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646140

Same-day report of the first Indianapolis 500 race...

Item #646140

May 30, 1911

SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, May 30, 1911 



* Indianapolis 500 Inaugural



The top of page 2 has first column heads: "Speed Mania Rules Town" "Thousands At Indianapolis" "Burman Breaks Four Records" Much nice text on the first running of what would become a classic event in the world of sports: the Indianapolis 500.

Sixteen pages, irregular at the ... See More  

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645858

Electric car...The Polyphone...

Item #645858

August 12, 1899

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Aug. 12, 1899  The ftpg. is taken up with 2 photos of the sailing yacht "Columbia" with an article & another page of photos inside. Inside photo of: "The Riker Electric Brougham" car, with text. Also a devise titled: "The Boxing Kangaroo". "The Polyphone--Novel Attachment for Phonographs" gives the machine two horns (s... See More  

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645345

Automobile Race... Gordon-Bennett Trophy...

Item #645345

July 25, 1903

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, N.Y., July 25, 1903



* Gordon-Bennett Cup automobile race photos

* Athy, Kildare County, Irleand




Full front page has two photos: "The Automobile Race In Ireland For The Gordon-Bennett Trophy."



Inside has a report about the race that includes six more photos.



Other topics with photos and prints throughout this 16 page issue. Good condition.



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643724

Rocket engines for earthly travel...

Item #643724

May 27, 1928

NEW YORK TIMES, section 3 only, May 27, 1928 Page 4 of this section has a very interesting article: "Transport By Rocket" sees the possibility of using rocket propulsion for more earthly travel, noting: "...Out of Max Valier's dram of rocketing from star to star comes this entirely new automobile & the promise of experimental railway cars and planes capable of making speeds ... See More  

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642503

Madison Square Garden's Automobile Show...

Item #642503

January 31, 1903

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, January 31, 1903  The front cover of the issue is entitled "A New Derrick or 'Grasshopper' Elevator for Unloading Grain from Vessels" which is comprised of two illustrations with an additional illustration within the issue. Within the issue is: "Test of the 16-inch Army gun at Sandy Hook"; "The Landing of the Honolulu End of the ... See More  

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639121

Nascar Daytona 500... Richard Petty's 1st....

Item #639121

February 24, 1964

THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, February 24, 1964



* NASCAR National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing

* 6th Annual Daytona 500

* Richard "The King" Petty winner (1st report)




Page 4 has a one column heading: "Daytona Record Is Set by Petty" First report coverage on the 6th Daytona 500 race which was won by Richard Petty, his 1st 500 win.

Also on the same page is a i... See More  

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637248

The Winton racing automobile...

Item #637248

October 28, 1899

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Oct. 28, 1899  Inside has a nice photo of: "The Winton Racing Vehicle" with a related article. Other prints include: "Wireless Telegraphy at the Yacht Races" "Great Pier at Pot Los Angeles" 'The Isthmus, Catalina Island".

Eight pages, perforated library stamp at the top, various mends near the margins some effecting prints... See More  

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636353

John Grier Hibben killed in car accident...

Item #636353

May 17, 1933

THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 17, 1933



* John Grier Hibben killed in accident

* President of Princeton University

* Presbyterian minister & philosopher




The top of the front page has a one column heading: "DR. HIBBEN KILLED IN AUTO COLLISION; WIFE BADLY HURT" with subheads. Much more on page 7 with photo of Hibben.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 36 pa... See More  

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636024

The somersaulting automobile, carnival attraction...

Item #636024

February 09, 1907

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Feb. 9, 1907  The front page has four photos of: "The Somersaulting Automobile", a carnival attraction where the vehicle actually circles in the air. Other items in the issue are: "The Accident to the Stanley Steam Racing Car at Ormond Beach" "The Somersaulting Automobile"; "The Battleship of the Future" & so much more... See More  

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635995

Ronald Reagan attends...

Richard Petty's 200th & final win... NASCAR...

Item #635995

July 05, 1984

LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 5, 1984



* Richard Petty's 200th win

* Firecracker 400 - Daytona

* NASCAR




The front page of the sport's section has a one column heading: "President Sees Petty Win 200th"  First report coverage continues inside this section with a two column photo of Richard Petty being congratulated by President Ronald Reagan (see photos). This was Richard Pet... See More  

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633116

Dorothy Burgess car accident.... Babe Ruth & hot dogs....

