Issues for under $50
Issues for under $50
Item #542305
January 01, 1937
Unknown, dated circa 1937 (print only)
This is a single-page sheet and is approximately 15.5 x 21 inches and contains a full-page color ad for Squibb Tooth Powder and Squibb Dental Cream.
The exact publication and date is unknow but is circa 1937.
1937 Sioux Falls S.D. powder house explosion....
Item #667419
January 01, 1937
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 1, 1937
* Sioux Falls, South Dakota
* Powder house explosion
* Robbery gone awry
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Girl, Shot by Gang, Sees It Execute Member By Dynamite Which Rocks Sioux Falls, S.D." (see) First report coverage of the Sioux Falls, South Dakota powder house blast.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the ... See More
1937 Jewish title.....
Item #587501
January 01, 1937
THE AMERICAN JEWISH OUTLOOK, Pittsburgh, Pa., Jan. 1, 1937 As would be expected, mostly Judaica content. Small folio size, 16 pages, minor archival mends at some margin folds, minor edge wear.
Wendell Meredith Stanley wins Newcomb Cleveland Prize...
Item #651200
January 02, 1937
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 2, 1937
* Wendell Meredith Stanley
* Newcomb Cleveland Prize
The front page has a one column heading: "SCIENTISTS HONOR ISOLATOR OF VIRUS" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on Wendell Meredith Stanley winning the Newcomb Cleveland Prize for chemical studies of the virus of tobacco mosaic. Article continues on page 7 with photo of Stanley.
Othe... See More
1937 Wallis Warfield Simpson color photo...
Item #662945
January 02, 1937
COLOROTO SECTION only (picture) of the New York World-Telegram, January 2, 1937
* Wallis Warfield Simpson color photo & more
* re. King Edward VIII abdication
The front page of this section has a nice colored photo of Wallis Warfield Simpson. (see) Page 3 has a few more related photos (black & white).
Other photos of the day throughout. Complete Coloroto section only with 6 pages,... See More
Flint sit-down strike... GM...
Item #619298
January 03, 1937
THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, January 3, 1937
* Flint, Michigan sit-down strike beginning
* United Automobile Workers (UAW) to Labor Union
* GM General Motors
The front page has a one column heading: "Court Ban Ignored in GM Strike" with subhead. (see)
Page 3 has a banner headline that reads: "Flint Strikers Ignore Court's Order to Vacate GM Factories" with subheads.... See More
Alexander Alekhine wins chess tournanment...
Item #651194
January 07, 1937
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 7, 1937
* Alexander Alekhine wins in chess
* International masters' tournament
* Russian and French chess grandmaster
The sport's section (page 26) has a two column heading: "Alekhine Wins First Chess Prize, With Fine Runner-Up at Hastings" with subhead and photo. (see) I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular eve... See More
The death of pro-wrestler Martin "Farmer" Burns...
Item #589635
January 09, 1937
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 9, 1937
* Martin "Farmer" Burns death (1st report)
* Catch wrestler - professional wrestling
* Mentor of Frank Gotch
This 34 page newspaper has small one column headings on page 17: "Farmer Burns Dead; Ex-Wrestling Star", "Champion, 1895-98, Took Part in 6,000 Matches-Developed and Managed Frank Gotch". This is a first report ... See More
The death of pro-wrestler Martin "Farmer" Burns...
Item #711666
January 09, 1937
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 9, 1937
* Martin "Farmer" Burns death (1st report)
* Catch wrestler - professional wrestling
* Mentor of Frank Gotch
Page 17 has small one column headings: "Farmer Burns Dead; Ex-Wrestling Star" "Champion, 1895-98, Took Part in 6,000 Matches-Developed and Managed Frank Gotch" (see) First report coverage on the death of famous catch ... See More
Pianist Harold Samuel death....
Item #651321
January 16, 1937
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 16, 1937
* Harold Samuel death
* English pianist - piano
* Johann Sebastian Bach admirer
The top of page 17 has a one column heading: "HAROLD SAMUEL, 57, NOTED PIANIST, DIES" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of Harold Samuel, English pianist and pedagogue.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with... See More
1937 Franklin D. Roosevelt's 2nd inauguration...
Item #697161
January 21, 1937
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, January 21, 1937
* President Franklin D. Roosevelt - FDR 2nd inauguration
The top of the front page has a one heading: "Mr. Roosevelt Pledges Broad Social Reform" with subheads. Complete text of the inaugural address in on page 15. A few related photos on the back page.
