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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589890

Jewish Holocaust... Jews segregated....

Item #589890

July 07, 1939

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 7, 1939



* The Jewish Holocaust in progress

* Jews being segregated




This 40 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 3 that include: "REICH MAKES JEWS JOIN FOR SELF-CARE" and "All Placed in One Organization Running Schools and Relief--Speedier Migration Is Aim". See photos for coverage on the ongoing Jewish holocaust in Nazi Germany.



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572059

1939 Providence, Kentucky coal mine disaster...

Item #572059

July 15, 1939

THE NEWS, Frederick, Maryland, July 15, 1939 



* Providence, Kentucky 

* Coal dust mine explosion
 



This 12 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "19 MINERS DIE IN UNDERGROUND BLAST; 9 MMISSING" "Rescue Parties Report All Of Entombed Men Were Killed" "CARBON MONOXIDE FOLLOWS EXPLOSION" and more. (see)



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222273

Carl G. Fisher Death, 1939...

Item #222273

July 16, 1939

 THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, July 16, 1939.

 

* Carl G. Fisher Dies

* Indianapolis Motor Speedway Founder




This 40+ page newspaper has a three line, one column headline on page 5: "Carl G. Fisher, Pioneer in Auto Industry, Dies" with photo.

 

Other news of the day throughout.

 

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698207

1939 Providence, Kentucky mine disaster....

Item #698207

July 16, 1939

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 16, 1939



* Providence, Webster County, Kentucky

* Coal mine dust explosion disaster




The top of page 3 has a one column heading: "19 MINERS KILLED, 9 STILL ENTOMED" with subheads, photo and list of the victims. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.

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694633

Donn Fendler goes missing in Maine's Mount Katahdin...

Item #694633

July 19, 1939

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 19, 1939



* Donn Fendler goes missing

* Mount Katahdin in Maine

* Rye, New York 12 year old boy




Page 21 has a two column heading: "Rye Boy, 12, Is Lost on Mount Katahdin, Me.; Parents Aid Parties Searching the Slopes" First report coverage on Donn Fendler going missing in the mountains of Maine. I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this... See More  

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701427

First African-American judge in the United States...

Item #701427

July 24, 1939

NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, July 24, 1939 



* Jane Bolin 1st day as judge (NYC)

* 1st African-American black Woman




The top of page 9 has a very notable item, being a report of the first African-American woman judge in the United States. 

The article features a photo of Jane Bolin headed: "Negro Woman Justice Puts Sympathy First as Her Guide" with subhead. (see images) ... See More  

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650971

Prelude to World War II w/ Japan ?...

Item #650971

July 27, 1939

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., July 27, 1939



* United States and Japan tensions

* Treaty of Commerce and Navigation

* Prelude to World War II - WWII




The front page has a banner headline: "U. S. SCRAPS TREATY WITH JAPAN" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the termination of the 1911 Treaty of Commerce and Navigation with Japan. Was this a major factor to the eventual att... See More  

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596801

Joe DiMaggio's famous catch... NYY...

Item #596801

August 03, 1939

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, August 3, 1939 



* Joe DiMaggio - New York Yankees 

* Hank Greenberg - Detroit Tigers 

* Major League Baseball 




Page 22 has a 4 column headline: "Donald's Pitching Streak Stopped by Tigers" with subheads that include: "DiMaggio is Hitless, but Makes Great Catch" and more with box scores.



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660334

Joe DiMaggio's famous catch... NYY...

Item #660334

August 03, 1939

THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 3, 1939 



* Joe DiMaggio - New York Yankees 

* Hank Greenberg - Detroit Tigers 

* Major League Baseball 




Page 22 has a 4 column headline: "Donald's Pitching Streak Stopped by Tigers" with subheads that include: "DiMaggio is Hitless, but Makes Great Catch" and more with box scores. In the ninth inning of New York's l... See More  

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660780

1939 Marx Brothers pictorial...

Item #660780

August 12, 1939

NEW YORK WORLD TELEGRAM, Aug. 12, 1939



* Marx Brothers family comedy act

* Chico - Harpo - Groucho - pictorial




Page 6 has a pictorial showing Marx Brothers characters with brief text. (see) This was during the height of their careers.

News, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 30 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp within the masthead, small binding h... See More  

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650060

'City of San Francisco' train wreck....

