1944 Theodore Roosevelt Jr. death.... WWII Normandy...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, 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: "Theodore Roosevelt, 56, Dies On Normandy Battlefield" with subhead and photo. (see) Lengthy first report coverage continues on page 8. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history re... See More  

1959 Chevys introduced for 1st time...

THE DETROIT NEWS, Oct. 14, 1958



* 1959 Chevys - Chevrolets introduced

* Impala and Bel Air models



The top part of the back page has four related photos of the 1959 Chevrolets being introduced for the first time with some text. (see) I'm sure this can only be found in a Detroit publication, rare as such.

Complete with 52 pages, small binding holes along the spine/1`st column, small lib... See More  

Death of actress Madeline Kahn...

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Dec. 4, 1999



* Madeline Kahn death

* Comedian actress

* Best title to be had ?



The  ftpg. has a small report: "Madeline Kahn Dies at 57" with a color photo of her. The more detailed & lengthy article is found on page 22 headed: "Madeline Kahn; Oscar-Nominated, Tony-and Emmy-Winning Actress" with another photo of her in the film 'Blazing S... See More  

Death of Johnny Mercer in a L.A. paper....

LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 26, 1976



* John Mercer death (1st report)

* American lyricist, songwriter and singer

* Capital Records co-founder



The front page has a banner headline: "Songster Johnny Mercer Dies" with subhead and photo. Nice for display. Great to have from the capital of the entertainment industry and the city where he lived and died.

Complete 1st section only with al... See More  

Robert Wadlow - at 18 years of age soon to be tallest male...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 23, 1936



* Robert Wadlow is less than an inch from becoming tallest male on record - and he is only 18 years old



Page 22 has a one-column heading regarding Robert Wadlow: "ILLINOIS BOY GIANT NEARS RECORD SIZE", which includes subheads: "ALMOST 8 FEET 4 INCHES" and "18 Yesterday. He Has to Grow Less Than Inch to Be Tallest Man in Verified ... See More  

Dictator Juan Vicente Gómez death...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 19, 1935



* Juan Vicente Gómez death

* President of Venezuela



The top of page 10 has a one column heading: "GEN. GOMEZ DEAD; DICTATOR 27 YEARS" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of Juan Vicente Gómez, general and de facto ruler of Venezuela.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 50 ... See More  

Serial killer & rapist Albert Fish trial...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 15, 1935



* Albert H. Fish trial - creepy acts

* Serial killer, child rapist and cannibal

* "The Boogey Man" - "Gray Man"

* "Brooklyn Vampire" - "Werewolf of Wysteria"



The top of page 22 has a one column heading: "FISH CONFESSED FEELING OF GUILT" with subheads. (see) I suspect this is one of the few publications to... See More  

An underground newspaper from Columbus, Ohio...

COLUMBUS FREEPRESS & COWTOWNTIMES, Ohio, Oct. 16, 1973 



* Rare hippies publication



This is an alternative journal published since 1970. Founded as an underground newspaper centered on anti-war and student activist issues, after the winding down of the Vietnam War it successfully made the transition to the alternative weekly format focusing on lifestyles, alternative culture, and inv... See More  

Death of comedian & actor Milton Berle...

LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 8, 2003



* Buddy Ebsen death (1st report)

* American actor and dancer

* "The Beverly Hillbillies" "Barnaby Jones"

* Best title to be had ?



The top of page B12 has a banner headline: "Buddy Ebsen, 95, Actor-Dancer Was Jed Clampett of 'Beverly Hillbillies'" with four related photos. Great to have this report in a newspaper from th... See More  

1950 Rockville Centre Station disaster...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 19, 1950 



* Rockville Centre Station disaster 

* Long Island railroad 

* Trains crash 



The top of the front page has a two column headline: "LONG ISLAND TOLL 29 DEAD, 79 HURT; MOTORMAN IS HELD" with subheads. (see) Coverage continues inside with 2 related photos. (see) Nice to have in this famous New York City newspaper.

Other new... See More  

Peppersass last ascent of Mount Washington.......

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 22, 1929



* "Old Peppersass" last ascent - accident

* Mount Washington Cog Railway

* New Hampshire mountain climb



Page 27 has a one column heading: "Old Peppersass a Relic of Old Chicago Fortune" with subhead. (see) Related photo is on the back page with heading: "Cog Rail Engine Blows Up, Killing One" (see)

Complete with all 36 pag... See More  

Battle of Nuremberg... German Luftwaffe defeated...

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 17, 1945



* Battle of Nuremberg ends w/ capture

* United States 7th Army

* German Luftwaffe destroyed

* World War II - WWII



The front page has a two column heading: "Americans Slash Into Nuernberg, Ruin Luftwaffe" (see) Other World War II reporting.

Compete with all 18 pages, light toning at the margins, a few small binding holes along the spine, gen... See More  

One of the greatest Indy 500 races, in an Indianapolis newspaper...

