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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691274

A Nazi newspaper from a British island...

Item #691274

November 19, 1941

THE STAR, Island of Guernsey (in the English Channel), Nov. 19, 1941  A very curious issue, as Guernsey, an English-speaking island, was occupied by the Germans during WWII so all the news was pro-Nazi.

Among the front page reports are: "Annihilating Blows by Dive Bombers Against Sevastopol" "German Submarines Sink Four Merchantmen in Atlantic" "U.S.A. Attitude ... See More  

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584453

Fort Capuzzo, Libya captured...

Item #584453

November 23, 1941

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, November 23, 1941



* Fort Capuzzo captured

* Operation Crusader

* World War II - WWII




This 40+ page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "British Sweep On in Libya; Full Nazi Fury Batters Reds" with subhead: "Claim Capture of Ft. Capuzzo and Mastery of Air; Hit from Tobruk". This is a 1st report coverage on ... See More  

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586018

Michigan-Ohio State rivalry in 1941...

Item #586018

November 23, 1941

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, November 23, 1941



* Michigan - Ohio State football Rivalry

* 1st meeting as ranked teams (AP Poll)




This 40+ page newspaper has loads of college football reports in the sport's section with one column headlines: "MICHIGAN AND OHIO STATE PLAY 20-20 DEADLOCK", "85,753 Fans Thrilled as Big Nine Rivals Put On Fine Offensive Battle", w... See More  

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691278

A Nazi newspaper from a British island...

Item #691278

November 25, 1941

THE STAR, Island of Guernsey (in the English Channel), Nov. 25, 1941  



* German occupation publication

* Attack on Pearl Harbor close




A very curious issue, as Guernsey, an English-speaking island, was occupied by the Germans during WWII so all the news was pro-Nazi.

Among the front page reports are: "Inconsistencies of The War" "Germans Capture Town Within 30 Miles... See More  

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691280

A Nazi newspaper from a British island...

Item #691280

November 26, 1941

THE STAR, Island of Guernsey (in the English Channel), Nov. 26, 1941  A very curious issue, as Guernsey, an English-speaking island, was occupied by the Germans during WWII so all the news was pro-Nazi.

Among the front page reports are: " 'We Shall Win, With the People's Help' Says Dr. Goebbels" "Attempted British Landing In France Frustrated" "Germa... See More  

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691283

A Nazi newspaper from a British island...

Item #691283

November 27, 1941

THE STAR, Island of Guernsey (in the English Channel), Nov. 27, 1941  



* From shortly before the Pearl Harbor attack



A very curious issue, as Guernsey, an English-speaking island, was occupied by the Germans during WWII so all the news was pro-Nazi.

Among the front page reports are: "Heavy Losses By the British Navy--Cruiser Sunk & Battleship and Warship Torpedoed" &... See More  

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712607

A Nazi newspaper from a British island...

Item #712607

November 28, 1941

THE STAR, Island of Guernsey (in the English Channel), Nov. 28, 1941  



* German occupation publication

* Attack on Pearl Harbor close




A very curious issue, as Guernsey, an English-speaking island, was occupied by the Germans during WWII so all the news was pro-Nazi.

Among the front page reports are: "Another British Naval Reverse in Channel Night Fight" "Destroyer ... See More  

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691287

A Nazi newspaper from a British island...

Item #691287

December 01, 1941

THE STAR, Island of Guernsey (in the English Channel), Dec. 1, 1941  



* Rare German occupation publication

* Jewish forced labor notice or face arrest

* World War II era Jews - Judaica




A very curious issue, as Guernsey, an English-speaking island, was occupied by the Germans during WWII so all the news was pro-Nazi.

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672319

Bombing of Pearl Harbor imminent ?...

Item #672319

December 01, 1941

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, December 1, 1941



* Pre-Pearl Harbor attack on America

* Just a few days away - imminent

* Cordell Hull - Secretary of State


 
The front page has a banner headline: "JAPANESE AGAIN SEE HULL AS REDS REPORT NAZI ROUT" with subheads. (see) Nice for display.

Complete with 28 pages, light toning a little wear along the margins, more so along the spine wit... See More  

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560496

Mel Ott...

Item #560496

December 03, 1941

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, December 3, 1941



* Mel Ott named player - manager (1st report)

* New York Giants

* MLB baseball



This 30 page newspaper has a three column headline on page 20: "Ott Named Pilot" with short text and related photo on page 22. (see)



Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with little margin wear, otherwise good.



