PM SUNDAY, New York, N.Y., dated October 25, 1942.



Headlines on the frontpage read "'Tell the Truth Or Shut Up' -- Senator Advises Army and Navy" "Senate Vote Hamstrings 'Teen Age Draft" "Allies Out to Wipe Up Rommel" "Lisent to the Friends and neighbors of two young killers". The paper features other war news and stories of the day.



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PM DAILY, New York, N.Y., dated October 26, 1942.



Headlines on the frontpage read "You'll Get 1 Pound of Coffee Every 5 Weeks After Nov. 28" "'Biggest Battle of Egypt' On; Guadalcanal Stops 5 Attacks" "'Daily News' Distorts Meat Figures to Put Blame For Shortage on Jews" "Army Fights for WPB Control... Wilson May Quit". The paper features other war news... See More  

Battle of the Santa Cruz Islands...

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., October 29, 1942



* Battle of the Santa Cruz Islands

* U.S. Navy vs. Imperial Japanese Navy

* Guadalcanal campaign - World War II



The top of the front page has a four column headline: "JAPS TAPER OFF ATTACKS ON GUADALCANAL AFTER SUFFERING HEAVY LOSSES" with subheads. (see)

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PM DAILY, New York, N.Y., dated November 2, 1942.



Headlines on the frontpage read "7 Jap Warships Hit; We Lost 2 In Stewart Island Battle" "Oil Shortage Perils Allied War Effort" "Hitler's Enemies Pushing Argentian Toward Revolt" . The paper features other war news and stories of the day.



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Thomas Dewey elected governor...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, November 4, 1942



* Thomas E. Dewey elected New York Governor



The front page has a nice banner headline: "DEWEY ELECTED GOVERNOR IN STATE SWEEP" with subheads and a nice photo of Thomas E. Dewey. More on the inside pages. Nice to have in this famous New York title.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day with much on World War II. Complet... See More  

Death of entertainer George M. Cohan...

ELMIRA STAR-GAZETTE, New York, November 5, 1942  This 32 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "George Cohan Showman, Dead at 64".

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout including much on World War II with nice front page heading on Rommel's defeat in Africa.

A little margin and central fold wear, otherwise in good condition.... See More  

Nazi-occupied Belgium...

BRUYSSELER ZEITUNG (Brüssels Newspaper), Belgium, Nov. 5, 1942  From Nazi-occupied Belgium with a wealth of war-related reporting. The main headline notes: "Setback For Roosevelt's Party". 

Presumed complete in 6 pages, good condition.

Death of George M. Cohan...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 6, 1942



* Death of song writer George M. Cohan



This 42 page newspaper has two line, one column headline on page 20: "GEORGE M. COHAN, 64, DIES AT HOME HERE," with subheads that include: "Original Yankee Doodle Boy Composed 'Over There' and 'It's a Grand Old Flag'" and more.

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Rare camp newspaper from "somewhere"...

THE MESSAGE CENTER, "Somewhere In The South", November 7, 1942 



* Rare camp newspaper from "somewhere" 

* World War II - WWII military original 



This is one of many "camp" newspapers from World War II done somewhat crudely by military personnel on a mimeograph machine. Complete in 4 pages being two small sheets stapled together. The location o... See More  

United States land in French Africa...

THE SUNDAY STAR-NEWS, Wilmington, North Carolina, November 8, 1942 



* World War II 

* Allies land in Africa 

* United States marines 



The front page has a banner headline: "POWERFUL AMERICAN FORCES LANDING IN FRENCH AFRICA IN NATION'S FIRST BIG-SCALE OFFENSIVE" with subheads and small photo of Dwight D. Eisenhower. This is 1st report coverage of the a... See More  

A Nazi newspaper from an English island...

EVENING PRESS, Guernsey, Channel Islands, Nov. 9, 1942



* Rare German occupation title

* World War II - WWII



Among the front page reports are: "France Defends Her Empire" "American Attack In North Africa Resisted" "Is Britain Over-Jubilant?" and more.

Four pages, small binding holes at the blank spine, great condition.



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Tunisian campaign beginning... North Africa...

HERALD EXPRESS, Los Angeles, Nov. 12, 1942



* Tunisian campaign beginning

* Battle of Tunisia, North Africa

* World War II - WWII



The front page has a great headline above the masthead: "BATTLE FOR TUNISIA; Allies Launch Land, Sea Air Attack" with subhead. (see)

Incomplete issue containing 2 loose leafs (4 pages total), a little irregular along the left margin, some archival mend... See More  

Naval Battle of Guadalcanal begins...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 12, 1942 



* Naval Battle of Guadalcanal begins 



The front page has one column headings: "OUR MEN IN DRIVES ON GUADALCANAL", "Push to East and West With Army Air Support--Foe Is Again Hit in Aleutians" 1st report coverage on the beginning of the Naval Battle of Guadalcanal.



