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December 04, 1946

THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 4, 1946

* Wernher von Braun converts
* Rockets technology to America


Page 46 has one column headings: "NAZI SCIENTISTS AID ARMY ON RESEARCH" "Hundreds Are Revealed to Be in U.S. Showing How They Built Rockets, Other Things" with smaller subheads that include: "Nazis Planned Rocket to Hit U.S." and related photo. (see) Coverage on the famous rocket scientist Wernher von Braun bringing his knowledge of rockets to America. Interesting reporting including an admission by Braun that the Nazis were planning a missile strike on the United States (see photos).
Other news, sports, and advertisements of the day. Complete in 64 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on very high quality newsprint, with a high percentage of cotton & linen content, allowing the issues to remain very white & sturdy into the present. Given the subscription cost, libraries & institutions rather than individuals were the primary subscribers of these high-quality editions., very nice condition.

Category: The 20th Century