THE INDIANAPOLIS TIMES, May 30, 1960 



* Indianapolis 500 auto race 

* Jim Rathmann wins (1st report)

* Best title to be has ? rare as such



No better newspaper to report the Indianapolis 500 than this one. The bold banner headline announces: "JIM RATHMANN WINS" as well as: "2 Die, 33 Hurt As Stand Falls" with a photos of the tragedy, as well as the winner drive... See More  

Quaint, amateur newspaper from Brooklyn...

THE MAGNET, Brooklyn, New York, Easter, 1906 



* Rare miniature size publication



This is the vol. 1 #7 issue of a quite rare title not listed in Union List of Serials or Union List of Newspapers. A small-size, amateurish newspaper which noted inside in an earlier issue: "The 'Magnet' publishes interesting stories, poems, jokes, notes of school & society...is published ev... See More  

Aviator Jimmie Mattern safe in Siberia....

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 8, 1933



* American Aviator Jimmie Mattern

* Airplane flight around the World attempt

* Found to be safe in Siberia



The top of the front page has a two column heading: "MATTERN IS SAFE IN NORTH SIBERIA; SOVIET WILL AID" with subheads. (see) Lengthy text continues inside with 2 related photos. First report coverage on Jimmie Mattern, the American flyer who... See More  

Dutch Schultz trial...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 25, 1935 



* New York City gangster Dutch Schultz 

* Tax evasion trial beginning



The front page has one column headings: "SCHULTZ BEER RULE AND LINK TO GANGS PORTRAYED TO JURY" "Detectives Tell of His Speakeasy Activities After the Murder of Noe" and more. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous ... See More  

Paul Bear Bryant to sign w/ Minnesota Gophers ?....

MINNEAPOLIS MORNING TRIBUNE , December 14, 1950



* Early Paul Bear Bryant at Kentucky

* Alabama Crimson Tide football fame



Page 22 has a five column heading: "Bryant Warm on 'U' Job; Gustafson Out" with small photo of Bryant. (see) Bryant would not take this job and stay at Kentucky a few more years before going the Texas A & M then eventually to Alabama.

Complete with... See More  

Pete Rose's short stint back into MLB baseball...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 25, 1999



* Pete Rose inducted into all-century team

* Bud Selig drops MLB baseball ban for 1 day



The top of the front page has a photo showing Pete Rose at Game 2 of the 1999 World Series. It was here that he was introduced as a member of the all-century team to a roaring crowd. For this to happen, Rose's ban from baseball had to be lifted for this day which Bud... See More  

Review & premiere of "Predator", in a Los Angeles newspaper...

LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 12, 1987



* Best "Predator" film advertisement

* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review

* Science-fiction action horror

* Arnold Schwarzenegger



A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Predator" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollyw... See More  

Winston Churchill loses election... Near the end of the war with Japan...

WILMINGTON MORNING STAR, N.C., July 27, 1945 



* Winston Churchill's upset defeat

* 1945 United Kingdom general election

* Clement Attlee & the Labour Party

* War with Japan near the end 



The front page has a two column photo showing Clement Attlee with heading: "New British Premier" Also a two column heading: "Clement Attlee To Form New British Governmen... See More  

Winter War begins in 1939... Soviets invade Finland...

NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, Nov. 30, 1939



* Winter War begins

* Soviet Union - Soviets

* Finland invasion

* World War II



The front page has a nice banner headline: "RUSSIANS BOMB HELSINGFORS; FIRES RAGE; HUNDREDS KILLED" with subheads and related photo. (see) Nice for display.

Complete with 34 pages, light toning, small binding holes along the spine, minor wear at the margins, gen... See More  

Lou Gehrig... 3 home runs in a row...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, sport's section only, May 5, 1929



* Lou Gehrig - New York Yankees

* 3 home runs in a row



This sport's section only has one column headings on the front page that include: "3 HOMERS BY GEHRIG HELP YANKS WIN, 11-9" "Gets Trio of Circuit Drives for 2d Time in Career in Victory Over White Sox" "Ruth Connects With No. 3" and more with box... See More  

Occupation of Berlin by U.S. Army in 1945....

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 5, 1945



* Occupation of Berlin, Germany

* United States Army enters capital





The front page has a two column heading: "U. S. Flag Raised in Berlin; British Take Over District" with subhead.  Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.

Complete with all 20 pages, rag edition in nice condition.... See More  

Richard Byrd Flies over Antarctica...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 20, 1930



* Richard Byrd's Antarctica expedition ends

* Flagship "The City of New York"



The front page has a three column headline: "BYRD PARTY ON SHIP HOMEWARD BOUND; CITY OF NEW YORK LOADED OVER NIGHT; POLAR PLANE LEFT AT ANTARCTIC BASE" with subheads. (see) Lengthy text continues on page 2 with related photos.

Other news, sports and ad... See More  

1934 Honea Path, South Carolina riot

THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, September 6, 1934



* General Textile Strike of 1934

* Riots erupt in Southern States



The top of the front page has a three column headline: "Two Killed, Score Injured as Bullets Fly in Textile Strike; Roosevelt Names Mediators" with subheads. Coverage on the general textile strike of 1934 in Georgia and the Carolinas.

Other news, sports and advertise... See More