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WWII - The Journey (pre, during, and post-war events)

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655387

Disney's "The Lady and the Tramp" - Premier weekend advertisement...

Item #655387

June 26, 1955

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, June 26, 1955



* First animated feature filmed in widescreen CinemaScope

* Disney's "The Lady and the Tramp"

* Premier weekend showing




Page B-13 has a nice advertisement for the premier weekend showing of Disney's, "The Lady and the Tramp," which was the first animated feature filmed in widescreen CinemaScope. Ads for Cole Porter's &qu... See More  

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581036

Ernie Banks hits 3 HRs...

Item #581036

August 05, 1955

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, August 5, 1955



* Ernie Banks 3 home runs game

* Chicago Cubs - Mr. Cub




This 14 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 8:  "Cubs' Banks Hits Three Home Runs"



Other news of the day throughout including various advertisements. Paper is in good condition.



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574145

1955 Andover, Ohio restaurant explosion disaster....

Item #574145

August 11, 1955

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, August 11, 1955



* Andover, Ohio

* Gateway restaurant explosion




This 38 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page:  "At Least 25 Killed In Ohio Gas Explosion". Tells of the explosion disaster at the Gateway Restaurant in Andover, Ohio.



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628749

1955 military boxcar collision over Germany...

1955 Andover, Ohio restaurant explosion disaster....

Item #628749

August 11, 1955

THE DETROIT NEWS - EXTRA, Michigan, August 11, 1955



* Andover, Ohio - Gateway restaurant explosion



This 62 page newspaper has on the front page:  "21 Are Killed As Blast Hits Resort Town" (with photo), which tells of the explosion disaster at the Gateway Restaurant in Andover, Ohio. Also included on the front page is "67 GIs Killed As Planes Hit", with subhead, "... See More  

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571104

Hurricane Diane in 1955....

Item #571104

August 15, 1955

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, August 15, 1955  This 14 page newspaper has a 3 column headline on the front page: "Hurricane Diane Spins Toward Mainland" with subhead. (see)



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692818

Arnold Palmer wins his 1st PGA golf tournament....

Item #692818

August 21, 1955

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, August 21, 1955



* Arnold Palmer "The King" wins

* His very 1st victory on the PGA tour

* American professional golfer (rookie season)




The front page of the sport's section (inside) has a one column heading : "Palmer's 265 Tops In Canada" with subhead and small photo. (see) First report coverage of Arnold Palmer's very 1st victory on t... See More  

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628356

1955 Spring City, Tennessee School bus & train disaster...

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August 23, 1955

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, August 23, 1955



* Spring City, Tennessee 

* Train - school bus wreck disaster 



This 18 page newspaper has a two column headline near the bottom of the front page: "10 Killed, 31 Injured In Tennessee As Freight Train Rams School Bus"



Tells of the freight train that demolished a school bus full of children in Spring City, Tennessee.



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636831

Morrisville, Pennsylvania Little League champions....

Item #636831

August 27, 1955

THE DETROIT NEWS, August 27, 1955



* Morrisville, Pennsylvania

* Little League baseball

* World Series champions




The sport's section (page 18) has a small one column heading: "Home Run Decides Little League Title" (see). First report coverage on the little league baseball team from Morrisville, Pennsylvania winning the World Series championship at Williamsport, Pennsylvania. I... See More  

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571505

Sandy Koufax 1st MLB victory...

Item #571505

August 28, 1955

THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, August 28, 1955 



* Sandy Koufax 1st MLB victory 

* Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers 




This 100+ page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page of the sport's section: "Bonus Baby Strikes Out 14 in 2-Hitter" with box score. (see)



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660310

Ernie Banks home run record for shortstops.......

Item #660310

September 03, 1955

THE DETROIT NEWS, September 3, 1955



* Ernie Banks - Chicago Cubs

* Home run record for shortstops



The sport's section (page 18) has a two column heading:  "Banks' RBI Total Rates With Best" (see) First report coverage on Chicago Cubs star Ernie Banks breaking the career home runs record for major league shortstops with 40.

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571609

Herb Score rookie S.O. record...

