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Joe DiMaggio is MVP in 1941...
Item #698577
November 12, 1941
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Nov. 12, 1941
* Joe DiMaggio wins baseball MVP
* Year of his famous hitting streak
* Ted Williams .406 batting Average season is 2nd
* New York Yankees - MLB
The front page of section 2 (sports) has a banner headline: "VOTE DI MAGGIO MOST VALUABLE FOR 2ND TIME" with subheads and photo.
Complete in 38 pages, light toning at the margins,... See More
Modifying The Neutrality Act of the 1930s...
Item #715298
November 14, 1941
THE NEW TIMES, Nov. 14, 1941
* Neutrality Acts of the 1930s - 1941 amendment
* Arming U.S. merchant ships for protection
* Attack on Pearl Harbor around the corner
The front page has a banner headline: "HOUSE VOTES 212-194 TO AMEND NEUTRALITY LAW AFTER PLEDGE BY ROOSEVELT TO QUELL STRIKES; NAVY READY TO ARM AMERICAN MERCHANT SHIPS" with subheads and related photo. (see images) N... See More
A Nazi newspaper from a British island...
Item #691273
November 18, 1941
THE STAR, Island of Guernsey (in the English Channel), Nov. 18, 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: "Stalin's Recent Speech" "Shows the Mental Decline of the Asiatic Despot" "All the Eastern Crimea Is Now in German Hands&qu... See More
A Nazi newspaper from a British island...
Item #691274
November 19, 1941
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
Fort Capuzzo, Libya captured...
Item #584453
November 23, 1941
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, November 23, 1941
* Fort Capuzzo captured
* Operation Crusader
* World War II - WWII
This 40+ page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "British Sweep On in Libya; Full Nazi Fury Batters Reds" with subhead: "Claim Capture of Ft. Capuzzo and Mastery of Air; Hit from Tobruk". This is a 1st report coverage on ... See More
Michigan-Ohio State rivalry in 1941...
Item #586018
November 23, 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...
Item #691278
November 25, 1941
THE STAR, Island of Guernsey (in the English Channel), Nov. 25, 1941
* German occupation publication
* Attack on Pearl Harbor close
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: "Inconsistencies of The War" "Germans Capture Town Within 30 Miles... See More
A Nazi newspaper from a British island...
Item #691280
November 26, 1941
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
A Nazi newspaper from a British island...
Item #691283
November 27, 1941
THE STAR, Island of Guernsey (in the English Channel), Nov. 27, 1941
* From shortly before 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: "Heavy Losses By the British Navy--Cruiser Sunk & Battleship and Warship Torpedoed" &... See More
Tensions with Japan are increasing... Pre-Pearl Harbor...
Item #690521
November 28, 1941
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...
Item #666454
November 28, 1941
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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1941 Army-Navy game... college football...
Item #712805
November 30, 1941
SPORT'S SECTION ONLY of the New York Times November 30, 1941
* The Army-Navy game
* College football rivalry
* West Point vs. Annapolis
The top of the front page of this section has a banner headline: "100,000 SEE NAVY RALLY IN THIRD PERIOD BEAT ARMY, 14-6" with subheads and three related photos. Nice for display. Lengthy coverage continues inside with more photos, headings a... See More
Bombing of Pearl Harbor imminent ?...
Item #672319
December 01, 1941
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, December 1, 1941
* Pre-Pearl Harbor attack on America
* Just a few days away - imminent
* Cordell Hull - Secretary of State
Complete with 28 pages, light toning a little wear along the margins, more so along the spine wit... See More
A Nazi newspaper from a British island...
Item #691287
December 01, 1941
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 ?...
Item #701203
December 02, 1941
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, Dec. 2, 1941
* Pre-Pearl Harbor attack on America
* Just a few days away - imminent
Complete with all 26 pages, small library label on the front page, light toning at ... See More
Mel Ott...
Item #560496
December 03, 1941
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, December 3, 1941
* Mel Ott named player - manager (1st report)
* New York Giants
* MLB baseball
This 30 page newspaper has a three column headline on page 20: "Ott Named Pilot" with short text and related photo on page 22. (see)
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with little margin wear, otherwise good.
wikipedia notes: Melvi... See More
A Nazi newspaper from a British island: 3 days before Pearl Harbor...
Item #691290
December 04, 1941
THE STAR, Island of Guernsey (in the English Channel), Dec. 4, 1941
* German occupation publication
* Pre attack on Pearl Harbor
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: "Encircled British In North Africa Wiped Out or Captured" "This Was Gonda... See More
Vol. 1 No. 2 issue of Tarzana Tribune...
Item #673562
December 04, 1941
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...
Item #569533
December 05, 1941
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.
