Reds Reported Facing Ruin

Toledo Blade, Toledo, OH., 10/8/1941. Nice banner head that reads "Reds Reported Facing Ruin". Paper is in nice condition; see photo for additional details. Outer leaves only.

Jews forced to wear Star of David badge...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 13, 1941 



* The Yellow Star "Star of David" badge 

* Jewish Holocaust heightens 

* Jude - Jews - Judaica 



The top of page 3 has a notable Judaica report, headed: "200 Jewish Suicides Reported In Berlin", "Toll Laid to Star of David Law--Slovakia Adds New Ban". The article reports that some of the Jewish populati... See More  

Clanton AL bus explosion....

THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 27, 1941



* Clanton, Alabama bus disaster

* Gasoline explosion



The back page has one column headings that include: "14 IN BLAZE BUS PERISH IN ALABAMA" and "Death of Eight Others Feared as Vehicle Hits Bridge Rail, Bursts Fuel Tank, Burns" and more (see photos). First report coverage on the gasoline explosion on a Montgomery-Birmingham passenge... See More  

USS Reuben James...

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, November 1, 1941  This 8 page newspaper has a four column photo of the USS reuben James with caption: "Photo of U.S. Destroyer Sunk in the North Atlantic".



Other news of the day throughout.



Light browning with a few tiny binding holes along the spine, otherwise good.

Four movie poster-like pages...

MOTION PICTURE DAILY, New York, Nov. 10, 1941  A small-size newspaper focused entirely on the movie industry, the prime feature being the four full page, color, movie poster-like advertisements for movies (see).

Ten pages, irregular at the spine & partially loose at the spine, printed on coated stock paper, nice condition.

A Nazi newspaper from a British island...

THE STAR, Island of Guernsey (in the English Channel), Nov. 17, 1941  A very curious issue, as Guernsey, an English-speaking island, was occupied by the Germans during WWII so all the news was pro-Nazi.

Among the front page reports are: "Victims of Bolshevism" "Heavy British Naval Reverse in The Mediterranean" "Sorry To Disappoint The Boys - Mauloffensives in th... See More  

A Nazi newspaper from a British island...

THE STAR, Island of Guernsey (in the English Channel), Nov. 19, 1941  A very curious issue, as Guernsey, an English-speaking island, was occupied by the Germans during WWII so all the news was pro-Nazi.

Among the front page reports are: "Annihilating Blows by Dive Bombers Against Sevastopol" "German Submarines Sink Four Merchantmen in Atlantic" "U.S.A. Attitude ... See More  

Michigan-Ohio State rivalry in 1941...

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, November 23, 1941



* Michigan - Ohio State football Rivalry

* 1st meeting as ranked teams (AP Poll)



This 40+ page newspaper has loads of college football reports in the sport's section with one column headlines: "MICHIGAN AND OHIO STATE PLAY 20-20 DEADLOCK", "85,753 Fans Thrilled as Big Nine Rivals Put On Fine Offensive Battle", w... See More  

A Nazi newspaper from a British island...

THE STAR, Island of Guernsey (in the English Channel), Nov. 26, 1941  A very curious issue, as Guernsey, an English-speaking island, was occupied by the Germans during WWII so all the news was pro-Nazi.

Among the front page reports are: " 'We Shall Win, With the People's Help' Says Dr. Goebbels" "Attempted British Landing In France Frustrated" "Germa... See More  

Tensions with Japan are increasing... Pre-Pearl Harbor...

LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 26, 1941.



* Pre Pearl Harbor attack on America

* Tensions with Japan increasing



The front page has a nice banner headline: "U. S. FREEZES ASSETS OF JAPANESE" with subheads.

Incomplete issue containing the front and back leafs of the first section only (4 pages total), a little wear along the margins and central fold, some tiny archival mends on page 2, nic... See More  

Tensions with Japan are increasing... Pre-Pearl Harbor...

NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, November 28, 1941.



* Pre Pearl Harbor attack on America

* Tensions with Japan increasing



The front page has a banner headline: "U. S. WON'T YIELD ON CHINA" with subheads. Nice for display.

Complete with 42 pages, a few archival mends near the margins, small library stamp within masthead, some small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.

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A Nazi newspaper from a British island...

THE STAR, Island of Guernsey (in the English Channel), Dec. 1, 1941  



* Rare German occupation publication

* Jewish forced labor notice or face arrest

* World War II era Jews - Judaica



A very curious issue, as Guernsey, an English-speaking island, was occupied by the Germans during WWII so all the news was pro-Nazi.

Among the front page reports are: "Battle of the Atlantic... See More  

Bombing of Pearl Harbor imminent ?...

SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, Dec. 2, 1941



* Pre-Pearl Harbor attack on America

* Just a few days away - imminent

The front page has two column heading: "Japan Reopens U.S. Talks, Continues Rush To Arms; FDR Sees Stark" (see images) The Japanese armada were already on there way towards Hawaii.

