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.
The resecue of tankers SS Pendleton and SS Fort Mercer...
Item #599953
February 20, 1952
THE DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, February 20, 1952 The banner headline of this issue reads "Hope to Salvage Derelict - 13 On Ship Shun Rescue" with subhead "Men Stick to Tanker's Stern Half" "25 More Saved by Cost Guard", which is referencing the rescuing of the men from the tankers SS Pendleton and SS Fort Mercer. Both of these tankers split in two duri... See More
The 'African Queen' opening day review...
Item #599883
February 21, 1952
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 21, 1952
* Opening day "The African Queen" movie review
This newspaper has a significant & historic review for the movie "The African Queen" on page 24. This review is from the day after the movie made it's premiere making it a great addition for any movie memorabilia collection. The one column heading reads: "'The African Qu... See More
Dick Button performs 1st triple jump in figure skating...
Item #589372
February 22, 1952
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, February 22, 1952
* Dick Button performs 1st triple jump in figure skating
* Elizabeth Taylor gets married
This 34 page newspaper has two column headlines in the sport's section (page 25): "Button First '48 Olympic Titlist to Repeat Victory", "Harvard Student Walks Away With Figure Skating Crown...". This was when the very first triple jump... See More
Japan gains sovereignty...
Item #619422
March 21, 1952
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 21, 1952
* Post World War II Japan occupation ending
* Final ratification of the peace treaty
* Japan sovereignty
This 46 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Senate Ratifies Japan Pacts And Treaties on Pacific Arms" 1st report coverage on the final ratification of the peace treaty restoring sovereignty to Japan.
Oth... See More
Tornado outbreak in Arkansas...
Item #573842
March 22, 1952
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, March 22, 1952 This 12 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "Tornadoes Kill 214 In Four States" with subhead. (see)
This tells of the Southern United States tornado outbreak in which a F4 tornado struck Dierks, Arkansas.
Other news of the day. Little spine wear, otherwise in good condition.
Tornado outbreak in Arkansas...
Item #588795
March 22, 1952
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 22, 1952
* Dierks, Arkansas tornado outbreak
This 30 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "DEATHS REACH 116 AS TORNADOES RIP ACROSS ARKANSAS", "Property Loss Is Heavy" and more with related photo (see photos). Coverage on the Southern United States tornado outbreak in which a F4 tornado struck Dierks, Arka... See More
Pierre SD flood....
Item #573843
April 11, 1952
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, April 11, 1952 This 10 page newspaper has a front page photo of a Pierre, South Dakota home under water with some text. (see)
Also a page 4 headline that reads: "Flood Dangers Appear Mounting In Five States of the Midwest".
Tells of the 1952 flood that was hardest hit in Pierre SD.
Other news of the day. Little margin wear, other... See More
USS Hobson & Wasp disaster...
Item #589344
April 28, 1952
KENTUCKY TIMES STAR, April 28, 1952
* USS Hobson destroyer sinks with huge loss
* USS Wasp aircraft carrier collision (1st report)
This 20 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "LOCAL MEN VICTIMS OF SEA TRAGEDY" with subhead. (see) Also a nice six column headline on the front page of section 2: "GREATER CINCINNATIANS AMONG 176 LOST AS SEA" wit... See More
1952 Bloody May Day... Tokyo, Japan...
Item #712954
May 01, 1952
THE DETROIT NEWS, May 1, 1952
* Bloody May Day riots - Tokyo, Japan
* Kokyo Gaien National Garden - Imperial Palace
* re. the U.S.-Japan Security Treaty
The front page has a nice headline: "YANKS STONED, CARS BURNED IN TOKYO RIOT" with subheads and two related photos. (see images) Nice for display.
Complete with 56 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, small bin... See More
Most runs in 1st inning MLB history....
Item #569139
May 22, 1952
THE DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, May 22, 1952 This 80 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page of the sport's section (page 61) "Records in Brooklyn" with subheads that include: "5 Are Made in 1 Inning" and more with box scores. (see)
Tells of the Brooklyn Dodgers breaking the MLB baseball record for most runs in one inning at the time. It i... See More
The SS United States breaks speed record....
