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.
Ranger 4 spacecraft...
Item #561433
April 24, 1962
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, April 24, 1962
* Ranger 4 spacecraft
* 1st U.S. satellite to hit the moon
* Takeoff 1st report
This 12 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "U. S. Ranger On Its Way To the Moon". Tells of the very first United States satellite to reach the moon.
Other news of the day. Minor spine wear, otherwise in good condit... See More
New York Mets 1st MLB win...
Item #567933
April 24, 1962
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, April 24, 1962
* New York Mets 1st ever win
* MLB baseball
This 30 page newspaper has two column headlines on page 24 that include: "Streaks End as Mets Surprise Pirates, 9-1 and more. (see)
Tells of the very first win by the new MLB franchise New York Mets.
Other news of the day. Good condition.
wikipedia notes: In Oc... See More
1962 Unionville, Missouri Flight 11 disaster...
Item #574841
May 23, 1962
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, May 23, 1962
* Unionville, Missouri
* Continental Airlines Flight 11
* Jet airplane explosion disaster
This 36 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page:
"45 Persons Meet Death In $5-Million-Jet Crash"
Tells of the airplane suicide bomb explosion of Continental Airlines Flight 11 which crashed in Un... See More
1962 Alcatraz Prison escape attempt...
Item #581212
June 13, 1962
THE PARSONS SUN, Parsons, Kansas, June 13, 1962
* Alcatraz Island Prison, San Francisco Bay
* Successful escape ?
* Clint Eastwood fame "Escape From Alcatraz"
This 16 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "Search Widens For Escapees From Alcatraz" with smaller subheads (see images).
This tells of the escape of Frank Morris, John Anglin and Clare... See More
1962 U.S. Open golf.... Jack Nicklaus...
Item #572264
June 18, 1962
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, June 18, 1962
* U.S. Open golf championship
* Jack Nicklaus 1st title
* Arnold Palmer finishes second
This 22 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page that include: "Nicklaus Tops Palmer In U.S. Open Playoff" and more. (see)
More in the sport's section on page 14 with headlines and photos. (see... See More
Supreme Court outlaws school prayer...
Item #679734
June 26, 1962
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, June 26, 1962
* School prayer deemed unconstitutional
* Engel v. Vitale Supreme Court decision
* Separation of church and state
The front page has a four column heading: "High Court Ruling May Doom School Religious Observances" with caption: "Prayer Recitation Unconstitutional" Historic first report coverage on th... See More
Mickey Cochrane death...
Item #571189
June 29, 1962
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, June 29 1962 This 48 page newspaper has a three column headline on page 43: "Late Mickey Cochrane Was Fierce Competitor in 1930's" with pictorial of Cochrane. (see)
Tells of the death a famous major league baseball star Mickey Cochrane.
Other news of the day. Good condition.
The death of Mickey Cochrane...
Item #598257
June 29, 1962
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 29, 1962
* Mickey Cochrane death
* Philadelphia Athletics
* MLB baseball
Page 27 has a two column heading: "Mickey Cochrane Is Dead at 59; Star Catcher for A's and Detroit" with subhead and two photos (see photos). This is 1st report coverage on the death of Philadelphia Athletics star catcher, Mickey Cochrane.
Other news, sports and adve... See More
1962 Starfish Prime nuclear bomb test...
Item #653369
July 10, 1962
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., July 10, 1962
* Starfish Prime high-altitude nuclear test
* Thor rocket - W49 thermonuclear warhead
* Hydrogen bomb explosion in space
The front page has a six column headline announcing: "Pacific 'A' Test Wows 'Em" with caption. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 16 pages, minor margin wear, general... See More
Telstar Satellite transmits 1st live transatlantic signal...
Item #652018
July 24, 1962
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., July 24, 1962
* Telstar communication satellite
* Very 1st Transatlantic live television
The front page has a four column heading: "TV Links Old World and New" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on the very 1st publicly live transatlantic television signal via satellite.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 30 pages, n... See More
Equal pay for equal work bill passes House...
Item #595991
July 26, 1962
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 26, 1962
* Same sex pay discrimination
* House passes bill for equality
* Edna F. Kelly
The front page has a one column heading: "Bill for Equal Pay Regardless of Sex Approved by House". 1st report coverage on Edna F. Kelly's equal pay for equal work bill finally passing in the House. It would later by put signed inot law by Jo... See More
Martin Luther King Jr. is arrested...
Item #696862
July 28, 1962
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., July 28, 1962
* Albany Georgia civil rights rally - prayer
* Martin Luther King Jr. arrest and put in jail (day of)
Page 6 has a two column heading: "Negro Strategists Map Plans In Racial Assault" (see) King and his associates would be arrested shortly after this publication was released.
