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Item #547728
March 28, 1944
PM DAILY, New York, N.Y., dated March 28, 1944.
Headlines on the frontpage read "PM's Views on the New Communist Line" "The Myth of Labor 'Prosperity'" "Charges Dewey Hoarding Endangers Hospital" "Nazis Surprised By Soviet Strength" "Poles Tell Underground To Contact Red Army". The paper features other war news and stories of the day.
This ... See More
Jewish Holocaust... public reality... Nazi atrocities...
Item #589402
March 29, 1944
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 29, 1944
* Jewish Holocaust becoming reality to the public
* Nazi-occupied Poland exterminations
This 38 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 2: "2 LWOW JEWS TELL OF 'DEATH FOREST'" and "Husband and Wife Who Fled Say Nazis Killed 100,000 There--One Crucified".
See photos for coverage on the atrocities in Nazi-occupied Poland.... See More
From Estonia when under Nazi control...
Item #639261
April 01, 1944
REVALER ZEITUNG (Reval Newspaper) from the current-named city of Tallinn, Estonia, 1944 This ancient city was known as "Reval" in the German language. This city was annexed by Nazi Germany from 1941-1944, then was annexed by the Soviet Union.
A six page newspaper, totally in the German language from when under Nazi control. Rejoined at the spine, nice condition.
1944 Charlie Chaplin acquitted..
Item #695144
April 05, 1944
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 5, 1944
* Charlie Chaplin acquitted
* Mann Act - Joan Barry
* World War II - WWII
The front page has a one column heading: "CHAPLIN ACQUITTED IN MANN ACT CASE" with subhead.(see)
Complete with 36 pages, rag edition in nice condition.
World War II newspaper from Camp Claiborne, Louisiana...
Item #700378
April 06, 1944
THE CAMP CLAIBORNE NEWS, Louisiana, April 6, 1944
* Rare Southern military camp publication
A camp newspaper from World War II almost entirely taken up with war-related news.
Eight pages, tabloid size, minimal margin wear, good condition.
Major Jimmy Stewart, pilot in World War II...
Item #639505
April 14, 1944
NEW YORK TIMES, April 14, 1944
* Jimmy Stewart as a World War II pilot
* American Hollywood movie actor
Page 3 has a small, rather inconspicuous report of famed actor Jimmy Steward co-piloting a Liberator plane over Germany. Headed: "Stewart Co-Pilot in New Attack" it includes: "Maj. Jimmy Stewart, former film star, led one group of Liberators over Oberpfaffenhof... See More
Royston, Georgia tornado disaster....
Item #623590
April 17, 1944
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 17, 1944
* Royston, Georgia tornadoes disaster
* Greenwood SC & Gainesville GA
The front page has two column headings: "38 Die, 500 Hurt as Tornado Hits Georgia, South Carolina", "Houses Wrecked in 100-Mile early Morning Sweep---Hospital Damaged---Heaviest Toll Is at Royston, Ga., With Twelve Killed" First reporting continues on page 11 with... See More
George S. Patton assigned to Europe...
Item #616766
April 22, 1944
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 22, 1944
* General George S. Patton reassigned
* European theater of war
This 26 page newspaper has one column headline on the front page: "PATTON GETS POST LINKED TO INVASION" and "General Arrives in Britain--Command Not Specified by Assault Role IS Indicated" Report continues on page 3 with photo of Patton with caption: &qu... See More
United Negro College Fund is founded....
Item #682683
May 01, 1944
NEW YORK TIMES, May 1, 1944
* UNCF founded - starts
* United Negro College Fund
Page 17 has a brief, discrete but very notable article with one column headings: "Drive To Open Wednesday" "United Negro College Fund Seeks to Raise $1,500,000".
Complete in 34 pages, this is the "rag edition" printed on very high quality newsprint meant for institutional hol... See More
Alexander Fleming's penicillin in 1944...
Item #716947
May 05, 1944
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 5, 1944
* Alexander Fleming
* Penicillin - Penicillium
* Made available for public use
* World War II - WWII
The front page has a two column heading: "Public to Get Penicillin Through 1,000 Hospitals" See below for background.
Complete in 34 pages, light toning at the margins, nice condition.
background: On May 4, 1944, the U.S. War Production B... See More
A Nazi newspaper from a British island...