From just after Pearl Harbor...
Item #705016
December 10, 1941
THE SUN, New York, Dec. 10, 1941 Large front page banner headline from just 3 days after Pearl Harbor: "U.S. FORCES BATTLE INVADERS ON LUZON" with various related reports. Included is a map headed: "Invasion Of Philippines".
Complete in 52 pages, various tears and chipping at the margins, partially loose at the spine.
Financial aspect of U.S. entering WWII.......
Item #703722
December 15, 1941
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
Admiral Chester W. Nimitz takes over....
Item #691685
December 18, 1941
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, Dec. 18, 1941
* Admiral Chester W. Nimitz promoted
* Commander in Chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet
* Husband E. Kimmel loses position
* Post bombing of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii
The front page has a banner headline: "HAWAII NAVAL, ARMY, AIR COMMANDERS OUSTED" with subheads and a few related photos. (see) First report coverage on Chester W. Nimitz taking over as flee... See More
A Nazi newspaper from a British island...
Item #691291
December 19, 1941
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
A Nazi newspaper from a British island...
Item #691293
December 22, 1941
THE STAR, Island of Guernsey (in the English Channel), Dec. 22, 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: "Russians Suffer Heavy Losses in Leningrad Encirclement" "Axis Forces in North Af... See More
Chicago Bears... New York Giants... Right after the bombing of Pearl Harbor...
Item #615274
December 22, 1941
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...
Item #691294
December 23, 1941
THE STAR, Island of Guernsey (in the English Channel), Dec. 23, 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: "Fuehrer In Supreme Command Of German Army - Better Weapons, Stronger Frontiers" "Japanese... See More
A Nazi newspaper from a British island...
Item #691295
December 24, 1941
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
Philippines Campaign in 1941...
Item #661243
December 24, 1941
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, December 24, 1941
* Philippines Campaign
* Japanese invasion
The front page has a nice banner headline: "MacARTHUR LEADS DRIVE TO REPEL 150,000 JAPS" with subheads. (see) Nice for display.
Complete with all 20 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, small library stamp within the masthead, small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.... See More
Japanese attack upon California...
Item #684022
December 25, 1941
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...
Item #691296
December 27, 1941
THE STAR, Island of Guernsey (in the English Channel), Dec. 27, 1941
* re. Bombing of Pearl Harbor
* 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: "Heavy Fighting on Eastern Front--Strong Attacks Repul... See More
A Nazi newspaper from a British island...
Item #691298
December 31, 1941
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
1941 Winston Churchill speech....
Item #671579
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, Dec. 31, 1941* Winston Churchill speech
* "Some chicken! Some neck!"
* Ottawa, Canada - World War II
The front page has a six column heading: "Japan In for Surprises At Luzon, Says Churchill" (see)
Much on World War II shortly after the bombing of Pearl Harbor. Complete with all 20 pages, light toning with a few small mends at the margins, som... See More
World War II Survey IV
The Pictorial Context Collection
Item #180153
January 01, 1942
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.
Hitler's New Year's Proclamation to his people...
Item #691416
January 02, 1942
EVENING PRESS, Island of Guernsey (in the English Channel), Jan. 2, 1942
* Rare German occupation publication
* Adolph Hitler's new year proclamation
A very curious issue, as Guernsey, an English-speaking island, was occupied by the Germans during WWII so all the news was pro-Nazi.
The front page is dominated by: "FUEHRER'S NEW YEAR PROCLAMATION TO HIS PEOPLE" "... See More
Item #545675
January 04, 1942
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...
Item #620079
January 05, 1942
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
Death of Otis Skinner...
Item #556210
January 05, 1942
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, January 5, 1942
* Otis Skinner death
This 34 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 17 that include:
* OTIS SKINNER DIES; FAMOUS ACTOR, 83
* Succumbs at His Home Here--Stricken While Attending 'Wookey' Performance Dec. 7
* On Stage Nearly 60 Years
and more with related photos. (see)
Other news of the day throughout. Rag edition with l... See More
Americans getting beaten in the Far East...
Item #613988
January 06, 1942
THE STAR, Guernsey, Jan. 6, 1942 Among the front page heads are: ""Japan Has Won Valuable Oil & Tin Besides Territories" "America's Record of Unbroken Defeats in Far Eastern Zone" "German Bomber & Fighter Formations Make Heavy Attacks On Feodosia" and more.
Four pages, small folio size, some binding holes at the blank spine, very nice condition... See More
First Around-the-World Commercial Aircraft...
Item #662904
January 07, 1942
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
Joe Louis boxing title defense...
