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.
Don Drysdale in World Series... Dodgers vs. Yankees... with photo...
Item #661623
October 06, 1963
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Springfield, Massachusetts, October 6, 1963 The front page has a three column-wide, two line head "Los Angeles Does It Again With More Great Pitching, 1-0" with an accompanying photo of pitcher Don Drysdale and outfielder Tommy Davis with a header "Big D's Do It for Dodgers". Further coverage is on the front page of the Sports Section with a he... See More
Jim Brown breaks NFL rushing record...
Item #628796
October 21, 1963
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 21, 1963
* Jim Brown breaks rushing yards record
* Cleveland Browns - NFL football
The sport's section (page 42) has a one column heading: "BROWNS TRIUMPH OVER EAGLES, 37-7" with subhead: "Jimmy Brown Sets Career Mark for Yards Rushing" (see) First report coverage on the game in which Jim Brown broke the all time rushing record at the time... See More
Sandy Koufax wins 1st Cy Young...
Item #590159
October 25, 1963
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, October 25, 1963
* Sandy Koufax 1st Cy Young
* Los Angeles Dodgers
* Major league baseball MLB
This 50 page newspaper has two column headlines in the sport's section (page 44): "Koufax Unanimous Young Award Pick", "Brilliant Dodgers Southpaw First Pitcher to Sweep Voting in History of Honor". See photos for 1st repo... See More
1963 Roger Staubach wins with Navy vs. Pitt....
Item #683484
October 27, 1963
SPORT'S SECTION ONLY of the New York Times, Oct. 27, 1963
* Quarterback Roger Staubach
* Heisman & Maxwell trophy year
* Navy Midshipman football win
* vs. Pitt Panthers w/ photo
The top of the front page of the sport's section has a three column heading: "NAVY DOWNS PITT" with subhead and related photo showing Roger Staubach. (see) Other football games of the day th... See More
Holiday on Ice explosion...
Item #585678
November 01, 1963
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, November 1, 1963
* Pepsi Coliseum Indianapolis, Indiana
* Holiday on Ice show explosion disaster
This 12 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Shattering Explosion Kills 67 in Indiana Coliseum During Show". 1st report coverage on the Indianapolis Coliseum explosion during the Holiday on Ice show.
Other news, sports an... See More
JFK's 1963 Arlington National Cemetery ceremony...
Item #711333
November 12, 1963
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Nov. 12, 1963
* President John F. Kennedy - JFK
* "A Special Day", 11 November, 1963
* Veteran's Day ceremonies w/ photo
* Arlington National Cemetery - Virginia
* Tomb of the Unknown Soldier visit
The front page has a six column heading: "Kennedy Leads Tribute to War Dead" with lead-in: "Taps...A Wreath...And 21 Guns" and photo ... See More
Atlantic City, New Jersey Surfside Hotel fire.....
Item #574839
November 18, 1963
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, November 18, 1963
* Surfside Hotel fire Disaster
This 10 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page:
"Atlantic City Pre-Dawn Fire's Toll Uncertain" which tells of the fire disaster in Atlantic City, New Jersey in which the Surfside Hotel was destroyed.
Other news of the day. Good condition.... See More
From where Kennedy was the day before his assassination...
Item #687554
November 22, 1963
THE HOUSTON PRESS--4th EXTRA, Nov. 22, 1963
* From the city where JFK was the previous day
President Kennedy was in Houston the day before his fateful trip to Dallas.
The banner headline announces: "JFK ASSASSINATED ! " "SHOT DOWN IN DALLAS" with subheads: "Johnson President! Connally Wounded" with 3 related photos.
Presumably the complete issue of... See More
Kennedy is assassinated: same day report...
Item #687555
November 22, 1963
HERALD EXAMINER--EXTRA, Los Angeles, Nov. 22, 1963
* John F. Kennedy assassination
* Early, same day report w/ photos
Bold headline above the masthead: "KENNEDY SLAIN" and also: "President Assassinated In Dallas Ambush" with the related text taking the remainder of the front page.
The ftpg. photo shows a happy John & Jackie Kennedy headed: "Shortly Before He Wa... See More
President Kennedy is assassinated...
