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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557493

Edward Grant Barrow elected President of the New York Yankees...

Item #557493

January 18, 1939

THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 18, 1939  This 42 page newspaper has a nice banner headlines on page 23: "Barrow Is Elected President of Yanks After George Ruppert Declines Post" with many subheads and related photos.

Other news of the day throughout. Rag edition in great condition.



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653542

1939 Tom Ricketts death... film industry pioneer...

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January 21, 1939

THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 21, 1939



* Tom Ricketts death (1st report)

* Stage & film actor and director

* Hollywood movie industry pioneer




The top of page 32 has a one column heading: "THOMAS RICKETTS, PIONEER OF MOVIES" 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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554409

Chile Earthquake in 1939...

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January 25, 1939

TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, January 25, 1939 



* Massive earthquake in Chile 



This 14 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page that include: "Earthquake Spreads Panic And Damage Along Coast Of Chile for 400 Miles" and more.



Other news of the day throughout. Lightly browned with little margin wear, otherwise in good condition.
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563363

Chile Earthquake in 1939...

Item #563363

January 26, 1939

TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, January 26, 1939 



* Massive earthquake in Chile 



This 16 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "Total of the Dead May Go Up to 12,000" and "Estimate Given by Airmen Flying Over Quake Region".



Other news of the day throughout. Lightly browned with minor margin wear, otherwise in good condition.



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585481

Joe Louis boxing title fight...

Item #585481

January 26, 1939

THE TOPEKA DAILY CAPITAL, Topeka, Kansas, January 26, 1939



* Joe Louis "Brown Bomber"

* Heavyweight boxing title fight




This 14 page newspaper has a nice seven column headline on page 8: "Joe Floors John Henry in 2:29 to Retain Heavyweight Crown" with subheads (see images). 1st report coverage on Joe Louis knocking out John Henry Lewis in defending his heavyweight boxing ... See More  

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696033

Joe Louis heavyweight boxing title fight...

Item #696033

January 26, 1939

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, January 26, 1939



* Joe Louis heavyweight boxing title fight

* Lou Gehrig signs contract with Yankees

* His last full season




The front page of the sport's section (inside) has a seven column headline: "Louis Shows No Mercy in First-Round Knockout" with subheads and photo. See images for details.

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664902

Hitler gaining power... Hitler Youth photo...

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January 29, 1939

MAGAZINE SECTION of the New York Times, Jan. 29, 1939



* Adolph Hitler rules Germany

* Hitler Youth photo




The front page has a pro-Hitler illustration with banner heading: "Doubts Rise, But Hitler's Power Holds" which is a editorial by Harold Callender. Continues inside with a few related photos including one of the Hitler Youth. (see)

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664855

Frank Leahy named Boston College head coach...

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January 29, 1939

THE NEW YORK TIMES, sport's section only, January 29, 1939



* Frank Leahy becomes coach

* Boston College Eagles football

* Notre Dame Fighting Irish tackle




The front page of this section has a one column heading: "LEAHY NEW COACH AT BOSTON COLLEGE" with subheads and photo of Leahy. (see) First report coverage on Frank Leahy becoming the new head coach of the Boston College Eag... See More  

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688217

Adolf Hitler calls for the extermination of Jews......

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January 31, 1939

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., January 31, 1939 



* Hitler calls for Jewish extermination



The top of the front page has a three column headline: "British Premier Lauds Hitler's Speech; Cites Promises Duce Made" with subheads. (see) Text of Hitler's speech is on page 4. This is considered one of the more blatant statements by Hitler calling for the extermination of the Jews... See More  

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653730

George Burns arrested....

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February 01, 1939

THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 1, 1939



* Actor George Burns

* Gem - jewelry smuggling

* Receives punishment




The front page has a one column heading: "BURNS FINED $8,000 IN SMUGGLING CASE" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on actor George Burns receiving punishment for gem smuggling. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.

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673516

Hitler backs Mussolini... The Jewish question...

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February 02, 1939

THE GREENSBORO PATRIOT, North Carolina, Feb. 2, 1939 The banner headline declares: "HITLER PROMISES SUPPORT FOR MUSSOLINI" with subheads including: THE REICHSTAG HEARS DEMAND OF CHANCELLOR FOR LAND, TRADE", "Fuehrer Warns The United States Not To Interrupt Nazi Program in South America, Raps Ickes". 