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691290

A Nazi newspaper from a British island: 3 days before Pearl Harbor...

Item #691290

December 04, 1941

THE STAR, Island of Guernsey (in the English Channel), Dec. 4, 1941  



* German occupation publication

* Pre attack on Pearl Harbor




A very curious issue, as Guernsey, an English-speaking island, was occupied by the Germans during WWII so all the news was pro-Nazi.

Among the front page reports are: "Encircled British In North Africa Wiped Out or Captured" "This Was Gonda... See More  

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569533

Two days prior to Pearl Harbor...

Item #569533

December 05, 1941

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, December 5, 1941  This 32 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page:



* Japs Declare U.S. Terms 'Impossible'

* Collapse of Talks Indicated by Press; Showdown Likely with Official Reply Today




Other news of the day. Light browning with little margin wear, otherwise good.

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698368

Printed shortly before the reality of Pearl Harbor...

Item #698368

December 07, 1941

THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, December 7, 1941  



* Pre Pearl Harbor attack on America

* Dated December 7, 1941 (DAY OF)




This is what the people read in their morning newspaper at about the same time their radios reported the bombing of Pearl Harbor. This somewhat benign banner head: "Roosevelt Sends Personal Note to Emperor In 'Final' Effort to Avert War With Japan; Reds... See More  

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698121

Terrific Honolulu newspaper, one day after Pearl Harbor...

Item #698121

December 08, 1941

THE HONOLULU ADVERTISER, Hawaii, Dec. 8, 1941



* Attack on Pearl Harbor

* U.S. to enter World War II

* Best publication to be had




Fully one-third of the newspaper, above the masthead, is taken up with a dramatic three line banner headline: "SABOTEURS LAND HERE !  Britain, Australia Declare War ! " with various related subheads as well including: "Raiders Return In Dawn A... See More  

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678570

Rare Honolulu newspaper on Pearl Harbor... The best "War Declared" issue ?

Item #678570

December 08, 1941

HONOLULU STAR-BULLETIN,  Honolulu, Territory of Hawaii, Dec. 8, 1941 "Last Edition"  



* War declared on Japan

* America enters World War II

* Best title to be had ? (rare)




The very famous Dec. 7 issue of this paper has been reprinted so many times that genuine issues are difficult to find, although they do exist.

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705016

From just after Pearl Harbor...

Item #705016

December 10, 1941

THE SUN, New York, Dec. 10, 1941  



* United States at war in Pacific

* Post Pearl Harbor attack

* America enters World War II




Large front page banner headline from just 3 days after Pearl Harbor: "U.S. FORCES BATTLE INVADERS ON LUZON" with various related reports. Included is a map headed: "Invasion Of Philippines".

Complete in 52 pages, various tears and ch... See More  

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691291

A Nazi newspaper from a British island...

Item #691291

December 19, 1941

THE STAR, Island of Guernsey (in the English Channel), Dec. 19, 1941  



* Rare German occupation title

* World War II - WWII




A very curious issue, as Guernsey, an English-speaking island, was occupied by the Germans during WWII so all the news was pro-Nazi.

Among the front page reports are: "Roosevelt's Pessimistic Speech - 'Three Most Terrible Days in Our History' &qu... See More  

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656909

Internment of the Aliens...

Item #656909

December 19, 1941

THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 19, 1941  Page 52 carries a report "Aliens to Be Held in Southwest" as well as an additional article "100 Aliens on Coast Sent to Montana" with subheads "Those Held as 'Dangerous' Go From San Francisco Area to Camp at Missoula", "One a Magnesium Expert", "Detention of Hansgirg May Shut Down Los Altos Plant - Ols... See More  

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691293

A Nazi newspaper from a British island...

Item #691293

December 22, 1941

THE STAR, Island of Guernsey (in the English Channel), Dec. 22, 1941  



* Rare German occupation title

* World War II - WWII




A very curious issue, as Guernsey, an English-speaking island, was occupied by the Germans during WWII so all the news was pro-Nazi.

Among the front page reports are: "Russians Suffer Heavy Losses in Leningrad Encirclement" "Axis Forces in North Af... See More  

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691294

A Nazi newspaper from a British island...

Item #691294

December 23, 1941

THE STAR, Island of Guernsey (in the English Channel), Dec. 23, 1941  



* From shortly after the Pearl Harbor attack



A very curious issue, as Guernsey, an English-speaking island, was occupied by the Germans during WWII so all the news was pro-Nazi.