Item #671262
November 22, 1963
PATERSON EVENING NEWS--EXTRA, New Jersey, Nov. 22, 1963
* JFK John F. Kennedy assassination
* Nice headline w/ photo for display
* Early, same day 1st report coverage
The banner headline is one of the larger ones for this report: "PRESIDENT SLAIN Dies Of Assassin's Shot" with a photo of "President John F. Kennedy" and breaking reports on the assassinatio... See More
One of the most dramatic Kennedy assassination issues to be had...
Item #705266
November 22, 1963
CITIZEN-NEWS, Hollywood, California, November 22, 1963
* Unique JFK assassination issue
See the photos for one of the most dramatic front pages to be had reporting the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.
Unlike most issues of the day, which would have had a photo of JFK on the front page and a headline like "Kennedy Assassinated" with a wealth of reporting, this newsppaer... See More
President slain...
Item #551469
November 22, 1963
NEWS CALL BULLETIN - EXTRA, San Francisco, California, November 22, 1963 Reporting from the day of the tragedy! The front page of this issue features a banner headline which states: "PRESIDENT SLAIN" "Assassin In Texas Parade" with the subhead "Governor Also Hit; First lady Unhurt". A photo is shown of the President cheering as Jackie spoke earlier in the day. A... See More
Kennedy is slain...
Item #551444
November 22, 1963
DAILY BREEZE, Torrance, California, November 22, 1963 Reporting from the day of the tragedy! The front page of this issue features a banner headline: "ASSASSIN'S BULLET KILLS PRESIDENT" with the subhead "Governor Of Texas Also Shot - Gunshots By Sniper Hit Kennedy in Head". A photo of the President riding in the motorcade us prior to the shooting is shown, as well as ... See More
Kennedy is assassinated: same day report...
Item #609981
November 22, 1963
HERALD EXAMINER--EXTRA, Los Angeles, Nov. 22, 1963
* John F. Kennedy assassination
Bold headline above the masthead: "KENNEDY SLAIN" and also: "Assassinated in Dallas; Johnson Is President" with the related text taking the remainder of the front page along with 2 photos (see).
The complete first section (of 4) with pages 1-24, very nice, clean condition.... See More
JFK slain by assassin...
Item #656938
November 22, 1963
PRESS-TELEGRAM EXTRA, Long Beach, California, November 22, 1963 Reporting from the day of the tragedy. The front page features a banner headline: "PRESIDENT KENNEDY SLAIN ASSASSIN!" with a subhead "Texas Governor Also Cut Down in Dallas Tragedy". This issue features a single photo of President and Mrs. Kennedy as they were being greeted upon their arrival at the Internati... See More
Same day reports on the John F. Kennedy assassination...
Item #691447
November 22, 1963
THE CINCINNATI POST - 8 Star Extra, Ohio Nov. 22, 1963 The banner headline announces: "JFK ASSASSINATED; JOHNSON PRESIDENT" with a large photo of Kennedy moments before being shot. Various related subheads and a photo of Lyndon B. Johnson.
The complete first section, pages 1-14 (of 60), foxing at the margins and central fold, some minor tears at the central fold.... See More
John Kennedy Slain...
Item #551423
November 22, 1963
THE SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE, Indiana, November 22, 1963 Reporting from the day of the tragedy! The front page of this issue features a banner headline which reads: "JOHN KENNEDY SLAIN" with subhead "Killing Occurs in Dallas; Vice-President Safe - Texas Governor Connally Is Also Ambush Victim". Photos shown are of President John F. Kennedy; of the motorcade just after the shoot... See More
Dallas tragedy...
Item #551449
November 22, 1963
EVENING TRIBUNE - 2nd EXTRA, San Diego, California, November 22, 1963 Reporting from the day of the tragedy! The front page of this issue features a banner headline which states: "KENNEDY DEAD - DALLAS TRAGEDY" with the subhead "Assassin's Gunfire Hits Texas Governor". A single photo shows President Kennedy.
This is the first section only and has lite discoloration a... See More
JFK is assassinated...
Item #714330
November 22, 1963
WILLIAMSPORT SUN-GAZETTE, Nov. 22, 1963
* John F. Kennedy assassination
The banner headline reads: "Assassin Kills President Kennedy" with related subheads. The photo on the front page is the iconic one of the secret service agent crawling on the back of the limousine.
Nice to have a same-day report, as many first reports on the JFK assassination were dated November 23, bein... See More
First report on John F. Kennedy's assassination... In a Dallas newspaper...