Item #571609

September 15, 1955

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, September 15, 1955 



* Herb Score - Cleveland Indians 

* Rookie pitcher strikeouts record 




This 48 page newspaper has  a four column headline on page 40: "Senators Rally to Stun Indians, 3-2" with subheads that include: "Washington Tallies in 8th To Win; Score Sets Strikeout Mark" and more with box scores.



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539819

Debbie Raynolds and Eddie Fisher...

Item #539819

September 27, 1955

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, September 27, 1955

 

* Debbie Reynolds

* Eddie Fisher

* Marriage




This 40 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: 



* Debbie Eddie, Wed



with subhead: "Crooner and Actress Go on One-Day Honeymoon After Marriage in Catskill Resort" with a two column related photo.



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692762

James Dean... one of the best to be had on the iconic teen actor...

Item #692762

September 29, 1955

MOTION PICTURE DAILY, Sept. 29, 1955 



* James Dean's "Rebel Without a Cause" advertisement

* Perhaps the best to be had on the iconic teen actor

* One month prior to it's premiere debut in America




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585469

1955 World Series... The First World Series MVP, John Podres...

Item #585469

October 06, 1955

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, October 6, 1955



* Brooklyn Dodgers are World Series champions

* Finally beats New York Yankees

* Major league baseball - Bums no more

* Johnny Podres - 1st World Series MVP



This 48 page newspaper has various headings in the sport's section (page 40) regarding the recent victory for the Brooklyn Dodgers in the 1955 World Series that in... See More  

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618593

New Castle, Indiana strike riots...

Item #618593

October 06, 1955

THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, October 6, 1955 



* Perfect Circle Corporation 

* New Castle, Indiana 

* Strike riots w/ photos
 



The front page has a three column headline: "600 GUARDSMEN CALLED AS 8 ARE HURT IN STRIKE" with subhead and related photo. Coverage on the Perfect Circle Corporation strike riots in New Castle, Indiana.

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585423

Laramie WY airplane crash....

Item #585423

October 07, 1955

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, October 7, 1955



* Laramie WY airplane crash

* Nice headline for display




This 40 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "66 DIE IN WYOMING PLANE CRASH" with subheads and related photos. 1st report coverage on the Oakland bound DC-4 Airplane crash near Laramie, Wyoming.



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618561

Laramie WY airplane crash....

Item #618561

October 07, 1955

THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, October 7, 1955



* Laramie, Wyoming airplane crash

* United Airlines Flight 409

* Douglas Dc-4 propliner




The front page has a three column headline: "66 KILLED AS AIRLINER RAMS MOUNTAIN PEAK" with subhead. (see). 1st report coverage on the Salt Lake City bound DC-4 Airplane crash near Laramie, Wyoming.

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550660

Princess Margaret does not marry Peter Townsend...

Item #550660

November 01, 1955

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, November 1, 1955



* Princess Margaret

* Captain Peter Townsend

* End relationship for the good of tradition




This 40 page newspaper has a seven column headline on the front page: "Princess Margaret Gives Up Man She Loves" with subhead: "Ends Long Romance With Peter Townsend' and related photos.



Other news of the day throughout.



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596981

Howard Cassady wins Heisman Trophy... Ohio State...

Item #596981

November 30, 1955

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, November 30, 1955



* Howard 'Hopalong' Cassady wins Heisman Trophy

* NCAA college football

* Ohio State Buckeyes




The sport's section (page 34) has one column headline: "Heisman Trophy Goes to Cassady". This is 1st report coverage on Ohio State Buckeyes star running back, Howard 'Hopalong' Cassady, winning the Heisman Trophy.



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556637

Honus Wagner death...

Item #556637

December 06, 1955

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, December 6, 1955  This 12 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 6: "HONUS WAGNER, ALL-TIME GREAT SHORTSTOP, DIES AT 81 NEAR PITTSBURGH"

Other news of the day including a report on the upcoming fight involving Sugar Ray Robinson late in his career. (see)

Light browning at the margins, otherwise in good condition.



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573530

Cy Young death in 1955...