Among the front page reports are: "Fuehrer In Supreme Command Of German Army - Better Weapons, Stronger Frontiers" "Japanese... See More  

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691295

A Nazi newspaper from a British island...

Item #691295

December 24, 1941

THE STAR, Island of Guernsey (in the English Channel), Dec. 24, 1941  



* From shortly after the Pearl Harbor attack



A very curious issue, as Guernsey, an English-speaking island, was occupied by the Germans during WWII so all the news was pro-Nazi.

Among the front page reports are: "A Disastrous Week For the British Empire  - India Is Now Directly Threatened" "Heavy... See More  

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691296

A Nazi newspaper from a British island...

Item #691296

December 27, 1941

THE STAR, Island of Guernsey (in the English Channel), Dec. 27, 1941  



* re. Bombing of Pearl Harbor

* Rare German occupation title

* World War II - WWII




A very curious issue, as Guernsey, an English-speaking island, was occupied by the Germans during WWII so all the news was pro-Nazi.

Among the front page reports are:  "Heavy Fighting on Eastern Front--Strong Attacks Repul... See More  

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658071

Winston Churchill address to U.S. Congress...

Item #658071

December 27, 1941

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, December 27, 1941



* Prime Minister Winston Churchill address

* Joint session of the United States Congress

* "We Are The Masters Of Our Fate" speech



The front page has a one column heading: "Churchill Sees Lasting Anglo-US Tie" with subhead. (see) Complete text of Churchill's speech with photo.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the da... See More  

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691298

A Nazi newspaper from a British island...

Item #691298

December 31, 1941

THE STAR, Island of Guernsey (in the English Channel), Dec. 31, 1941  



* From shortly after the Pearl Harbor attack



A very curious issue, as Guernsey, an English-speaking island, was occupied by the Germans during WWII so all the news was pro-Nazi.

Among the front page reports are: "The Perilous Position of the British Empire" "Royal Navy Unable to Do Battle in All Water... See More  

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691416

Hitler's New Year's Proclamation to his people...

Item #691416

January 02, 1942

EVENING PRESS, Island of Guernsey (in the English Channel), Jan. 2, 1942 



* Rare German occupation publication

* Adolph Hitler's new year proclamation




A very curious issue, as Guernsey, an English-speaking island, was occupied by the Germans during WWII so all the news was pro-Nazi.

The front page is dominated by: "FUEHRER'S NEW YEAR PROCLAMATION TO HIS PEOPLE" "... See More  

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545675
Item #545675

January 04, 1942

PM SUNDAY, New York, N.Y., dated January 4, 1942.



Headlines on the frontpage read "FDR, Churchill Name United Command: Allies Give Wavell High Command In Pacific - Chiang Supreme in China, Thailand, Indo-China; Hart Heads Fleets; Brett 2d to Wavell". The paper features other war news and stories of the day.



This is a complete issue in two-sections and is in nice condition; see ph... See More  

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620079

Chicago Bears defeat Pro Bowl All-Stars...

Item #620079

January 05, 1942

THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, January 5, 1942



* Chicago Bears

* Pro football all-stars

* Post Pearl Harbor Pro Bowl



This 30 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 16: "Chicago Bears Defeat Pro All-Stars, 35-24, on Big Splurge in Second Period" with related photo, stats and lineup.



Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with minor central fold ... See More  

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556210

Death of Otis Skinner...

Item #556210

January 05, 1942

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, January 5, 1942



* Otis Skinner death



This 34 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 17 that include:



* OTIS SKINNER DIES; FAMOUS ACTOR, 83

* Succumbs at His Home Here--Stricken While Attending 'Wookey' Performance Dec. 7

* On Stage Nearly 60 Years



and more with related photos. (see)



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613988

Americans getting beaten in the Far East...

Item #613988

January 06, 1942

THE STAR, Guernsey, Jan. 6, 1942  Among the front page heads are: ""Japan Has Won Valuable Oil & Tin Besides Territories" "America's Record of Unbroken Defeats in Far Eastern Zone" "German Bomber & Fighter Formations Make Heavy Attacks On Feodosia" and more.

Four pages, small folio size, some binding holes at the blank spine, very nice condition... See More  

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556823

Joe Louis... Buddy Baer...

Item #556823

January 10, 1942

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, January 10, 1942 



* Joe Louis (The Brown Bomber)

* Buddy Baer 

* Heavyweight boxing title fight
 



This 32 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "LOUIS STOPS BAER IN OPENING ROUND AS 20,000 LOOK ON" "Californian Is Counted Out in 2:56 After Two Previous 9-Count Knockdowns"



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604565

Joe Louis boxing title defense...