Item #650060

August 14, 1939

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., August 14, 1939 



* 'City Of San Francisco' train wreck 



The top of the front page has a four column headline: "19 KILLED, 60 HURT IN TRAIN WRECK LAID TO 'SABOTAGE'" with subheads. (see)

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 14 pages, light toning and some wear at the margins.... See More  

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714178

1939 Wizard of Oz debut... opening day close...

Item #714178

August 16, 1939

THE TIMES PICAYUNE, New Orleans, August 16, 1939



* "The Wizard of Oz" premiere

* Opening day advertisement (2 days away)

* Judy Garland and more




The bottom of page 38 has an historic advertisement in early film history. See images for a non-illustrated 7 1/2 x 6 inch ad for the premiere of "The Wizard of Oz" in New Orleans. (see images) This was 2 days before the openin... See More  

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676869

World War II about to start in 1939...

Item #676869

August 19, 1939

ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, August 19, 1939



* World War II about to start

* Adolph Hitler defying World

* Poland about to be attacked




The top of the front page has a four column headline: "GERMANS TAKER MILITARY POSSESSION OF SLOVAKIA; TROOPS LINE POLISH BORDER" with subheads. (see)

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583275

World War II to start in 1939...

Item #583275

August 22, 1939

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, August 22, 1939



* World War II close

* Adolph Hitler defying World

* Poland about to be attacked




This 8 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page: "FRANCE COUNTERS ON GERMAN, SOVIET PACT" with subheads (see images). Other news of day. Minor margin wear, otherwise good.



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713831

1939 Wizard of Oz debut... opening day...

Item #713831

August 22, 1939

THE TIMES PICAYUNE, New Orleans, August 22, 1939



* "The Wizard of Oz" film premiere

* Opening week movie advertisement

* Judy Garland and more




Page 6 has a nice advertisement in early film history. See images for the 9 1/2 x 2 inch ad for the opening week of the film "The Wizard of Oz" in New Orleans. This particular ad has images of the main characters. (see images) Th... See More  

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714114

Start of World War II close in 1939...

Item #714114

August 26, 1939

THE NEWS AND OBSERVER, Raleigh, North Carolina, August 26, 1939 



* World War II about to start

* Adolph Hitler defying World 

* Poland attacked in 4 days




The front page features a banner headline: "EUROPE SEEKS TO AVOID WAR" with various subheads. (see images) Germany would attack Poland 5 days later, starting World War II. Nice for display.

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714998

Start of World War II close...

Item #714998

August 27, 1939

THE NEWS AND OBSERVER, Raleigh, North Carolina, August 27, 1939 



* World War II about to start

* Adolph Hitler defying World 

* Poland attacked in 4 days




The front page has a nice banner headline: "QUEST FOR PEACE CONTINUES" with subheads and related photo. (see images) More inside. Germany would attack Poland 4 days later, starting World War II.

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700014

Start of World War II imminent in 1939...

Item #700014

August 28, 1939

SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, August 28, 1939 



* World War II about to start

* Adolf Hitler defying World 

* Poland attacked in 3 days




The front page has a terrific banner headline in bold lettering: "FRANCE DRAFTS NEW PEACE PLEA AFTER HITLER OPENS DOOR" with various subheads. (see images) Nice for display. Germany would attack Poland 3 days later, starting World War II.

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718621

World War II about to start... Europe on edge...

Item #718621

August 29, 1939

SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, August 29, 1939 



* World War II about to start in 2 days

* Adolph Hitler defying the World 

* Poland invasion is imminent ?




The front page has a nice headline with: "HITLER STALLS" in bold lettering and: "British Tells Him 'No Munich' And Europe Holds Its Breath Waiting for His Answer!" with various subheads. (see images) ... See More  

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571542

World War II to start in 1939...

Item #571542

August 29, 1939

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, August 29, 1939 



* Adolph Hitler defying World 

* Poland about to be attacked
 



This 8 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "BRITISH STAND IS CHEERED IN HOUSE TODAY" with subheads and related photo. More  inside.



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710273

Eve of World War II... Poland on edge...

Item #710273

August 29, 1939

ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, August 29, 1939 



* World War II about to start in 3 days

* Adolph Hitler defying the World 

* Poland invasion is imminent ?




