Sugar Ray Robinson vs. O'Neill Bell...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, February 16, 1946



* Sugar Ray Robinson vs. O'Neill Bell

* 40th K.O. - pre title fight



This 26 page newspaper has small column headlines on page 7: "Robinson Wins In Second", "Stops Bell as 14,922 Fans Look On in Detroit" with short report.



This is a small report probably because it was before he officially became a title holder.



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Tomoyuki Yamashita execution...

THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, February 23, 1946



* Tomoyuki Yamashita execution (1st report)

* 'The Tiger of Malaya'



This 22 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page:

"Army Hangs Yamashita" and "Jap war Criminal Dies Ingloriously" which tells of the hanging of Japanese World War II General Tomoyuki Yamashita. He was known for torturing American pr... See More  

Juan Peron elected President of Argentine...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, February 25, 1946



* Juan Peron elected President of Argentina



This 38 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page:



* ARGENTINES BALLOT IN ORDERLY CROWDS FOR NEW PRESIDENT

* Nation's Poll of 3,000,000 Under Guard of Army Is Peaceful Everywhere

 

and more. Continues on page 3 with related photos.



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Iron Cutain speech...

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, March 5, 1946



* Winston Churchill - re. Iron Curtain Speech

* Fulton, Missouri



This 12 page newspaper has a one column heading on page 7: "Fulton Makes Ready For Churchill Visit"



There is other news of the day including period advertising. This issue has minor margin wear, but is otherwise in good condition.



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Earthquake & Tunami in Alaska and Hawaii...

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1946 Earthquake & Tsunami...

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Herman Keiser wins 1946 Masters golf tournament

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, April 8, 1946



* Herman Keiser wins Masters Tournament

* Augusta National Golf Club - Georgia



The top of page 14 has a banner headline: "Hogan Three-Putts from 12 Feet, Keiser Cashes In" with subheads, photo and scores. First report coverage on Herman Keiser winning the 1946 Masters Golf Tournament in Augusta, Georgia.

Complete with 22 pages, light toning a... See More  

Mel Ott last career home run...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, April 17, 1946  This 52 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 34: "GIANTS' FAST START ROUTS PHILLIES, 8-4" "Ott and Lombardi Hit Homers for 4 Runs in First, Then 2 in Second Game" and more. (see) This was actually Mel Ott's last career home run.



Various other baseball reports with nice photo on page 35 showing President Harry Tru... See More  

1946 Tel Aviv car park raid...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 26, 1946



* Tel Aviv - Israel car park raid

* Jewish insurgency in Mandatory Palestine

* Zionist underground groups - Lehi militants



Page 8 has a one column heading: "6 Britons In Tel Aviv Slain By Extremists" (see images)

Complete with 44 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, generally very nice.



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Battle of Alcatraz...

THE TOPEKA DAILY CAPITAL, Topeka, Kansas, May 3, 1946 



* Battle of Alcatraz prison

* Prison break attempt 



This 22 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page that include: "Armed Convicts Hold Alcatraz Guards in Cell" and more (see images).



Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. A few small binding holes along the spine, otherwise good condit... See More  

Assault wins the 1946 Kentucky Derby...

TOPEKA DAILY CAPITAL, Kansas, May 5, 1946 



* Assault - thoroughbred horse racing 

* Kentucky Derby win (1st of 3 wins) 

* Eventual triple crown winner 



This 32 page newspaper has a four column headline on page 15A: "Assault Captures Rich Derby--Spy Song 2nd; Hampden 3rd" with subhead and photo. This was the 1st of 3 historic wins for the famed horse for the tr... See More  

Assault wins the Preakness in 1946...

EVENING CHRONICLE, Allentown, Pennsylvania, May 13, 1946



* Assault - horse racing 

* Preakness Stakes win (2nd of 3 wins) 

* Triple crown winner 



This 26 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 16: "'EXPERTS' TAKE APART ASSAULT AFTER TRIUMPH" with photo and caption: "Assault Wins Preakness By Neck" This was the 2nd of 3 historic wins for ... See More  

Railroad Strike of 1946....

THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, May 18, 1946



* The great railroad strike of 1946

* President Harry Truman speaks



This 20 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page:



* STRIKE CALL STANDS AS U. S. SEIZES RAILS



with subhead.



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1946 railroad strike begins....

THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 24, 1946



* Railroad workers strike beginning

* Strike wave of 1945-1946



The front page has a nice banner headline: "STRIKE HALTS RAILROADS, PARALYZES NATION; ODT RULES TRANSPORT; MILLIONS DISCOMMODED; NEGOTIATIONS FAIL, ADJOURNED TO THIS MORNING" with many subheads and related photo. Lengthy text.