Item #683911
May 06, 1944
THE STAR, Island of Guernsey (in the English Channel), May 6, 1944
* Rare German occupation title
* World War II - WWII - pre D-Day
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: "Anglo-Americans Lose 1 1/2 Million Tons of Ships this Year" "92 Destroy... See More
Mahatma Gandhi released from jail...
Item #699006
May 06, 1944
NEW YORK TIMES, May 6, 1944
* Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
* The Mahatma jail release
This 30 page newspaper has a 2 column headline on the front page: "Gandhi Freed Unconditionally; British Act on Health Grounds"
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day with much on World War II. Very nice condition.... See More
1944 Battle of Monte Cassino ends...
Item #711737
May 18, 1944
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, May 18, 1944
* Battle of Monte Cassino ends w/ Allied victory
* Battle for Rome, Italy - Italian campaign
* World War II - WWII - Winter Line
The front page has a six column heading: "CASSINO REPORTED EVACUATED" with subheads. (see images)
Complete with 20 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, mainly along the spine, generally in good cond... See More
Battle of Monte Cassino ends...
Item #581123
May 18, 1944
THE NEWS, Frederick, Maryland, May 18, 1944
* Battle of Monte Cassino, Italy ends
* World War II - WWII
This 12 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "Nazis Driven From Cassino; French Capture Outpost In Hitler Line" with subheads. Reporting on the end of the Battle of Monte Cassino which lasted from January 17 to May 18, 1944 during World War II in Italy.
Ot... See More
A Nazi newspaper from a British island...
Item #676704
May 20, 1944
THE STAR, Island of Guernsey (in the English Channel), May 20, 1944
* Rare German occupation publication
* World War II - WWII - pre D-Day
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: "Anglo-Americans have Lost Another 31,000 Airmen" "4318 Planes th... See More
Jewish Holocaust... public reality... Nazi atrocities...
Item #590898
May 20, 1944
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 20, 1944
* Jewish Holocaust becoming reality to the public
* Nazi-occupied Europe exterminations
* Help on the way?
This 28 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 5: "SPEED SEEN NEEDED FOR JEWS' RESCUE" and "1,500,000 in Hungary and Rumania Can Be Saved, Says Official in Palestine"
See photos for coverage on an attempt to save the... See More
Allied air assult on Hitler's forces...
Item #556836
May 21, 1944
JOURNAL HERALD, Dayton, Ohio, dated May 21, 1944 The front page full banner heading, "6,000 PLANES HIT NAZI INVASION COAST" announcing the greatest Allied air assault of the war to-date. Text begins, "In the greatest mass air attack of the war the allies hurled 6,000 planes at Hitler's west wall defenses today and blasted a 150-mile strip from Brittany to Belgium..."... See More
Allied propaganda newspaper dropped from planes...
Item #716336
May 22, 1944
NACHRICHTEN FUR DIE TRUPPE, Europe, May 22, 1944 A most fascinating single sheet newspaper, which translates to "News For The Troops", published by the Psychological Warfare Division of the Allied forces and dropped by Allied aircraft over Germany during the closing year of the war. This newspaper/leaflet was created to counter Goebbels' propaganda machine. Notice this dates ab... See More
Allied propaganda newspaper dropped from planes...
Item #716337
May 29, 1944
NACHRICHTEN FUR DIE TRUPPE, Europe, May 29, 1944 A most fascinating single sheet newspaper, which translates to "News For The Troops", published by the Psychological Warfare Division of the Allied forces and dropped by Allied aircraft over Germany during the closing year of the war. This newspaper/leaflet was created to counter Goebbels' propaganda machine. Notice this dates ab... See More
Allied propaganda newspaper dropped from planes...
Item #716529
May 29, 1944
NACHRICHTEN FUR DIE TRUPPE, Europe, May 29, 1944 A most fascinating single sheet newspaper, which translates to "News For The Troops", published by the Psychological Warfare Division of the Allied forces and dropped by Allied aircraft over Germany during the closing year of the war. This newspaper/leaflet was created to counter Goebbels' propaganda machine. Notice this dates ab... See More
Allied propaganda newspaper dropped from planes...