Complete with 28 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp with... See More
Marie Prevost death... movie actress...
Item #709955
January 24, 1937
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, January 24, 1937
* Marie Prevost death w/ photos
* Hollywood film movie actress
* Silent and talking pictures
The front page has a one column heading: "Marie Prevost Found Dead in Her Aprtment" with small photo. Two more photos of her on page 13. (see images)
Complete 1st section only with 20 pages, rag edition in nice condition. A few small binding holes... See More
Ohio River flood of 1937...
Item #651388
January 27, 1937
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 27, 1937
* Ohio River flood of 1937
* Cairo, Illinois - Great Depression era
The top of the front page has a four column headline: "FLOOD CREST NEARS THE MISSISSIPPI, WITH LEVEES THREATENED IN SWEEP; MILE UPON MILE IN WAKE DESOLATE" with many subheads. (see) Lengthy reporting continues inside with related photos.
Other news, sports and advertisements o... See More
Early 1937 Notre Dame basketball win...
Item #687511
February 04, 1937
SECTION TWO (Sports) only of the Chicago Daily Tribune, Feb. 4, 1937
* Notre Dame Fighting Irish basketball
* Early game vs. Purdue Boilermakers
* Nice headline for display - Johnny Moir
The front page of this section has a nice banner headline: "NOTRE DAME DEFEATS PURDUE FIVE, 47 TO 40" with subheads, small photo of Johnny Moir and stats. (see) Nice for display.
Complete sectio... See More
Abbeville, Alabama Negro lynching...
Item #687819
February 05, 1937
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 5, 1937
* Wesley Johnson Negro lynching
* Abbeville, Henry County, Alabama
The top of the front page has a small one column heading: "Acts to Impeach Sheriff After Alabama Lynching" (see) First report coverage on the lynching of Negro Wes Johnson at Abbeville, Alabama.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 40... See More
1937 Elihu Root death...
Item #690065
February 07, 1937
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 7, 1937
* Elihu Root death (1st report)
* Republican politician - statesman
* Secretary of State and War
* Nobel Peace Prize winner
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "ELIHU ROOT, 92, DIES OF PNEUMONIA HERE; WORKER FOR PEACE" with subheads. (see) Lengthy first report coverage continues on page 38 with photo. Loads of text here.
Complete... See More
Lanica, Italian automobile founder death...
Item #651389
February 16, 1937
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 16, 1937
* Vincenzo Lancia death
* Italian automobile founder
The top of page 23 has a one column heading: "VINCENZO LANCIA, AUTO MAKER, DIES" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the death of Vincenzo Lancia, Italian automobile manufacturer founder. I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular event as other titles ... See More
1937 Golden Gate Bridge construction disaster...
Item #652926
February 18, 1937
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 18, 1937
* Gold Gate Bridge disaster
* Construction workers fall
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Ten Perish as Wreckage Rips Golden Gate Bridge" with subhead. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 46 pages, ... See More
USS Wyoming 1937 explosion disaster...
Item #713004
February 19, 1937
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, February 19, 1937
* USS Wyoming (BB-32) disaster
* U. S. Navy battleship explosion
* United States Marines killed
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "Six Killed, 11 Injured when Shell Explodes on Board U. S. Battleship" with subheads and related photo. (see images)
Complete with 34 pages, light toning at the margins, small libra... See More
Robert Baden-Powell - first Chief Scout of The Boy Scouts Association...
Item #678853
February 22, 1937
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 22, 1937
* Robert Baden-Powell
* Boy Scouts leader
* Scouting movement
The top of page 7 has a one column heading: "Life Of Service Urged By Baden-Powell, 80" with subhead and photo. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 34 pages, rag edition in nice condition.... See More
Editor Rollo Ogden 1937 death...
Item #665409
February 23, 1937
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 23, 1937
* Rollo Ogden death (1st report)
* Editor of the New York Times
* Best title to be had ?
The front page has two column headings surrounded by black borders: "Rollo Ogden Dead" "Editor of the Times" "Succumbs at 81 After a Week's Illness--A Leader in Journalism for Almost Half a Century" Continues on page th... See More
1937 Cleveland Torso Murderer strikes again....
Item #660964
February 23, 1937
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, Feb. 23, 1937
* Cleveland Torso Murderer
* Mad Butcher of Kingsbury Run
* Serial killer strikes again
The front page has a one column heading: "8th Torso Is Found in Cleveland" with subhead. (see)
Complete with all 46 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp within the masthead, small binding holes along the spine, generally very nice. ... See More
Merle Vandenbush arrested... bank robbery...
