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Item #545635
December 20, 1942
PM SUNDAY, New York, N.Y., dated December 20, 1942.
Headlines on the frontpage read "A-B-C Coupons Good for 3 Gallons Monday" "Why We Must Feed and Clothe Post-War Europe" "Russians Gain 30 Miles in Don Drive" "Price Boosters Set to Cash In On Henderson Quitting". The paper features other war news and stories of the day.
This is a complete issue and ... See More
Nevada divorce becomes legal for all...
Item #692844
December 22, 1942
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 Aliquippa, Pennsylvania avalanche...
Item #590838
December 23, 1942
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, December 23, 1942
* Aliquippa, Pennsylvania avalanche disaster
* World War II defense workers killed
This 28 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "AVALANCHE KILLS 21 ON BUS" with subheads (see photos). 1st report coverage on the avalanche that buried a bus full of World War II defense workers.
Other new... See More
1942 François Darlan assassination...
Item #658588
December 25, 1942
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
Item #545630
December 27, 1942
PM SUNDAY, New York, N.Y., dated December 27, 1942.
Headlines on the frontpage read "Stalin Calls For More Guerilla Help In Ukraine" "Canned Goods Rationing Forecast for February" " British Eighth Army Gains 50 More Miles". The paper features other war news and stories of the day.
This is a complete issue and is in nice condition; see photo for additional deta... See More
Jewish Holocaust becomes a public reality... Nazi atrocities...
Item #648310
December 28, 1942
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
World War II era "camp" newsletter...
Item #619717
December 31, 1942
NEWSETTE, (from where?), Dec. 31, 1942 A crude, typewriter-set single sheet newsletter "For Supply, By Supply, About Supply" as noted in the dateline. One of many WWII era newsletters created for local consumption, this seemingly from a civilian-based military supply camp. Nice condition.
WWII NAZI Occupation GUERNSEY ISLAND Newspaper...
Item #210218
January 01, 1943
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
From Cologne, Germany during the middle of World War II...
Item #650699
January 07, 1943
KOLNISCHE ZEITUNG, Cologne, Germany, January 7, 1943 The literal translation of the extended title is: "Cologne Newspaper With Economic & Trade Leaf". A Nazi newspaper from the midst of World War II, than a Military Area Command Headquarters for the Nazi government. Cologne was very heavily bombed in WWII enduring 262 air raids with the death of some 20,000 civilians.
Complete... See More
World War II conscientious objectors...
Item #699931
January 07, 1943
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
"Nazi" newspaper from an English island...
Item #564655
January 13, 1943
EVENING PRESS, Island of Guernsey (in the English Channel), Jan. 13, 1943
* Rare Nazi paper from a captured island
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 heads are: " 'German U-Boats Score Terrific Successes" "90,000 Tons Shipping Sunk By Subs" "... See More
Joe DiMaggio plans to enlist in U.S. Army...
Item #617326
January 14, 1943
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
Joe DiMaggio plans to enlist in U.S. Army...
Item #663064
January 14, 1943
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONILCE, January 14, 1943
* Joe DiMaggio decides to enlist in U.S. Army
* New York Yankees - MLB baseball
* Marriage troubles with Dorothy Arnold
* From his hometown & where he played minor league
The front page has a one column heading: "DiMaggio Harmony" with subhead. (see) The front page of the sport's section has a two column headline: "DiMaggio,... See More
Hitler trains boys and girls...
Item #625494
January 15, 1943
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.
World War II camp newspaper form Berry Field, Nashville...
Item #712362
January 16, 1943
NASHFERRY TRIBUNE, Municipal Airport, Nashville, Tennessee, Jan. 16, 1943 As noted at the top of page 2, this paper is: "...published each Friday by and for the military personnel of Berry Field, Nashville, Tenn., by the Office of Special Services."
This is essentially a military camp newspaper, commonly found at various military installations around the world during World War II.... See More
1943 siege of Leningrad is broken...
Item #692832
January 19, 1943
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, January 19, 1943
* Siege of Leningrad broken (1st report)
* German - Nazi blockade break
* Operation Iskra - Saint Petersburg
Under: "The European War Fronts" is a three column heading: "Russ Breaks Leningrad Siege" with small map. (see) First report coverage on the Leningrad blockade finally being broken.
Complete with 22 pages, light toning a... See More
1943 Battle of Tripoli... WWII...
Item #693006
January 23, 1943
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Jan. 23, 1943
* Battle of Tripoli - Tripolitania - Libya
* Field Marshall Erwin Rommel defeat
* Afrika Korps vs. British 8th Army
The front page has a nice banner headline: "TRIPOLI IN GRASP OF ALLIES; ROMMEL FLEES INTO TUNISIA" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. Other World War II reporting.
Complete with 24 pages, light toning and a little wear at t... See More
Duke Ellington...
