1954 Hurricane Hazel... Toronto, Canada...

THE DETROIT NEWS, Oct. 17, 1954



* Effects of Hurricane Hazel in Canada

* Toronto, Ontario storm & flood disaster



The front has a nice headline: "71 DIE, HUNDREDS LOST IN TORONTO" with subheads and two related photos. (see images) Nice for display.

Complete in a 80+ page Sunday edition, light toning and a little wear at the margins, some small binding holes along the spine, ge... See More  

The death of Henri Matisse...

THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, November 4, 1954



* The death of Henri Matisse

* Famed artist - painter



This 72 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 26: "Famed Artist Matisse Dies in France", which is a 1st report of the death of famous painter, Henry Matisse. see photos for text here.



Other news of the day throughout. Minor margin wear, small binding holes along the sp... See More  

Frederick Snite death... "The Man in the Iron Lung"...

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass. Nov. 13, 1954



* Frederick B. Snite, Jr. death

* "The Man in the Iron Lung"

* Notre Dame University legend - lore



The front page has a three column heading: "'Boiler Kid,' in Iron Lung 18 Years, Dies in Sleep at Age 44" with subhead and photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of Frederick B. Snite, Jr., Note Dame legend known ... See More  

James Stewart, Tony Curtis, Gloria DeHaven, Piper Laurie, Kirk Douglas, Rock Hudson in a newspaper for the movie industry...

MOTION PICTURE DAILY, New York, December 10, 1954  This end of the year edition contains 11 - 9 x 12 inch high gloss movie posters of Universal Studios pictures for 1955 staring big names like: James Stewart, Tony Curtis, Gloria DeHaven, Piper Laurie, Kirk Douglas, Rock Hudson and more. Additionally, the issue is packed with movie news of the day. Beautiful for display.

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Dr. Sam Sheppard verdict... "The Fugitive" case...

NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 22, 1954 



* Dr. Sam Sheppard

* Murder trial ends with guilty verdict



At the bottom of the front page first column is a head: "Sheppard Convicted, Gets Life Sentence".  The article continues on page 24 where is found a photo of Sam Sheppard as well. See the web for more on the fascinating case. It was this case upon which the popular television s... See More  

Labor newspaper...

PEOPLE'S WORLD, San Francisco, 1955. A labor newspaper focused primarily on labor concerns and news. Various photos within. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not be of this specific date but will have the format as shown. Eight pages measuring 16"x11", various edge & fold tears and partially loose at the spine.

Jack Palance...

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS - PARADE, Detroit, Michigan, January 2, 1955  The front of this issue contains a photo of Jack Palance with an accompanying article entitled "Women Love Hollywood's Tough Guys" which includes additional photos of other actors. Additional stories and advertisements are within.



This is complete in 16 pages with several small binding holes along the top ed... See More  

Kim Novak...

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS - PARADE, Detroit, Michigan, January 23, 1955  The front of this issue contains a photo of Kim Novak with an accompany article entitled "The Story of a Buildup" which includes additional photos. Additional stories and advertisements are within.



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Olive Branch MS tornado disaster....

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, February 2, 1955  This 22 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "Tornadoes Kill 31, Injure About 100 In Midsouth States".



This tells of the tornado outbreak in the South in which Olive Branch and Commerce Landing, Mississippi were hit hard .



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1955 Ona Munson suicide death... actress...

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., February 12, 1955



* Ona Munson suicide death

* American film - movie actress

* "Gone With the Wind" Belle Watling



The bottom of the front page has a small one column photo with heading: "Free Again" and brief text. (see) First report coverage on the suicide death of this American actress in silent movies, vaudeville and theater.

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TWA flight 260 airplane crash...

THE PARSONS SUN, Parsons, Kansas, February 19, 1955   This 14 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "Plane Missing With 16 Aboard" "Disappearance on 70-Mile Flight".



Tells of the TWA flight 260 airplane crash near Albuquerque NM. Early report on the same day of this tragedy when it was still unknown of the crash.



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1955 Barbara Gaca kidnapping murder...

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, April 1, 1955



* Barbara Gaca kidnapping & murder



The front page has a banner headline in bold lettering: "BARBARA SLAIN; HUNT FOR FIEND" with subheads and related pictorial. (see) More inside.

Complete with 44 pages, some spine wear, generally nice.

Theda Bara death.... Pablo Picasso...

THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, April 8, 1955



* Theda Bara death (The Vamp)

* Silent film actress

* Pablo Picasso



Page 22 has one column headings: "SIREN OF SILENT SCREEN EXPIRES" "Theda Bara Cancer Victim, Her Physician Says" 1st report coverage on the death of silent film actress, Theda Bara, known for her femme fatale roles. She is also considered one the earliest s... See More  

Cary Middlecoff wins 1955 Masters golf tournament

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., April 11, 1955



* Cary Middlecoff wins Masters Tournament

* Augusta National Golf Club - Georgia



The top of page 10 has a five column heading: "Cary Middlecoff Captures Masters" with subheads, photo and scores. First report coverage on Cary Middlecoff winning the 1955 Masters Golf Tournament in Augusta, Georgia.

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Chicago White Sox most runs....

SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Springfield, Massachusetts, April 24, 1955  This 50+ page newspaper has a banner headline on page 3 of the sport's section (inside): "WHITE SOX SCORE 29 RUNS AGAINST A'S TO TIE MODERN BIG LEAGUE RECORD" with subheads and box scores. Tells of the modern baseball record for most runs scored in a single game by one team. This record would be broken in 2007 by th... See More  

1955 Battle of Saigon... South Vietnam...

THE DETROIT NEWS, April 29, 1955



* Battle of Saigon (1955) - South Vietnam

* Diem's government vs. Binh Xuyen armies



The front page has a banner headline: "CRUSH REBELS IN SAIGON" with subheads and related photo. (see images)

Complete with 64 pages, a little margin wear, generally in good condition.

1st Transcontinental flight round trip...

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, May 23, 1955 



* 1st Transcontinental flight round trip

* Airplane - Jet - John M. Conroy



The front page has a two column photo with caption: "A Record-Making Flight" with brief text. (see)

1st report coverage on John M. Conroy becoming the first person to fly a airplane round trip across the United States and back in the same day.

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Racecar driver Bill Vukovich killed at Indy 500...

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass. May 31, 1955



* Race car driver Bill Vukovich killed

* Bob Sweikert wins Indianapolis 500



The front page has a three column heading: "Sweikert Wins Indianapolis Race As Vukovich Dies in Fiery Wreck" with subhead and two related photos, one showing the fatal wreckage. The top of page 23 has a four column heading: "Sweikert Wins '500'; Vukovi... See More  

1955 Atomic Bomb peace address...

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, June 21, 1955



* "Atom for Peace" United Nations address 

* President Dwight D. Eisenhower - IKE 



The front page has a banner headline: "'NEW KIND' OF ATOM PEACE" with lead-in: "Ike Suggests" and related photo. (see images) 

Complete with 34 pages, small binding holes along the spine, good condition.



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Coca Cola ad...

THE MORNING CALL, July  6, 1955, from Allentown, Pennsylvania. This is a single-page advertisement of Coca-Cola "NEWS!" See photos for full details.

Early Stroh's advertisement...

The Detroit Free Press, July 19, 1955.  (print only)



The color single-page print size is approximately 15.5 x 23 inches and is a full-page ad for Stroh's Beer.

U.S. announces the beginning of the 'space race'...

THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, July 30, 1955 



* Space Race begins

* U.S. vs. Soviet Union



The front page has reporting on which essentially announced the creation of the "space race" between the United States and the Soviet Union with a three column heading: "Man Is Headed for the Planets" In reality the Soviets would take the lead in the space race with the succes... See More  

1955 Andover, Ohio restaurant explosion disaster....

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, August 11, 1955



* Andover, Ohio

* Gateway restaurant explosion



This 38 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page:  "At Least 25 Killed In Ohio Gas Explosion". Tells of the explosion disaster at the Gateway Restaurant in Andover, Ohio.



Other news of the day throughout including various advertisements and much on Hurrica... See More  

Hurricane Diane in 1955....

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, August 15, 1955  This 14 page newspaper has a 3 column headline on the front page: "Hurricane Diane Spins Toward Mainland" with subhead. (see)



Other news of the day throughout. Light browning, otherwise in nice condition.

1955 Spring City, Tennessee School bus & train disaster...

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, August 23, 1955



* Spring City, Tennessee 

* Train - school bus wreck disaster 



This 18 page newspaper has a two column headline near the bottom of the front page: "10 Killed, 31 Injured In Tennessee As Freight Train Rams School Bus"



Tells of the freight train that demolished a school bus full of children in Spring City, Tennessee.



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