WWII - The Journey (pre, during, and post-war events)

This link was created to take explorers on a pre-war, war, and post-war journey of events related to WWII - an unimaginably horrific period in world history. The issues are arranged chronologically and are not necessarily available for sale. Your walk begins with the Paris Peace Conference of 1919, and finishes with well-known movies regarding the war.

WWII - The Journey (pre, during, and post-war events)

This link was created to take explorers on a pre-war, war, and post-war journey of events related to WWII - an unimaginably horrific period in world history. The issues are arranged chronologically and are not necessarily available for sale. Your walk begins with the Paris Peace Conference of 1919, and finishes with well-known movies regarding the war.
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591809

Max Schmeling win... boxing...

Item #591809

September 27, 1932

PRESCOTT JOURNAL MINER, Prescott, Arizona, September 27, 1932



* Max Schmeling (German boxer)

* Heavyweight boxing




This 6 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "Schmeling Scores Technical Knock-out over Mickey Walker" with subheads (see photos). 1st report coverage on the heavyweight boxing match between Max Schmeling and Mickey Walker.



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580405

Gandhi fasts ends...

Item #580405

September 27, 1932

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, September 27, 1932 



* Mohandas Gandhi - The Mahatma 

* Six day fasting - hunger strike ends 

* Untouchables to Harijans 



This 24 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "Gandhi Brings Fast to End as He Wins Fight", "Great Britain Meets His Demands on Untouchables"

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681436

Poona Act agreement... Mahatma Gandhi...

Item #681436

September 27, 1932

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, September 27, 1932 



* Poona Act agreement settled - India

* Mohandas Gandhi - The Mahatma 

* Six day fasting - hunger strike ends



The front page has a five column heading: "India Celebrates Gandhi's Victory" with subheads. (see)

Complete with 30 pages, rag edition in very nice condition. A few small binding holes along the spine.... See More  

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569071

Gandhi fasts in 1932....

Item #569071

September 27, 1932

THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, September 27, 1932



* Mohandas Gandhi - The Mahatma

* Six day fasting - hunger strike ends

* Untouchables to Harijans



This 20 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "GANDHI BETTER AFTER EATING; IS STILL IN PRISON", "Famous Indian Poet, Tagore, and Other Leaders Visit Him", "Drinks G... See More  

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591812

New York Yankees 1932 World Series...

Item #591812

September 30, 1932

PRESCOTT JOURNAL MINER, Prescott, Arizona, September 30, 1932



* 1932 New York Yankees World Series

* Babe Ruth & Lou Gehrig on team

* Chicago Cubs - MLB baseball




This 6 page newspaper has nice banner headline on the front page: "GOMEZ PITCHES YANKEES TO SECOND VICTORY" with subheads and box scores. 1st report coverage on the New York Yankees winning game 2 of the World Serie... See More  

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707386

The legendary "called shot" home run by Babe Ruth, in a Chicago newspaper...

Item #707386

October 02, 1932

CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, October 2, 1932 



* Babe Ruth's called shot (first report)

* New York Yankees World Series (game 3)

* Chicago Cubs - Wrigley Field

* Best title to be had - very rare




This could well be the most desired newspaper in baseball history. This edition reports the famous Babe Ruth "called shot" home run in the 1932 World Series.

As a bit of background, ... See More  

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567804

Kingdom of Iraq created...

Item #567804

October 04, 1932

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, October 4, 1932  This 46 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 4: "LEAGUE RAISES IRAQ TO FULL MEMBERSHIP" "Turkey Welcomes Former Colony and Hinds Palestine and Syria Will Follow".



Tells of Iraq officially becoming a Independent Kingdom and joining the League of Nations.



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614844

Johannes Winkler... Liquid rocket flight...

Item #614844

October 07, 1932

THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 7, 1932



* Liquid fueled rocket "spaceship"

* Johannes Winkler test fails




This 44 page newspaper has a small one column heading on page 2: "Liquid Fuel Rocket Explodes 50 Feet Up in German Test." See image for text here.

Other news, sport and advertisements of the day. Complete in 44 pages, good condition.



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652124

Walter Hagen wins St. Louis Open....

Item #652124

October 10, 1932

THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 10, 1932



* Golfer Walter Hagen

* St. Louis Open win




The sport's section (page 22) has a banner headline: "Last Round Score of 65, Six Under Par, Gives Hagen Victory in Open Tourney" with subheads, photos a stats. First report coverage on golfing great Walter Hagen winning the St. Louis Open golf tournament.

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632546

Belfast Outdoor Relief Strike riots....