Item #573530

December 07, 1955

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, December 7, 1955 



* Honus Wagner death 

* Pittsburgh Pirates 




This 40 page newspaper has two column headlines on page 34: "Wagner Great Credit To Game, Frick Says" "New Generation Pays Tribute to Departed Hall of Fame Member; Has .329 Lifetime Mark"



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559842

Roy Campanella wins MVP for 3rd time...

Item #559842

December 09, 1955

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, December 9, 1955



* Roy Campanella wins MVP for 3rd & final time

* Brooklyn Dodgers - MLB baseball




This 40 page newspaper has two column headlines on page 34: "Campanella Is Named MV for Third Time" and "Brooklyn Catcher Beats Out Duke Snider by Five Votes for 1955 Honor" with one column photo of Campy. (see)



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681691

Sugar Ray Robinson wins...

Item #681691

December 10, 1955

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, December 10, 1955



* Sugar Ray Robinson wins

* Middleweight boxing crown for 3rd time (comeback)




This 40 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "Robinson Knocks Out Olson" with subhead: "Sugar Ray Scores Sensational Kayo at 2.51 of Second Round to Take Middleweight Crown for Third Time" and a nice t... See More  

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691408

Ford Motor Company going public in 1956...

Item #691408

January 17, 1956

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Jan. 17, 1956



* Ford Motor Company going public (eve)

* New York Stock Market Exchange




The top of the front page has a six column heading: "Ford Reveals Stock Price Today" with subheads: "Secret Price Set On Ford Stock" "Announcement Due Today; Shares Go on Sale Wednesday" (see) Coverage on the Ford Motor Company going public the followi... See More  

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555049

American Flyer Train wreck...

Item #555049

January 23, 1956

THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, January 23, 1956



* American Flyer Train wreck




This 44 page newspaper has a six column headline on the front page: "Engineer Blots Out; 29 Killed, 120 Hurt" with subheads that include: "Flyer Wrecked rounding Curve" and more with related photos.



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

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611307

Murderess Rhonda Belle Martin...

Item #611307

March 14, 1956

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, March 14, 1965  The front page has a two column-wide, two-line headline "Waitress Confesses Killing Six Relatives" with subhead "Woman, 49, Said to Admit Poisoning Three Children, Two Husbands and Mother for Insurance". This article continues on page four.

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611495

Murderess Rhonda Belle Martin...

Item #611495

March 14, 1956

THE DETROIT NEWS, March 14, 1965



* Rhonda Belle Martin

* American serial killer




Near the bottom of the front page is a three column headline: "'I Must Have Been Crazy,' Mother Says After Killing 6" with caption: "Poisons Her Family" 1st report coverage on serial killer, Rhonda Belle Martin, confessing to the murders of her family members.

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574410

1956 Hudsonville, Michigan tornado disaster...

Item #574410

April 04, 1956

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, April 4, 1956 



* Hudsonville, Michigan tornado disaster 

* Berlin, Wisconsin 




This 40 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page: "45 DEAD, 185 INJURED IN SERIES OF STORMS" with subheads and related photo showing tornado damage in Berlin, Wisconsin. (see)



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677809

Jack Burke, Jr. wins 1956 Masters golf tournament

Item #677809

April 09, 1956

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, April 9, 1956



* Jack Burke, Jr. wins Masters Tournament

* Augusta National Golf Club - Georgia




The top of the front page of the sport's section (page 29) has a five column headline: "Burke Captures Masters As Venturi Collapses to 80" with subheads, a few related photos and scores. First report coverage on Jack Burke, Jr. winning the 1956 Masters Golf To... See More  

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574473

1956 Birmingham, Alabama tornado disaster...

Item #574473

April 16, 1956

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, April 16, 1956 



* Birmingham, Alabama 

* Tornado disaster 



This 18 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "19 Dead, Over 100 Hurt In Alabama Wind Storm" with subhead. (see)



Tells of the tornado disaster in Birmingham, Alabama.



Other news of the day. minor margin wear, otherwise in good condition.

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568487

Grace Kelly...