Complete with 12 pages, light toning at the mar... See More
Steelton, PA train derailment disaster... Jackie Kennedy birthday...
Item #574836
July 29, 1962
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, July 29, 1962
* Steelton, Pennsylvania
* Pennsylvania Railroad train disaster
This 44 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page: "Sports Train Wrecked; 25 Killed, Scores Hurt" with subheads. This tells of the derailment of a Pennsylvania Railroad special train along the Susquehanna River at Steelton, PA near Harrisburg.
... See More
Steelton, Pennsylvania railroad accident...
Item #563204
July 30, 1962
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, July 30, 1962
* Steelton, Pennsylvania train disaster
* Railroad derailment
This 16 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "Track Misalignment Believed Cause Of Train Wreck In Which 19 Died". Tells of the train wreck disaster at Steelton PA.
Other news of the day. Tiny binding holes along the spine, otherwise in good c... See More
Martin Luther King Jr. is arrested...
Item #696026
August 11, 1962
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., Aug. 11, 1962
* Albany Georgia civil rights rally - prayer
* Martin Luther King Jr. arrest and jail release
The top of page 6 has a one column heading: "NEGROES GET PROBATION IN GA. PROTESTS" with subhead. (see)
Complete with 30 pages, light toning at the margins, nice condition.
wikipedia notes: The Albany Movement was a desegregatio... See More
Martin Luther King Jr. is arrested...
Item #708099
August 11, 1962
THE NEW YORK TIMES., Aug. 11, 1962
* Albany Georgia civil rights rally - prayer
* Martin Luther King Jr. arrest and jail release
* Desegregation and voters' rights movement
The front page has a one column heading: "DR. KING IS FREED; PROTESTS PUT OFF" with subheads and photo showing King and Rev. Ralph Abbernathy leaving the courtroom in Albany, Georgia. (see ima... See More
Vostok 3 & 4... Soviet mission in space...
Item #631358
August 14, 1962
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 14, 1962
* Vostok 3 & 4
The front page has a 3 line, 5 column heading with photos: "Soviet Pilots Spin On In Orbit; One Has Flown Million Miles; He Is Tired But Still Efficient" (inc. front page photo), with related front page and inside reporting. Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. The issue is believed to be complete, but is bei... See More
Peter Fetcher Berlin Wall murder....
Item #564501
August 21, 1962
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, August 21, 1962
* Peter Fechter murder
* Berlin Wall - Germany
This 20 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 4: "Brandt To Ask West Aid Berliners At Wall".
Tells of the the tensions around the Berlin wall soon after the shooting death of 18 year old Peter Fechter. (is mentioned)
Other news of the day. Minor spine wear, otherwise... See More
Sonny Liston wins heavyweight boxing title....
Item #642136
September 26, 1962
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, September 26, 1962
* Sonny Liston vs. Floyd Patterson
* Heavyweight boxing title fight w/photo
Page 6 has a three column headline: "Rematch of Heavyweights Set 'As Soon As Possible'" with caption: "Liston Wins Big" and photo. (see) First report coverage on Sonny Liston becoming heavyweight boxing champion of the world ... See More
University of Mississippi.... James H. Meredith....
Item #715532
October 03, 1962
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., October 3, 1962
* James Howard Meredith
* University of Mississippi
* 2nd day of enrollment
The front page has a two column heading: "Violence at Ole Miss Ebbs, Gloom Remains" with subhead and related photo showing Meredith talking to a reporter. (see images) More on page 11.
Complete with 34 pages, light toning at the margins, tiny binding holes al... See More
1962 World Series of baseball...
Item #637806
October 05, 1962
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, October 5, 1962
* 1962 World Series of baseball (game 1)
* New York Yankees vs. San Francisco Giants
* Whitey Ford
This 48 page newspaper has three column headline on the front page:
* Ford and Boyer Star as Yanks Rap Giants in Series Opener, 6-2
with subhead and related photos. (see) Much more on pages 40 & 41 with headlines and... See More
George Blanda 6 TD passes...
Item #592700
October 15, 1962
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 15, 1962
* George Blanda 6 TD passes
* Houston Oilers - 56 points
* NFL football
This 60 page newspaper has one column headlines 37: "TITANS CRUSHED BY OILERS, 56-17", "Blanda Hurls 6 Touchdown Passes--Scoring Mark Set" with stats. 1st report coverage on Houston Oilers quarterback George Blanda throwing six touchdowns passes in... See More
Edward Kennedy wins senate seat election...