Item #632546

October 12, 1932

THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 12, 1932



* Belfast, Northern Ireland

* Outdoor Relief Strike riots

* Depression era unemployment




The top of the front page has a one column heading: "POLICE OF 6 COUNTIES RUSHED TO BELFAST AS 10,000 IDLE RIOT" with subheads. (see) Coverage on the Belfast, Ireland unemployment riot.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 48 pages... See More  

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591833

1932 Illinois mine war... Taylorville...

Item #591833

October 13, 1932

PRESCOTT JOURNAL MINER, Arizona, October 13, 1932 



* Illinois Mine War 

* Taylorville, Illinois
 



This 6 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "NEW UPRISINGS AMONG FARM, MINE STRIKERS" with subheads (see photos). Coverage on the ongoing Illinois mine war. Nice headline for display here.



Other news and various advertisements of the day throug... See More  

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582968

Mae West robbed by bandit...

Item #582968

October 13, 1932

THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Omaha, Nebraska, October 13, 1932



* Mae West robbed of diamonds

* Hollywood actress, sex symbol




This 22 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Bandit Takes $19,500 Gems and Cash From Mae West" with related photo with caption: "Diamond Lil Robbed of Jewels"

See photos for text here.



Other news and advertisements of the day. Li... See More  

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687061

Amos Alonzo Stagg forced to quit because of age...

Item #687061

October 14, 1932

THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 14, 1932



* Amos Alonzo Stagg forced to quit

* University of Chicago football coach




The sport's section (page 25) has a banner headline: "Age Rule Force Stagg to Quit Post at Chicago at End of the College Year" with subheads that include: "Stagg Is Retired As Chicago Coach" "University Invikes Age Rule of 70 to Relieve Him of All Activ... See More  

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582970

Commerce, MO lion hunt...

Item #582970

October 17, 1932

THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Omaha, Nebraska, October 17, 1932



* Denver M. Wright

* Commerce MO Missouri

* African circus "lion hunt"




This 18 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page: "2 Surprised Lions Freed for Hunt" with subheads that include: "CIRCUS CATS STALKED BY TENDERFOOT" and more (see photos). This tells of Denver M. Wright's "Lio... See More  

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566542

Chuck Klein & Jimmie Foxx MVPs....

Item #566542

October 19, 1932

THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 19, 1932  This 42 page newspaper has a banner headline on page 23:



* Two Philadelphia Players Judged Most Valuable in Major Leagues During 1932



with subheads that include: "KLEIN AND FOXX WIN PLAYER AWARDS" "Gehrig Again Runner-Up" and more with photos of Klein and Foxx. (see)



Tells of Jimmie Foxx and Chuck Klein winning the MVP award ... See More  

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646853

Arthur Friedheim death... Russian pianist...

Item #646853

October 20, 1932

THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 20, 1932



* Arthur Friedheim death

* Concert pianist - piano

* Franz Liszt pupil




Page 29 has a one column heading: "ARTHUR FRIEDHEIM, PIANIST, DIES AT 72" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of Arthur Friedheim, Russian-born concert pianist who was one of Franz Liszt's foremost pupils. I suspect this is one of the few p... See More  

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579278

Rocket super airplane in 1932....

Item #579278

October 22, 1932

THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 22, 1932



* Super airplane design study

* Gasoline rockets

* Stratosphere flight



This 34 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 17 that include: "TALK OF SUPERPLANE OF 1,000-MILE SPEED", "California Institute Experts Study Plan of 'Automatic Gasoline-Burning Rocket Engine'", "TO RANGE IN STRATOSPHERE" and more. See ... See More  

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582974

Tom Mix & wonder horse "Tony"...

Item #582974

October 22, 1932

THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Omaha, Nebraska, October 22, 1932



* Tom Mix, 1st Cowboy movie star

* Accident w/ horse "Tony"




This 14 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "HORSE THROWS COWBOY ACTOR" with photo of Mix with "Tony" and caption: "Tony Falls, Crushes Tom Mix" See photos for text here.



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712023

Elliott Daingerfield death... North Carolina artist...

Item #712023

October 23, 1932

THEN NEW YORK TIMES, October 23, 1932



* Elliott Daingerfield death

* North Carolina artist - paintings

* Westglow, Blowing Rock, Watauga County




Page 37 has a one column heading: "E. DAINGERFIELD, ARTIST, DEAD AT 73" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the death of Elliott Daingerfield, one of North Carolina's most prolific artists. I suspect this is one of the few p... See More  

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600772

Anna Elizabeth Dickinson death....