Item #633116

December 24, 1932

THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 24, 1932



* Actress Dorothy Burgess car accident

* Manslaughter charge for death of girl

* Babe Ruth takes on healthy diet ?

* New York Yankees baseball




Page 10 has a one column heading: "Film Star, Accused In Fatal Crash, Ill" with subhead: "Dorothy Burgess Driving When Girl Is Killed...." I suspect this is one of the few publications to re... See More  

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632188
Item #632188

July 25, 1932

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 25, 1932



* Essex Terraplane car introduction

* Hudson Motor Car Company ad




Page 7 has a full page advertisement for the "Essex Terraplane" automobile built by the Hudson Motor Car Company of Detroit, Michigan. This new car was launched on July 21, 1932 making this a very early if not first ad in this World famous newspaper. Nice for display.

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632184

Railroad building in New York City...

Item #632184

August 14, 1915

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, August 14, 1915 The front cover has "Railroad Building Under and Over the streets of New York" with an accompanying article. Inside the issue is: "A Mechanical Eye"; "Some Novel Automobile Accessories"; and more illustrations, articles and advertisements. 

Complete in sixteen pages, never bound, an non-archival mend in the blank ma... See More  

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632054

Manhattan Suspension Bridge... Henry Ford sets speed record...

Item #632054

January 23, 1904

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, January 23, 1904 The front cover has "The Accepted Design for the Manhattan Bridge Across the East River, New York, as it Will Appear When Completed" with an accompanying article.  Inside the issue is: "New Electric Sleeping Car for Service Between Indianapolis and Columbus, Ohio"; "New Japanese Armored Cruiser 'Kasaga'; Also Sis... See More  

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632051

City physician automobile...

Item #632051

July 01, 1899

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, July 1, 1899  The front cover has "Typical Perpetual Motion Fraud" with an accompanying article.  Inside the issue is: "Automobile Brougham for a City Physician"; "Head of Tylosaurus"; "Fossil Sea Lizard"; "The Proposed Twin Tunnel Beneath the East River";"'Deutschland' - The Latest and Fastest ... See More  

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628625

Ray Keech wins Indianapolis 500 in 1929...

Item #628625

May 31, 1929

THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 31, 1929 



* Indianapolis 500 auto race 

* Ray Keech wins 

* Bill Spence killed



The front page has one column headings that include: "160,000 SEE SPENCE KILLED IN AUTO RACE" "Keech Wins 500-Mile Classic at Indianapolis as Young Californian Meets Death" "SKIDDING CAR HITS WALL" and more. (see) Reporting
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627707

Electric automobile vehicle design...

Item #627707

November 26, 1898

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, Nov. 26, 1898  Taking most of the front page are four illustrations and an article: "A Design For An Electric Automobile Vehicle." which is a three-wheeled bicycle with a motor on the back. Other inventions with prints and text throughout.

Sixteen pages, nice condition.

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625961

1928 Fritz Von Opel.... Rocket propulsion....

Item #625961

June 24, 1928

THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 24, 1928



* Fritz von Opel

* Rocket car automobile




The front page has one column headings that include: "GERMAN ROCKET CAR IS WRECKED IN TEST" "Opel's "Devil Machine" Attains a Speed of 156 1-3 Miles an Hour on Rails" "Leaps track In Second Run" and more. (see) First report coverage on the German rocketeer, Fritz Von Opel, ... See More  

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624008

Leaders of the 1915 baseball pennant fight...

Item #624008

October 07, 1915

LESLIE'S WEEKLY, New York Oct. 7, 1915  The front cover is a nice & dramatic color print reflecting the action in the early years of World War I, captioned: "Directing The Big Guns". Articles within include: "Great Britain's Zeal for War"; The Truth about Alaska - A Land of Great Opportunities"; "Seen in the World of Sport" including photos the l... See More  

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621139

Jayne Mansfield killed in crash...

Item #621139

June 29, 1967

THE PARSONS SUN, Kansas, June 29, 1967



* Jayne Mansfield killed in car crash

* Hollywood actress and Playboy Playmate




The front page has a three column heading "Road Crash Kills Jayne" with caption: "Actress and two Men Die" and photo. (see) 1st report coverage on the automobile accident that killed famous actress Jayne Mansfield.