Item #711434
July 07, 1952
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, July 7, 1952
* SS United States wins "Blue Riband"
* Fastest crossing of the Atlantic of all-time (ocean liner)
This 8-page newspaper has a two-column heading on page 4: "New U.S. Super-liner Finishes Its First Crossing to Set Up New Record". See photos for 1st report coverage on the SS United States winning the &qu... See More
Dwight Eisenhower nominated for presidency...
Item #595464
July 12, 1952
CENTRE DAILY TIMES, State College, Pennsylvania, July 12, 1952
* Dwight Eisenhower & Richard Nixon
* Republican presidential nomination
The front page has a six column headline: "'Ike' Opens New 'Crusade'; Truman Insists on 'Fair Deal' Battle" with subheads and related photos. 1st report coverage on Dwight Eisenhower and Richard Nixon's Re... See More
Washington D.C. UFOs...
Item #581428
July 29, 1952
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, July 29, 1952
* Washington D.C. UFO Incident
* Flying Saucers (1st report)
This 14 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "Can't Find Saucers Despite Sightings Reported By Radar"
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Minor spine wear, otherwise nice condition.
wikipedia notes: The ... See More
Washington D.C. UFOs...
Item #581646
August 01, 1952
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 1, 1952 This 34 page newspaper has a small one column heading on page 19: "'Flying Saucer' Queries Hamper Air Force Work"
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout with front page reporting on the 1st helicopter crossing of the Atlantic Ocean. Rag edition, little spine wear, otherwise in nice condition.
1952 Waco TX buses disaster.....
Item #573839
August 05, 1952
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, August 5, 1952
* Waco TX Texas
* Greyhound buses disaster
This34 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page:
* 28 DIE AS BUSES COLLIDE IN TEXAS
* Headon Crash Turns Two Into Fiery Tray; 24 Hurt
with smaller subheads.
Tells of the head on crash of two greyhound buses in Waco, Texas.
Other news of the day throughout. L... See More
Satchel Paige oldest shutout pitcher....
Item #569496
August 07, 1952
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, August 7, 1952 This 14 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 11: "The Picture in the Major Leagues".
This tells of Cleveland Indians pitcher Satchel Paige becoming the oldest pitcher in major league history to hurl a complete-game shutout by beating the Detroit Tigers 1-0. He was approximately 46 years old.
Ot... See More
Bakersfield, California earthquake in 1952....
Item #563880
August 23, 1952
THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, August 23, 1952
* Bakersfield, California earthquake disaster
This 18 page newspaper has a nice five column headline on the front page: "QUAKES STRIKE L.A. AND COAST" with subheads and related photos. More inside.
Other news of the day. Light browning with some tiny binding holes along spine, otherwise in good condition.... See More
Norwalk CT Little League champions....
Item #694739
August 30, 1952
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 30, 1952
* Norwalk CT Connecticut
* Little League baseball
* World Series champions
The sport's section (page 7) has a one column heading: "NORWALK ANNEXES LITTLE LOOP TITLE" with subhead (see) First report coverage on the little league baseball team from Norwalk, Connecticut winning the World Series championship at Williamsport, Pennsylvania. I sus... See More
Whitey Ford streak ends...
Item #565259
October 05, 1952
THE DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, October 5, 1952
* Whitey Ford scoreless World Series streak ends
* New York Yankees vs. San Francisco Giants (game 1)
* MLB baseball
This 40+ page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page of the sport's section (inside):
* Ford Victory 10th in Series
Tells of game i of the 1962 World Series in which Whitey Ford pitched for the win bu... See More
Hillsboro KY nursing home fire...
Item #573850
November 01, 1952
THE DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, November 1, 1952 This 20 page newspaper has a small one column headline on the front page: "Nursing Home Fire Kills 18".
This tells of the nursing home fire disaster at Hillsboro, Kentucky.
Other news of the day. Light browning, otherwise good.
Huntington WV hospital fire....
Item #570706
November 28, 1952
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, November 28, 1952
* Huntington, West Virginia State Hospital
* Mental asylum fire
This 26 page newspaper has a banner headline above the masthead on the front page: "15 Women and Children Die in Mental Asylum Fire"
This tells of the Huntington, West Virginia State Hospital insane asylum fire.