The top of the front page has a five column headline: "CHAMBERLAIN PUTS WAR OR PEACE UP TO HITLER, FLEET HELD IN READINESS" with many subheads and related photo. (see images) They would attack in 3 days which started World... See More  

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214218

Hitler On The Brink Of War 1939....

Item #214218

August 30, 1939

THE TIMES PICAYUNE, New Orleans, LA. August 30, 1939.



* War on the Horizon

* 1939




This 32 page newspaper has a  banner headline on the front page: "HITLER, CHAMBERLAIN HUNT PEACE PATH" with subheads that includes: "Fuehrer's Reply To British Stand Leaves Door For Bartering Open" Other news of the day with several interesting advertisements. Good condition.
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700396

World War II begins...

Item #700396

September 01, 1939

DAILY NEWS, New York, September 1, 1939  



* World War II begins -- initial start

* Adolph Hitler defies the World




A wonderful and very displayable front page which is entirely taken up with: "BRITAIN MOBILIZES" Poland Spurns 16 New Demands By Hitler" with a wealth of early war reporting inside, including a centerfold with many photos.

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677324

Agatha Christie.... Gone with the Wind...

Item #677324

September 03, 1939

SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE THIS WEEK MAGAZINE, September 3, 1939 (This Week Magazine section only)



* 1st in Agatha Christie Short Story Mystery Series

* How it Feels to be Scarlett O'Hara by Vivien Leigh




The front page has artwork by McClelland Barclay, known for his work on Navy recruitment posters and in The Saturday Evening Post, Ladies' Home Journal, and Cosmopolitan.

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675124

SS Athenia torpedoed... America stays out of World War II...

Item #675124

September 04, 1939

THE GREENSBORO PATRIOT, North Carolina, Sept. 4, 1939 



* SS Athenia sinking (1st report)

* 1st British ship sunk by Germany

* World War II at the beginning

* Britain and France entering the war




The front page banner headline announces: "SHIP IS TORPEDOED" with subheads: "Declare War On Nazis" "Britain & France Put Mighty Forces Into Action When Hitler Spu... See More  

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705341

Germany's illustrated magazine from the Nazi era...

Item #705341

September 07, 1939

BERLINER ILLUSETRIRTE ZEITUNG (Berlin Illustrated Newspaper), Germany. Sept. 7, 1939  This was the "Life" magazine of Germany from during the Nazi era. And this was the first issue printed after the Nazi invasion of Poland on September 1.

The front page shows a German bomber pilot on mission over Poland. There are many war-related photos inside including one of Hitler and Goring, a... See More  

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667143

HMS Courageous (50) sunk disaster...

Item #667143

September 18, 1939

NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, September 18, 1939



* HMS Courageous (50) sinking

* Royal Navy aircraft carrier

* German submarine U-29 torpedo




The front page has a nice banner headline: "NAZI SUBMARINE SINKS BRITISH PLANE CARRIER" with subhead and photo. (see) Nice for display. First report coverage on the torpedo attack on the HMS Courageous in the opening weeks of World War II with t... See More  

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640547

HMS Courageous (50) sunk disaster...

Item #640547

September 19, 1939

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, September 19, 1939



* HMS Courageous (50) sinking

* Royal Navy aircraft carrier

* German submarine U-29 torpedo




The top of the front page has a one column heading: "Toll in Sinking of Big Warship May Total 500" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the torpedo attack on the HMS Courageous in the opening weeks of World War II with the lost of more t... See More  

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683330

Walt Disney pairs with Standard Oil... Travel Tykes...

Item #683330

September 21, 1939

SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, September 21, 1939  In 1939 Disney paired with Standard Oil to produce comics for kids which also doubled as advertisements. One such "ad" is located on the back page, is approx. 12" x 15", and is headed: "Walt Disney's Little People - Travel Tykes - 'A Stitch In Time Saves Nine. M. Mouse.'" This nostalgic, color, vintage ad w... See More  

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699188

1939 JFK photo while still in college...

Item #699188

September 22, 1939

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 22, 1939



* Very early John F. Kennedy - JFK

* Photo while still attending Harvard




The top of page 10 has a two column photo showing a young John F. Kennedy with heading: "Another Kennedy Son Arrives Here" Also a one column heading: "22 ARRIVE IN U.S. ON DIXIE CLIPPER" with subhead: "George F. Eliot and a Son of Kennedy Are Among 18 American... See More  

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638205

Werner von Fritssch killed....