Other news, sports and advertisements o... See More  

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620176

Rodger Ward wins Indianapolis 500...

Item #620176

May 30, 1959

THE PHOENIX GAZETTE, Arizona, May 30, 1959



* Racecar driver Rodger Ward wins

* Indianapolis 500 Indycar  automobile race




The front page has a nice banner headline: "WARD FLASHES TO VICTORY" with subheads and two related photos. Unusual having a nice headline on the front page for this event, normally in the sport's section only.

Complete issue with 36 pages, minor margin... See More  

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619298

Flint sit-down strike... GM...

Item #619298

January 03, 1937

THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, January 3, 1937



* Flint, Michigan sit-down strike beginning

* United Automobile Workers (UAW) to Labor Union

* GM General Motors




The front page has a one column heading: "Court Ban Ignored in GM Strike" with subhead. (see)

Page 3 has a banner headline that reads: "Flint Strikers Ignore Court's Order to Vacate GM Factories" with subheads.... See More  

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618631

1930 Max Valier... Rocket propulsion...

Item #618631

April 18, 1930

THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 18, 1930



* Max Valier tests the Rocket car

* Austrian rocketry pioneer

* Great depression era original



Page 11 has one column headings: "VALIER SHOWS BERLIN NEW GAS-ROCKET CAR" "German Believes He Has Made Propulsion by Recoil From Explosions Practical" Coverage on Austrian Max Valier testing his new rocket automobile.

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617482

Early automobiles...

Item #617482

August 09, 1902

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, August 9, 1902  The front page of the issue contains five photos "The Great Floating Docks of Bermuda and Algiers, LA" with an accompanying article. Within in the issue is: "A Unique Railway"; "The New Marconi Wireless Telegraph Station At Cape Breton"; "Varied Modern Uses of the Automobile" and more illustrations, article... See More  

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617427

Max Valier.... Rocket propulsion....

Item #617427

December 23, 1929

THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 23, 1929



* Max Valier

* Rocket car

* Liquid Fuel



This 44 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 6: "LIQUID FUEL SUCCEEDS IN AUTO IN GERMANY", "Used Instead of Rockets by Max Valier, Who Says It Assures Driver's Complete Control" Coverage on Austrian, Max Valier, testing his new rocket automobile with a new liquid fuel. See image... See More  

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615929

Malcolm Campbell... Over 300 MPH in automobile...

Item #615929

March 08, 1935

THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 8, 1935



* Race driver Malcolm Campbell

* Land rocket car speed record at Daytona Beach, Florida




This 44 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page that include: "Campbell Breaks Auto Record, Drives at 276.816 Miles and Hour" and more (see images) Reporting continues on page 29 with related photos (see images).

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613267

Marion Parker murder.... William Hickman....

Item #613267

December 20, 1927

KANSAS CITY JOURNAL, December 20, 1927



* Marion Parker kidnapping and murder

* William Edward Hickman



The front page has one column headlines: "$100,000, DEAD OR ALIVE, ON FIEND'S HEAD" "Slayer's Automobile Found, But Identity of 'The Fox' Is Still as Mysterious as Ever" and more with two column photo of Marian Parker. (see) Coverage on the kidnapping an... See More  

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605537

Howell torpedo...

Item #605537

December 02, 1878

THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 5, 1878



* John A. Howell

* Automobile torpedo invention




The front page has one column headings: "SOMETHING WRONG IN TI" "The Howell Torpedo" and more. See images for text here.

Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, evenly browned, minor spine wear, should be handled with care.

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598569

Greatest Daytona 500 finish... David Pearson...

Item #598569

February 16, 1976

THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 16, 1976 



* Best Daytona 500 finish 

* Richard Petty & David Pearson 

* NASCAR - stock car racing
 



The sport's section (page 16) has a two column headline: "Pearson, After Crash With Petty, Is Victor" with photo of the famous crash just short of the finish line. (see photos) 1st report coverage on the 1976 Daytona 500 in wh... See More  

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597403

A somersaulting automobile...

Item #597403

June 06, 1908

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, June 6, 1908 



* Early automobile stunt driving

* Is there any safety devices here (seatbelts) ?




