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Battle of Midway... Eyewitness account...
Battle of Midway... Eyewitness account...
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June 09, 1942
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 9, 1942
* Battle Of Midway ends w/ win
* Japanese vs. American Navy
* Great eyewitness account - George H. Gay Jr.
The front page has a four column headline: "U. S. FLIER SAW 3 ENEMY CARRIERS AFIRE; BIG ONE AMONG THOSE LOST OFF MIDWAY" with subheads that include: "Flier Down On Sea" "He Saw Japanese Planes Circle Blazing Carriers With No Landing Place" and more. (see) Lengthy text continues on page 3 with photo of George H. Gay Jr. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day with much more on World War II. Complete in 44 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
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