Item #604565

January 10, 1942

THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 10, 1942



* Joe Louis (The Brown Bomber)

* Buddy Baer

* Heavyweight boxing title fight




Page 19 has a banner headline: "Louis Scores First-Round Knockout Over Buddy Baer in Charity Encounter" with many subheads that include: "20,000 See Bomber Gain Quick Victory" and more (see photos). Also three related photos as well. This was Joe L... See More  

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587229

Joe Louis Joins the Service, 1942...

Item #587229

January 13, 1942

THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 13, 1942



* Heavyweight Boxing Champion

* Joins army




This 40 page newspaper has a two line, one column headline on page 10: "LOUIS SIGNS AT $21, EAGER 'TO GET JAPS'" with subheads that include: "Them Japs is Lightweights, Anyway, Says Champion as He Weighs in at 220"  Also a two column photo of Louis shaking hands with comm
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575174

Carole Lombard Killed in 1942...

Item #575174

January 19, 1942

THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, Massachusetts, January 19, 1942 



* Hollywood Actress Carole Lombard dies in plane crash



This 14 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 7: "Carole Lombard's War Work Praised By Treasury Head"



Other news of the day throughout. Good condition.



wikipedia notes: When the US entered World War II at the end of 1941, Lo
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637001

From this German-held island...

Item #637001

January 24, 1942

THE STAR, Guernsey, Channel Islands, Jan. 24, 1942  Among the front page reports are: "Why Does Britain Continue War Which Is Leading Her to Ruin?" "Heavy Losses Inflicted on Russians In German Counter-Atttack" "Fate of Singapore: Growing Anxiety In London" "Japanese Progress In Burmah" and more.

Four pages, 12 by 16 inches.

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545679

Carole Lombard...

Item #545679

January 25, 1942

PM SUNDAY, New York, N.Y., dated January 25, 1942.



Headlines on the frontpage read "Naval Battle! U.S. Blasts 3 Jap Ships" "Soviets Smash Toward Latvia" "Carole Lombard's Last Movie - Exclusive Preview" (this is published just a week after her death). The paper features other war news and stories of the day.



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685140

1942 Cleo Wright lynching... Sikeston, Missouri....

Item #685140

January 26, 1942

THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 26, 1942



* Lynching of Cleo Wright - Negro

* Sikeston, Scott County, Missouri




Page 17 has a one column heading: "NEGRO IS LYNCHED BY MISSOURI CROWD" with subhead. (see)

Other news of the day throughout including much on World War II. Complete with all 32 pages, rag edition in very nice condition.



Rag edition in great condition.... See More  

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571997

Mount Harris, Colorado mine explosion...

Item #571997

January 29, 1942

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, January 29, 1942 



* Mount Harris, Colorado coal mine disaster 

* 1st report




This 40 page has one column headlines on the back page (page 40) that include: "EXPLOSION KILLS 34, IN COLORADO MINE" "Only 4 Coal Workers Escape in State's Worst Such Tragedy in twenty-five Years" "BLACK DAMP FILLS SHAFT" and more. (see)



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691415

Nazi magazine: Hitler on the cover...

Item #691415

January 31, 1942

KAROLLE, Wochenschrift Fur Unterhaltung, Wissen, Lebensfreude, Germany, Jan. 31, 1942  A Nazi-era newspaper which translates to: "CAROLE, A Weekly Magazine for entertainment, Knowledge, Joy of Life".

The front page features of photo of Adolf Hitler. A wealth of German propaganda within with many photos. 

Complete in 16 pages, 13 1/2 by 10 1/4 inches, nice condition.
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594724

Private Joseph L. Lockard, of Williamsport, PA...

Item #594724

February 03, 1942

THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 3, 1942



* Battle near Java

* General Douglas MacArthur.

* Pearl Harbor images - including warning

* Private Joseph L. Lockard, of Williamsport, PA




This 40 page newspaper has a three line, five column headline on the front page: "M'Authur Beats Off Two Divisions; Burma Line Firm Under Pressure; Japanese Menace Isle Near Java".

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613116

Apparent German & Japanese successes...

Item #613116

February 09, 1942

EVENING PRESS, Guernsey, Channel Islands, Feb. 9, 1942 



* Rare Nazi Occupation title



This island was occupied by the Germans during World War II so all reporting is pro-Nazi propaganda, yet in English as residents were British. The front page has: "Large Sections of Two Soviet Divisions Wiped Out" "Another Six Ships Sunk Off American Coast" "Britain Worried Over... See More  

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661235

SS Normandie on fire...