Item #704937
May 29, 1944
NACHRICHTEN FUR DIE TRUPPE, Europe, May 29, 1944
* Rare allied issue dropped from aircraft
* Pre D-Day invasion of France (1 week away)
A most fascinating single sheet newspaper, which translates to "News For The Troops", published by the Psychological Warfare Division of the Allied forces and dropped by Allied aircraft over Germany during the closing year of the war. ... See More
Pope pleads...
Item #564379
June 02, 1944
DAILY TIMES, from Chicago, Illinois dated June 2, 1944. This is a tabloid-size issue with the headlines of "All-out drive begins SPARE ROME, POPE PLEADS" with the coverage beginning inside the issue. This also contains other news of the day.
This is the complete issue in 28 pages. The front and back pages are detached due to an irregular spine and the margins contain a few edge tears ... See More
The liberation of Rome, Italy...
Item #590029
June 04, 1944
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, June 4, 1944
* Fall of Rome, Italy - liberated by the allies (day of)
* D-Day invasion of France 2 days away
* World War II - WWII
This 30+ page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "NAZIS FLEE; LOOT ROME AREA; Yanks Sweep on Eternal City for Knockout Blow" with subheads and related map. Coverage on the fall or libera... See More
The fall of Cherbourg, France imminent...
Item #693436
June 10, 1944
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 10, 1944
* Battle of Cherbourg - Normandy invasion
* Post D-Day France being occupied by U.S. Army
* World War II German defense falling apart
The front page has nice banner headline: "YANKS GAIN NEAR CHERBOURG" with subheads. A few related maps on page 2.
Complete 1st section only with 18 pages, light toning at the margins, small library st... See More
U.S. Army occupying France...
Item #568071
June 13, 1944
TAUNTON DAILY TAUNTON, Taunton, Massachusetts, June 13, 1944 This 10 page newspaper has a six column headline on the front page: "Americans Capture Montebourg In Drive to Cut Off Peninsula".
Other news of the day with much on World War II.
Light browning with minor margin wear, otherwise in good condition.
German V-1 Flying Bomb...
Item #570977
June 18, 1944
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, June 18, 1944
* German V-1 Flying Bomb (1st use)
* Luftwaffe
* Robot planes - no pilot
This 30+ page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "Coastal Guns Explode Nazi Robots in Air" "Pilotless Planes Fall Like 'Clay Pigeons'" with related photo. (see)
Other news of the day with much on World... See More
Battle of Cherbourg, France...
Item #595634
June 19, 1944
BOSTON TRAVELER, Boston, Massachusetts, June 19, 1944
* Cherbourg, France
* WWII
The front page has a nice, bold banner headline: "CHERBOURG UNDER SIEGE" with subhead: "30,000 Germans Now Face death Or Surrender"
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day with much on World War II. Complete in 24 pages, nice condition.... See More
Yanks trap the Nazis...
Item #673031
June 19, 1944
DAILY NEWS, New York, June 19, 1944 The banner headline announces: "YANKS TRAP 25,000 NAZIS" "Wipe Out One Division Trying To Break Cherbourg Ring". The detailed report, with a photo, is on page 2. A map is included as well.
Tabloid-size, complete in 28 pages, nice condition.
WWII tabloid issue...
Item #564508
June 20, 1944
DAILY TIMES, from Chicago, Illinois dated June 20, 1944. This is a tabloid-size issue with the headlines of "YANKS RACE TO GATES OF CHERBOURG!" with the coverage beginning inside the issue. This also contains other news of the day, including "U.S. fleet luring Japs into battle".
This is the complete issue in 36 pages, has an irregular spine and the margins contain a few edge... See More
WWII tabloid issue...
Item #564507
June 23, 1944
DAILY TIMES, from Chicago, Illinois dated June 23, 1944. This is a tabloid-size issue with the headlines of "Nazis Report -- RUSS OPEN BIG DRIVE!" with the coverage beginning inside the issue. This also contains other news of the day, including "TIMESman Wheeler tells Saipan battle" and "Storm kills eight".
This is the complete issue in 52 pages, has an irregular s... See More
Philippine Sea Naval Battle 1944...