Complete with all 26 pages, small library label on the front page, light toning at ... See More  

Vol. 1 No. 2 issue of Tarzana Tribune...

TARZANA TRIBUNE, Los Angeles neighborhood, California, Dec. 4, 1941



* Volume 1 Number 2

* 1 cent stamp



A smaller size issue that measures 11 x 7 1/2 inches, has a few local tidbit news articles and some ads. This is the Volume 1 Number 2 issue, rare as such. Just a few days prior to the bombing of Pearl Harbor.

Four pages, good condition.... See More  

Two days prior to Pearl Harbor...

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, December 5, 1941  This 32 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page:



* Japs Declare U.S. Terms 'Impossible'

* Collapse of Talks Indicated by Press; Showdown Likely with Official Reply Today



Other news of the day. Light browning with little margin wear, otherwise good.

Financial aspect of U.S. entering WWII.......

THE WALL STREET JOURNAL--Pacific Coast Edition, San Francisco, Dec. 15, 1941



* Financial aspect of Pearl Harbor attack (4 days prior)

* United States is at war with the Axis



The banner headline across the top reads: "Huge Reserves, Big Crops Assure U.S. Abundant Wartime Food Supply" with various subheads and more. As might be expected from a finance newspaper, there is much conten... See More  

A Nazi newspaper from a British island...

THE STAR, Island of Guernsey (in the English Channel), Dec. 19, 1941  



* Rare German occupation title

* World War II - WWII



A very curious issue, as Guernsey, an English-speaking island, was occupied by the Germans during WWII so all the news was pro-Nazi.

Among the front page reports are: "Roosevelt's Pessimistic Speech - 'Three Most Terrible Days in Our History' &qu... See More  

Chicago Bears... New York Giants... Right after the bombing of Pearl Harbor...

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, December 22, 1941 



* Chicago Bears win NFL pro football championship

* New York Giants 

* Just after the bombing of Pearl Harbor - WWII era 



The sport's section (page 11) has a three column heading: "Devastating Last-Half Attack Gives Bears 37-9 Victory and Pro Grid Title" with subhead, related photos, lineup and stats. 1st... See More  

A Nazi newspaper from a British island...

THE STAR, Island of Guernsey (in the English Channel), Dec. 24, 1941  



* From shortly after the Pearl Harbor attack



A very curious issue, as Guernsey, an English-speaking island, was occupied by the Germans during WWII so all the news was pro-Nazi.

Among the front page reports are: "A Disastrous Week For the British Empire  - India Is Now Directly Threatened" "Heavy... See More  

Japanese attack upon California...

HERALD EXPRESS--5th WAR EXTRA, Los Angeles, Dec. 25, 1941 



* Battle off the California coast ?



The large headline announces: "SINK JAP SUB OFF CAL. COAST" and: "2nd Sub Bombed Near L.A." with various subheads. There was much paranoia early in WWII that California would be a focus of a Japanese attack, hence this headline which would likely only be found in a Californ... See More  

A Nazi newspaper from a British island...

THE STAR, Island of Guernsey (in the English Channel), Dec. 31, 1941  



* From shortly after the Pearl Harbor attack



A very curious issue, as Guernsey, an English-speaking island, was occupied by the Germans during WWII so all the news was pro-Nazi.

Among the front page reports are: "The Perilous Position of the British Empire" "Royal Navy Unable to Do Battle in All Water... See More  

World War II Survey IV

The Pictorial Context Collection

World War II Survey IV The Pictorial Context Collection - 6 issues, one each from 1940-1941, 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945, and 1946-1947., all from PM Magazine the pictorial magazine of WW II. Issues from before, during, and after the war place the war in visual context.

PM SUNDAY, New York, N.Y., dated January 4, 1942.



Headlines on the frontpage read "FDR, Churchill Name United Command: Allies Give Wavell High Command In Pacific - Chiang Supreme in China, Thailand, Indo-China; Hart Heads Fleets; Brett 2d to Wavell". The paper features other war news and stories of the day.



This is a complete issue in two-sections and is in nice condition; see ph... See More  

Chicago Bears defeat Pro Bowl All-Stars...

THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, January 5, 1942



* Chicago Bears

* Pro football all-stars

* Post Pearl Harbor Pro Bowl



This 30 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 16: "Chicago Bears Defeat Pro All-Stars, 35-24, on Big Splurge in Second Period" with related photo, stats and lineup.



Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with minor central fold ... See More  

First Around-the-World Commercial Aircraft...

SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, January 7, 1942



* Pacific Clipper - Boeing 314 flying boat

* 1st commercial aircraft to circle the World

* Pan American World Airways'



The front page has a two column heading: "Clipper Ends Epoch-Making, 31,000-Mile Flight From war" (see)

Complete with all 24 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp within the masthead, small address l... See More