Hollywood goes political in 1951 ?...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 18, 1951



* Fresh Laid Plans released

* Animated comedy short film

* Producer John Sutherland

* Political statement on farming ?



The bottom of the front page has a two column heading: "Cartoon Film Stirs Dispute in West By Satirizing U. S. Farm Planning" (see images)

Complete 1st section only with all 92 pages, rag edition in great condition.



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Julius & Ethel Rosenberg... Charges denied...

NEW YORK TIMES, from New York, dated March 22, 1951 The frontpage features a 2 line, 2 column head: "3 On Trial as Spies Open Defense, Rosenberg Denying All Charges". Continues inside where there is a 2 column photo of the Rosenbergs arriving at the federal courthouse.



This is complete Rag issue in 64 pages measuring approximately 16.5 x 22.5 inches and is in very nice condition.&nbs... See More  

Rosenberg's sentence to death... Electric chair at Sing Sing...

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts,  April 5, 1951  



* Julius and Ethel Rosenberg sentenced

* Russian spies - Atomic bomb

* Electric chair - Sing Sing prison in New York



The banner headline announces: "BULLETIN: Two Convicted Atom Bomb Spies Are Sentenced To Death" with smaller subheads as well. This is the report of Julius & Ethel Rosenberg being sentenced ... See More  

1951 Operation Greenhouse... Nuclear bomb tests...

THE DETROIT NEWS, May 9, 1951



* Operation Greenhouse tests series

* Nuclear weapons - atomic bombs

* Enewetak Atoll - Pacific Ocean



The top of page 3 has a two column heading: "Believe U. S. Tests A-Shell" (see images) This was when these tests were first made public.

Complete with 76 pages, rag edition in very nice condition. Some small binding holes along the spine.



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Bob Feller pitches his third no-hitter....

CENTRE DAILY TIMES, State College & Bellefonte, Pa., July 2, 1951  Near the top of the sports page is: "Feller In 3rd No-Hitter" and: "Pitchers Excel in Top Tests". The report begins: "Bob Feller, king of active Major League pitchers, sits on a pedestal today as the only modern day hurler with three no-hit games to his credit..." with more.

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Jersey Joe Walcott vs. Ezzard Charles...

THE TIMES PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, July 19, 1951



* Jersey Joe Walcott vs. Ezzard Charles

* Oldest heavyweight boxing champion



This 52 page newspaper has a six column headline on page 24: "Walcott Wins World Heavyweight Crown; Stops Charles in 7th" with subheads and action photo. (see) Tells of Jersey Joe Walcott becoming the oldest heavyweight boxing champion of all time... See More  

1st baseball game broadcast in color TV...

THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, August 12, 1951 



* Boston Braves vs. Brooklyn Dodgers 

* 1st color television coverage in MLB 



This 30+ page newspaper has one column headlines on page 3 of the sport's section (inside): "Dodger Lead Upped to 13" "Win One, Loss One, But Gain in Race" with box scores.



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Joe Louis...

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, August 16, 1951



* Joe Louis (Brown bomber)

* Jimmy Bivins



This 32 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "Joe Louis Jabs Way to Victory".



More on page 19 with four column headline: "Feather-Fisted Joe Louis Wins Decision over Bivins".



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Stamford, Connecticut Little League champions....

SPRINGFIELD SUNDAY REPUBLICAN, Mass., August 26, 1951



* Stamford, Connecticut

* Little League baseball

* World Series champions



Page 4 of the sport's section has a one column heading: "STAMFORD TOSSERS ARE LITTLE LEAGUE CHAMPS ON 3-0 WIN" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on the little league baseball team from Stamford, Connecticut winning the World Series championsh... See More  

Yankees clinch 1951 pennant...

THE MORNING CALL, Allentown, Pennsylvania, September 29, 1951  A two line, three column heading declares: "Yankees Clinch Pennant; Reynolds Hurls No-Hitter", with subhead: "Brooklyn Drops To First Place Deadlock", plus photo of Allie Reynolds kissing a baseball. This is the front page only and is good condition. See photos for full details.

1951 Dezi Arnaz-Lucille Ball baby girl photo...

THE DETROIT NEWS, Oct. 3, 1951



* Lucie Arnaz is introduced to the public

* Desi Arnaz, Lucille Ball & daughter photo



Page 53 has as a two column photo with heading: "Picture Debut of Arnaz-Ball Baby" and brief text. (see images)

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Red Skelton... Leo Durocher on the Dodgers...