The front page has a fascinating graphic of a circus act involving automobiles, one doing a somersault while another travels beneath it (see photos). A related article is on an inside page.



Complete in sixteen pages, this issue is in good condition.... See More  

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595135

Death of Henry Ford...

Item #595135

April 08, 1947

THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE TIMES, Pennsylvania, April 8, 1947. 



* Henry Ford death (1st report) 

* Automobile pioneer - Detroit MI
 



The front page has two column headlines that read: "Henry Ford, Auto Pioneer, Dies At 83", "Death Unexpected To The One-Time Farm Boy Who Built Industrial Empire"



with photo (see photos). 1st report coverage on the death of automo... See More  

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593927

First automobile advertisement in America...

Item #593927

November 05, 1898

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Nov. 5, 1898  A very significant issue in the history of automobiles, as the noted reference work "Kane's Famous First Facts" records that the first automobile advertisement ever published in America is on the back page (not the very first appearance, which was in the July 30, 1898 issue).

The top of the back page has an advertisement headed: &
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592215

Early Flight... Buttenstedt's Flying Machine...

Item #592215

February 11, 1899

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, February 11, 1899



* Early flying machine

* Pre-Wright Brothers

* Early automobiles

* Prints




The front page of the issue is "The New Bridge Over the Rhine at Dusseldorf". Within the issue is: "An Improved Steam-Boiler Furnace", "The Paris Cycle and Automobile Exhibition"; "Buttenstedt's Flying-Machine In Mid-... See More  

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591192

First automobile advertisement in America...

Item #591192

November 05, 1898

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Nov. 5, 1898 A very significant issue in the history of automobiles, as the noted reference work "Kane's Famous First Facts" records that the first automobile advertisement ever published in America is on the back page (not the very first appearance, which was in the July 30, 1898 issue). 
The top of the back page has an advertisement headed
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589423

Very early automobile print & article...

Item #589423

January 01, 1881

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Jan. 1, 1881  Inside has an interesting illustration and article on a: "Novel Road Engine" with the print captioned: "Warrington's Road Engine". It is described as an early internal combustion engine: "...The fuel, which is at the same time the motive agent, is common illuminating gas, which is mixed with a certain proportion of air,... See More  

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588969

USS Maine...

Item #588969

June 13, 1903

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, June 13, 1903  The front page of this issue features a half page photo of "United States Battleship "Maine" with an accompanying article within. Also within the issue is: "A Novel Automobile Lawn Mower" which is used at the United States Capitol; "New Instruments for Enabling the Deaf to Hear"; "The New Motor Chair"; ... See More  

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587053

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  

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585898

Actor Tom Mix killed in auto accident...

Item #585898

October 13, 1940

THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, October 13, 1940



* Western actor Tom Mix killed

* Arizona car accident (1st report)




This 50+ page newspaper has a small one column headline on the front page: "Tom Mix Dies as Auto Turns Over in Crash". 1st report coverage on the death of famous Western movie actor, Tom Mix.



Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Light brow... See More  

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585632

Ransom E. Olds death... in a Detroit paper....

Item #585632

August 27, 1950

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, August 27, 1950



* Ransom Eli Olds death (1st report)

* Father of the American automobile

* From the capital of the car industry




This 40+ Sunday newspaper has a one headline on the front page: "Auto Pioneer R.E. Olds Dies at 86" with subhead. 1st report coverage on the death of automobile pioneer, Ransom Eli Olds. Reporting continues on p... See More  

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584802

Natalie Wood... 1961 national automobile show...

Item #584802

October 16, 1960

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS - PARADE, Detroit, Michigan, October 16, 1960  The front of this issue contains a photo of Natalie Wood with an accompanying article "The Vamp Is Back". There are several pages of the previews of the new 1961cars at the National Automobile Show. Additional stories and advertisements are within.



This is complete in 36 pages with several small binding holes a... See More  

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584116

The death of matador Ignacio Sanchez Mejias...

Item #584116

August 14, 1934

THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 14, 1934



* Ignacio Sanchez Mejias death

* Bullfighting - bullfighter - matador




This 38 page newspaper has one column headings on page 7: "Mejias, Matador, Gored By Bull, Dies", "Veteran of Spanish Ring Had Reluctantly Consented to Appear for Injured Friend". See photos for 1st report coverage on the goring and death of famous Spanish bullfighte... See More  

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583271

Ehrenfeld, PA mining disaster... Henry Ford is in a car accident...