Item #705932
November 22, 1963
THE DALLAS TIMES HERALD, Texas, November 22, 1963
* John F. Kennedy assassination
* Best title to be had (1st report)
Serious collectors always try to obtain historic newspapers from the city where the event happened. For JFK's assassination that would be a Dallas newspaper.
Of the two newspapers which published in Dallas in 1963 only the TIMES HERALD reported the assassina... See More
Curious issue reporting Kennedy's assassination...
Item #724058
November 22, 1963
THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-- "Second Extra", Nov. 22, 1963
* Bizarre JFK - John F. Kennedy assassination issue
This “Second Extra” edition has a curious–if not macabre–combination of headline and photo.
As would be expected of an “Extra” of this date, the large & bold headline proclaims: “KENNEDY KILLED” but immediately beneath it... See More
Kennedy assassination report in a Dallas newspaper...
Item #724061
November 23, 1963
THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS, Nov. 23, 1963
* President John F. Kennedy JFK assassination
* From the city where he was assassinated
* Slightly 2nd rate with minor right margin wear
A quite rare & extremely desirable newspaper with a first report on John F. Kennedy's assassination, from the city where it happened.
The two line bold banner headline proclaims: "KENNEDY SLAIN O... See More
Kennedy assassination report in a Dallas newspaper...
Item #721749
November 23, 1963
THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS, Nov. 23, 1963
* From the city where it happened
A quite rare & extremely desirable newspaper with a first report on John F. Kennedy's assassination, from the city where it happened.
The two line bold banner headline proclaims: "KENNEDY SLAIN ON DALLAS STREET" with subhead: "Johnson Becomes President", plus a rather large photo of &q... See More
Trans-Canada Air Lines Flight 831 disaster...
Item #668071
November 30, 1963
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass. November 30, 1963
* Trans-Canada Air Lines Flight 831
* Douglas DC-8 airplane crash disaster
The the top of the front page has a headline: "118 DIE IN CANADA CRASH" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the Trans-Canada Air Lines Flight 831 crash disaster.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 34 pages, tiny binding hol... See More
Frank Sinatra Jr. Kidnapping....
Item #217865
December 11, 1963
THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, December 11, 1963.
* Frank Sinatra Jr. Kidnapping
This 44 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "Sinatra's Plea: 'Any Deal' for Son" with subheads that include: "Good Break Hinted by FBI Agent", "But Kidnappers, Youth Still Missing". He would be found on this same day. Other news of the day throughout wit
... See More
* Frank Sinatra Jr. Kidnapping
This 44 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "Sinatra's Plea: 'Any Deal' for Son" with subheads that include: "Good Break Hinted by FBI Agent", "But Kidnappers, Youth Still Missing". He would be found on this same day. Other news of the day throughout wit
Frank Sinatra Jr. Kidnapping....
Item #218334
December 12, 1963
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, December 12, 1963.
* Frank Sinatra Jr. freed from kidnapping
... See More
* Frank Sinatra Jr. freed from kidnapping
This 50+ page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "Frank, Jr.: 'I Was Scared'" with a few related photos. More inside. Other news of the day throughout with interesting advertisements. Small binding holes along the spine, otherw
Chicago Bears win NFL football championship over New York Giants...
Item #616671
December 30, 1963
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, December 30, 1963
* Chicago Bears vs. New York Giants
* NFL football championship title game
This 18 page newspaper has a three column headline on page10: "Chicago Bandits Steal Crown, Intercept Five Tittle Passes" with caption: "Bears Win NFL Championship--"
1st report coverage on the NFL football championship game between the Chic... See More
Smoking tobacco officially bad for health....
Item #595997
January 13, 1964
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, January 13, 1964
* Smoking cigarettes officially bad for health
The front page has a three column headline: "'Remedial Action' Seen Needed for Smoking Ills" which is a 1st report on the Public Health Service in Washington D.C. declaring that cigarette smoking is dangerous to one's health. Lyndon Johnson would s... See More
1964 New York City school boycott... Freedom Day...
Item #704665
February 06, 1964
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Feb. 6, 1964
* New York City public school boycott
* Freedom Day - Anti segregation
* 1960's Civil Rights Movement
The front page has a heading: "Boycott Strips Schools, Over Half Pupils Out" with related pictorial. (see images) First report coverage continues on a inside page.
wikipedia notes: The New York City... See More
1964 "Dr. Strangelove" opening day film review w/ ad...