Item #568487

April 20, 1956

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, April 20, 1956 



* America actress Grace Kelly 

* Prince Rainer III of Monoco - Wedding
 



This 16 page newspaper has a two column headline at the bottom of the front page:  "Grace, Prince Resume Cruise Aboard 'Honeymoon' Yacht" with related photo. (see)



Other news of the day. Minor spine wear, otherwise good.



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579059

Rocky Marciano retires from boxing...

Item #579059

April 27, 1956

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, April 27, 1956



* Rocky Marciano retires from boxing (1st report)

* Heavyweight champion




This 12 page newspaper has a two column headlines on the front page: "ROCKET MARCIANO NEVER BEATEN IN 49 PRO FIGHTS, RETIRES AS CHAMPION", "Tells of Decision at News Conference Held in N.Y." with smaller subheads.



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628959

Needles wins the Kentucky Derby...

Item #628959

May 06, 1956

SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Springfield, Massachusetts, May 6, 1956  The front page has a two-column, two-line headline "FAVORED NEEDLES CAPTURES DERBY" which also includes a photo entitled "Laurels for Needles". The article continues on the front page of the Sports Section which includes two additional photos.  "Favored Horse Comes From Behind to Win".

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571190

Al Simmons death...

Item #571190

May 27, 1956

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, May 27, 1956 



* Al Simmons death 

* Philadelphia Athletics 




This 60+ page newspaper has two column headlines on page 2 of the sport's section (inside): "Al Simmons Leaves Host Of Baseball Achievements" "Man With 'Foot-in-Bucket' Stance Dies of Heart Attack at Age of 54"  with photo of Simmons. (see)



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657958

Mickey Mantle Home Run clears 110 ft building at 370 feet...

Item #657958

June 19, 1956

THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 19, 1956

 

* Mickey Mantle long home run

* Brigg's Stadium, Detroit, Michigan

* Best title to be had ?



The sport's section (page 20) has a banner headline: "Yankees Defeat Tigers on Mantle's Three-Run Homer in Eighth at Detroit" with subheads and box scores. Great to have from the home of Yankee baseball.

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569751

Grand Canyon mid air collision... United Airlines Flight 718 and TWA Flight 2...

Item #569751

July 01, 1956

THE TIMES PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, July 1, 1956  This 60+ page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "PLANES WITH 127 VANISH, ONE FOUND" with subhead: "Airliner Wreckage Spotted in Grand Canyon"



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613091

Grand Canyon mid air collision... United Airlines Flight 718 and TWA Flight 2...

Item #613091

July 02, 1956

CINCINNATI TIMES-STAR, July 2, 1956



* United Airlines Flight 718

* TWA Flight 2

* Grand Canyon mid air collision




The front page has a six column headline: "CANYON IS SCOURED FOR 128 AIR VICTIMS" with subhead. Coverage on the United Airlines Flight 718 airplane disaster.

Other news of the day. 10 pages, small binding holes along spine, generally good.... See More  

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581308

Althea Gibson... 1st Negro Wimbledon champ...

Item #581308

July 08, 1956

SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, July 8, 1956



* Althea Gibson - tennis star

* 1st Negro Wimbledon win (historic)
 



This 50+ page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page of the sport's section (inside): "SHIRLEY FRY CAPTURES WIMBLEDON TITLE" with subheads (see photos).



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568449

Stan Musial player of decade...

Item #568449

July 10, 1956

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, July 10, 1956 



* Stan Musial player of decade 

* St. Louis Cardinals 




This 40 page newspaper has a three column photo on page 33 with caption: "Player of Decade" which shows Stan Musial receiving a grandfather's clock from Bob Feller. (see)



Also a one column headline: "Musial Honored"



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574428

Dumas TX oil tank farm explosion.....

Item #574428

July 30, 1956

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, July 30, 1956



* Oil tank farm explosion

* Dumas TX Texas



This 8 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "NINETEEN LOSE LIVES AT DUMAS, TEX., IN PETROLEUM TANK BLAST" This tells of the oil tank farm explosion disaster at Dumas, Texas.



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223263

Bell X-2 Rocket Plane in 1956...