Item #562371
November 07, 1962
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, November 7, 1962
* Edward Kennedy wins senate seat election w/ photo
* Nice headline for display
* From Massachusetts
This 22 page newspaper has a nice banner headline: "DEMOCRATS SCORE BIG SHOCKER" with subhead and related photos, one that shows a young Edward Kennedy.
This was Kennedy's first election win and was for the Massachu... See More
Ted Kennedy wins Senate seat...
Item #562417
November 07, 1962
THE PARSONS SUN. Kansas, November 6 & 7, 1962
* Edward 'Ted' Kennedy wins senate seat election
The November 7th issue has a four column headline on the front page: "Demos Hold Congress, GOP Gains in States".
This was Kennedy's first election win and was for the Massachusetts' senate seat left by his brother who was then president of the United States.
You ... See More
Eleanor Roosevelt's death report...
Item #637589
November 08, 1962
THE PRATT DAILY TRIBUNE, Kansas, November 8, 1962
* Anna Eleanor Roosevelt death (1st report)
* President Franklin D. Roosevelt wife
This 10 page newspaper has a small one column photo of Mrs. Roosevelt with caption: "EX-1st Lady Dies"
Page 4 has a three column headline: "Mrs. Roosevelt Dies" with text. Other news of the day. A few binding hole... See More
Georgia Tech upsets Alabama....
Item #584456
November 18, 1962
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, November 18, 1962
* Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
* Alabama Crimson Tide
* NCAA college football upset
This 50+ page newspaper has a banner headline on page 2 of the sport's section (inside): "GEORGIA TECH HANDS ALABAMA FIRST GRID DEFEAT IN 27 GAMES, 7-6" with subheads and stats (see photos). This tells of the upset of Alabama by the Georg... See More
1962 United Airlines Flight 297 disaster...
Item #574833
November 24, 1962
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, November 24, 1962
* United Airlines Flight 297 crash
* Vickers Viscount 745D airplane
* Ellicott City MD Maryland Columbia
This 8 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "Engine Failure Believed Cause of Maryland Crash" with caption: "17 Deaths Reported"
Tells of United Airl... See More
1962 Carmichaels, Pennsylvania mine disaster...
Item #637797
December 07, 1962
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, December 7, 1962
* Carmichaels, Pennsylvania
* Coal mine explosion disaster
This 10 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page:
"Little Hope Is Held for 36 Men Trapped in Mine" with subhead. (see)
Tells of the Robena Cola Mine explosion disaster of the Frosty Run shaft, U.S. Steel Corporation in Carmich... See More
1962 "Lawrence of Arabia" film opening day ad...
Item #704667
December 13, 1962
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Dec. 13, 1962
* Lawrence of Arabia opening day premiere
* Epic biographical adventure drama film
* Peter O'Toole & Alec Guinness movie ad
Page 12 has a 5 x 3 1/2 inch advertisement for the opening day of "Lawrence of Arabia" in New York City.
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because their was really no r... See More
QB Y.A. Tittle breaks NFL touchdown record...
Item #565511
December 17, 1962
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, December 17, 1962
* Quarterback Y. A. Tittle breaks NFL touchdown record
* New York Giants
* NFL football
This 20 page newspaper has a four column headline on page 15: "Tittle Sparkles as Giants Win, 41-31" with subhead, stats and small photo of Tittle. (see)
Tells of Y. A. Tittle breaking the NFL season record (at the time) for most touc... See More
Rogers Hornsby death...
Item #553108
January 06, 1963
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, January 6, 1963
* Rogers Hornsby death
* 'The Rajah'
* St. Louis Cardinals great
This 40+ page newspaper has a six column headline on the front page of the sport's section near the back of this issue: "Batting Great Hornsby Dies" with subheads and related articles.
Other news of the day throughout. Some small binding holes along the s... See More
Harvey Gantt breaks the color barrier....
Item #622169
January 28, 1963
THE PARSONS SUN, Kansas, January 28, 1963
* Harvey Gantt break the color barrier
* 1srt Negro enrolled in a South Carolina college
* Clemson University Tigers
The front page has a three column headline: "Color Wall Broken In South Carolina" with caption: "Negro Enrolled at Clemson College" (see) 1st report coverage on Harvey Bernard Gantt becoming the 1st Negro to enrol... See More
Kansas City Chiefs team formed...
Item #556757
February 09, 1963
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, February 9, 1963
* Kansas City Chiefs are born
* New NFL football team
* Dallas Texans move to Missouri
This 22 page newspaper has a two column headline on page B-3:
* AFL Texans Going to KC?
Other news of the day. Light browning with minor spine wear, otherwise in nice condition.
wiikipedia notes: The Kansas City Chiefs are a professional Americ... See More
Syncom 1... 1st communications satellite...