Item #551741
January 24, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, New York dated January 24, 1943
This newspaper has one column headlines on page 45 that includes:
* DUKE ELLINGTON AT CARNEGIE HALL
* Fourth Leader of Jazz Band to Give Concert There--3,000 Pay Tribute
and more. Other news of the day throughout with much on World war II.
This is a complete 50+ page Rag edition issue which is in great condition. See photo... See More
Actor Spencer Charters suicide death...
Item #689827
January 26, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 26, 1943
* Spencer Charters suicide death
* American film - movie actor
The top of page 14 has a one column heading: "S. Charters, Actor, Dies In Hollywood" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on the suicide death of actor Spencer Charters.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day with much on World War II. Complete in 38 pages, rag ... See More
The Casablanca conference...
Item #697401
January 27, 1943
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Jan. 27, 1943
* Casablanca Conference in Morocco
* Franklin D. Roosevelt - Winston Churchill
The front page has a nice banner headline announcing: "PRESIDENT FLIES TO AFRICA" with subheads.
More on pages 6 & 7 with a related map and small photos.
Complete in 36 pages, small library stamp within the masthead, small binding holes at the blan... See More
Casablanca Conference in 1943... WWII....
Item #648412
January 27, 1943
THE NEWS, Frederick, Maryland, January 27, 1943
* Casablanca Conference in Morocco
* Franklin D. Roosevelt - Winston Churchill
The front page has a two column heading: "Roosevelt-Churchill Decisions To Have Far-Reaching Effect" with subhead. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day with much more on World War II. Complete with all 8 pages, a little irregular along t... See More
1943 Potenji River Conference... FDR... WWII...
Item #701725
January 30, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 30, 1943
* Potenji River Harbor - Natal Conference
* Brazil role in World War II discussed
* President Getulio Vargas & Franklin D. Roosevelt
The top of the front page has a five column headline: "ROOSEVELT, VARGAS AFFIRM AIM TO MAKE ATLANTIC SAFE FOR ALL" with subheads. See below for further information.
Complete with all 30 pages, rag edition in gr... See More
Battle of Stalingrad ending with Nazis defeat...
Item #697756
February 01, 1943
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Mass., February 1, 1943
* Battle of Stalingrad ending
* Nazis 1st major loss in WWII
* One of the bloodiest battles in history
The front page has a six column heading: "Reds Say 240,000 Nazis Lost At Stalingrad" with subheads (see images). Coverage on the ending of the Battle of Stalingrad which was considered the 1st major loss for the Nazis and a ma... See More
Battle of Stalingrad ends with Nazis defeated...
Item #713902
February 01, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 1, 1943
* Battle of Stalingrad ending
* Nazis 1st major loss in WWII
* One of the bloodiest battles in history
The top of the front page has a five column headline: "NAZIS' STALINGRAD CHIEF CAPTURED, ONE OF LAST 2 POCKETS WIPED OUT" with subheads. Related map on page 2. (see) Coverage on the closing events of the Battle of Stalingrad which was con... See More
1943 Battle of Rennell Island...
Item #714060
February 03, 1943
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, EXTRA, Feb. 3, 1943
* Battle of Rennell Island - Solomons
* Last major naval engagement
* During the Guadalcanal Campaign
* World War II - WWII Pacific theater
The front page has a nice banner headline: "PACIFIC BATTLE RAGES; U.S., JAP SHIPS SUNK" with subheads. (see images) Nice for display.
Complete with 24 pages, light toning at the margins, small b... See More
Battle of Stalingrad ends with Nazis defeated...
Item #659341
February 03, 1943
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, February 3, 1943
* Battle of Stalingrad ending
* Nazis 1st major loss in WWII
* One of the bloodiest battles in history
The top of page 4 has a one column heading: "RUSSIANS FINISH 'LIQUIDATION' OF 330,000 GERMANS" with subhead and related map. (see) First report coverage on the end of the Battle of Stalingrad which was considered the 1st major loss... See More
Battle of Guadalcanal ends in 1943...
Item #586845
February 09, 1943
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, February 9, 1943
* Battle of Guadalcanal ends
* Solomon Islands campaign
* World War II
This 8 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "Enemy Resistance On Guadalcanal Ended, Knox Says" with subheads. Coverage on the final capture of the island of Guadalcanal in the Solomons chain.
Other news,... See More
Mahatma Gandhi starts hunger strike...
Item #618757
February 11, 1943
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, February 11, 1943
* Mahatma Gandhi starts fast
* Indian independence movement
* World War II era original
The front page has one column headings: "Gandhi Starts 21-Day Fast on Citrus Juice" "Viceroy Condemns New Hunger Strike" with small photo. (see)
Other news of the day with much on World War II. Complete in 28 pages, a little margin wea... See More
Jewish Holocaust... public reality... Nazi atrocities...
