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

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  

World War II about to start in 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)

Complete with all 14 pages, light toning and very minor wear at the margins, small binding holes al... See More  

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

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  

Start of World War II close...

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

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  

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

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  

Dramatic front page on Germany's invasion of Poland... WWII begins...

HARRISBURG TELEGRAPH--EXTRA, Penna., Aug. 31, 1939 (1st of 2 sections)





The front page has the dramatic banner heading: "NAZI PLANES BOMB POLAND", with a 2nd banner heading: "WAR - Hitler Orders 'Force for Force' - FUEHRER READY TO DIE IN WAR HE TELLS ... See More  

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

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  

HMS Courageous (50) sunk disaster...

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  

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

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  

Werner von Fritssch killed....

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.

Complete with 24 pages, nice condition.... See More  

1939 Sachsenhausen Nazi concentration camp...

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  

1939 World Series of baseball...

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  

Adolph Hitler's phony plea for peace in 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  

Adolph Hitler's phony plea for peace in 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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Lou Gehrig named to Parole Board in 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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1939 Battle of the River Forth...

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.

Other new... See More  

Actress Alice Brady death...

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  

1st NFL televised football game...

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  

Joe Dimaggio's 1st MVP award....

THE TOPEKA DAILY CAPITAL, Topeka, Kansas, October 25, 1939



* Joe DiMaggio wins his 1st MVP award

* New York Yankees - Yankee Clipper

* Major league baseball - MLB



This 12 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 6: "DiMaggio Is Named 'Most Valuable' in American League" and "Foxx Is Second and Feller Places Third..." with small photo of DiMaggio (see image... See More  

Michael I of Romania turns 18....

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 26, 1939



* Michael I of Romania - 18th birthday

* Becomes member of the Senate of Romania

* Last King of Romania

 



The top of page 3 has a two column heading: "Michael of Romania Feted on Coming of Age; 18-Year-Old-Prince Now Full Heir to Throne" with photo. (see) First report coverage on Michael I of Romania turning 18 years old which automaticall... See More  

Early & detailed on the Buchenwald Nazi concentration camps...

SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, October 31, 1939 



* Early Buchenwald Nazi concentration camps realization

* Detailed reports on guard's killings and floggings  



The front has a one column heading: "Horrors of Nazi Prison Camps Told" (see images) Another related article on page 2 with heading: "Nazis Blame the War on the Jews" 

Complete with 28 pages, li... See More  

Rockefeller Center construction completed...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 2, 1939



* Rockefeller Center complex completed

* Commercial buildings construction ends

* Best title to be had ?



The front page has a two column heading: "Rockefeller Center Is Completed As Its Creator Pleads for Peace" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on the completion of construction continues inside with related photo. Always nice to have ... See More  

Hitler escapes a bomb in 1939...

JOURNAL AMERICAN, New York City, Nov. 9, 1939  



* Adolph Hitler assassination attempt

* Pre Operation Valkyrie

* Bürgerbräukeller - George Elser

* FRONT LEAF ONLY (pages 1 & 2) ***



The top of the front page, above the masthead is a very nice banner headline for display: "ALL OF HITLER'S AIDES ESCAPE IN BLAST PLOT" with related photo. Coverage continues on ... See More  

Assassination attempt on Adolph Hitler...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 10, 1939



* Adolph Hitler assassination attempt

* Bürgerbräukeller beer hall in Munich

* The hunt for suspects in Nazi Germany



The front page has a five column headline: "MAJOR NAZI OFFENSIVE FORECAST" with subheads that include: "Germany Is Tense" "Shocked by Munich Blast, People Now Feel Blow at Britain Is Near" "Ma... See More