Item #546980
June 23, 1944
THE NEWS, Frederick, Maryland, June 23, 1944
* Philippine Sea Naval Battle
* World War II
This 12 page newspaper has a headline on the front page:
"Japs On Saipan Run Short of Drinking Water - U.S. Lures 'Em" with subheads that include: "American Voice, Speaking in Japanese, Gets Enemy Out With Promise, of Thirst Quencher", "Oust Japs from Shweli R
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* Philippine Sea Naval Battle
* World War II
This 12 page newspaper has a headline on the front page:
"Japs On Saipan Run Short of Drinking Water - U.S. Lures 'Em" with subheads that include: "American Voice, Speaking in Japanese, Gets Enemy Out With Promise, of Thirst Quencher", "Oust Japs from Shweli R
West Virignia and Pennsylvania tornadoes....
Item #221289
June 24, 1944
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, from Detroit, Michigan, dated June 24, 1944. This issue has a three line, one column headline on the front page: "30 Are Killed by Tornado in the East" with subhead: "Hundreds Injured in Pa. and W. Va.". Other news of the day throughout the issue.
This is complete 16 page issue which has some margin wear. Please photos for details.
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This is complete 16 page issue which has some margin wear. Please photos for details.
Post-D-Day report by the Nazis...
Item #676712
June 24, 1944
THE STAR, Island of Guernsey (in the English Channel), June 24, 1944
* Rare German occupation title
* World War II - WWII - post D-Day
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: "American Battleships Sunk In Big Pacific Clash" "Fierce Fighting Dev... See More
Thomas Mann gains United States citizenship...
Item #561750
June 24, 1944
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, June 24, 1944
* Thomas Mann gains United States citizenship
* Anti Adolph Hitler novelist
This 26 page newspaper has a somewhat discrete one column headline on page 6: "THOMAS MANN A CITIZEN" and "Foe of Hitler Predicts Fall of Germany Within Year".
Other news of the day with much on World War II. Good condition.
wikipedia notes: Pau... See More
The fall of Cherbourg, France imminent...
Item #652213
June 25, 1944
THE BOSTON HERALD, June 25, 1944
* Post D-Day France being occupied by U.S. Army
* World War II German defense falling apart
* Cherbourg France falling to the allies
The top of the front page has a nice banner headline: "YANKS SET UP CHERBOURG KILL" with subhead and related photo.
Incomplete issue containing 28 of the 56 pages, nice condition.... See More
The fall of Cherbourg, France...
Item #582576
June 26, 1944
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, June 26, 1944
* Post D-Day France being occupied by U.S. Army
* World War II German defense falling apart
* Cherbourg France falling to the allies
This 12 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "AMERICANS ARE INSIDE CHERBOURG" with subheads (see photos). Other news of the day with much on World Wa... See More
WWII tabloid issue...
Item #564505
June 27, 1944
DAILY TIMES, from Chicago, Illinois dated June 27, 1944. This is a tabloid-size issue with the headlines of "2 COMMANDERS SEIZED IN FALL OF CHERBOURG!" with the coverage beginning inside the issue. This also contains other news of the day including "Willkie blast jolts Republican unity" and "Germans Flee Russ Armies".
This is the complete issue in 32 pages, h... See More
Nazi reports on the Allied invasion...
Item #677385
June 28, 1944
EVENING PRESS, Island of Guernsey (in the English Channel), June 28, 1944
* Rare German occupation publication
* Post D-Day invasion - Cherbourg
* World War II - WWII - William Joyce
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 on the Allied invasion: "Invaders&#... See More
Battle for Caen, France in 1944....
Item #652214
June 29, 1944
BOSTON TRAVELER, June 29, 1944
* Battle of Caen - France
* Post D-Day invasion
* World War II - WWII
The front page has a nice banner headline in bold lettering: "NAZIS HURL 2 ARMIES IN CAEN BATTLE" with subhead. (see) Nice for display.
Complete with all 24 pages, nice condition.
WWII tabloid issue...
Item #564503
June 29, 1944
DAILY TIMES, from Chicago, Illinois dated June 29, 1944. This is a tabloid-size issue with the headlines of "RUSS TRAP 22 DIVISIONS NEAR MINSK" with the coverage beginning inside the issue. This also contains other news of the day including "Dewey maps plans for his campaign".
This is the complete issue in 36 pages, has an irregular spine and the margins contain a few edge t... See More
A "camp" newspaper from during World War II...