Other news of the day, sports, and adver... See More
Dallas Texans only NFL win...
Item #581401
November 28, 1952
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, November 28, 1952 This 38 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 34: "Dallas Texans Win Over Bears, 27-23" and "New Pro Entry Scores First Victory; Tripucka Paces Winners"
This tells of first and only win for the short lived NFL team Dallas Texans. They would end their only season with a record of 1-11. This w... See More
The Great Smog of 1952...
Item #560291
December 08, 1952
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, December 8, 1952
* The great smog of 1952
* London, England
* Many casualties
This 56 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 17: "LONDON FOG TIE-UP LAST FOR 3D DAY" and "Blanket Shows No Sign of Lifting--Milk Supply Hit, Wave of Robberies Break Out". Tells of the great London smog of 1952 which resulted in many casualties.
Other... See More
Airplane disaster at Moses Lake, Washington... GI's killed on Christmas flight...
Item #628422
December 21, 1952
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Springfield, Massachusetts, December 21, 1952
* Moses Lake, Washington
* C-124 Globemaster airplane disaster
* "Operation Sleigh Ride"
This 40+ page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "83 GI'S DIE IN WORST AIR DISASTER" with subheads that include: "Only 32 On Big Globemaster Escape Death" and m... See More
Item #553710
January 08, 1953
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, January 8, 1953
* Hydrogen bomb revealed
* President Harry Truman
* Russia - Cold war
This 24 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page:
* 'Death Dust' Weapon Theorized as Possible
Other news of the day throughout. Little spine wear, otherwise in good condition.... See More
Peter Pan display ad... 1953 Premiere showing...
Item #646303
January 08, 1953
MOTION PICTURE DAILY, New York, January 8, 1953
* Peter Pan advertisement
As the title suggests, this publication is replete with news concerning the movie industry. This issue has a pre-opening day ad for Peter Pan - taking 4 of its 8 pages - all in color. Great to have this displayable advertisement in a motion picture-themed publication.
Eight pages, 9 by 12 inches printed on high-qual... See More
Jewish Physician Arrested... Infamous anti-Semetic "Doctor's Plot"...
Item #643633
January 13, 1953
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, January 13, 1953
* "Doctor's Plot" in Soviet Union - Arrests
* Antisemitism - Joseph Stalin
* Viktor Abakumov
The front page has a one column heading: "Soviet Jews Seized in 'Death Plot''" with subhead. (see) The "Doctors' Plot" is considered to be the most dramatic episode of antisemitism in the Soviet Union u... See More
Dwight Eisenhower's inauguration...
Item #621157
January 20, 1953
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, Jan. 20, 1953 This issue features a banner headline of "Eisenhower Is Sworn in as President" with subheads and one column photo of Eisenhower. Other news of the day.
The complete 4 page issue in good condition.
Mel Ott quits baseball...
Item #554779
January 24, 1953
THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, January 24, 1953
* Mel Ott quits baseball
This 20 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 13: "Mel Ott Quits Game"
Other news of the day throughout. Some small binding holes along the spine and light browning around the margins, otherwise in nice condition.
wikipedia notes: Melvin Thomas "Mel" Ott (March 2, 1909 – No... See More
Longest basketball game...
Item #568096
February 22, 1953
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, February 22, 1953 This 100+ page newspaper has a small one column headline on page 3 of the sport's section (inside): "Six Extra Periods Played". This tells of the longest college basketball game played between Niagara and Siena.
Other news of the day throughout. Rag edition, a few small clippings cut put in unrelated pages including the front... See More
Milt Campbell, Olympic Silver Medalist, while still in high school....
