (see)
Complete 1st section only with 12 pages, light toning at... See More
Flint, Michigan sit-down strike ends....
Item #685954
January 13, 1937
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Jan. 13, 1937
* Flint, Michigan sit-down strike ends
* United Automobile Workers (UAW) to Labor Union
* GM General Motors
The top of the front page has a four column headline : "1,200 Warrants Out for Strikers as Flint Grows Calm After Riot; Troops Stand By to Keep Peace" with subheads. (see) Great to have in a Detroit publication. Rare as such.
Complete ... See More
Red Grange scores vs. Ohio State...
Item #685866
November 25, 1924
THE SPORT'S SECTION ONLY of the The Detroit Free Press, Nov. 25, 1923
* Red Grange "The Galloping Ghost"
* University of Illinois Fighting Illini
* Year of the National Championship
* Ohio State Buckeyes - college football
The front page of the sport's section has a five column heading
"ILLINOIS BEATS OHIO AND STICKS IN TIE AT TOP" with subheads that include:... See More
Los Angeles Rams win NFL football title over Cleveland Browns...
Item #685761
December 24, 1951
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, December 24, 1951
* Los Angeles Rams vs. Cleveland Browns
* NFL football championship title game
The top of page 12 has a banner headline: "Rams Win, 24-17, to End Browns' Pro Reign" with subheads, 3 related photos and stats. (see) First report coverage on the NFL football championship game between the Detroit Lions and the Cleveland Browns.
Complete... See More
Charles Van Doran's Quiz Show scandal...
Item #685757
February 12, 1957
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, February 12, 1957
* Charles Van Doran during his winnings
* "Twenty One" quiz show scandal
The front page has a two column heading: "Quiz-Whiz Van Doren Chalks Up $128,000" with lead-in: "Wins $16,000 More" and photo of Van Doren. (see)
Complete in 32 pages, small binding holes and a little wear along the spine/1st column, library stamp... See More
"The Godfather Part II" & "Young Frenkenstein" opening day movie advertisement...
Item #685534
December 15, 1974
DETROIT FREE PRESS, Dec. 15, 1974
* "Young Frankenstein" pre-opening day movie advertisement (4 days prior)
* American comedy horror film by director Mel Brooks
* Actors Gene Wilder & Peter Boyle
* The Godfather PART II - Francis Ford Coppola
* Poster-like pre-opening day advertisement (3 days prior)
Page 8-C has a 9 x 7 inch advertisement for the movie "YOUNG FRANKENS... See More
Albert Einstein warns of global annihilation....
Item #684328
October 27, 1945
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, October 27, 1945
* Albert Einstein warns the World
* Atomic bombs - nuclear war
* Shortly after World War II
The front page has a banner headline: "Einstein Urges Global Control of A-Bombs" with subheads and small photo of Einstein. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 16 pages, minor margin wear, small library stamp above h... See More
1946 Mansfield, Ohio train wreck...
Item #683497
December 14, 1946
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, December 14, 1946
* Pennsylvania Railroad trains disaster
* Coulter - Mansfield, Ohio
The front page has a one column heading: "Train Crash in Ohio Is Fatal to 18" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on the Pennsylvania Railroad, three train collision near Mansfield, Ohio. Related photo is on the back page.
Complete with 18 pages, light toning and a ... See More
Yankees win the 1961 World Series...
Item #682983
October 10, 1961
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, October 10, 1961
* New York Yankees baseball
* Win World Series championship
* Mickey Mantle & Roger Maris era
The front page has a photo showing both managers after the game. (see) The sport's section (page 31) has a banner headline: "Who Needs M&M? It's Yanks, 13-5" and more with related photo and box scores. This was also the seaso... See More
Shirly Temple set her handprints outside Grauman's Theater...
Item #682143
March 22, 1935
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Rotogravure Picture Section, March 22, 1935
* Shirly Temple handprints at Grauman's Chinese Theater
The front page of the Rotogravure Supplement has various images, but the most desirable is the one showing a young Shirley Temple forming her hand prints in the cement in the court of Grauman's Theater.
This section is complete in 4 pages (2 leaves), is very f... See More
Graphic & displayable issue on the death of McKinley...
Item #682022
September 14, 1901
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Sept. 14, 1901
* President William McKinley assassination
The front page is very graphic, appearing more as a poster or broadside than a more tkypicdal front page of a newspaper.
The banner headline announces: "THE PRESIDENT IS DEAD; THE NATION MOURNS" with the entire page black-bordered and including an embellished photo of William McKinley. On the ... See More
Attack on Seoul, Korea...
Item #681845
September 20, 1950
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Sept. 20, 1950
* Second Battle of Seoul begins
* United States Marines attack
The front page has: "MARINES LAUNCH ATTACK ON SEOUL", with subheadings, "Yanks Pour Across Han in Big Push" and "Reds Quitting South to Meet Assault". Nice front page coverage of this notable campaign. The coverage continues on an inside page and includes... See More
Shoeless Joe Jackson reinstatement denied in 1934...
Item #681389
January 20, 1934
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, January 20, 1934
* Shoeless Joe Jackson
* Chicago Black Sox fame
* Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis
The front page has a banner headline: "Landis Turns Down Joe Jackson's Plea for Reinstatement" with subheads. (see)
Complete with 20 pages, light toning at the margins, irregular along the spine, generally nice.... See More
1959 Fidel Castro & Cuba...
Item #680318
July 27, 1959
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, July 27, 1959
* Fidel Castro as Cuban Premier
* 26th of July Movement
* Cuban Revolution
The front page has a banner headline: "CASTRO BACK AS PREMIER" with caption: "Huge Cuban Rally Hears Decision" and subheads. First report coverage continues inside with small photo of Castro.
