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Lou Gehrig's "Luckiest man alive" day...
Item #707350
July 04, 1939
NEW YORK TIMES, July 4, 1939 Lou Gehrig's famous speech is one of the most notable & heart-warming events in the annals of baseball history. This issue is from that day and has a article on page 18 with a two column heading: "75,000 Expected at the Stadium For Lou Gehrig Appreciation Day" with subhead. (see) Only found in this publication. Rare as such.
Other news, sports ... See More
A Nazi tabloid with war photos...
Item #707385
June 20, 1940
BERLINER ILLUSTRIRTE ZEITUNG, Germany, June 20, 1940 This was the Life magazine of Germany, filled with various photos.
The full front page is a photo of British & French troops evcuating Dunkirk, France. More on this inside.
Pages 2, 3, 4 & 5 show photos of "Hitler On The Front"
Tabloid size, complete in 16 pages, nice condition.
Japanese-American newspaper from Hawaii reports war against Japan...
Item #723430
December 08, 1941
THE NIPPU JIJI, "Leading Japanese Daily Newspaper In Hawaii", Honolulu, Territory of Hawaii, U.S.A. December 8, 1941
Read about a recent discovery below.
Interesting to have this banner headline: "U.S. CONGRESS DECLARES WAR AGAINST JAPAN AS FDR ACCUSES HER OF TREACHERY" in a newspaper for the Japanese citizens of Hawaii.
Among the subheads: "No Japanese Raid ... See More
The first and last issues of Yank magazine...
Item #698276
June 17, 1942
YANK (The Army Newspaper", June 17, 1942 and December 28, 1945 This is a pair of issues, the first published and the last published. being volume 1, number 1 and volume 4, number 28 issues.
As verified by Wikipedia, the first issue was published with the cover date of June 17, 1942, a weekly tabloid, with no ads. The magazine was written by enlisted rank soldiers with a few officers as... See More
For military personnel at the Holabird Signal Depot...
Item #698284
September 23, 1943
THE HOLABIRD EXHAUST, Holabird Signal Depot, Baltimore, Maryland, Sept. 23, 1943 This is a "camp newspaper", one of hundreds that were produced at various military installations around the world during World War II.
As with most, it is crudely produced, providing news and information to military personnel at the depot.
Twelve pages, 8 by 10 1/2 inches, nice condition.
World War II camp newspaper from the Philippines...
Item #698205
June 24, 1945
RADIO CITY FLASH, "All The News We're Allowed To Print", "In the Philippines", June 24, 1945 A "camp" newspaper from near the end of WWII, crudely printed and typewriter-set as most were, pointed on 5 sheets of paper 8 by 13 inches.
This was published daily by the Third Platoon, 39th Special Services Company. The back page is a hand-drawn "pin-up girl&... See More
World War II is over: Japan surrenders...
Item #705802
August 15, 1945
HAMILTON JOURNAL Ohio, Aug. 15, 1945 The banner headline, dropped out of a black box, proclaims: "WAR IN PACIFIC OVER ! " and also: "General MacArthur To Govern Japan" "Gas, Canned Foods Rationing Ends" and many related subheads. Included as well is a photo headed: "Truman Announces Surrender".
Complete in 12 pages, light toning, mild wear at the... See More
Supreme Court Blocks President... Youngstown, Ohio...
Item #722534
June 03, 1952
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, June 3, 1952
* Youngstown Sheet & Tube Co vs. Sawyer
* Supreme Court decision checks Presidential Authority
The front page has a displayable photo and a 4 column headline: "STEEL SEIZURE HELD INVALID; STRIKE CALLED IMMEDIATELY" which tells of the United States Supreme Court's decision that limited the power of the Presiden... See More
Rare Civil Defense atomic bomb test newspaper...
Item #702094
September 25, 1953
NEWSDAY, Long Island, New York, (Sept. 25, 1953) A quite rare and very unusual "Official L.I. Civil Defense Test Extra" newspaper during the height of the Cold War, with a headline of what could be reality: "A-BOMB HITS LONG ISLAND".
This is a four page section that came with the regular edition dated as above but is not included here. This four page edition has no date.... See More
1946 TWA Flight 400 airplane crash disaster...
Item #721496
April 02, 1956
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, April 2, 1956
* TWA Flight 400 airplane crash
* Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania takeoff
* Martin 4-0-4 airliner - aircraft
The top of the front page has a banner heading: "21 Killed, 15 Survive Fiery Air Crash" with subheads. (see images)
Complete with 42 pages, small binding holes along the spine/1st column slightly affects the text of this report, ... See More
Roger Staubach wins for Navy over. Pitt....
Item #705954
October 27, 1963
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 27, 1963 This is the sports section only.