Item #661235

February 10, 1942

NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, February 10, 1942



* SS Normandie burns - on fire

* Early, same day report before capsizing

* Nice headline in this uncommon NYC title




The front page has a great banner headline: "NORMANDIE ON FIRE HERE" (see) A very early, same day report before the famous ocean liner capsized in New York Harbor.

Complete with all 24 pages, light toning at the margins, s... See More  

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594771

1942 SS Normandie burns and sinks....

Item #594771

February 10, 1942

THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Pennsylvania, February 10, 1942 



* SS Normandie burns and sinks in New York Harbor 
 
This 26 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "FIRE-SEARED LINER NORMANDIE ROLLS OVER BESIDE PIER"



with subheads that inlcude: "Pressure of Tide Capsizes Giant Sea Queen" and more with photo of the burning shi
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648053

Laura Ingalls guilty as Nazi spy....

Item #648053

February 14, 1942

THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 14, 1942



* Laura Ingalls (aviator)

* Convicted of treason

* Nazi - German spy




Near the bottom of the front page is a one column heading: "INGALLS JURY GIVES VERDICT OF GUILTY" with subhead. (see)

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day with much on World War II. Complete with all 32 pages, rag edition in nice condition.... See More  

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716361

"Alien Order" beginning internment of Japanese during World War II...

Item #716361

February 19, 1942

SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, February 19, 1942



* Internment of Japanese Americans

* FDR's Executive Order 9066 (eve)

* Alien control order

* World War II - WWII




The front page has a two column heading: "Congressmen Demand All American-Born Japs Be Moved From Coastal Areas" with lead-in: "Enemy Aliens" and subhead. (see images) FDR would sign order # 9066 on this d... See More  

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714518

Laura Ingalls sentenced as Nazi spy....

Item #714518

February 20, 1942

ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, February 20, 1942



* Laura Ingalls (aviator)

* Sentenced for treason

* Nazi - German spy




The front page is a one column heading: "LAURA  INGALLS GETS 8 MONTHS TO 2 YEARS" with subhead and photo. (see images)

Much coverage on World War II. Complete with all 40+ pages, light toning at the margins, small binding holes along the spine, nice condition.... See More  

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545684
Item #545684

February 22, 1942

PM SUNDAY, New York, N.Y., dated February 22, 1942.



Headlines on the frontpage read "3-Day Sea Battle U.S.-Dutch Sink or Damage 19 Jap Ships... French Take Dunkerque Home" "Shortage Scare Is Anti-Labor Club" "Argentina Holds our Back Door Open to Axis". The paper features other war news and stories of the day.



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696768

Japenese attack California coast...

Item #696768

February 24, 1942

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 24, 1942 



* Attack on California coast

* Ellwood oil field shelling

* Japanese submarine I-17




The front page banner headline proclaims: "SUBMARINE SHELLS CALIFORNIA OIL PLANT" with subheads. (see)

This brief yet very historic shelling only caused minor damage to the oil field—a pump house and a single oil derrick were destroyed—but its i... See More  

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676995

1942 Japenese attack on California coast...

Item #676995

February 24, 1942

NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, Feb. 24, 1942 



* Attack on California coast

* Ellwood oil field shelling

* Japanese submarine I-17




The front page has a three column photo with heading: "Army and Navy Planes Hunt Jap Sub Off Pacific Coast" with subhead. (see) This brief yet very historic shelling only caused minor damage to the oil field—a pump house and a single oil derrick w... See More  

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650530

Battle of the Java Sea... WWII...

Item #650530

February 28, 1942

THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 28, 1942



* Battle of the Java Sea - naval

* World War II Pacific Campaign

* Imperial Japanese Navy victory




The top of the front page has a five column headline: "ALLIED FLEET IN NAVAL BATTLE WITH JAPANESE IN THE JAVA SEA" with subheads and related map. Lengthy coverage continues on page 4 with a few related photos.

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578916

Fritz Von Opel arrested in 1942 U.S...

Item #578916

February 28, 1942

THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 28, 1942



* Fritz von Opel arrested in America

* Rockets - rocketeer - rocketry



This 30 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 8: "Von Opel Arrested In Florida as Alien" with photo of Opel (see photos). He was considered a dangerous alien during wartime with Germany with his great knowledge of rocketry at the time.



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