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1946 Detroit Automotive Golden Jubilee...

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, May 30, 1946



* Detroit Automotive Golden Jubilee

* Automobiles - cars - trucks - Henry Ford

* Only in a Detroit publication (very rare)



The front page has a headline: "JUBILEE GRANDSTAND FALLS; SCORE INJURED" with subhead. and related photo.  (see images) A few more related photos are on the back page.

Complete with 22 pages, light toning and some we... See More  

Automobiles for 1946... Color illustrations...

CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, Graphic Section only, June 2, 1946



* Automobiles for 1946 - vehicles

* Makes and models in color



The front page of this section has 19 color illustrations headed: "Here Are The Automobiles Of The Year" which shows the various makes for the year 1946. (see) Great for display. Article continues on page 4.

Complete graphic section only with 10 pages, minor s... See More  

Nice report on Supreme Court ruling...

THE TOPEKA DAILY CAPITAL,  June 4, 1946, Topeka Kansas.  This issue contains the following 6 column front page headline: "NAVY ASKS INACTIVES VOLUNTEER".  This issue also contains the following front page coverage: "High Court Gives Press Wide Latitude", "Dr. C.L. Hovgard, Church Leader, Dies", "Plans Possible Duty in Event of Maritime Strike", and much more!  This is the ... See More  

LaSalle Hotel cocktail lounge fire...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 6, 1946



* La Salle Hotel fire (1st report)

* Silver Grill Cocktail Lounge

* Chicago, Illinois



The front page has two column headings: "58 Die in Chicago Hotel Fire; 200 Hurt by Flames, Smoke" "Panic Sweeps 22-Story LaSalle--Most of Victims Suffocated--Many Jump Into Nets or Are Rescued by Ladders" First report coverage continues on the back page... See More  

1946 Hesse Crown Jewels heist arrests...

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, June 8, 1946



* Hesse Crown Jewels Heist

* Post World War II looting

* Colonel Jack Durant

* Schlosshotel Kronberg Castle



The front page has nice headline: "COLONEL AND WAC WIFE SEIZED WITH ROYAL GEMS" with subheads and photo of the Kronberg Castle. (see)

Complete with 18 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally nice.... See More  

The death of boxer Jack Johnson...

THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, June 11, 1946



* Heavyweight boxer Jack Johnson death

* 1st black World champion "Galveston Giant"



Page 15 has a two column heading: "Jack Johnson Dies Following Accident" with subhead. (see images)

Complete with 20 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, a few small binding holes along the spine, gener... See More  

1946 Gatlinburg TN B-29 crash...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, June 13, 1946 



* Gatlinburg, Tennessee 

* 3rd Army B-29 Bomber crash 

* Great Smoky Mountain 



This 46 page newspaper has a small one column headline on page 28: "12 DIE IN B-29 CRASH ON TENNESSEE PEAK"



Tells of the United States Air Force B-29 Bomber crash near Gatlinburg, Tennessee on a peak in the Great Smoky Mountains.

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1946 Joe Louis vs. Billy Conn fight...

THE NEW YORK TIMES,, June 20, 1946 



* Joe Louis vs. Billy Conn 

* Heavyweight boxing championship bout 



The top of the front page has a one column heading:

"LOUIS STOPS CONN IN EIGHTH ROUND AND RETAINS TITLE" with subheads. (See) Much more reporting on page 27 with headings, photos and round per round coverage. Loads of text, too much to photograph here.

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Operation Crossraods... Atomic bomb....

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, July 1, 1946



* Operation Crossroads - Atomic bombing

* Nuclear weapon at Bikini Atoll - Able

* B-29 Superfortress Dave's Dream



The front page has a six column headline: "Check Shows Bomb Losses Heavy" with subheads.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 10 pages, a little spine wear, generally nice.... See More  

Republic of the Philippines established...

THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, July 4, 1946 



* The Republic of the Philippines is established



The front page has a two column heading: "Historic Rites Mark Birth of Philippines Republic" 1st report coverage on the establishment of the Republic of the Philippines.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 16 pages, minor margin wear, generally in nice co... See More  

Pauline Betz.... Wimbledon title...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, sport's section only, July 7, 1946



* Pauline Betz Addie

* The Championships, Wimbledon

* Women's tennis singles title won



The front page of the sport's section has a one column heading: "U.S. TAKES 4 TITLES AT WIMBLEDON; MISS BETZ A VICTOR" with subheads and photo. (see) 1st report coverage on Pauline Betz winning her first and only Wimbledon Women... See More