Item #638205

September 26, 1939

BOSTON TRAVELER, September 26, 1939



* General Werner von Fritsch killed

* Supreme Commander of the Army

* German High Command member




The front page has a nice banner headline above the masthead announcing: "FRITSCH MURDERED NAZI PRISONERS DAY" with subheads. (see) Very nice for display.

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714964

1939 Wizard of Oz debut... opening day...

Item #714964

September 26, 1939

TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Mass., Sept. 26, 1939



* "The Wizard of Oz" premiere

* Opening day advertisement (eve)

* Judy Garland and more




Page 19 has an iconic advertisement in early film history. See images for a 8 x 4 inch ad for the premiere of "The Wizard of Oz" in Taunton, Massachusetts. (see images) This was the day before the opening for this famous movie.

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715187

1939 Wizard of Oz debut... opening day...

Item #715187

September 29, 1939

TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Mass., Sept. 29, 1939



* "The Wizard of Oz" premiere

* Opening week advertisement

* Judy Garland and more

* World War II beginning




Page 21 has a advertisement in early film history. See images for a 4 x 4 inch ad for the opening week of "The Wizard of Oz" in Taunton, Massachusetts. (see images) This film opened in Taunton just 2 days earlier.

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647905

1939 Sachsenhausen Nazi concentration camp...

Item #647905

September 30, 1939

THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 30, 1939



* Sachsenhausen concentration camp opens 

* Oranienburg, Germany political prisoners




Page 6 has small, somewhat discrete one column headings: "Jewish Camp Set Up" "Germany Establishes Polish Center at Sachsenhausen" (see) Early report on the famous concentration camp just after the beginning of World War II. This item is being ... See More  

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629816

Joe DiMaggio and Bucky Walters Camel Cigarettes ad...

Neville Chamberlain "War Situation" speech...

Item #629816

October 04, 1939

THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 4, 1939



* Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain's "War Situation" speech at House of Commons

* Adolph Hitler & World War II

* Joe DiMaggio and Bucky Walters Camel Cigarettes ad...




The front page has a four column headline: "CHAMBERLAIN BARS HITLER PLEDGES; SAYS THREATS WILL  NOT SWAY ALLIES; NAZIS SEE IN TALK CHANCE FOR TRUCE" with ... See More  

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629787

1939 World Series of baseball...

Item #629787

October 05, 1939

THE BETHLEHEM-TIMES, October 5, 1939



* 1939 World Series of baseball (game 1)

* New York Yankees vs. Cincinnati Reds




The front page has a scoreboard display above the masthead showing the Yankees winning 4-0. A two column headline reads: "PEARSON ALLOWS TOW HITS; YANKS TRIUMPH 4 TO 0" with subheads and box scores. (see) First report coverage on game 1 for the World Series of base... See More  

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568501

Adolph Hitler Reichstag speech....

Item #568501

October 06, 1939

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, October 6, 1939



* Adolph Hitler's upcoming Reichstag speech

* Peace or war ? - WWII




This 34 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page: "Hitler Speech Today to Reveal His Course" with subheads. (see)



Tells of Adolph Hitler's upcoming speech in which he favors peace with Britain and France. Of course this would be nothing but li... See More  

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715689

Adolph Hitler's phony plea for peace in 1939...

Item #715689

October 07, 1939

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, October 7, 1939



* Adolph Hitler's Reichstag speech

* Asks the World for peace ? (ruse)




The front page has a nice banner headline: "WE'LL ACCEPT TRUCE--NAZIS" with subheads. (see images) Lengthy text continues on page 2 with related map. Photo on the back page.

Complete with 28 pages, rag edition in very nice condition. A few small binding holes alo... See More  

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629626

World Series of baseball...

Item #629626

October 09, 1939

THE TOPEKA DAILY CAPITAL, Topeka, Kansas, October 9, 1939



* 1939 World Series of baseball - MLB

* New York Yankees win World championship




This 10 page newspaper has a seven column headline on page 5: "Yankees Win Fourth Straight World Series for Grand Slam"

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699192

Frank Costello arrested for tax evasion...