Item #693331
February 14, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 14, 1943
* Jewish Holocaust coming to light
* Nazi-occupied Warsaw, Poland
* Mention of the Palmiry massacres
The top of page 37 has a one column heading: "TYRANNY OF NAZIS IN WARSAW SHOWN" with subheads. (see) See photos for coverage on the ongoing atrocities in Nazi-occupied Poland where extermination of the Jewish population was most prevalent. Ra... See More
Joe DiMaggio enlists into United States Army...
Item #668356
February 17, 1943
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, February 17, 1943
* Joe DiMaggio enlisting into United States Army
* New York Yankees - MLB baseball
* From his hometown publication (rare)
The front page of the sport's section (inside) has a three column heading: "JOE DI MAGGIO JOINS ARMED FORCES TODAY" with small photo. (see) Nice to have from DiMaggio's hometown and the city where... See More
Joe DiMaggio enlists into United States Army...
Item #666841
February 18, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 18, 1943
* Joe DiMaggio enlists into United States Army
* New York Yankees - MLB baseball
The sport's section (page 28) has a four column headline: "DiMaggio Now Army Private on Coast" with subheads that include: "YANKS OUTFIELDER WAIVES FURLOUGH" "DiMaggio Passes Army Physical, Then Leaves for Reception Center at Monter... See More
Third Battle of Kharkov... 1943 Soviet Union...
Item #698824
February 19, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 19, 1943
* Third Battle of Kharkov begins
* Nazi Germany vs. Soviet Red Army
* World War II Eastern Front
The front page has a five column headline: "RUSSIANS STRIKE AT OREL AND BEYOND ROSTOV" with subheads. (see images) This was the very 1st day of the Third Battle of Kharkov in the Soviet Union.
Complete with 38 pages, light toning at the margins, nic... See More
Sugar Ray Robinson... Jackie Wilson...
Item #639070
February 20, 1943
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, February 20, 1943
* Sugar Ray Robinson vs. Jackie Wilson
* Madison Square garden
The sport's section (page 12) has a two column heading: "Robinson Outpoints Wilson" with subhead. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 16 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, nice condition.... See More
Battle of Kasserine Pass... Tunisia Campaign...
Item #692090
February 25, 1943
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, February 25, 1943
* Battle of Kasserine Pass - Tunisia Campaign - Africa
* 1st major battle between American & German forces
The front page has a nice banner headline: "HOW WE BEAT ROMMEL" with lead-in: "What Did It?---The Courage Of American Boys" and subheads. (see) Nice for display. First report coverage on the Battle of Kasserine Pass duri... See More
Sugar Ray Robinson vs. Jake Lamotta...
Item #621747
February 26, 1943
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, February 26, 1943
* Sugar Ray Robinson vs. Jake Lamotta (day of)
* 3rd of 6 fights (tiebreaker)
* From Robinson's birth place
This 30 page newspaper has a five column headline on page 18: "Hayes Returns to Ring on Olympic Card" with subheads that include: "Sugar-Jake Rubber Bout Is Headliner" and more. This would be the third fight... See More
Smith mine disaster in Montana....
Item #571968
February 28, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, February 28, 1943 This 70+ page newspaper has one column headlines on page 39 that include: "BLAST TRAPS 72 IN MONTANA MINE" "Rescue Crews Report Contact With Men Deep in Gas-Filled Coal Tunnel" "SOME SAID TO BE ALIVE" and more. (see)
Tells of the Smith Mine disaster near Bearcreek, Montana.
Other news of the day throughout with muc... See More
Jewish Holocaust becomes a public reality... Nazi atrocities...
Item #650237
March 02, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 2, 1943
* Jewish Holocaust being known for the 1st time
* European Jews Jewish - exterminations
* Large Madison Square Garden demonstration
The front page has one column headings: "SAVE DOOMED JEWS, HUGE RALLY PLEADS" and "United Nations Must Halt Nazi Murders Now, Leaders Tell 21,000 at the Garden" Coverage continues on... See More
1943 Gandhi's fast ends...
Item #697824
March 03, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 3, 1943
* Mohandas Gandhi - The Mahatma
* 21 day fasting - hunger strike ends
* British detention without charges protest
* World War II - WWII era
The top of page 10 has a one column heading: "GANDHI FAST ENDS; AIM NOT ACHIEVED" with subheads. (see images)
Much on World War II events of the day. Complete with 42 pages rag edition in great condit... See More
1943 London subway bomb shelter disaster...
Item #693042
March 05, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 5, 1943
* Bethnal Green tube station
* London Underground bomb shelter
* Nazi air raid panic stampede disaster
* World War II - WWII
The front page has a two column heading: "Woman Trips, Causing Jam, 178 Die in London Shelter" (see)
Complete with 36 pages, rag edition in great condition.
wikipedia notes: On 3 March 1943, the British media reported ... See More
George S. Patton makes Lieutenant General...