Item #700394
July 01, 1944
THE SERVICE KNIGHT, Camp John T. Knight, Oakland, California, July 1, 1944 This is a camp newspaper for military personnel at Camp Knight in California.
Eight pages, minor wear at the margins, generally good condition.
AI notes: Camp John T. Knight, established in 1942 in Oakland, California, was a key U.S. Army facility during World War II, supporting Pacific operations as part of the S... See More
1944 Theodore Roosevelt Jr. death.... WWII Normandy...
Item #717655
July 14, 1944
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., July 14, 1944
* Theodore "Ted" Roosevelt Jr. death
* Utah Beach World War II Normandy
* World War II - WWII - Post D-Day
The front page has a two column heading: "Gen. Theodore Roosevelt Victim of Heart Attack" with subhead and photo. (see images)
Complete with all 222 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally nice.
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Attempt to kill Hitler... Real life "Valkyrie" event...
Item #650512
July 23, 1944
THE COMMERCIAL APPEAL, Memphis, July 23, 1944.
* Adolph Hitler escapes assassination plot
* Operation Valkyrie - Loyal aides stay put
The top of the front page has a five column headline: "Hitler Attempts To Rally Army" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day with much more on World War II. Complete in 30+ pages, light toning at the margins, general... See More
Hitler gives up some of his power...
Item #563074
July 26, 1944
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, July 26, 1944
* Adolph Hitler giving up some of his power
* Post Operation Valkyrie
This 20 page newspaper has a six column headline on the front page: "HITLER SPLITS POWER; SETS UP 4-MAN RULE" with subheads that include: "Goering Dictator Over Nation's Life" and more.
Other news of the day with much on World War II. Light browning ... See More
Adolph Hitler consolidates power... 16 Reich Generals ready to quit...
Item #705004
July 26, 1944
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 26, 1944.
* Adolph Hitler giving out power
* Post Operation Valkyrie
* Hitler tries to tighten grip
The top of the front page has a six-column headline: "...NAZI LEADERS TIGHTEN GRIP ON HOME FRONT" with subheads that include: "DECREE BY HITLER" "Goebbels Gets the Task of Finding Manpower for Final Stand" and more. (see) Coverage conti... See More
Attempt to kill Hitler... Real life "Valkyrie" event...
Item #691587
July 27, 1944
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 27, 1944.
* re. Adolph Hitler escapes assassination plot
* Post Operation Valkyrie - Loyal aides stay put
* Joseph Goebbels speech reassuring the public
The front page has a two column heading: "Goebbels Promises Nazis New Effort Will Win" (see) Page 4 has a banner headline: "Text of Goebbels' Story of the Anti-Hitler Plot and His Plea for All-O... See More
General Lesley J. McNair death...
Item #662235
July 28, 1944
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 28, 1944
* Lesley J. McNair death (1st report)
* World War II United States Army
* Operation Cobra - Normandy Campaign
The front page has a two column heading: "McNair Killed in Normandy Watching Push on U.S. Front" with subhead and photo. (see) More on page 3.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 28 pages, rag edition in very ni... See More
For those who objected to the war...
Item #650089
August 01, 1944
THE CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTOR, New York, August, 1944 As the title suggests, this newspaper from the midst of World War II espoused non-participation by being a conscientious objector to war. The content throughout the 8 pages supports this theme. Among the ftpg. items: "NCCO Answers Draft Agency's Memo to FDR"; "200 COs, Refusing Rifle Drill, Narrowly Escape Court Martial&qu... See More
Adolph Hitler purge...
Item #588743
August 05, 1944
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, August 5, 1944
* Adolph Hitler's purge in Germany
* Post Operation Valkyrie
This 16 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page:
"HITLER PUSHING NEW PURGE"
See photos for coverage on Adolph Hitler's order to arrest several Nazi leaders that were involved in Operation Valkyrie.
Other news, sports, and advertisements o... See More
Train collision in Stockton, Georgia...
Item #590419
August 06, 1944
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, August 6, 1944
* Stockton, Georgia
* Atlantic Coast Line Railroad
* Trains collision
This 60+ page newspaper has a somewhat discrete one column headline on page 32: "45 NEGROES KILLED IN SOUTHERN WRECK". 1st report coverage on the Stockton, Georgia train collision that killed many Negro railroad laborers.
Other news, sport... See More
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