Item #600772

October 25, 1932

THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 25, 1932



* Anna Elizabeth Dickinson death

* Anti slavery - Women's rights




Page 19 has one column headlines:



"ANNA E. DICKINSON, SLAVERY FOE, DEAD"

"Had Been Hoping to Celebrate 90th Birthday Next Friday Until Just Before End"

"Woman's Rights Champion"




and more with photo. (see) See images for 1st report coverage on t... See More  

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650067

Rogers Hornsby makes comeback to Cardinals....

Item #650067

October 26, 1932

THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 26, 1932



* Rogers Hornsby signs contract

* St. Louis Cardinals 2nd baseman

* MLB baseball




The sport's section (page 23) has a three column heading: "Hornsby Back With Cardinals" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on Rogers Hornsby signing a one year contract with the St. Louis Cardinals as he was trying to make a comeback as a pla... See More  

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632642

Edgar Adrian & Charles Scott Sherrington....

Item #632642

October 28, 1932

THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 28, 1932



* Edgar Adrian & Charles Scott Sherrington

* Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine




The top of page 21 has a one column heading: "2 BRITISH SCIENTISTS RECEIVE NOBEL PRIZE" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on Edgar Adrian and Charles Scott Sherrington winning the Nobel Prize in Physiology and Medicine.

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686100

First mention of "King Kong", the movie...

Item #686100

October 30, 1932

THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 30, 1932



* King Kong 1st mention

* Hollywood film - movie

* Pre release




An inside page (page X5) contains a quite significant report for any collector of King Kong memorabilia, being a somewhat inconspicuous piece which begins: "Among the technical labors in the Hollywood studios recently was an exact reproduction of the Empire State tower which was built a... See More  

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649188

Lady Astor & Amelia Earhart...

Item #649188

November 04, 1932

THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 4, 1932



* Nancy Astor, Viscountess Astor

* Visits American w/ photo

* Amelia Earhart receives trophy




Page 21 has a one column heading: "LADY ASTOR LAUDS OUR SELF-CRITICISM" with subheads and photo. (see)

Also on the same page is a one column heading: "Amelia Earhart Gets Trophy For Flying" with subhead. (see)

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632574

Belle Bennett death, stage & screen actress....

Item #632574

November 06, 1932

THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 6, 1932



* Actress Belle Bennett death

* Vaudeville & Hollywood




The top of page 38 has a one column heading: "BELLE BENNETT DIES AT 39 IN HOLLYWOOD" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of Belle Bennett, stage and film actress from Milaca, Minnesota.

Other news of the day. Complete 1st section only with all 40 pages, r... See More  

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653285

Mary Williamson Averell death... E. H. Harriman...

Item #653285

November 08, 1932

THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 8, 1932



* Mary Williamson Averell death

* American philanthropist

* E. H. Harriman's wife




The top of page 21 has a one column heading: "MRS. E. H. HARRIMAN DIES AT AGE OF 81" with subheads and photo. First report coverage on the death of Mary Williamson Averell, wife of railroad executive E. H. Harriman. I suspect this is one of the few publicatio... See More  

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691514

Irving Langmuir & John Galsworthy....

Item #691514

November 11, 1932

THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 11, 1932



* Irving Langmuir - chemist & physicist

* John Galsworthy - novelist & playwright

* Nobel Prize in Chemistry & Literature winners




The top of page 21 has a one column heading: "NOBEL SCIENCE PRIZE WON BY DR. LANGMUIR" with subheads that include: "Pioneer In Radio Field" "Galsworthy Gets Prize" and more with phot... See More  

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555138

Tomb of the Unknown Soldier...

Item #555138

November 12, 1932

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, November 12, 1932 



* Tomb of the Unknown Soldier 

* Arlington Cemetery Virginia 

* Armistice Day (World War I)
 



This 22 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "Ten Thousand Men March on Armistice Day" "Hurley Sighted at Tomb of Hero"



Other news of the day throughout. Light brow... See More  

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632568

Dugald Clerk & Abraham E. Lefcourt deaths...

Item #632568

November 14, 1932

THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 14, 1932



* Dugald Clerk death (1st report)

* Two-stroke engine inventor

* Abraham E. Lefcourt death (1st report)

* Manhattan real estate developer




Page 17 has a one column heading: "SIR DUGALD CLERK, INVENTOR, DEAD"" with subheads. (see)

Also on the same page is: "A. E. LEFCOURT DIES SUDDENLY AT 55" with subheads and photo. (see) I s... See More  

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632564

Arthur H. Compton & cosmic rays...