Item #711487
February 13, 1964
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Feb. 13, 1964
* "Dr. Strangelove" opening day premiere review
* Political satire black comedy film - movie
* Director Stanley Kubrick & Actor Peter Sellers
Page 13 under "film" is a review for the recent premiere with heading: "Come Now, Dr. Strangelove" The review continues on the following page.
P... See More
Nascar Daytona 500... Richard Petty's 1st....
Item #639121
February 24, 1964
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, February 24, 1964
* NASCAR National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing
* 6th Annual Daytona 500
* Richard "The King" Petty winner (1st report)
Page 4 has a one column heading: "Daytona Record Is Set by Petty" First report coverage on the 6th Daytona 500 race which was won by Richard Petty, his 1st 500 win.
Also on the same page is a i... See More
Jane Goodall's Tanganyika study...
Item #661624
February 28, 1964
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, February 28, 1964
* Jane Goodall's famous return
* Chimpanzees in Tanganyika
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Blonde Finds Chimps Look Down on Humans" with caption: "They're No Gentlemen" and photo. (see) Coverage on Jane Goodall's return from her long stay in the African wilds, studying the be... See More
Jimmy Hoffa guilty...
Item #563487
March 12, 1964
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, March 12, 1964
* Jimmy Hoffa guilty of bribery
* Jail sentence imposed
This 14 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Hoffa Sentenced To Eight Years".
Other news of the day. Light browning, otherwise in good condition.
wikipedia notes: In 1964, Hoffa was convicted of attempted bribery of a grand juror and jailed f... See More
The Great Alaskan Earthquake...
Item #563480
March 28, 1964
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, March 28, 1964
* The Great Alaskan Earthquake (1st report)
This 8 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Alaska Jolted By Earthquake" with a few smaller subheads. (see)
Other news of the day. Some small binding holes along the spine, otherwise in good condition.
wikipedia notes: The 1964 Alaska earthqua... See More
The Great Alaskan Earthquake...
Item #575909
March 30, 1964
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, March 30, 1964
* The Great Alaskan Earthquake
This 8 page newspaper has three column headlines on the front page: "Baby's Cold Keeps Mother Here, Safe from 'Quake'"; "Alaskans Begin To Rebuild As Rescue Work Goes On" with related photo (see).
Other news of the day. Some small binding holes along the sp... See More
Arnold Palmer wins his final Masters...
Item #650052
April 13, 1964
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, April 13, 1964
* Arnold Palmer "The King" wins
* His 4th & final Masters golf tournament
The top of the back page has a two column heading: "Arnie Wins Record-Breaking Fourth Masters Tournament" (see) First report coverage on Arnold Palmer winning his 4th and final Masters golf tournament at Augusta, Georgia.
Other news, s... See More
Ken Johnson's no hitter loss in MLB...
Item #566917
April 24, 1964
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, April 24, 1964
* Ken Johnson - Houston Colt .45s pitcher
* No-hitter loss (1st and only one)
* MLB Baseball
This 48 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page of the sport's section (inside): "Colts Get No-Hitter, But Loses" and "Error Cost Johnson Pitching Gem, 1-0" with one column photo of Johnson. Tells of the 1st ... See More
1964 Mount Clemens, Michigan tornado disaster....
Item #574866
May 09, 1964
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, May 9, 1964
* Mount Clemens & New Baltimore, Michigan
* Tornado disaster (1st report)
This 8 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "12 Killed, 600 Injured By Tornado in Michigan". Tells of the tornadoes disaster that hit Mount Clemens and New Baltimore, Michigan.
Other news of the day. Minor spine wear, other... See More
Death of Vallabhbhai Patel...
Item #593309
May 27, 1964
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, May 27, 1964
* Jawaharlal Nehru death (1st report with photo)
* Leader in India
This 18 page newspaper has a two column heading on the front page: "Prime Minister Nehru Dies of Stroke at 74" with photo of Nehru (see photos).
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Minor margin wear, otherwise good ... See More
Longest baseball game ever played...
Item #567750
June 01, 1964
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, June 1, 1964
* Longest baseball game ever played
* New York Mets vs. San Francisco Giants
* MLB baseball - Shea Stadium
This 24 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on page 16: "Giants Beat Mets in 23 Innings; Game Lasts 7:23" with subheads that include: "Elapsed Time For Game Is Longest Ever" and more with related photo... See More
Jim Bunning's perfect game...
