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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568096

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.



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712684

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  

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547686

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
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584747

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
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628776

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  

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565100

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  

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573995

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  

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573853

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  

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204938

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  

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573999

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  

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561153

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  

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679281

Most runs in a single inning - 1953 Boston Red Sox...

Item #679281

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.

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557375

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.



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588327

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  

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565958

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  

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567895

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  

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574750

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  

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629237

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  

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575172

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)



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665330

Eugene O'Neill death... American playwright...

Item #665330

November 28, 1953

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 28, 1953



* Eugene O'Neill death (1st report)

* American playwright & Nobel laureate

* "Long Day's Journey into Night" play fame




Near the bottom of the front page has a two column heading: "Eugene O'Neill Dies of Pneumonia; Playwright, 65, Won Nobel Prize" with subhead and photo. (See) Lengthy 1st report coverage continues inside.... See More  

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573989

Vicksburg MS tornado disaster....

Item #573989

December 07, 1953

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, December 7, 1953  This 16 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "Rescue Gangs Hunt More Victims Of Vicious Tornado" "At Least 30 Lives Reported Lost At Vicksburg, Miss."



This tells of the 1953 Vicksburg, Mississippi tornado outbreak.



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684980

Detroit Lions win 1953 pro football title...

Item #684980

December 27, 1953

THE DETROIT NEWS, December 27, 1953 



* Detroit Lions vs. Cleveland Browns (day of)

* NFL football championship title game  




The front page of the sport's section (page 13) has a three column heading: "Browns Picked To Whip Lions" and more with photo showing Lou Groza. (see)

Nice to have from the city of the eventual winning team (day of), rare as such.

Compl... See More  

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615607

Detroit Lions vs. Cleveland Browns...

Item #615607

December 28, 1953

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, December 28, 1953 



* Detroit Lions vs. Cleveland Browns 

* NFL football championship title game  




This 16 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 8: "First Doran Catch Of Touchdown Pass Is Worth $33,912.45" 1st report coverage on the NFL football championship game between the Detroit Lions and the Clevela... See More  

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615129

Marilyn Monroe suspended from movie in 1953....

Item #615129

January 26, 1954

THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 26, 1954



* Marilyn Monroe suspended

* "The Girl in Pink Tights" movie




This 48 page newspaper has one column headings on page 21: "MARILYN MONROE FAILS TO REPORT" "Fox Again Puts Star Under Salary Suspension for Missing 'Pink Tights' Call" See photo for 1st report coverage on Monroe being suspended from the movie "The gir... See More  

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575102

Frank Leahy resigns as Norte Dame coach...

Item #575102

February 01, 1954

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, February 1, 1954



* Frank Leahy resigns due to illness

* Notre Dame Fighting Irish  coach

* NCAA college football




This 20 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page above the masthead: "Leahy Resigns as Notre Dame Grid Coach" with subhead: "Notre Dame Football Coach Leahy Resigns Because of Ill Health&qu... See More  

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575147

Terry Brennan named Norte Dame coach....

Item #575147

February 02, 1954

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, February 2, 1954



* Terry Brennan named head coach

* Notre Dame Fighting Irish

* NCAA college football




This 28 page newspaper has two column headlines on page 22: "Brennan Youngest Head Coach of Major Eleven" and "New Notre Dame Mentor Only 25, Had Phenomenal High-School Mark" with related photo. This tells of Terry Bre... See More  

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586320

William "Pudge" Heffelfinger....

Item #586320

April 03, 1954

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, April 3, 1954



* William "Pudge" Heffelfinger death

* Yale University football star




This 12 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 8: "'Pudge' Heffelfinger, All-Time Grid Great, Dies In Texas At 88" with photo. See photo for 1st report coverage on the death of William "Pudge" Heffelfinger.



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628421

General Hoyt S. Vanderberg's death...

William "Pudge" Heffelfinger.... Yale University football star's death...

Item #628421

April 03, 1954

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield,  Massachusetts, April 3, 1954



* William "Pudge" Heffelfinger death

* Yale University football star

* General Hoyt S. Vanderberg succumbs to cancer




The front page has one column headings: "HEFFELFINGER, FAMOUS YALE ATHLETE, DEAD", "Football Player of 1880s Said One of Eli's Greatest Linemen". This is 1... See More  

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702863

Sam Snead wins 1954 Masters golf tournament

Item #702863

April 13, 1954

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., April 13, 1954



* Sam Snead wins Masters Tournament

* Augusta National Golf Club - Georgia




The front page has a three-column heading: "Snead Captures Masters Title" with subhead & photo. More in the sport's section (page 34) with 2 more related photos. First report coverage on Sam Snead winning the 1954 Masters Golf Tournament in Augusta, Georg... See More  

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571152

MLB returns to Baltimore, Maryland...