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219087

Prejudice Encouraged...

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February 04, 1939

THE NEW YORK TIMES: New York, NY.  This issue is dated February 4, 1939 and is in good condition.
 
The front page of this issue reads, "Goebbels Ends Careersof Five 'Aryan' Actors Who Made Witticisms About the Nazi Regime."  This article discusses the banishment of five German actors from the stage on the account that they did not favor the Nazi Regime.
 
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653597

1939 Collins block fire disaster... Syracuse...

Item #653597

February 04, 1939

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 4, 1939



* Collins block fire of 1939

* Syracuse, New York

* Firefighters killed - firemen




The top of page 3 has a one column heading: "EIGHT FIREMEN DIE IN SYRACUSE BLAZE" with subheads and photo. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.

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653674

1939 Sayajirao Gaekwad III death... India...

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February 07, 1939

THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 7, 1939



* Sayajirao Gaekwad III death

* Maharaja of Baroda State - India




The top of the front page has a one column heading: "BARODA GAEKWAR, INDIAN RULER, DIES" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III, leader of Baroda State in India.

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653678

Nazis ease persecution of Jews in 1939 ?...

Item #653678

February 12, 1939

THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 12, 1939



* Persecution of Jews in Germany

* Nazis to ease restrictions ?

* World War II looms




The top of the front page has a two column headline: "GERMANY TO PERMIT JEWS TO RE-ENTER TRADE FIELDS UNTIL THEY CAN EMIGRATE" with subheads. (see) Things would only get worse for the Jews in Germany with World War II starting in about 7 months.

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642615

German battleship Bismarck launching...

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February 15, 1939

THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 15, 1939



* Battleship Bismarck launching

* Nazi Germany's Kriegsmarine

* Adolph Hitler ceremony speech



Page 4 has one column headings that include: "HITLER AT SHIP FETE DEPLORES INTRIGUE" "Lauds Iron Chancellor at the Launching of 35,000-Ton Warship Bismarck" and more. (see) I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this p... See More  

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653681

Jews to systematically emigrate from Berlin in 1939....

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February 23, 1939

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 23, 1939



* Jewish persecution in Nazi Germany

* 100 Jews each day must leave Berlin

* Judaica community to produce names




The front page has a one column heading: "100 JEWS EACH DAY MUST LEAVE REICH" with subhead. (see) Coverage on the ongoing persecution of Jews in Nazi Germany.

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702699

Jews ordered to turn over their valuables...

Item #702699

February 24, 1939

NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 24, 1939 



* The Jewish Holocaust in progress

* Jews ordered to give up valuables

* Hermann Goering - Adolf Hitler




The top of page 3 has a one column head: "Reich Orders Jews To Cede Valuables" with subheads: "German or Stateless Ones Must Turn In All Precious Metals and Stones in Fortnight" "'Compensation' To Be Set" "Mov... See More  

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615821

Jewish Holocaust... Jews segregated....

Item #615821

March 04, 1939

THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 4, 1939



* Mahatma Gandhi's "Fast Until Death"

* The Jewish Holocaust in progress

* Jews being segregated




The front page has a two column headline: "Gandhi's 'Fast Until Death' Starts in Rajkot As Protest Against State's Autocratic Rule"

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702548

Hitler drafts Jews for work... Gandhi weakens during his fast...

Item #702548

March 06, 1939

NEW YORK TIMES, March 6, 1939 



* Mahatma Gandhi - "Fast Unto Death"

* Jews and Aryans - separated at work




Two notable front-page reports, the first with two column heads: "Germany Drafts Jews for Work; Sets Them Apart from 'Aryans' " "Aim Is to Meet Pledge Made to Rublee and to Free 'Germans' for 'State-Political' Jobs---'100-a-... See More  

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614842

Gandhi during fasting...

Item #614842

March 06, 1939

THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, March 6, 1939 



* Mahatma Gandhi  

* "Fast Unto Death" 

* Rajkot, India
 



The front page has one column headings: "FASTING GANDHI SENDS WIFE BACK TO INDIAN PRISON" "Weakens Rapidly as He Aims New Act of Defiance at Ruler"

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580007

Gandhi during fasting...