Item #696502
February 26, 1937
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Feb. 26, 1937
* Merle Vandenbush arrest
* Public enemy bank robber
* Katonah, New York robbery
The front page has a one column heading: "Big Time Bank Robber Slips in Small Town" with small photo. Another photo of Vandenbush is on the back page. (see images)
Complete with all 36 pages, rag edition in great condition. A few small binding holes along the spi... See More
Howard Hughes wins Harmon Trophy....
Item #695399
March 01, 1937
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 1, 1937
* Aviator Howard Hughes
* Aviatrix Jean Batten
* Harmon Trophy presentation
Page 9 has a one column heading: "Air Prize For Hughes; Jean Batten Honored" with subhead and photos. See image for report here. I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular event as other titles in our inventory do not.
Other news, sports and ... See More
Baseball... Jewish...
Item #212302
March 06, 1937
LIBERTY magazine, New York, March 6, 1937. This is the complete issue of this popular title with a nice color cover showing a young lady lady ice-skating with a young lad that has fallen on the ice (see photo). The back page has a nice color ad for Lucky Strike cigarettes. Articles include "Why the Jew is Persecuted" by David Lloyd George and "Spring Training Secrets" by Walter Johns... See More
Earthquake report in a San Francisco newspaper...
Item #591465
March 08, 1937
THE SAN FRANCISCO NEWS, California, March 8, 1937 The banner headline reads: "S.F. QUIVERS IN 'QUICKIE' QUAKE" with related subheads and a front page photo. More inside. Nice to have in a San Francisco newspaper.
The complete first section with 16 pages, very nice condition.
Franklin Prophecy antisemitic speech....
Item #623320
March 10, 1937
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 10, 1937
* Benjamin Franklin "Prophecy" "Forgery"
* Antisemitic speech - Jewish - Jews
* Charles A. Beard expose
Page 9 has one column headings that include: "FRANKLIN FORGERY EXPOSED BY BEARD" "Anti-Semitic 'Prophecy' Cited in Germany Was Discredited by Historian 2 Years Ago" and more. (see)
Other news, sports and ... See More
Amelia Earhart ends World flight tests....
Item #694129
March 10, 1937
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 10, 1937
* Amelia Earhart ends World Flight tests
* Famous disappearance over Pacific Ocean fame
Page 8 has has a one column heading: "Miss Earhart Ends World Flight Tests" with subhead. (see) This would be the flight that Earhart would never be seen again .
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 48 pages, light toning at the... See More
Jewish boycott continues....
Item #651522
March 12, 1937
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 12, 1937
* Jewish boycott to intensify
* Beginning of the Holocaust
* Wilhelm Frick
The front page has a one column heading: "NAZIS TO INTENSIFY BOYCOTT OF JEWS" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sport and advertisements of the day. Complete in 48 pages, rag edition in nice condition.
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* Jewish boycott to intensify
* Beginning of the Holocaust
* Wilhelm Frick
The front page has a one column heading: "NAZIS TO INTENSIFY BOYCOTT OF JEWS" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sport and advertisements of the day. Complete in 48 pages, rag edition in nice condition.
A Berlin newspaper from the Nazi era...
Item #697768
March 16, 1937
BERLINER ILLUSETRIRTE ZEITUNG (Berlin Illustrated Newspaper), Germany, February 6, 1936 This was the "Life" magazine of Germany from during the Nazi era of World War II. Pages 2 & 3 have a large photo showing Adolf Hitler addressing a crowd. Several of the photos seem to be focused on the 1936 Winter Olympics.
The complete issue, very nice condition.
Anti Nazi & Hitler rally in NYC, 1937...
Item #702552
March 16, 1937
NEW YORK TIMES, March 16, 1937
* Anti-Nazi, anti-Hitler rally
* Madison Square Garden
* John L. Lewis
This 46 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "LABOR DEMOCRACY IS BAR TO FASCISM, LEWIS SAYS HERE", "Tells 20,000 at Anti-Nazi Rally That the Workers Can Block Reaction", "Garden Crowd Cheers Wildly as Mayor, Johnson and Others Att... See More
Sir Austen Chamberlain death...
Item #612080
March 17, 1937
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, March 17, 1937
* Sir Austen Chamberlain death
* British stateman - Nobel Peace Prize
The front page has a two column headline: "FAMOUS BRITISH DIPLOMAT, AUSTEN CHAMBERLAIN, DIES" with subheads and photo. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 26 pages, minor margin wear, generally nice.... See More
Amelia Earhart in 1937...