Item #632564

November 15, 1932

THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 15, 1932



* American physicist Arthur H. Compton findings

* Cosmic rays at different altitudes & latitudes




The front page has a one column heading: "PICTURES COSMIC RAY BORN 100 MILES UP" with subheads. (see) Very lengthy text continues inside.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 44 pages, this is the rare rag edition tha... See More  

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663702

Charles W. Chesnutt death...

Item #663702

November 16, 1932

THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 16, 1932



* Charles W. Chesnutt death

* African American author

* Post Civil War South




Page 17 has a one column heading: "C. W. CHESNUTT, NEGRO AUTHOR, DIES" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of Charles W. Chesnutt, African American author and political activist. I suspect this is one of the few publications to report th... See More  

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642073

Minnesota Woman found at Pelican Rapids....

Item #642073

November 17, 1932

THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 17, 1932



* Minnesota Woman - skeletal remains

* Pelican Rapids, Otter Tail County

* Anthropologist Albert Jenk
s



The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Girl Slain in Ice Age Found in Minnesota; Apish Mongol Maid Lived 20,000 Years Ago" (see) Lengthy text continues inside.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 42 p... See More  

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590123

Franz von Papen resigns as German Chancellor....

Item #590123

November 18, 1932

THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 18, 1932



* Franz von Papen resigns

* Adolph Hitler - Nazis

* Paul von Hindenberg




This 40 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "PAPEN CABINET QUITS; PARTY HEADS CALLED", "Hindenburg Accepts Ministry's Resignation After Failure to Get Reichstag Backing", "May See Hitler Tomorrow" and more. Lengthy text conti... See More  

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570667

Wisner LA negro lynching...

Item #570667

November 21, 1932

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, November 21, 1932 



* William House negro lynching 

* Wisner, Louisiana
 



This 38 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 12: "NEGRO IN LOUISIANA SEIZED AND LYNCHED" "Mob Takes Prisoner From Marshal and Body Is Found Later--Woman Charged Insults"



Tells of the lynching of Negro William House in Wisner, Louisiana.



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675354

Army Cadets vs. Notre Dame...

Item #675354

November 27, 1932

THE NEW YORK TIMES, sport's section only, November 27, 1932



* Army Cadets vs. Notre Dame upset

* Loads of text w/ photos



The front page of this section has a one column heading: "NOTRE DAME UPSETS ARMY ELEVEN, 21-0, AS 80,000 LOOK ON" with subheads and three related photos. (see)

Page 3 of this section has a banner headline: "Dazzling Aerial and Running Attack Enables No... See More  

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632918

Will Hicok Low death... artist...

Item #632918

November 28, 1932

THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 28, 1932



* Will Hicok Low death

* Artist - muralist - writer




Page 15 has a one column heading: "WILL H. LOW DEAD; VERSATILE ARTIST" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of Will Hicok Low, American artist & muralist. I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular event as other titles in our inve... See More  

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632597

Anton van Rooy death... Dutch bass-baritone...

Item #632597

November 29, 1932

THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 29, 1932



* Anton van Rooy death

* Dutch bass-baritone singer




Page 19 has a one column heading: "ANTON VAN ROOY, SINGER, DEAD AT 62" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the death of Anton van Rooy, Dutch bass-baritone opera singer. I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular event as other titles in our inventory do... See More  

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632600

Kurt von Schleicher becomes chancellor....

Item #632600

December 03, 1932

THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 3, 1932



 * Kurt von Schleicher becomes chancellor

* Weimar Republic of Germany

* Pre Adolph Hitler




The front page has a one column heading: "SCHLEICHER IS NAMED GERMAN CHANCELLOR" with subheads. Lengthy text continues on page 7 with photo of Schleicher. He would be chancellor for less than two months as Hitler would take over his position. Always... See More  

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632599

Albert Einstein gets opposition....

Item #632599

December 04, 1932

THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 4, 1932



* Women's Patriotic Organiazation

* Opposed to Albert Einstein's visit




Near the bottom of the front page has a two column heading: "Einstein Ridicules Women's Fight on Him Here; Remarks Cackling Geese Once saved Rome" (see)



Other news of the day. Complete 1st section with all 36 pages, rag edition in nice condition.... See More  

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632639

Hunger marchers arrive in Washington D.C...

Item #632639

December 05, 1932

THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 5, 1932



* Hunger Marchers reach Washington D.C.