Item #604565
January 10, 1942
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 10, 1942
* Joe Louis (The Brown Bomber)
* Buddy Baer
* Heavyweight boxing title fight
Page 19 has a banner headline: "Louis Scores First-Round Knockout Over Buddy Baer in Charity Encounter" with many subheads that include: "20,000 See Bomber Gain Quick Victory" and more (see photos). Also three related photos as well. This was Joe L... See More
Joe Louis... Buddy Baer...
Item #556823
January 10, 1942
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, January 10, 1942
* Joe Louis (The Brown Bomber)
* Buddy Baer
* Heavyweight boxing title fight
This 32 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "LOUIS STOPS BAER IN OPENING ROUND AS 20,000 LOOK ON" "Californian Is Counted Out in 2:56 After Two Previous 9-Count Knockdowns"
More on page 1... See More
Joe Louis joins the service...
Item #695758
January 13, 1942
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 13, 1942
* Joe Louis joins U.S. Army
* Heavyweight Boxing Champion
The top of page 10 has a one column heading: "LOUIS SIGNS AT $21, EAGER 'TO GET JAPS'" with photo. (see)
Complete with 40 pages, rag edition in nice condition
Carole Lombard Killed in 1942...
Item #575174
January 19, 1942
THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, Massachusetts, January 19, 1942
* Hollywood Actress Carole Lombard dies in plane crash
This 14 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 7: "Carole Lombard's War Work Praised By Treasury Head"
Other news of the day throughout. Good condition.
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* Hollywood Actress Carole Lombard dies in plane crash
This 14 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 7: "Carole Lombard's War Work Praised By Treasury Head"
Other news of the day throughout. Good condition.
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The Tarzana Tribune, with the postage stamp...
Item #683839
January 22, 1942
TARZANA TRIBUNE, Los Angeles neighborhood, California, Jan. 22, 1942
* 1 cent stamp
A simple little "neighborhood" newspaper with local news tidbits & ads. Curious in that the masthead still has the one cent postage stamp, canceled at Tarzana.
Four pages, 7 1/2 by 11 inches, very nice condition.... See More
1942 New Guinea campaign... WWII...
Item #690096
January 23, 1942
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Jan. 23, 1942
* Dutch New Guinea campaign begins (1st report)
* Empire of Japan invasion - Japanese - Japs
* Australian Territory of Paua - Queensland
* World War II - WWII
The front page has a nice banner headline for display: "STRIKE AT AUSTRALIAN ISLE" with subheads. (see) related map is on page 8.
Complete with 34 pages, light toning at the margins, s... See More
Walter Sickert (Jack the Ripper?) death....
Item #661178
January 24, 1942
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, January 24, 1942.
* Walter Richard Sickert death
* English Impressionist painter
* The real "Jack The Ripper" ?
Page 19 has a one column heading: "W. R. Sickert, 81, Famed Artist, Dies" with subhead. (see) Some believe him to be the real "Jack the Ripper".
Complete with all 29 pages, light toning at the margins, small library s... See More
From this German-held island...
Item #637001
January 24, 1942
THE STAR, Guernsey, Channel Islands, Jan. 24, 1942 Among the front page reports are: "Why Does Britain Continue War Which Is Leading Her to Ruin?" "Heavy Losses Inflicted on Russians In German Counter-Atttack" "Fate of Singapore: Growing Anxiety In London" "Japanese Progress In Burmah" and more.
Four pages, 12 by 16 inches.
This newspaper was publish... See More
Carole Lombard...
Item #545679
January 25, 1942
PM SUNDAY, New York, N.Y., dated January 25, 1942.
Headlines on the frontpage read "Naval Battle! U.S. Blasts 3 Jap Ships" "Soviets Smash Toward Latvia" "Carole Lombard's Last Movie - Exclusive Preview" (this is published just a week after her death). The paper features other war news and stories of the day.
This is a complete issue in two-sections and is in n... See More
1942 Cleo Wright lynching... Sikeston, Missouri....
Item #685140
January 26, 1942
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 26, 1942
* Lynching of Cleo Wright - Negro
* Sikeston, Scott County, Missouri
Page 17 has a one column heading: "NEGRO IS LYNCHED BY MISSOURI CROWD" with subhead. (see)
Other news of the day throughout including much on World War II. Complete with all 32 pages, rag edition in very nice condition.
Rag edition in great condition.... See More
Mount Harris, Colorado mine explosion...
Item #571997
January 29, 1942
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, January 29, 1942
* Mount Harris, Colorado coal mine disaster
* 1st report
This 40 page has one column headlines on the back page (page 40) that include: "EXPLOSION KILLS 34, IN COLORADO MINE" "Only 4 Coal Workers Escape in State's Worst Such Tragedy in twenty-five Years" "BLACK DAMP FILLS SHAFT" and more. (see)
Te... See More
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