Item #583271

March 31, 1927

THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, March 31, 1927



* Ehrenfeld PA Pennsylvania

* Coal mine explosion


* Henry Ford in auto accident



This 14 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "Mine Blast Takes Only Four Lives; 300 Rescued" which tells of the explosion of mine No. 3, of the Pennsylvania Coal and Coke Company at Ehrenfeld, Pennsylvania near Pittsburgh.



Ot... See More  

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582201

Race driver Malcolm Campbell...

Item #582201

February 25, 1932

THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Omaha, Nebraska, February 25, 1932



* Race driver Malcolm Campbell

* New automobile speed record made




This 20 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "253 Miles an Hour Is New Campbell Speed Mark" with photo of the record breaking automobile on page 14 (see images). Nice to have this report on the front page. Other news of the day throughout.... See More  

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581635

Danno O'Mahoney death...

Item #581635

November 04, 1950

THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 4, 1950  This 34 page newspaper has small one column headings on page 20: "DANNO O'MAHONEY DIES", "Auto Accident Injuries Fatal to Irish Wrestling Star"



1st report on the death of this famous professional wrestler from the 1930's.



Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Rag edition in great condition.... See More  

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580223

Bill Arnold wins the Indianapolis 500...

Item #580223

May 30, 1930

MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Memphis, Tennessee, May 30, 1930



* Indianapolis 500 classic

* Billy Arnold wins

* Great headline for display




This 28 page newspaper has a nice six column headline on the front page: "YOUNG ARNOLD WINS SPEEDWAY CLASSIC"



Nice to have this report on the front page and very unusual for such a nice headline here as well. Nice for display.



Other news of t... See More  

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578865

Max Valier... Rocket propulsion...

Item #578865

February 11, 1929

THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 11, 1929



* Max Valier

* Rocket car




This 44 page newspaper has small one column headings on page 6: "Claims 235-Mile Speed" "German Tests Rocket Propulsion With Sled on Frozen Lake" which tells of Austrian Max Valier testing his new rocket automobile.



Other news of the day throughout including period advertising. This issue is in good condi... See More  

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578802

Tunkhannock Creek Viaduct...

Baseball, automotive, and aviation interest...

Item #578802

September 19, 1914

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, September 19, 1914



* Tunkhannock Creek Viaduct

* Baseball interest

* Automobile interest

* Early aviation



The front page has construction scenes of the Tunkhannock Creek Viaduct, with addition images and text on inside pages.  The issue also contains interesting images and articles related to baseball ("Time as a Factor in Baseball"), early av... See More  

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578685

Max Valier... Rocket propulsion...

Item #578685

April 12, 1931

THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 12, 1931



* Rocket car

* Paul Heylandt



This100+ page newspaper has one column headlines on page 8: "NEW ROCKET MOTOR HAS 400-POUND PUSH" and "Liquid Oxygen and Alcoholic Liquid Are Mixed for Fuel in Device tried Out in Berlin".



This tells of Paul Heylandt testing his new rocket automobile with liquid fuel. See photos for text.



Other news o... See More  

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578556

1930 Max Valier... Rocket propulsion...

Item #578556

April 18, 1930

THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 18, 1930



* Max Valier

* Rocket car



This 52 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 11: "VALIER SHOWS BERLIN NEW GAS-ROCKET CAR",

"German Believes He Has Made Propulsion by Recoil From Explosions Practical". Tells of Austrian Max Valier testing his new rocket automobile. See photos for text.



Other news of the day throughout including ... See More  

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578546

Fritz Von Opel.... Rocket propulsion....

Item #578546

August 05, 1928

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, August 5, 1928  This 100+ page newspaper has one column headlines on page 25: "CAR IS BLOWN TO BITS IN NEW ROCKET TEST" "Von Opel, Undaunted by Hanover Failure, to try Again for Speed of 250 Miles Per Hour".



Tells of German Fritz Von Opel testing his new rocket automobile.



Other news of the day throughout. Usual browning with some margin... See More  

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