Complete with 36 pages, small library stamp within the mast... See More
1947 Princess Elizabeth engagement...
Item #679747
July 10, 1947
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, July 10, 1947
* Princess Elizabeth engagement
* Future Queen Elizabeth II of England
The front page has a two column photo with heading: "Princess to Wed" Also a one column heading: "Elizabeth Engaged to Ex-Prince" with subhead and smaller photo of Philip Mountbatten. (see)
The top of page 7 has a report regarding UFO's.
Complete with 30 pag... See More
Francis Ouimet & U.S. golfers win 1947 Walker Cup.....
Item #679443
May 18, 1947
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, May 18, 1947
* Walker Cup amatuer golf match
* Francis Ouimet - United States win
* Old course at St Andrews, Scotland
The top of page 2 of the sport's section (near the back) has a banner headline: "U.S. Golfers Regain Walker Cup by Routing British in Singles" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the United States team defeating the British i... See More
Army Cadets vs. Notre Dame...
Item #678004
November 17, 1935
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, sport's section only, November 17, 1935
* Army Cadets vs. Notre Dame
* NCAA college football tie
The front page of this section has a six column heading: "Notre Dame Scores in Closing 10 Seconds to Tie Army" with subheads and related photo. Another photo on page 2.
Complete sport's section only with 12 pages, light toning and minor wear at the marg... See More
Jack Burke, Jr. wins 1956 Masters golf tournament
Item #677809
April 09, 1956
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, April 9, 1956
* Jack Burke, Jr. wins Masters Tournament
* Augusta National Golf Club - Georgia
The top of the front page of the sport's section (page 29) has a five column headline: "Burke Captures Masters As Venturi Collapses to 80" with subheads, a few related photos and scores. First report coverage on Jack Burke, Jr. winning the 1956 Masters Golf To... See More
Los Angeles Dodgers win World Series....
Item #677528
October 09, 1959
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, October 9, 1959
* Los Angeles Dodgers become World Series champions
On the front page, above the masthead is a heading: "Dodgers Win Series" A library stamp slightly affects this heading. (see) The top of page 45 has a four column heading: "Too Much Sherry Finishes Off Sox" and more with box scores and two related photos.
complete with 56 pages, s... See More
Frank Leahy named as Notre Dame coach...
Item #677058
February 15, 1941
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, February 15, 1941 This 20 page newspaper has a seven column headline on page 11: "Notre Dame Signs Leahy to Succeed Layden as Grid Coach", with subheads and photo.
This tells of Frank Leahy becoming the new head coach of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish college football team. Leahy would become one of the most successful coaches at ND.
... See More
Michael Musmanno' Adolph Hitler investigation...
Item #676748
July 18, 1948
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, July 18, 1948
* Did Adolph Hitler die in 1945 Berlin ?
* Captain Michael Musmanno investigation
The top of the front page has a banner headline: "At Last! Hitler Death Mystery Is Solved" with subheads and small photo of Musmanno. This is the 1st installment of a series of articles by Musmanno.
Complete 1st section only with 16 pages, light toning at the ma... See More
1931 USS Akron Navy airship very 1st flight...
Item #676130
September 24, 1931
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, September 24, 1931
* USS Akron (ZRS-4) very 1st test flight
* United States Navy rigid airship
The front page has a nice banner headline: "GIANT U.S. WAR DIRIGIBLE PROVES AIR QUEEN" with subheads and photo of the airship flying over Akron, Ohio. Nice for display. First report coverage on the very 1st test flight of the USS Akron, a helium-filled rigid airsh... See More
Soviets take the lead in the space race...
Item #676067
April 14, 1961
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, April 14, 1961
* Yuri Gagarin - Vostok 1
* Soviet cosmonaut
* 1st human into outer space
The top of the front page has a six column heading: "Space 'Lag' Blasted By Congress Critics" with subhead and photo. (see)
Complete with all 60 pages, 2 library stamps at the top of the front page, small binding holes along the spine/1st column, general... See More
Philadelphia Warriors win the first NBA title...
Item #675887
April 23, 1947
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, April 23, 1947
* Philadelphia Warriors (Golden State)
* Wins the 1st NBA basketball title
The sport's section (Page 14) has a brief and discrete report at the bottom of the page headed: "Philadelphia Bags BAA Crown" (see) I assume the small report here is because basketball wasn't a popular sport at the time. It is what it is, still a 1st report tho... See More
1951 Frank Costello - NYC mob boss...
Item #675883
March 21, 1951
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, March 21, 1951
* Frank Costello - NYC gangster - mob boss
* United States Senate Special Committee to Investigate Crime in Interstate Commerce
The front page has a seven column heading: "Costello's Friends Handed Political Plums" with subheads that include: "Gambler's Influence Is Called 'Sinister'" and more. Coverage continues in... See More
Jimmy Hoffa hung jury in 1957...
Item #675306
September 08, 1946
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Sept. 8, 1946
* Jimmy Hoffa indictment
* Teamster's labor union leader
The front page has a nice headline: "MURPHY INDICTS DE MASS, HOFFA" with subheads and photo of Hoffa. (see) This is quite early for Hoffa and probably only found in a Detroit publication. Rare as such.
Complete with 40+ pages, small library stamp within masthead, a little spine wear... See More
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