The front page has a two column head: "24-12 Nay Victory Aided by 4 Pass Interceptions" with a related photo showing Roger Staubach. Complete sport's section with 22 pages, nice condition.
First report on John F. Kennedy's assassination... In a Dallas newspaper...
Item #705814
November 22, 1963
THE DALLAS TIMES HERALD, Texas, November 22, 1963 Serious collectors always try to obtain historic newspapers from the city where the event happened. For JFK's assassination that would be a Dallas newspaper.
Of the two newspapers which published in Dallas in 1963 only the TIMES HERALD reported the assassination on the same day it happened--November 22--and only in their 2nd and 3rd edit... See More
God is Dead Debate...
Item #722525
January 09, 1966
NEW YORK TIMES, January 9, 1966 Page E-7 has the noteworthy article: "'God is Dead' Debate Widens", written by John Cogley, which tells of the "God is Dead Movement" espoused by theologian, Dr. Thomas Altizer, of Emory University. Included is a cartoon reprinted from Christianity Today. It is interesting to note this article was printed a few month's prior to ... See More
Bobby Unser wins his first 500... In an Indianapolis newspaper...
Item #707349
May 30, 1968
THE INDIANAPOLIS NEWS, May 30, 1968 When it comes to having a great issue on the Indianapolis 500 I'm not sure they get much better than this.
The front page banner headline announces: "BOBBY UNSER WINS" as reported in this, the "5th Extra". Featured is a large photo of his brother Al Unser hitting the wall, and a photo of Bobby Unser.
Bobby Unser and others in his ... See More
Robert F. Kennedy is still alive at press time...
Item #707347
June 05, 1968
HERALD EXAMINER--EXTRA, Los Angeles, California, June 5, 1968 The banner headline: "RFK CLINGS TO LIFE" with subhead: "'Very Critical;' Suspect Identified" with 2 front page photos. This is the city where Robert Kennedy was shot (Ambassador Hotel) and as of press time he was still alive. Much related content on page 2 with photos on pages 2 & 3.
The complete ... See More
Voice of the Nation of Islam... America's Doom Feared...
Item #722340
June 18, 1971
MUHAMMAD SPEAKS, Chicago, Illinois, June 18, 1971 This newspaper was one of the most widely-read ever produced by an African American organization. Nation of Islam leader Elijah Muhammad began the publication on May 1960 as a weekly publication. It was distributed nationwide by the Nation Of Islam and covered current events around the world as well as relevant news in African American commun... See More
John Wayne Gacy discovered... serial killer clown...
Item #722531
December 26, 1978
CHICAGO SUN-TIMES, Dec. 26, 1978
* John Wayne Gacy arrest
* Serial "killer clown" discovered
* Best title to be had ? - very rare
Here is nice issue on the discovery of John Wayne Gacy's crimes in a Chicago suburb. The top of page 3 has a heading: "Police seize records at Gacy home". (see) Gacy was arrested just a few days earlier. Great to have this in a Chicago p... See More
Magic Johnson drafted 1st in the NBA...
Item #722350
June 26, 1979
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 26, 1979
* Earvin "Magic" Johnson drafted
* NBA basketball - Los Angeles Lakers
* Best title to be had ?
The front page of the sport's section (inside) has a two column heading: "Lakers Take 3-Point Stance in NBA Draft" with subhead. First report coverage continues on page 6. Page 7, under "Basketball", has the list of the fir... See More
Review & premiere of "The Shining", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #722623
May 23, 1980
LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 23, 1980
* Best "The Shining" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day premiere review
* Jack Nicholson psychological horror
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "The Shining" and perhaps no better newspaper could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood area's prime p... See More
Review & Premiere of "Rambo", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #722621
May 22, 1985
LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 22, 1985
* Best "Rambo: First Blood Part II" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere
* Sylvester Stallone - John Rambo
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hits "Rambo: First Blood Part II" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollyw... See More
The New York Giants, Cal Ripken, and more...
Item #722624
October 28, 1991
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, October 28, 1991
Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The top names and events of all American sports eventually found their way in the pages of The Sporting News.
The front page p
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Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The top names and events of all American sports eventually found their way in the pages of The Sporting News.
The front page p
Ross Perot is "fading' in his pursuit for the nomination...
Item #697999
July 14, 1992
DAILY NEWS - Convention EXTRA, New York, July 14, 1992 The front page announces: "Bill Takes Big Jump As...ROSS FADES" with the borrow potion of "FADES" more lightly inked.
This was during the Democratic Convention, where Bill Clinton would ultimately be the candidate for the general election.
Much more coverage and reporting--with photos--inside.
Sixty pages, tabloid-... See More
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