Item #580007

March 07, 1939

THE NEWS, Frederick, Maryland, March 7, 1939



* Mahatma Gandhi

* "Fast Unto Death"

* Rajkot, India




This 10 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "GANDHI WINS AND ENDS HIS FAST", "Has Been Without Food For 98 Hours" and "To Meet With Viceroy"



Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Light browning with minor margin wear... See More  

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653777

1939 Annexation of Marble Hill, Manahttan to Bronx ?....

Item #653777

March 12, 1939

THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 12, 1939



* Marble Hill, Manhattan

* Annexation to the Bronx

* James J. Lyons political stunt

* "The Bronx Sudetenland"




The top of page 43 has a one column heading: "MARBLE HILL AREA ANNEXED TO BRONX" with subheads and related photo. (see) Probably only reported in a New York City publication.

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660784

1939 Slovak Republic created w/ surrender of Czechoslovakia...

Item #660784

March 15, 1939

THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 15, 1939



* Czechoslovakia surrenders to Adolph Hitler

* Annexation of the country to the Third Reich

* Creation of the Slovak Republic - Nazi Germany




The top of the front page has a five column headline: "TROOPS OF FOUR NATIONS CONTEND FOR RUTHENIA AS HITLER DISSOLVES CZECHO-SLOVAK REPUBLIC AND MAKES BOHEMIA-MORAVIA A PROTECTORATE" with many subheads. (s... See More  

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702252

1939 Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia....

Item #702252

March 17, 1939

THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 17, 1939



* Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia

* Adolf Hitler occupation of Czechoslovakia

* Slovakia Independence - Pre World War II




The top of the front page has a four column headline: "SLOVAKIA NOW HITLER 'PROTECTORATE'" with subheads. (see images) First report coverage continues on pages 4 & 5 with related photos. Loads of tex... See More  

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653773

Persecution of Jews begin in Czechoslovakia in 1939....

Item #653773

March 19, 1939

THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 19, 1939



* Persecution of Jews begin - Jewish - Judaica

* Total occupation of Czechoslovakia by Germany

* Pre-World War II Europe in chaos - disharmony




The top of page 39 has a one column heading: "NAZIS BAR VIOLENCE ON THE CZECH JEWS" with subheads. (see) Coverage on the persecution of Jews beginning in recently occupied Czechoslovakia by Adolph Hitler... See More  

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695510
Item #695510

March 20, 1939

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 20, 1939



* Heqakheperre Shoshenq II discovered

* 22nd Dynasty Egyptian Pharaoh

* Tanis, Egypt - Pierre Montet




The top of page 3 has a one column heading: "FIND RICH TOMB OF PHARAOH WHO RULED IN 950 B. C." with subhead and small photo. (see) History shows this was Shoshenq II.

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653776

1939 German ultimatum to Lithuania... Memel takover...

Item #653776

March 24, 1939

THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 24, 1939



* 1939 German ultimatum to Lithuania accepted

* Occupation by Adolph Hitler & Nazi Germany




The top of page 3 has a one column heading: "HITLER TAKES OVER MEMEL IN TRIUMPH" with subheads, 3 related photos and text of Adolph Hitler's speech at Memel.

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653785

1939 STOP Adolph Hitler NYC parade march....

Item #653785

March 26, 1939

THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 26, 1939



* Stop Adolph Hitler march

* NYC anti-Nazi parade

* Mayor La Guardia




The front page has a one column heading: "'STOP HITLER' MARCH DRAWS CITY THRONG" with subhead. (see) First report coverage continues inside with photo. (see)

Other news of the day. Complete 1st section only with all 42 pages, rag edition in nice condition.... See More  

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658939

1939 Annexation of Czechoslovakia to Hitler photos....

Item #658939

March 26, 1939

ROTOGRAVURE SECTION of the New York Times, March 26, 1939



* Czechoslovakia surrenders to Adolph Hitler

* Annexation of the country to the Third Reich




The front page of this rotogravure section has 5 related photos concerning the annexation of Czechoslovakia to Adolph Hitler and Nazi Germany.