Item #571152

April 16, 1954

THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, April 16, 1954 



* MLB baseball back in Baltimore, Maryland 

* 1st game in 52 years
 



This 52 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 40: "350,000 Welcome Orioles at Home" with related photo. (see)



Tells of the return of MLB baseball to the city of Baltimore, Maryland for the first time in 52 years.



Other news of the day t... See More  

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628418

Brown vs. Board of Education "day of" reporting...

The death of the "father of the Blitzkrieg" Heinz Guderian... Panzer Armies....

Item #628418

May 17, 1954

THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 17, 1954



* Heinz Wilhelm Guderian death (1st report)

* "Father of the Blitzkrieg"... Nazi Panzer Armies

* Brown vs. Board of Education - "day of" reporting




This 42 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 23: "GEN. GUDERIAN, 65, DEAD IN GERMANY", "Creator of Panzer Armies Led Drive in West--Was Acting Chief of Staff" w... See More  

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704328

1954 Creature from the Back Lagoon...

Item #704328

May 21, 1954

THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 21, 1954



* Creature from the Black Lagoon - Gill-man

* Second day premiere advertisement for NYC

* 3D monster horror film - movie




Page 38 has an advertisement for the second day opening (regular showings) for the film "Creature from the Back Lagoon" in New York City. (see)

Complete with 44 pages, light toning a the margins, generally very nice.... See More  

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574041

USS Bennington explosion disaster in 1954...

Item #574041

May 26, 1954

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, May 26, 1954 



* USS Bennington aircraft carrier

* Explosion disaster
 



This 30 page newspaper has a nice two line banner headline on the front page: "100 Seamen Die, 220 Injured In Fire Aboard Aircraft Carrier Bennington" with subhead. (see)



Tells of the explosion disaster on board the USS Bennington in Narragansett Bay.



Other n... See More  

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704885

USS Bennington explosion...

Item #704885

May 26, 1954

THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 26, 1954 



* USS Bennington aircraft carrier explosion disaster 

* Khufu solar barque ship found in Giza Pyramid




The top of the front page has a four column headline: "BLASTS ON CARRIER KILL 91, INJURE 200; HELICOPTERS FLY VICTIM'S TO SHORE FROM THE BENNINGTON IN ATLANTIC" with subheads and photo. (see images) More inside. First report coverag... See More  

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587898

1949 Harley-Davidson motorcycle Co. charged....

Item #587898

July 08, 1954

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 8, 1954



* Harley Davidson motorcycle company

* Charged by FTC - monopoly




This 48 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 31: "HARLEY-DAVIDSON IS CITED BY F.T.C.", "Motorcycle Maker Ordered to Discontinue 'Exclusive' Contracts With Dealers" and more (see photos). Coverage on the Harley Davidson Motorcycle Company under fire by the ... See More  

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574043

Hurricane Carol...

Item #574043

August 31, 1954

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, August 31, 1954  This 8 page newspaper has nice six column headline on the front page: "HEAVY RAIN AND HIGH WINDS IN CITY WHILE STORM STRIKES AREAS OF N.E." with subheads. (see)

Other news of the day. Light browning with minor spine wear, otherwise in good condition.

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594313

Joe Bauman home run record...

Item #594313

September 06, 1954

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, September 6, 1954



* Joe Bauman home runs record

* Roswell Rockets - New Mexico




This 16 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 8: "Mighty Joe Connects for 70th Homer" with caption: "On Last Day" 1st report coverage on Joe Bauman of the Roswell Rockets breaking the record for the most home runs in professional baseball.

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579197

Hurricane Edna in 1954...

Item #579197

September 11, 1954

THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, September 11, 1954



* Hurricane Edna 



This 6 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page:

"Hurricane Edna Batters New England".



Other news of the day including various advertising. Complete in 6 pages, 17 by 22 1/2 inches, light browning with little spine wear, but otherwise in good condition.



wikipedia notes: Edna was one... See More  

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707455

1954 Rocky Marciano KO's Ezzard Charles... Billy Grahm "saves" gangster/boxer Mickey Cohen...

Item #707455

September 18, 1954

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Sept. 18, 1954



* Rocky Marciano wins by knockout vs. Ezzard Charles

* Heavyweight boxing title at Yankee Stadium

* Billy Grahm and gangster/boxer Mickey Cohen




The top of the front page has a full-banner headline: "ROCKY KO'S CHARLES IN 8TH", with subheading: "Ez Fails To Retake Crown - 25,000 See Him Floored 3 Times". This is accompanie... See More  

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571833

Willie Mays batting title in 1954....