Item #699192

October 10, 1939

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 10, 1939



* Frank Costello - Mafia gangster - mob boss

* "The Prime Minister of the Underworld"

* Arrested for income tax evasion re. gambling




The top of back page has a one column heading: "'SLOT MACHINE KING' IS ARRESTED HERE" with subheads. (see images for text)

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

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715958

Adolph Hitler's phony plea for peace in 1939...

Item #715958

October 11, 1939

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, October 11, 1939



* re. Adolph Hitler's Reichstag speech

* Asks the World for peace ? (ruse)




The front page has a nice banner headline: "CALLS HITLER PEACE 'A RUSE'" with subheads. (see images) Lengthy text continues on page 2.

Complete with 38 pages, rag edition in very nice condition. A few small binding holes along the spine.



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660252

'Jamaica Inn' debuts in NYC.... Alfred Hitchcok...

Item #660252

October 11, 1939

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 11, 1939 



* "Jamaica Inn" opening day advertisement

* Charles Laughton and Maureen O'Hara

* British director Alfred Hitchock - thriller film




Page 33 has a 9 1/2 x 8 1/2 inch advertisement for the opening day of "Jamaica Inn" in New York City. Also a brief article under the small heading: "Of Local Origin" (see images).

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660267

Lou Gehrig named to Parole Board in 1939...

Item #660267

October 12, 1939

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 12, 1939



* Lou Gehrig named to parole board

* New York Yankees "The Iron Horse"




The top of page 27 has a one column heading: "LOU GEHRIG NAMED TO PAROLE BOARD" with subheads and photo. I assume not many people knew that Gehrig took this office shortly before his death. Probably only reported in a NYC publication.

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584809

HMS Royal Oak sunk...

Item #584809

October 15, 1939

THE TOPEKA DAILY CAPITAL, Topeka, Kansas, October 15, 1939 



* HMS Royal Oak battleship sinks 

* German U-boat attack 




This 24 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "800 Missing After British Warship Sunk" and

"German U-Boats Score Second Major Sea Victory of War"



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660248

1939 Battle of the River Forth...

Item #660248

October 17, 1939

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 17, 1939



* Battle of the River Forth - Scotland

* Rosyth Naval Base - Firth of Forth

* Supermarine Spitfires vs. Junkers Ju 88




The top of the front page has a five column headline: "NAZIS BOMB NAVY BASE IN SCOTLAND, HIT CRUISER, KILL 15, LOSE 4 PLANES" with subheads. (see) First report coverage continues on page 4 with 2 related photos and map.

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702144

1st movie preview of "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington"...

Item #702144

October 20, 1939

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 20, 1939



* Original "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington" review

* James Stewart & Jean Arthur - Frank Capra

* Political comedy-drama film - movie




Page 27 has the first movie review by the Times of what is considered one of the greatest films of all time and what made Jimmy Stewart a major movie star, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington. The review is headed: &quo... See More  

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632507

Actress Alice Brady death...

Item #632507

October 20, 1939

THE BOSTON POST, October 30, 1939



* Alice Brady death w/ photo

* Early American actress




The top of the front page has a two column heading: "DEATH TAKES ALICE BRADY" with subhead and nice photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of Alice Brady, silent film and talkies era American actress.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 18 pages, minor margin... See More  

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555018

Zane Grey death...

Item #555018

October 23, 1939

THE NEWS, New London, Connecticut, October 23, 1939 



* Zane Grey death 

* American Author
 



This 12 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "ZANE GREY DIES AT 64" "Coronary Thrombosis Take Life of Well Known Author" "Wrote Novels of West"



Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with minor spine wear, otherwise in ... See More  

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574748

1st NFL televised football game...

Item #574748

October 23, 1939

THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 23, 1939



* Very 1st NFL football game on television

* Philadelphia Eagles vs. Brooklyn Dodgers




This 38 page newspaper has two column headlines on page 23 that include: "Dodgers Vanquish Eagles, 23-14, As Kercheval and Manders Excel" and more with smaller subheads and game stats and lineups (see images).



Though not mentioned in the report, this was in... See More  

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584900

Zane Grey death...

Item #584900

October 24, 1939

THE TOPEKA DAILY CAPITAL, Topeka, Kansas, October 24, 1939 



* Zane Grey death 

* American Author
 



This 14 page newspaper has a small one column headline on the back page: "Zane Grey, Beloved Western Author, Dies From Heart Attack".



Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. A little spine wear, otherwise good condition.



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