Item #223263

August 03, 1956

THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, August 3, 1956.

 

* Bell X-2 rocket plane breaks speed record

* Frank Everest - Air Force




This 48 page newspaper has a three column headline near the bottom of the front page: "AF Pilot Hits 1,900 MPH" with caption: "Rocket Plane Sets Speed Mark". Tells of Lt. Col. Frank Everest's record flight in the Bell X-2 rocket plane.
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563501

Ted Williams fined for spitting at fans...

Item #563501

August 08, 1956

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, August 8, 1956



* Ted Williams fined for spitting at fans

* Boston Red Sox

* MLB baseball



This 20 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 12: "TED SPATS DEFIANCE AT $5,000 FINE FOR SPITTING AT FANS" with other related headlines on page 14. (see)



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655046

Eisenhower and Nixon (re)gain Republican ticket...

Item #655046

August 23, 1956

LOS ANGELES EXAMINER, EXTRA, August 23, 1956



* Dwight D. Eisenhower & Richard Nixon

* (re)nominated to the Republican ticket




The front page has a nice bold banner heading: "IKE, NIXON WIN," win subhead: "Vote Unanimous by Cheering Delegates." Individual photos of each candidate are also included making the issue great for display. Related coverage as found on inside ... See More  

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564692

Springer, New Mexico train collision....

Item #564692

September 06, 1956

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, September 6, 1956



* Springer, New Mexico train wreck

* Sante Fe Chief collision (1st report)



This 40 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "Wreck Kills 20; Error Is Blamed".



Article continues on page 9 with small map. (see)



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655047

Second Arab-Israeli War (Suez Crisis) Cease War...

Item #655047

November 06, 1956

MIRROR NEWS EXTRA, Los Angeles, November 6, 1956



* The Second Arab-Israeli War (Suez Crisis) Cease-Fire..

* "Day of" truce announcement




The front page has the bold, two-line banner heading: "SUEZ CEASE-FIRE CALLED BY BRITISH," with subhead, "Truce Slated Tonight Unless Egypt Attacks." Also found on the front page and within are articles related to the U.S. Pres... See More  

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216195

Dwight Eisenhower Election, 1956...

Item #216195

November 07, 1956

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, November 7, 1956.



* Dwight Eisenhower Wins Election
 
This 40 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "LANDSLIDE VICTORY FOR EISENHOWER" with subheads that include: "Margin of President Looming as Massive; Stevenson Concedes" and more. Other news of the day with several interesting advertisements. Good condit
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691344

Bandleader Tommy Dorsey death...

Item #691344

November 27, 1956

THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 27, 1956



* Tommy Dorsey's bizarre death

* Big Band bandleader - trombonist




Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Tommy Dorsey Chokes to Death On Food While Asleep in Home" with subhead and photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of Tommy Dorsey, American jazz trombonist, composer and bandleader of the Big Band era. Al... See More  

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712683

Milt Campbell leads Melbourne Decathalon...

Item #712683

November 30, 1956

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 30, 1956



Milt Campbell takes strong lead in the Decathalon

* Melbourne, Australia Olympics

* Would win gold the following day - 1st black man to do so




Page 27 has a nice two-line, two-column heading: "Campbell Takes Hurdles to Lift Decathalon Lead to 525 Points", followed by details. This lead would be insurmountable as he would win the Gold Medal... See More  

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636420

Paul Hornung wins Heisman Trophy... Oklahoma Sooners...

Item #636420

December 05, 1956

THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 5, 1956



* Paul Hornung wins Heisman Trophy

* Notre Dame Fighting Irish college football

* Oklahoma Sooners declared National Champions




The sport's section (page 55) has a banner headline: "Hornung of Notre Dame Wins Heisman Trophy as Leading Football Player" First report coverage on Paul Hornung winning the Heisman Trophy.

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638974

Serial killer Stephen A. Nash confesses...

Item #638974
THE DETROIT NEWS, December 11, 1956



* Stephen A. Nash confesses

* Thrill serial killer - murderer




The front page has a one column heading: "Tramp Tells of Killing 5; Hints More" with photo. (see)

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