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1942 Oregon State Hospital mass poisoning...

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., Nov. 20, 1942



* Oregon State Hospital - Salem

* Mass food poisoning disaster



The front page has a two column heading: "Poison Mixed With Eggs Caused Deaths, Tests Show" with subhead. (see)

Much on World War II events of the day. Complete with all 28 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally good.



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French Fleet scuttling in Toulon...

THE TOPEKA DAILY CAPITAL, Topeka, Kansas, November 28, 1942



* Scuttling of the French Fleet

* World war II - WWII



This 14 page newspaper has a nice six column headline on the front page: "SCUTTLE FRENCH FLEET" with subheads and related map. 1st report coverage on the Scuttling of the French Fleet in Toulon, France during World War II.



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PM DAILY, New York, N.Y., dated December 29, 1942.



Headlines on the frontpage read "Wallace's Post-War World: Jobs for All and World Council to Preserve Peace"  "Food Run on Despite No-Hoarding Plea" "Russians Surge On; Bypass Important Railway Center"  "Allies Setting Up Court to Try Nazi Leaders After War". The paper features other war news ... See More  

PM SUNDAY, New York, N.Y., dated December 13, 1942.



Headlines on the frontpage read "Mass Drafting of Married Men to Start in Spring""Axis Developing Tunisian Attack" "Russians Break Nazi Line West of Rzhev". The paper features other war news and stories of the day.



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WWII gas rationing in the U.S....

BOSTON TRAVELER - Extra, Boston, Massachusetts, December 18, 1942



* World War II - WWII



The front page has a nice banner headline: "BAN ABC CARDS" with banner subhead "Sweeping Order Permits Use of 1 Emergency Unit President Hopes Ban Will Last Only Day or Two" (see photos).  Nice World War II item for display.



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Nevada divorce becomes legal for all...

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Dec. 22, 1942 



* Nevada divorce becomes legal (1st report)

* Williams v. North Carolina decision

* United States Supreme Court



 Page 3 has a one column heading: "High Court Legalizes reno Decree" with subhead. First report coverage on the decision of Williams v. North Carolina divorce case that made it legal to divorce in the state of Nevada from... See More  

1942 François Darlan assassination...

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, December 25, 1942



* François Darlan assassination

* French Admiral of the Fleet



The front page has a great banner headline in bold lettering: "DARLAN ASSASSINATED" with subheads. Nice for display. More on page 2 with 2 related photos. First report coverage on the assassination of French Admiral and political figure, Jean Louis Xavier François D... See More  

Jewish Holocaust becomes a public reality... Nazi atrocities...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 28, 1942



* Jewish Holocaust being known for the 1st time 

* Nazi-occupied Europe exterminations 

* Overthrow Hitler and Mussolini ? 



This 36 page newspaper has one column headings on page 5: "German-Americans Warn the Germans" and "Fifty Prominent Citizens Ask for Overthrow of Hitler". See photos for coverage on the ongoing at... See More  

WWII NAZI Occupation GUERNSEY ISLAND Newspaper...

THE STAR or EVENING PRESS, Island of Guernsey, 1940-1945 This four page newspaper was published on this island in the English Channel and was occupied by the Germans during almost all of WWII. During the Nazi occupation they took over this newspaper and filled it with pro-German propaganda, offering a unique insight into how the Axis reported the news during the war. The issue you receive will inc... See More  

World War II conscientious objectors...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 7, 1943



* Conscientious objectors census reported

* World War II draft - selective service



Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Conscientious Objectors Total Only 6,277 of Millions Called Up" (see images)

Complete with 40 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, generally very nice.... See More  

Joe DiMaggio plans to enlist in U.S. Army...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 14, 1943



* Joe DiMaggio decides to enlist in U.S. Army

* New York Yankees

* Marriage troubles with Dorothy Arnold



This 42 page newspaper has a banner headline on page 27: "Joe DiMaggio, Reconciled With Wife, Plans to Enlist; Reiser, Dodgers, in Army" with subheads that include: "YANKEES WILL LOSE THEIR OUTFIELD ACE" "DiMaggio, After Sett... See More  

Hitler trains boys and girls...

PM DAILY, New York, January 15, 1943  The headlines read "War Profits of 10 Big Plants Far Higher Than in Peacetime" "Hitler Trains Boys, Girls To Be Arrogant Killers" "Russians Pushing Ahead South of Don River" and more.

Tabloid-size, complete in 32 pages, very nice condition.