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653784

1939 Yankee Clipper 1st transatlantic flight...

Item #653784

March 27, 1939

THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 27, 1939



* Yankee Clipper - Boeing 314

* Flying boat - airplane

* 1st transatlantic flight




The front page has a one column heading: "CLIPPER IS NEARING AZORES ON SEA HOP" with subheads. (see) First report coverage continues on page 3 with related photo and flight log.

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702560

First NCAA College basketball championship game...

Item #702560

March 28, 1939

ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, March 28, 1939



* Very first "March Madness" - NCAA basketball championship in 1939



The top of page 3 of the sport's section has 1st report coverage on the final game of the very first NCAA basketball championship ever held, with heading: "OREGON BEATS OHIO STATE FOR NATIONAL TITLE" (see images). With present-day interest in the NCAA tournament... See More  

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659517

1939 Siege of Madrid ends w/ surrender....

Item #659517

March 29, 1939

THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 29, 1939



* Siege of Madrid, Spain ends (1st report)

* Surrender to Nationalists (Franco)

* Spanish Civil War ending




The top of the front page has a three column headline: "MADRID YIELDS, ENDING WAR; VICTORS ENTER UNRESISTED; REPUBLICAN LEADERS FLEE" with subheads. (see) Much more on page 10 with related map.

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610182

Clark Gable & Carole Lombard marry....

Item #610182

March 30, 1939

THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 30, 1939 



* Actor Clark Gable

* Actress Carole Lombard

* Marriage - wedding




Page 19 has one column headings: "Clark Gable Weds Carole Lombard" "Screen Stars Are Married by an Arizona Minister" See image for text here.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Rag edition in great condition.... See More  

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653786

William Patrick Hitler... Adolph's kin...

Item #653786

March 31, 1939

THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 31, 1939



* William Patrick Hitler in America

* Adolph's nephew interview




Page 2 has a two column heading: "Kin of Hitler, Here, Are Cool to Fuehrer; Nephew Calls the Chancellor 'a Menace'" with photo. (see)

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 44 pages, rag edition in nice condition.



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662662

1939 Francoist Spain recongnized by U.S....

Item #662662

April 02, 1939

THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 2, 1939



* Francoist Spain State - regime

* United States recognition

* Nationalist faction (Spanish Civil War)




The top of the front page has a one column heading: "REGIME OF FRANCO RECONGNIZED BY U.S.; EMBARGO IS LIFTED" with subheads. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.

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650802

Ralph Guldahi wins 1939 Masters golf tournament

Item #650802

April 03, 1939

THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 3, 1939



* Ralph Guldahi wins Masters Tournament

* Augusta National Golf Club - Georgia




The sport's section (page 32) has a seven column headline: "Score of 279, Record for Masters' Golf Tournament, Wins for Guldahi" with subheads, photo and scores. First report coverage on Ralph Guldahi winning the 1939 Masters Golf Tournament in Augusta, Georgia.... See More  

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581178

Jack Benny Fined in 1933...

Item #581178

April 04, 1939

THE NEWS, Frederick, Maryland, April 4, 1939 



* Jack Benny Fined for Gem smuggling



This 12 page newspaper has small one column headlines on the front page: "Jack Benny Is Fined $10,000" "Also Sentenced To Serve Year And Day In Prison, But Term Is Suspended"
 
Other news of the day including period advertising. Little spine wear, otherwise in good
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586053

King Ghazi of Iraq killed... Comedian Jack Benny fined $10,000 for smuggling...

Item #586053

April 04, 1939

THE DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, April 4, 1939



* Ghazi bin Faisal killed

* King of Hashemite Kingdom of Iraq


* Comedian Jack Benny fined



This 36 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 6: "Fast-Driving King of Iraq Dies in Light Pole Crash". See photos for 1st report coverage on the death of Ghazi bin Faisal, King of Iraq.

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677245

King Ghazi of Iraq is killed in 1939...

Item #677245

April 04, 1939

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 4, 1939



* Ghazi of Iraq killed - death (1st report)

* King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Iraq




Page 2 has a one column heading: "King Ghazi Of Iraq Is Killed In Auto Crash" (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 34 pages, rag editio... See More  

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653816

Italian invasion of Albania begins in 1939...