Item #619008
March 17, 1937
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, March 17, 1937.
* Amelia Earhart around the World attempt (day of)
* Lockheed Electra 10E airplane (1st stage)
The front page has one column headings: "Amelia Will Start Hop Wednesday" "Clippers May Escort Her to Honolulu". This was the day of her 1st attempt to fly around the World which eventually lead to her famous disappeara
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* Amelia Earhart around the World attempt (day of)
* Lockheed Electra 10E airplane (1st stage)
The front page has one column headings: "Amelia Will Start Hop Wednesday" "Clippers May Escort Her to Honolulu". This was the day of her 1st attempt to fly around the World which eventually lead to her famous disappeara
Amelia Earhart in 1937...
Item #619011
March 17, 1937
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, March 17, 1937.
* Amelia Earhart around the World attempt (day of)
* Lockheed Electra 10E airplane (1st stage)
The front page has one column headings: "Amelia is Ready for Long Flight" "Take-off Due Late Today With the Weather Favorable". This was the day of her 1st attempt to fly around the World which eventually lead
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* Amelia Earhart around the World attempt (day of)
* Lockheed Electra 10E airplane (1st stage)
The front page has one column headings: "Amelia is Ready for Long Flight" "Take-off Due Late Today With the Weather Favorable". This was the day of her 1st attempt to fly around the World which eventually lead
Hermann Goring warns assassins of Hitler....
Item #619893
March 17, 1937
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 17, 1937
* Nazi leader Hermann Goring Goering
* Anti-Adolph Hitler sympathizers warned
The front page has one column headings: "GOERING GIVES HINT OF PERIL TO HITLER" "Warns an Assassin and All Who Sympathize With Aims 'Shall Be Burned to a Crisp" and more. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 52 pages, good c... See More
Amelia Earhart in 1937...
Item #619009
March 18, 1937
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, March 18, 1937.
* Amelia Earhart around the World attempt
* Lockheed Electra 10E airplane (1st stage)
The front page has one column headings: "Outspeeds Other Planes in Sea Flight" "Amelia Earhart Lands at Honolulu Today" (see) Photo of Earhart on the back page. 1st report coverage on her 1st attempt to fly around the W
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* Amelia Earhart around the World attempt
* Lockheed Electra 10E airplane (1st stage)
The front page has one column headings: "Outspeeds Other Planes in Sea Flight" "Amelia Earhart Lands at Honolulu Today" (see) Photo of Earhart on the back page. 1st report coverage on her 1st attempt to fly around the W
Amelia Earhart in 1937 World flight...
Item #660944
March 18, 1937
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, March 18, 1937.
* Amelia Earhart around the World attempt
* Lockheed Electra 10E airplane (1st stage)
The front page has a one column heading: "Miss Earhart Lands Plane in Honolulu" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on her attempt to fly around the World which eventually lead to her famous disappearance a few months later in whic
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* Amelia Earhart around the World attempt
* Lockheed Electra 10E airplane (1st stage)
The front page has a one column heading: "Miss Earhart Lands Plane in Honolulu" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on her attempt to fly around the World which eventually lead to her famous disappearance a few months later in whic
Amelia Earhart in 1937...
Item #620206
March 19, 1937
THE ARIZONA DAILY STAR, Tucson, March 19, 1937.
* Amelia Earhart around the World attempt
* Lockheed Electra 10E airplane (1st stage)
* New London, Texas school explosion
The front page has a six column heading: "Earhart Plane Breaks Record" with subheads and related map. (see) 1st report coverage on her first attempt to fly around the World which eventually lead t
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* Amelia Earhart around the World attempt
* Lockheed Electra 10E airplane (1st stage)
* New London, Texas school explosion
The front page has a six column heading: "Earhart Plane Breaks Record" with subheads and related map. (see) 1st report coverage on her first attempt to fly around the World which eventually lead t
New London, Texas School Explosion...
Item #647406
March 19, 1937
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, March 19, 1937
* New London, Texas school explosion
The front page has a banner headline: "500 Bodies Taken From School Ruins" with subheads. (see) Coverage on the New London School explosion.
Other news, sports, advertisements of the day. Complete in 22 pages, a few tiny binding holes along the spine, nice condition.
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Item #557652
March 19, 1937
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, March 19, 1937
* New London Texas school explosion
* Nice front page headline for display
This 12 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "TAKE 500 BODIES FROM RUINS" with subheads that include: "BLAST HORROR MOUNTING WITH WRECKAGE SEARCH" "Estimate the Final Death Toll Above 600 As Order Restored By M... See More
Amelia Earhart in Hawaii...
