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April 02, 1931

NEW YORK TIMES, April 2, 1931  The first column of page 3 begins: "UNABLE TO FATHOM ROCKNE PLANE CRASH" "Craft was In Distress" "Structural Strain Seen" and more. A banner headline on page 32:  "Rockne's Death Described as National Loss in Tribute by President Hoover" with many subheads including: "National Loss Says Hoover OF Rockne" "President Extols High Purpose of the Coach in Telegram to Mrs. Rockne" and more.
Complete in 56 pages, this is the "rag edition" printed on very high quality newsprint meant for long-term use by institutions. Great condition.

Category: The 20th Century