Item #653816

April 07, 1939

THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 7, 1939



* Italian invasion of Albania begins

* Benito Mussolini - Italy Empire




The top of the front page has a four column headline: "ITALIAN FORCES LANDING IN ALBANIA; ROME REPORTS ITS NATIONALS IMPERILED" with subheads. (see) First report coverage continues inside with related photo. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World ... See More  

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567382

Italy annexes Albania...

Item #567382

April 09, 1939

THE DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, April 9, 1939  This 40+ page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "Italy Sets Up Own Regime in Albania" with subheads that include: "Mussolini Will Tou r New Realm" and more.



Other news of the day with some reports on pre World War II tensions.



Rag edition with minor spine wear, otherwise in very nice condition.... See More  

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659518

1939 Margaret Sanger... birth control...

Item #659518

April 11, 1939

THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 11, 1939



* Margaret Sanger - birth control

* Planned parenthood dinner fundraiser




The top of page 17 has a one column heading: "CAMPAIGN OPENED FOR BIRTH CONTROL" with subheads. (see)

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659963

Bertha Kalich death... Yiddish theatre star...

Item #659963

April 19, 1939

THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 19, 1939



* Bertha Kalich death (1st report)

* Jewish actress - American Yiddish Theatre

* Charles A. Lindbergh called to duty




The top of page 23 has a one column heading: "MME. KALICH DIES; FAMOUS ACTRESS" 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.... See More  

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677563

Betty Davis... "Dark Victory"...

Item #677563

April 20, 1939

SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, April 20, 1939 



* Glamorous Ad for Betty Davis Movie, "Dark Victory"



On pg. 8 is an article and ad for the new Betty Davis movie: "BLAZING WITH ALL THE BRILLIANT FLAME OF HER GENIUS". The large ad (approximately 10" by 12") shows Miss Davis in full glamour.

News of the day and period advertising are found throughout.

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562549

Ted Williams' MLB debut... Boston Red Sox...

Item #562549

April 21, 1939

THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans Louisiana, April 21, 1939



* Ted Williams 1st game

* Major League Baseball

* Yankee Stadium season opener




This 40 page newspaper has opening game reporting from Yankee Stadium in the 1939 baseball season.



Page 21 has a five column headline: "Yanks Open With 2-0 Victory Over Red Sox" with subheads.



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615944

Ted Williams 1st MLB home run...

Item #615944

April 24, 1939

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, April 24, 1939



* Ted Williams very 1st home run (early rookie season)

* Boston Red Sox




The sport's section (page 11) has two column headings: "Athletics Score Six Runs In Eighth to Defeat Red Sox" "Boston Drops 12-8 Verdict Despite Homer, Double and Two Singles by Williams" with box scores. (see) This was Ted Williams' very 1... See More  

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654225

Francis Spellman becomes Archbishop of New York...

Item #654225

April 25, 1939

THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 25, 1939



* Francis Spellman becomes Archbishop of New York

* American cardinal and bishop of the Catholic Church




The top of the front page has a one column heading: "BISHOP SPELLMAN OF BOSTON NAMED ARCHBISHOP HERE" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the American cardinal and bishop of the Roman Catholic Church becoming the sixth Archbishop of N... See More  

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682702

1939 New York World's Fair....

Item #682702

May 02, 1939

THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 2, 1939

 

* 1939 World's Fair grand opening

* Best title to be had ? (2nd day)


The top of the front page has a three column headline: "FIRST ROYALTY VISITS FAIR TO OPEN NORWAY'S PAVILION; 102,000 ATTEND SECOND DAY" with subheads that include: "5,000 Hear Prince" "Sky's the Limit' for the Fleet, La Guardia Says in
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654186

Gloria Vanderbilt at 15 years old....

Item #654186

May 09, 1939

THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 9, 1939



* Gloria Vanderbilt at 15 years old

* Mother of CNN anchor Anderson Cooper

* Successful appendectomy surgery




The top of the back page has a one column photo of a young Gloria Vanderbilt with heading: "Appendectomy Successful For Vanderbilt Heiress" and brief text. (see)

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

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