1938 Karl Kautsky death... Marxism...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 18, 1938



* Karl Kautsky death (1st report)

* Marxist theoretician - philosopher



The top of page 25 has a one column heading: "KARL KAUTSKY, 84, MARXIST, IS DEAD" with subheads and photo. (see) I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular event as other titles in our inventory do not.

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A Nazi illustrated newspaper... Adolf Hitler...

JB - ILLUSTSRIERTE BEOBACHTER (Illustrated Observer), Munich, Oct. 27, 1938  The entire front page is taken up with a photo that includes Adolf Hitler. A wealth of Nazi propaganda reporting, with many photos, in this 48 page, tabloid-size newspaper;

An inside page has an ad clipped, otherwise very nice condition.

Lascelles Abercrombie death in 1938...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 28, 1938 



* Lascelles Abercrombie death 

* British poet (1st report) 



This 48 page newspaper has small one column headings on page 23: "DR. ABERCROMBIE, 57, LEADING BRITISH POET" and

"Critic and Lecturer at Many Universities Is Dead". 1st report coverage on the death of British poet, Lascelles Abercrombie. See photos for text ... See More  

Jimmie Foxx 3rd MVP award....

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, November 3, 1938 This 26 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 17:



* Foxx Is Called Most Valuable

* Jimmy Gets Honors for Third Time



Other news of the day, sports and advertisements throughout. Light browning with minor margin wear, otherwise in good condition.

Nine consecutive "Graphic Sections" with the serialized: "I Knew Hitler..."

CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE--Graphic Section  This is a nine part series of a book by Kurt G. Ludecke titled: "I Knew Hitler...The Story of a Nazi Who Escaped the Blood-Purge."

Excerpts from the book were serialized in the Sunday "Graphic Section" of the Chicago Tribune, beginning with November 6, 1938 and ending with January 1, 1939. All nine sections are included.

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Herschel Grynszpan shots Ernst vom Rath....

NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, November 8, 1938



* Herschel Grynszpan, Polish Jew assassin 

* Ernst vom Rath assassination

* Prelude to Kristallnacht "Night of Broken Glass"



The front page has a one column heading: "Shooting Spurs Ouster of Jews" (see) First report coverage on the shooting death of Ernst vom Rath by Herschel Grynszpan . This event was used as an excuse fo... See More  

Hitler dominates the front page...

JB - ILLUSTSRIERTE BEOBACHTER (Illustrated Observer), Munich, Nov. 10, 1938  The entire front page is taken up with a photo of Adolf Hitler. This is from the time of Kristallnacht, when Jewish shops and synagogues were destroyed.

A great wealth of Nazi propaganda reporting within, with many photos as well.

Complete in 46 pages, tabloid-size, an inside page has an ad clipped, otherwise very ... See More  

Nazis focus on attacks upon Catholics...

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Nov. 14, 1938  The bold, banner headline proclaims: "CHURCH TARGET OF NAZI HATE" with column subheads: "Rowdies Knock Down Candles; Jeer Catholics" and "Whistle While 5,000 Intone a Hymn".

As opposed to the more typical coverage of anti-Jewish attacks in Germany, this report is focused on an event in Munich aimed at Catholics. The article ... See More  

Kristallnacht in Nazi Germany...

NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, November 15, 1938 



* Kristallnacht - crystal night

* Persecution of Jews



A follow up to "Kristallnacht" or Night of Broken Glass, a coordinated attack upon Nazi Jews which resulted in 91 deaths and over 30,000 being sent to concentration camps. The 3 line headline reads: "U. S. PLAN TO MOVE 600,000 JEWS REPORTED ACCEPTED BY BRITAIN" with sub... See More  

1938 Kristallnacht in Nazi Germany...

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, November 16, 1938 



* Kristallnacht - crystal night - vandalism

* Persecution of Jews - Jewish property

* Roman Catholic Church & priests censored



A follow up to "Kristallnacht" or Night of Broken Glass, a coordinated attack upon Nazi Jews which resulted in 91 deaths and over 30,000 being sent to concentration camps. The front page has a one column... See More  

Crystal Night (Kristallnacht)... Persecution of the Jews...

THE FREDERICK POST, Frederick, Maryland, November 16, 1938  This 10 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "GOERING FROWNS ON ANTI-JEWISH DRIVE IN REICH" "Reported To Be Opposed In Principle To Policies Of Goebbels" "GERMAN JEWISH POLICY SCORED BY ROOSEVELT" "Recent Events Described As Almost Beyond Belief, Says Executive&quo... See More  

Buchenwald executions of Jews.....

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, November 19, 1938



* Bible names outlawed in Germany

* Nazi Germany and the treatment of Jews



This 8 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page that include:  "NAZIS BAN NAMES OF ALL OLD TESTAMENT PROPHETS IN CHURCH" and more. See photos for text here.



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Persecution of Jews in 1938 Nazi Germany...

SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, November 22, 1938



* Post Crystal Night  (Kristallnacht)

* Persecution of Jews continues

* Search for a homeland - Jewish



The top of the front page has a seven column heading: "Hitler Rages Over Jewish Haven" with subheads. (see) Coverage on the ongoing persecution of Jews shortly after Kristallnacht (night of broken glass).

Complete with 28 pages, l... See More  

Nazi guards kill 12 Jews...

THE GREENSBOROUGH PATRIOT, (Greensboro), North Carolina, Nov. 24, 1938  Front page coverage has a one column heading: "DEATH GANTLET OF NAZI GUARDS KILLS 12 JEWS ", with subheading: "Group of 62 Beaten with Spades, Whips and Club on Arrival At Concentration Camp.". The article goes on to state in part, "...12 of a group of 62 well-to-do Jews, allegedly were beate... See More  

Persecution of Jews in 1938 Berlin....

THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 24, 1938



* Post Crystal Night  (Kristallnacht)

* Persecution of Jews continues

* Jewish property in jeopardy



The front page has one column headings: "REICH LEVIES 20% ON JEWS' PROPERTY", "Taxes Holdings of All Worth More Than 5,000 Marks to Meet Huge Fine" Coverage on the ongoing persecution of Jews shortly after Kristallnacht (nig... See More  

Jewish holocaust... seizure of businesses....

THE NEW YORK TIMES, section 4 only, November 27, 1938



* The Jewish Holocaust in progress

* Eviction of Jews from area villages

* Jewish wealth studied



Page 5 of this section has a two column headline: "NAZIS IN FINAL PHASE OF THEIR WAR ON JEWS" with subhead: "Program of Ruthless Expropriation Before Expulsion From Germany Is Being Swiftly Carried Out". See images for c... See More  

T.C.U. football national champions in 1938...

THE TOPEKA DAILY CAPITAL, Topeka, Kansas, December 7, 1938



* Texas Christian University - T.C.U.

* NCAA college football national champions



This 14 page newspaper has a somewhat discrete one column heading on page 9: "T. C. U. Wins No. 1 Position in Poll". See photo for brief but 1st report coverage on Texas Christian University being declared national champions in NCAA college fo... See More  

New York Giants win NFL championship...

THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, December 12, 1938



* NFL football championship game w/ photos

* New York Giants vs. Green Bay Packers



The sport's section (page 18) has a three column heading: "New York Giants Beat Green Bay Packers in Pro Grid Title Game" with lineup. First report coverage on the NFL football championship game between the New York Giants and Green Bay Packers... See More  

Jefferson Memorial begins construction...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 16, 1938



* Jefferson Memorial begins construction (ground breaking)

* President Thomas Jefferson honored

* Toto the clown death



Page 3 has one column headings that include: "ROOSEVELT LAUDS JEFFERSON'S DEEDS", "President, at Start of Memorial, Says Virginian Set Up Nation as a Democracy", "SITE HAILED AT EXERCISES" and more. Al... See More  

How the people of Germany feel about Jews in 1938....

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 19, 1938



* Jewish persecution in Nazi Germnay

* How the German population perceive it



The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Many in Reich Deplore Excesses, But Fear Keeps Them Muzzled" with subhead. (see) A interesting take on how the citizens of Germany really feel about the Jewish population there.

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Jimmy Foxx takes the batting title in 1938....

NEW YORK TIMES, December 28, 1938 



* Jimmie Foxx wins batting title

* Boston Red Sox - American League



A seven column headline on the sports section reports: "American League Batting Laurels Captured by Foxx of the Red Sox" with subheads: "Foxx Topped List With Mark Of  .349" "New High In Home Runs" and more. Also a nice two column photo of Jimmie Fox... See More  

Foxx, Greenberg & DiMaggio w/ photo...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 31, 1938



* Jimmie Foxx, Hank Greenberg & Joe DiMaggio

* American League power hitting leaders for 1938

* MLB - Major League Baseball



The sport's section (page 9) has a two column heading: "Foxx Topped the Power Hitters, American League Records Show" with subhead and photo. (see)

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Frank Tenney Johnson death... Old West painter...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 2, 1939



* Frank Tenney Johnson death - painter

* Old American West - cowboys - frontier



The top of page 23 has a one column heading: "FRANK T. JOHNSON, A NOTED PAINTER" with subheads. (see) I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular event as other titles in our inventory do not.

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1st breathalyzer is tested... "drunkometer"....

THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 9, 1939



* 1st breathalyzer is tested

* "Drunkometer" - rubber balloon

* Blood alcohol content (BAC)



The top of page 17 has a two column heading: "Motorists Breathe Into Balloons In Test of New 'Drunk-O-Meter'" with subhead. (see) A very early version of the breathalyzer text.

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Rocket travel is here.......

THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 15, 1939



* Rocket airplane invention

* Wright Field, Dayton, Ohio



This 100+ page newspaper has a two column heading on page XX8 (inside, near back): "'ROCKET' INTERCEPTOR TESTED".  This tells of the testing of a new rocket airplane for the United States Army. See photos for text.



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