Item #611959
June 22, 1964
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, June 22, 1964
* Senator Jim Bunning's perfect game
* Philadelphia Phillies - former Detroit Tigers
Page 5 has a two column headline: "Bunning Celebrates Dad's Day With A Perfect Game" with photo. (see) 1st report coverage on MLB pitcher Jim Bunning's perfect game at Shea Stadium while pitching for the Philadelphia... See More
Mississippi civil rights workers go missing...
Item #655225
June 23, 1964
THE DETROIT NEWS, June 23, 1964
* Mississippi Civil Rights workers disappear
* James Chaney - Philadelphia MS (1st report)
The front page has a two column heading: "3 Rights Workers Vanish in Mississippi" (see) First report coverage on the 3 Civil Rights workers going missing at Philadelphia, Mississippi.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 40+ pag... See More
The historic Civil Rights Act...
Item #577022
July 02, 1964
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, July 2, 1964
* Civil Rights Act of 1964... Day of signing
* Lyndon B. Johnson
This 10 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page:
"House Ready To Vote On Civil Rights Today" which tells of this historic act would be signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson on this day.
Other news of the day including various advertisin... See More
The historic Civil Rights Act...
Item #704598
July 02, 1964
THE BRYAN TIMES, Ohio, July 2, 1964
* American Civil Rights Act of 1964
* Passes Congress - signing into law
* Nice headline for display
* Early, same day report
The front page features an historic banner headline: "HOUSE PASSES RIGHTS BILL".
The report begins: "The House finally passed and sent to the White House today far-reaching civil rights legislation born of r... See More
Early 1964 Newport Folk Festival ad... Bob Dylan...
Item #707951
July 16, 1964
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, July 16, 1964
* Newport Folk Festival - music concert
* Year before Bob Dylan's electric controversy
Page 9 has a early advertisement for the "Newport Folk Festival" in Rhode Island. This ad measures 3 1/4 x 3 1/4 inches. (see image) This was a 4 day event and has a list of all the performers including Bob Dylan and Joan... See More
Harlem race riot of 1964....
Item #612142
July 20, 1964
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, July 20, 1964
* Harlem race riots
* Confrontation w/ police
The front page has a three column heading: "Harlem Riots Flare Despite Peace Pleas" with related photo. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 16 pages, minor spine wear, otherwise nice.
Jimmy Hoffa guilty...
Item #637802
July 27, 1964
THE PRATT TRIBUNE, Pratt, Kansas, July 27, 1964
* Jimmy Hoffa found guilty
* Teamsters leader
This 8 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Hoffa Guilty in Union Pension Fraud Case".
Other news of the day including much on the Rochester NY race riots. A few small binding holes along the spine, otherwise good.
wikipedia notes: In 1964, Hoffa was convicte... See More
Civil Rights Workers found dead ...
Item #595157
August 05, 1964
THE PARSONS SUN, Kansas, August 5, 1964
* Mississippi civil rights workers bodies found
* James Chaney
* Philadelphia, Mississippi
This 16 page newspaper has a one column heading on the front page: "Bodies Found In Mississippi". See images for text here.
Other news of the day throughout. A few small binding holes along spine, otherwise good c
... See More
* Mississippi civil rights workers bodies found
* James Chaney
* Philadelphia, Mississippi
This 16 page newspaper has a one column heading on the front page: "Bodies Found In Mississippi". See images for text here.
Other news of the day throughout. A few small binding holes along spine, otherwise good c
Ian Fleming death... James Bond...
Item #637683
August 13, 1964
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 13, 1964
* English author Ian Fleming death
* James Bond - spy fiction novels
The bottom of the front page has a one column heading: "Ian Fleming Dead; Created James Bond" (see) Report continues on page 29 with: "Ian Fleming, Author, 56, Dies; Created James Bond, Agent 007" and photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of English Author, ... See More
The death of comedienne Gracie Allen...
Item #581126
August 28, 1964
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, August 28, 1964
* Gracie Allen death
* Comedienne duo and wife of George Burns
This 20 page newspaper has a three column headline near the bottom of the front page: "Gracie Allen Dead At 58" with caption: "Lovable 'Nitwit' Heart Attack Victim--" and photo (see photos).
Other news, sports and advertisements of... See More
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