LIFE, Oct. 22, 1951 Inside has the famous report by Dodger scout Andy High in which he critiques each of the Yankee players. The article is headed: "Never Saw A Report Like It" "Leo Durocher pays tribute to Brooklyn's scout's analysis of the N.Y. Yankees which didn't pull Giants through but will make fuel for the hot-stove league."

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1951 Union West Virginia mine explosion...

THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, November 1, 1951



* Union  West Virginia 

* Coal mine explosion 

* Cabin Creek field 



This 62 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 5: "COAL MINE BLAST FATAL TO TWELVE" "Bodies Are Found Deep in W. Va. Mountain"



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Joe DiMaggio retires as a MLB player...

THE DETROIT NEWS, Dec. 12, 1951



* Joe DiMaggio retirement

* New York Yankees Clipper

* MLB Major League Baseball



The front page of the sport's section has a four column photo with heading: "A Star Passes but the Reflected Light Often Shines for Generations" Also a six column heading: "Joe Eyes TV Job...Feels Arcs Ruined Him...Mantle His Sub" with another related pho... See More  

1951 Elizabeth, New York airplane crash...

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, December 17, 1951



* Elizabeth, New Jersey disaster

* Curtiss-Wright C-46 Commando airplane



This 8 page newspaper has a four headline on the front page: "Former Resident Here Heads One Inquiry Into Air Crash" with subhead. (see)



Tells of the C-46 airplane crash disaster at Elizabeth, New Jersey in which 56 people were killed.



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1951 sport's stars photos...

SPORT'S SECTION ONLY of the New York Times, Dec. 23, 1951



* Sport's stars & feats of 1951

* Bobby Thomson - Ben Hogan

* Kentucky Wildcats basketball & more



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Gangster Frank Costello....

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, January 8, 1952



* Gangster Frank Costello

* Contempt of Senate charges



The front page has one column headings: "Poker-Face Costello Hears U.S. Atty. Outline Charges", "Tried On 11 Counts Of Contempt; Failed To Answer Crime Com." with photo (see photos). Coverage on crime boss Frank Costello faced with contempt of Se... See More  

Elizabeth II proclaimed Queen of Britain.....

TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Taunton, Massachusetts, February 8, 1952



* Queen Elizabeth II proclaimed queen regnant



This 14 page newspaper has a six column headline on the front page: "Elizabeth Proclaimed Reigning Queen of Britain; Pledges Nation True, Faithful Sovereign Service" with subhead: "Britons Proclaim Ruler with Ancient Pageantry" and photo of Queen Elizabeth II.



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U.S. military newspaper in Japanese...

382d NEWS, a U.S. military newspaper done by the Information and Education Section of the "382nd General Hospital," Feb. 13, 1952 This is the "Japanese Edition" with all text in Japanese save for the masthead. Four pages, paper clipped together. Nice condition.

Willie Sutton Captured....

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Dick Button performs 1st triple jump in figure skating...

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, February 22, 1952



* Dick Button performs 1st triple jump in figure skating

* Elizabeth Taylor gets married



This 34 page newspaper has two column headlines in the sport's section (page 25): "Button First '48 Olympic Titlist to Repeat Victory", "Harvard Student Walks Away With Figure Skating Crown...". This was when the very first triple jump... See More  

Tornado outbreak in Arkansas...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 22, 1952 



* Dierks, Arkansas tornado outbreak



This 30 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "DEATHS REACH 116 AS TORNADOES RIP ACROSS ARKANSAS", "Property Loss Is Heavy" and more with related photo (see photos). Coverage on the Southern United States tornado outbreak in which a F4 tornado struck Dierks, Arka... See More  

Tornado outbreak in Arkansas...

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, March 22, 1952  This 12 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "Tornadoes Kill 214 In Four States" with subhead. (see)



This tells of the Southern United States tornado outbreak in which a F4 tornado struck Dierks, Arkansas.



Other news of the day. Little spine wear, otherwise in good condition.

Pierre SD flood....

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, April 11, 1952  This 10 page newspaper has a front page photo of a Pierre, South Dakota home under water with some text. (see)



Also a page 4 headline that reads: "Flood Dangers Appear Mounting In Five States of the Midwest".



Tells of the 1952 flood that was hardest hit in Pierre SD.



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