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



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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 page 3 with related photos. Great to have in a Detroit newspaper.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. A little margin wear, otherwise good condition.

Category: The 20th Century