* Unemployed during the Great Depression




The front page has a one column heading: "'HUNGER MARCHERS' ARRIVE AT CAPITAL; POLICE HEM BIVOUAC" with subheads. (see) Lengthy text continues inside with two related photos.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 36 pages, this is t... See More  

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629064

Repeal of prohibition fails in 1932...

Item #629064

December 05, 1932

NEW YORK WORLD TELEGRAM, December 5, 1932



* Repeal of U.S. prohibition fails

* 18th Amendment continues

* John Nance Garner




The front page has a one column heading: "REPEAL LOST IN CONGRESS BY 144 TO 171" with subheads. (see) Ironically the repeal of prohibition would be ratified exactly one year later on December 5, 1933.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Comple... See More  

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618855

Albert Einstein gets 1st Visa...

Item #618855

December 06, 1932

ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, December 6, 1932



* Albert Einstein gets 1st Visa...  Coming to America

* Escaping the Nazis - Pre-World War II




The front page has a one column heading: "Einsteins to Get Permit for Visit Without 'Grilling'" with small photo. (see) 1st report coverage on Albert Einstein receiving his 1st Visa to come to America in which he would ultimatel... See More  

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644019

Albert Einstein gets 1st Visa...

Item #644019

December 07, 1932

THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 7, 1932



* Albert Einstein gets 1st Visa...  Coming to America

* Escaping the Nazis - Pre-World War II




Page 4 has a one column heading: "EINSTEIN RESUMES PACKING FOR VOYAGE" (see) Coverage on Albert Einstein receiving his 1st Visa to come to America in which he would ultimately stay.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 46... See More  

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572278

1932 New Madrid NM mine disaster...

Item #572278

December 08, 1932

THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, December 8, 1932 



* Madrid, New Mexico 

* Coal mine explosion
 



This 18 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "14 MINERS PERISH IN COAL PIT BLAST" "Weeping Families Huddled at Pit as 13 Bodies Are Taken Out"



Tells of the  Morgan Jones coal mine explosion disaster at Madrid, New Mexic... See More  

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632640

Henry Kitchell Webster death...

Item #632640

December 10, 1932

THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 10, 1932



* Author Henry Kitchell Webster death

* Evanston, Cook County, Illinois




The top of page 15 has a one column heading: "HENRY K. WEBSTER, NOTED WRITER, DEAD" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of Henry Kitchell Webster, American author from Evanston, Illinois. I suspect this is one of the few publications to repor... See More  

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572281

Yancey KY mine disaster...

Item #572281

December 10, 1932

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, December 10, 1932



* Coal mine explosion disaster

* Yancey KY Kentucky



This 8 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "4 MORE BODIES TAKEN FROM MINE".



This tells of the Zero Mine explosion of the Harlan Fuel Company in Yancey, Kentucky.



Other news of the day, sports and advertising are within. Light b... See More  

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632641

William Jacob Holland 1932 death

Item #632641

December 14, 1932

THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 14, 1932



* William Jacob Holland death

* Zoologist and paleontologist

* University of Pittsburgh chancellor




The top of page 21 has a one column heading: "DR. HOLLAND DEAD; FAMOUS SCIENTIST" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of William Jacob Holland, zoologist, paleontologist and chancellor of the University of Pittsburg... See More  

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579274

1st manned flight of a rocket ?...

Item #579274

December 18, 1932

THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 18, 1932



* 1st manned rocket flight ?

* German scientist predicts




This 100+ page newspaper has a two column headline near the bottom of the front page: "Germans Plan First Rocket Flight With Pilot; Magdeburg Sanctions Attempt in Spring"



See photos for text on talks of the very 1st rocket flight with a human on board. Very interesting report here. Ni... See More  

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638254

Frank Nitti (Al Capone hitman) shot in 1932...

Item #638254

December 20, 1932

THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Pennsylvania, December 20, 1932



* Frank Nitti shot by Chicago police

* Al Capone henchman - gangsters




The top of the front page has a one column heading: "WOUND CAPONE AIDE IN CHICAGO; FIND NAME LIST" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the shooting of famous Al Capone hitman, Frank Nitti, by Chicago police.

Other news, sports and advertisemen... See More  

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633116

Dorothy Burgess car accident.... Babe Ruth & hot dogs....

Item #633116

December 24, 1932

THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 24, 1932



* Actress Dorothy Burgess car accident

* Manslaughter charge for death of girl

* Babe Ruth takes on healthy diet ?

* New York Yankees baseball




Page 10 has a one column heading: "Film Star, Accused In Fatal Crash, Ill" with subhead: "Dorothy Burgess Driving When Girl Is Killed...." I suspect this is one of the few publications to re... See More  

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