Item #666091
March 12, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 12, 1943
* General George S. Patton promoted
* World War II - WWII (1st report)
The top of page 4 has a small one column heading: "Patton and Spaatz Picked As Lieutenant General" 1st report coverage on famous World War II hero, George S. Patton, being promoted to Lieutenant General. Unfortunate for the small, inside page report here, but still a first rep... See More
Jewish Holocaust... public reality... atrocities...
Item #694789
March 16, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 16, 1943
* Jewish Holocaust coming to light
Page 2 has a brief report with a small one column heading: "Rumanians Slaughtered" with subhead. (see) Rare to find such reports in newspapers at this time as the reality of the holocaust was just being realized.
What better evidence to confirm of what really happened then having a firsthand account from the day... See More
A German newspaper in the 'East Country'...
Item #687592
March 22, 1943
DEUTSCHE ZEITUNG IM OSTLAND, Germany, March 22, 1943 The title translates to: "German Newspaper In The East Country" with the banner headline translating to: "Crisis In The East Finally Overcome" with a front page photo of Adolf Hitler. Most of the content seems to be war-related.
Six pages, minor margin & fold wear with some foxing, generally good.... See More
Jewish Holocaust... public reality... Nazi atrocities...
Item #648471
March 23, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 23, 1943
* Jewish Holocaust becoming reality to the public
* Rovno, Eastern Poland prison camp massacre
Page 6 has a brief article headed: "Whole Population Of Prison Executed" "Germans Retaliate for Attempted Break Fatal to Two Guards" (see) Rare to find such reports in newspapers at this time as the reality of the holocaust was just being know... See More
Launching of the USS Scott & Burke...
Item #598554
April 02, 1943
BEACON, Philadelphia Navy Yard, April 2, 1943
* USS Scott & Burke launching (eve)
* Buckley-class destroyer escorts
* Best title to have in
A military paper produced at the Navy Yard, which was a major site for not only the building of new warships but also the repair of vessels damaged in the war. As would be expected there is a great wealth of war-related cont... See More
Jewish Holocaust becomes a public reality... Nazi atrocities...
Item #664525
April 05, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 5, 1943
* Jewish Holocaust becoming reality to the public
* Nazi-occupied Europe exterminations
* Help on the way ?
This 36 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 14: "JEWISH CONGRESS ASKS AID IN EUROPE", "Chicago Division to Push Succor Programs for the 5,000,000 Jews There" and more (see photos). See photos fo... See More
Jefferson memorial dedicated in 1943...
Item #587900
April 14, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 14, 1943
* Thomas Jefferson Memorial dedication
* 1st report with photos
This 46 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "ROOSEVELT, HAILING JEFFERSON, LOOKS TO GAIN IN LIBERTY", "Dedicating Memorial Shrine at Capital, He Says Benefit Can Come Out of War" and more. Much more on page 16 with photo... See More
1943 Tom Harmon lost... WWII airman....
Item #602405
April 15, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 15, 1943
* Tom Harmon lost during World War II
* Michigan Wolverines Heisman trophy winner
* NCAA college football star
This 46 page newspaper has a one column heading on the front page: "Tom Harmon Missing On Latin Zone Flight". See photo for brief, 1st report coverage on Michigan Wolverines football star, Tom Harmon, going missing during Worl... See More
1942 Doolittle raid of Japan revealed...
Item #672760
April 19, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 19, 1943
* The famous Doolittle raid of Japan revealed
* U.S. Army Air Force B-25B Mitchell bombers
* USS Hornet aircraft carrier
Near the bottom front page is a two column heading: "Tokyo Raid Made From Carriers, U.S. Fliers Reveal on Anniversary". (see) This was when it was first revealed to the public that Jimmy Doolittle was responsible for the raid ... See More
Jewish homeland in Palestine?....
Item #694990
April 25, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 25, 1943
* Jewish rescue in Palestine?
* Extermination of Jews in Europe
The top of page 10 has a one column heading: "PALESTINE CALLED MAIN HOPE OF JEWS" with subheads. (see) Coverage on the use of Palestine to save the Jewish population from extermination under Hitler's control in Nazi Germany.
Complete 1st section only with all 38 pages, light ton... See More
Loretta Young... The Solomons...
Item #585293
May 02, 1943
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS - PARADE, Detroit, Michigan, May 2, 1950 The front of this issue contains a photo of Loretta Young with an accompanying inside story "The Story of Loretta Young - Her 25 Years on the Screen Span Two Eras of Hollywood History" and additional photos.
Also included is an article "Sketch Book in the Solomons - armed only with pencil stubs, artist Howard B... See More
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