Item #619217
March 20, 1937
THE COMMERCIAL APPEAL, Memphis, March 20, 1937
* Amelia Earhart crashes (day of)
* New London, Texas school disaster
The front page has a one column heading: "MISS EARHART'S SHIP SHOWS DANGER SPOT; DELAY AVERTS MISHAP" with subheads. (see) Coverage on her attempt to fly around the World which eventually lead to her famous disappearance in which she was never found
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* Amelia Earhart crashes (day of)
* New London, Texas school disaster
The front page has a one column heading: "MISS EARHART'S SHIP SHOWS DANGER SPOT; DELAY AVERTS MISHAP" with subheads. (see) Coverage on her attempt to fly around the World which eventually lead to her famous disappearance in which she was never found
New London, Texas School Explosion...
Item #616735
March 20, 1937
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, March 20, 1937
* New London, Texas school explosion
This 8 page newspaper has five column headline on the front page: "MILITARY COURT OPENS SCHOOL BLAST INQUIRY" with subheads and related photos. (see)
Other news of the day. Light browning with a few small binding holes along the spine, otherwise in nice condition.... See More
Robert George Irwin...Veronica Gedeon murder...
Item #708905
March 29, 1937
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 29, 1937
* Killer Robert George Irwin
* Artist - sculptor - mental patient
* Model Veronica Gedeon - Easter murders
The front page has a banner headline: "3 EASTER TRAGEDIES; 8 SLAIN" with subheads: "Find Artist's Model Dead in Mystery" (see images) First report coverage continues on page 5 with photo of Gedeon. Always nice to have nota... See More
Mary Harlan Lincoln death....
Item #708907
April 01, 1937
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 1, 1937
* Mary Harlan Lincoln death
* Robert Todd Lincoln's wife
* Abraham's daughter-in-law
The top of page 16 has a one column heading: "DAUGHTER-IN-LAW OF LINCOLN DIES IN CAPITAL AT 90" with subhead. (see images) First report coverage on the death of Mary Harlan Lincoln, Abraham Lincoln's daughter-in-law.
Complete with all 36 pages, ra... See More
Ahmed Izzet Pasha death... Ottoman Empire...
Item #652386
April 02, 1937
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 2, 1937
* Ahmed Izzet Pasha death
* World War I general
* Ottoman Empire Grand Vizier
The top of page 23 has a one column heading: "IZZET PASHA DIES; EX-GRAND VIZIER" with subheads and photo. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 48 pages, light toning, nice condition.... See More
4th Masters golf tournament.... Byron Nelson photo...
Item #687822
April 03, 1937
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 3, 1937
* Fourth Masters Tournament (day 2)
* Byron Nelson and Bobby Jones photos
* Augusta National Golf Club - Georgia
The front page of the sport's section (page 21) has a seven column heading: "Byron Nelson Holds Masters Golf Lead With 138" with subheads. First report coverage on day 2 of the 1937 Masters Golf Tournament in Augusta, Georgia co... See More
Byron Nelson wins 1937 Masters golf tournament
Item #687953
April 05, 1937
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, April 5, 1937
* Byron Nelson wins Masters Tournament
* Augusta National Golf Club - Georgia
The front page of the sport's section (page 21) has a one column heading: "Augusta Golf Won By Nelson". (see) First report coverage on Byron Nelson winning the 1937 Masters Golf Tournament in Augusta, Georgia.
Complete with 30mpages, light toning and some wear ... See More
Tennis...
Item #570434
April 10, 1937
LIBERTY magazine, New York, dated April 10, 1937 The color cover of this issue has an illustration of a young lady in her dressing room (see photo).
There are colored advertisements for Camel Cigarettes, Beech-nut Gum and Lucky Strike Cigarettes. "If You Want to Play Tennis Right" is an article written by Helen Wills Moody.
There are numerous articles, stories and advertis
... See MoreDuck Hill, Mississippi Negro lynchings...
Item #677084
April 14, 1937
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 14, 1937.
* Roosevelt Towns & Bootjack McDaniels Negro lynchings
* Duck Hill, Montgomery County, Mississippi
The front has a one column heading: "SQUABBLE OVER LYNCH BILL AS MOB KILLS TWO" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on the lynching of Negroes Roosevelt Towns and Bootjack McDaniels at Duck Hill, Mississippi is actually on page 2. Alw... See More
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