Item #571833

September 27, 1954

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, September 27, 1954  This 22 page newspaper has two column headlines on page 14: "Mays and Avila Earn Batting Championships" "Giants' Sparkplug Finishes With .345; Indians' Star Hits .341; Williams Fall Short" with box scores and photo of Mays. (see)



With three hits in the season Finale, Willie Mays wins the batting tit... See More  

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581052

Hurricane Hazel....

Item #581052

October 16, 1954

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, October 16, 1954  This 12 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page: "46 Die In Hurricane, Damage Total Mounts" with subhead (see images)



Other news and advertisements of the day throughout. Minor spine wear, otherwise good condition.

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574593

Marilyn Monroe divorces DiMaggio...

Item #574593

October 27, 1954

THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Russell, Kansas, October 27, 1954



* Marilyn Monroe

* Joe DiMaggio

* Divorce




This 8 page newspaper has a two column headline near the bottom of the front page: "Free Marilyn Says Joe Treated Her 'Coldly'" which tells of the divorce between Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio. See photos for complete text.



Other news and advertisements of the day thro... See More  

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580367

The death of Henri Matisse...

Item #580367

November 04, 1954

THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, November 4, 1954



* The death of Henri Matisse

* Famed artist - painter



This 72 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 26: "Famed Artist Matisse Dies in France", which is a 1st report of the death of famous painter, Henry Matisse. see photos for text here.



Other news of the day throughout. Minor margin wear, small binding holes along the sp... See More  

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566325

1954 Farmington WV mining disaster...

Item #566325

November 14, 1954

SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, November 14, 1954 



* Farmington, West Virginia 

* Coal mine explosion disaster
 



This 40+ page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "Fear 16 Killed in Coal Mine Blast in West Va." with subheads. (see)



Other news of the day throughout. Minor spine wear, otherwise in good condition.... See More  

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663506

Alan Ameche wins 1954 Heisman Trophy...

Item #663506

December 10, 1954

THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 10, 1954



* Alan Ameche wins Heisman Trophy

* Wisconsin Badgers college football




This 56 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 37: "AMECHE RECEIVES HEISMAN TROPHY", "Wisconsin Fullback Saluted  as 'Outstanding' Player at Downtown A. C. Event"

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Nice condition.... See More  

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691679

James Stewart, Tony Curtis, Gloria DeHaven, Piper Laurie, Kirk Douglas, Rock Hudson in a newspaper for the movie industry...

Item #691679

December 10, 1954

MOTION PICTURE DAILY, New York, December 10, 1954  This end of the year edition contains 11 - 9 x 12 inch high gloss movie posters of Universal Studios pictures for 1955 staring big names like: James Stewart, Tony Curtis, Gloria DeHaven, Piper Laurie, Kirk Douglas, Rock Hudson and more. Additionally, the issue is packed with movie news of the day. Beautiful for display.

Twenty pages, 9 by 12... See More  

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561225

Sam Sheppard murder trial ends...

Item #561225

December 20, 1954

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, December 20, 1954



* Sam Sheppard murder trial ends (jury deliberation)



This 48 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "SHEPPARD JURY ARGUES ON" with subheads. (see photos) Tells of the famous murder trial of a American doctor who was convicted of murdering with wife. He would be convicted the next day.



Other news of the day. So... See More  

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553933

1st nuclear submarine test voyage...

Item #553933

January 19, 1955

THE TIMES PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, January 19, 1955



* USS Nautilus

* 1st nuclear submarine test voyage



This 40 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "Nautilus Denied Permit for Dive".



Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with little spine wear, otherwise in good condition.



wikipedia notes:
Following her commissioning, Nautilus rema... See More  

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711918

The Formosa Plan/Resolution Passes... Taiwan to be protected from Red China...

Item #711918

January 29, 1955

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 29, 1955



* President Dwight D. Eisenhower's Resolution

* Effort to protect Taiwan from Red China

* Hopeful - but did not resolve hostilities




The front page has the 3-line, 5-column heading: "SENATE VOTES FORMOSA PLAN, 85-3; U.N. TO ACT, MAY INVITE RED CHINA; BRITISH BID SOVIET CURB PEIPING", which includes a related photo and considerable details and... See More  

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574144

Olive Branch MS tornado disaster....

Item #574144

February 02, 1955

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, February 2, 1955  This 22 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "Tornadoes Kill 31, Injure About 100 In Midsouth States".



This tells of the tornado outbreak in the South in which Olive Branch and Commerce Landing, Mississippi were hit hard .



Other news of the day. Minor spine wear, otherwise nice.... See More  

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