Item #712684
February 28, 1953
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 28, 1953
* Milt Campbell, future Olympic decathlon gold medal winner
* Already an Olympic silver medalist
*Competes in regional high school championships
Page 11 has: "CAMPBELL CAPTURES TWO NEWARK EVENTS", followed by a few paragraphs of text which includes in part: "Milt Campbell, Plainfield High School star, won the first of two events in th... See More
1953 Joseph Stalin Death...
Item #547686
March 06, 1953
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, March 6, 1953
* Russian Premier, Joseph Stalin's death
This 14 page newspaper has a nice two line banner headline on the front page: "Stalin's Body Lies In State At Moscow; See Red Military Dictatorship Possible," with subheads that include: "Man Of Steel Dies Four Days After Being Stricken; No Hint Given On S
... See More
* Russian Premier, Joseph Stalin's death
This 14 page newspaper has a nice two line banner headline on the front page: "Stalin's Body Lies In State At Moscow; See Red Military Dictatorship Possible," with subheads that include: "Man Of Steel Dies Four Days After Being Stricken; No Hint Given On S
Joseph Stalin's Death...
Item #584747
March 06, 1953
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, March 6, 1953
* Russian Premier, Joseph Stalin's death
This 14 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page: "Stalin's Body Removed To The Hall of Columns To Lie In State" with subheads and photo of Stalin (see images).
Other news of the day including sports and advertisements. Issue is in good co
... See More
* Russian Premier, Joseph Stalin's death
This 14 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page: "Stalin's Body Removed To The Hall of Columns To Lie In State" with subheads and photo of Stalin (see images).
Other news of the day including sports and advertisements. Issue is in good co
Joseph Stalin's death... lies In State...
Item #628776
March 08, 1953
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Springfield, Massachusetts, March 8, 1953
* Joseph Stalin's death
* Stalin lies in State
The front page has: "STALIN LIES IN STATE; NEW MOVES AWAITED", "Throngs Pass Bier; Funeral Is Tomorrow", with a photo and supporting text. Additional coverage is found on page 16. Other headlines include: "Lodge Challenges Russia To End War", &qu... See More
Conneaut, Ohio train crash (1st report)...
Item #565100
March 28, 1953
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, March 28, 1953
* Conneaut, Ohio train crash (1st report)
* Nice front page headline for display
This 26 page newspaper has a nice two line banner headline on the front page: "3 NYC TRAINS CRASH IN OHIO; TOLL HEAVY" with subheads. (see)
Other news of the day. Light browning with some small binding holes along the spine, otherwise i... See More
Warner Robins, Georgia tornado disaster....
Item #573995
May 01, 1953
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, May 1, 1953
* Warner Robins, Georgia
* Tornado disaster (1st report)
This 10 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 4: "Tornado Takes Lives of 14 and Injures Many in Georgia Area". This tells of the tornado disaster in Warner Robins, Georgia.
Other news of the day. Minor spine wear, otherwise in good condition.
wikipedia no... See More
1953 Waco Texas tornado outbreak...
Item #573853
May 12, 1953
THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, May 12, 1953
* Waco TX Texas tornado outbreak
* 1st report w/ photo
This 52 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "67 TO 150 KILLED IN TORNADO" with related photo. (see)
Tells of the tornado outbreak in which a F5 hit Waco, Texas, killing 114 there alone. Nice issue for display.
Other news of the day thro... See More
Queen Elizabeth II - Coronation of England's longest reigning monarch...
Item #204938
June 03, 1953
THE MORNING CALL, June 3, 1953, from Allentown, PA. 2 line headline "Elizabeth Crowned; Gives New Hope of Glory to Her People Everywhere" with subhead "Queen Broadcasts From Buckingham After Coronation"; "Queen Rides Through Rain and Cheers" "British Climbers Drink Toast to Queen On Mt. Everest Slopes, Then Start Down"; "Coronation Impressions&quo... See More
1953 Flint, Michigan tornado disaster....
Item #573999
June 09, 1953
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, June 9, 1953 This 8 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page: "TORNADO DEATH TOLL 128" with subhead: "Report That 750 Persons Are Injured"
This tells of the Flint, Michigan tornado outbreak which was one of the deadliest tornadoes in U.S. history.
Other news of the day. Good condition.... See More
Worcester, Massachusetts tornado disaster...
Item #561153
June 10, 1953
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, June 10, 1953
* Worcester, Massachusetts tornado disaster (1st report)
This 60 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "TORNADO KILLS 69 IN MASSACHUSETTS; MIDWEST TOLL IS 139" with subheads that include: "Worcester Struck" and more with related photo. (see)
Report continues on page 41 with related photo and maps. (... See More
Most runs in a single inning - 1953 Boston Red Sox...
