Attempt to kill Hitler... Real life "Valkyrie" event...

Item # 650512

July 23, 1944

THE COMMERCIAL APPEAL, Memphis, July 23, 1944.

* Adolph Hitler escapes assassination plot
* Operation Valkyrie - Loyal aides stay put

The top of the front page has a five column headline: "Hitler Attempts To Rally Army" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day with much more on World War II. Complete in 30+ pages, light toning at the margins, generally nice.