Item #723799
June 19, 1953
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Taunton, Massachusetts, June 19, 1953 This 18 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 14: "Bosox Break Seven Records In 23-2 Romp" with box scores. (see)
This was a record made by the Boston Red Sox which is still held to this day.
Other news of the day. Light browning with minor margin wear, otherwise good.
Eve of Julius and Ethel Rosenberg's execution...
Item #557375
June 19, 1953
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, June 19, 1953
* Eve of Julius and Ethel Rosenberg's execution
This 12 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "HIGH COURT SETS ASIDE STAY OF EXECUTION" with subhead.
Other news of the day. Light browning at the margins, otherwise in nice condition.
wikipedia notes: Julius Rosenberg (May 12, 1918 – June 19, 1... See More
The Korean War is over...
Item #723023
July 28, 1953
THE WALL STREET JOURNAL, July 28, 1953
* Korean War ends (1st report)
* North and South Korea
Although this publication is known for it's financial news of the day, this issue has a very small heading on the front page: "The Fighting Ended In Korea" and more. (see images)
Complete with 16 pages, some binding holes along the spine, nice condition.
AI notes: The Korean... See More
Ted Williams back from military...
Item #588327
August 08, 1953
THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, Massachusetts, August 8, 1953
* Ted Williams back from military
* Boston Red Sox... MLB baseball
This 14 page newspaper has a editorial on page 6 under: "In the Dugout" regarding the homecoming from the military for baseball star Ted Williams. Great to have in a Boston paper.
Other news of the day including period advertising. This issue h... See More
1st Siamese Twins Separation success....
Item #565958
September 18, 1953
THE TIMES PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, September 18, 1953
* 1st Siamese twins to be separated successfully
* Medical history is made - Surgery - Surgeon
This 58 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Separated Twins' Chances for Survival Held 'Good'" with subhead: "Pair Is Unjoined in Two Hour, 15-Minute Surgery" and nice photo of the parents. ... See More
1st Siamese Twins Separation success...
Item #567895
September 18, 1953
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, September 18, 1953
* 1st Siamese twins separated successfully
* Medical history made - Surgery - Surgeon
This 40 page newspaper has a two column photo at the bottom of the front page with caption: "Surgeons Separate Siamese Twins" with some text. (see)
Tells of very first successful separation of Siamese twins by surger... See More
1953 St. Louis Browns last game... Baltimore Orioles...
Item #574750
September 28, 1953
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, September 28, 1953
* St. Louis Browns last MLB game
* Baltimore Orioles to be born
This 48 page newspaper has a banner headline on page 26: "American League Turns Down Transfer of St. Louis Browns' Franchise to Baltimore" with subheads and related photo. (see)
Also a one column headline on page 25: "Minoso&... See More
Bobby Greenlease kidnapping....
Item #629237
September 29, 1953
THE DETROIT NEWS, September 29, 1953
* Bobby Greenlease kidnapping (1st report)
* Carl Austin Hall
* Bonnie Emily Brown Heady
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Woman Kidnaps Son of Millionaire at School" with photo. (see) First report coverage on the kidnapping of Bobby Greenlease.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 48 pages, ... See More
1953 World Series of baseball...
Item #575172
October 01, 1953
THE SALINA JOURNAL, Kansas, October 1, 1953
* 1953 World Series of baseball (game 1)
* New York Yankees vs. Brooklyn Dodgers
* 5th in a row for Yanks
This 28 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page:
"Yankees Win Again, 4-2" with inning by inning reporting and small photos of Mickey Mantle and Billy Martin. (see)
Other news of the day... See More
Oklahoma Sooners begin 47 game winning streak...
Item #723838
October 11, 1953
SPRINGFIELD SUNDAY REPUBLICAN, Mass. Oct. 11, 1953
* Oklahoma Sooners - NCAA college football
* 1st win of the iconic 47 game winning streak
* Coach Bud Wilkinson vs. Texas Longhorns
Page 4 of the sport's section has a one column heading: "OKLAHOMA SCORES EARLY TO DEFEAT TEXAS FOE, 19-14" with subhead. (see images) See details below. Other college football game re... See More
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