Item #556779
February 14, 1963
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, February 14, 1963
* Syncom 1
* 1st communications satellite
* Failure
This 10 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "U.S. Satellite Fired into Hanging Orbit". This was the 1st attempt at sending a communications satellite into space.
Other news of the day. Light browning with minor spine wear, otherwise nice.... See More
Syncom 1... 1st communications satellite...
Item #569588
February 15, 1963
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, February 15, 1963
* Syncom 1
* 1st communications satellite
* Failure
This 8 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "Lost Satellite Being Sought By Trackers". This was the 1st attempt at sending a communications satellite into space.
Other news of the day. Light browning with minor spine wear, otherwi... See More
Willie Mays... The Say Hey Kid...
Item #557034
February 21, 1963
THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, February 21, 1963
* Willie Mays
* The Say Hey Kid
* San Francisco Giants
This 40+ page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page of the sport's section (inside): "Mays Enters $100,000 Class" plus a two column headline on the following page: "Mays Joins the Elite With $100,000 Pact" with small illustrations of Mays.
Oth... See More
The death of country singer Patsy Cline...
Item #714166
March 08, 1963
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, March 8, 1963 This 10 page newspaper has a one column heading on page 4: "Death Takes A Fifth Music Star" which tells of the death of Jack Anglin with mention of Patsy Cline's death as well.
Other news of the day. Little spine wear, otherwise in good condition.
... See More
Other news of the day. Little spine wear, otherwise in good condition.
End of the 114 day New York newspaper strike... Looking forty years into the future...
Item #599912
April 01, 1963
THE DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, April 1, 1963 The front page of this issue reports "New York Happy as Papers Return" announcing the end of the 114-day newspaper strike of New York newspapers. An accompanying photo shows the headlines of the four major papers announcing their return.
The back page carries a view of "The Year 2000 - Economists See a Future of Abundance - Full, R... See More
Jack Nicklaus wins his 1st Masters...
Item #595956
April 08, 1963
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, April 8, 1963
* Jack Nicklaus "The Golden Bear"
* U.S. Masters golf tournament
Page 7 has a three column headline: "Jack Nicklaus Could Make Golf's First Grand Slam" with caption: "Wins Masters By One". 1st report coverage on Jack Nicklaus winning his very 1st Masters golf tournament in Augusta,... See More
1963 Flying Wallendas circus death....
Item #575299
April 19, 1963
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, April 19, 1963
* Rietta Wallenda death
* The Flying Wallendas
* Circus performance disaster
This 40+ page newspaper has a nice seven column headline on the front page: "Another Wallenda Falls To Death in Circus Act" with subheads and small photo. This tells of the death of Rietta Wallenda, when she fell while performing on a sway pole in... See More
Dola WV coal mine explosion....
Item #574837
April 26, 1963
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, April 26, 1963 This 12 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "Bodies Of 3 Miners Found By Searchers" with subhead. (see)
An early breaking news report on the explosion disaster at the Clinchfield No. 2 Mine in Dola, West Virginia.
Other news of the day. Good condition.... See More
Dola WV coal mine explosion....
Item #582664
April 27, 1963
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, April 27, 1963
* Dola WV West Virginia
* Compass No. 2 Clinchfied Coal Co.
This 8 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "22 Men Killed In Mine Disaster"
This tells of the explosion disaster at the Clinchfield No. 2 Mine in Dola, West Virginia.
Other news of the day. Good condition.... See More
The historic "Children's Crusade"...
Civil rights march in Birmingham... Hitler's "secrets" being revealed...
Item #706883
May 06, 1963
THE DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, May 6, 1963
* Birmingham, Alabama
* "Children's Crusade"
* Race riots - Negroes
* Martin Luther King Jr.
The front page of this issue has a two line, two column headline "Peaceful March Spurs Negroes" which was reporting on this "Children's Crusade" which began on May 2nd. After over 1,400 arrests in the previous f... See More
Birmingham, Alabama race riots...
Item #605237
May 14, 1963
THE DETROIT NEWS, May 14, 1963
* Birmingham, Alabama
* Nashville, Tennessee
* Race riots - Negroes
The front page has a three column headline:
"Nashville Negroes Clash With Police, White Mob"
with subheads. (see) Coverage on the Birmingham, Alabama race riots.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 40+ pages, Minor margin wear, otherwise good cond... See More
1963 Mount Everest record...
Item #591682
May 24, 1963
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, May 24, 1963
* Mount Everest climbing 1st
* Nepal
This 52 page newspaper has a two column heading at the bottom of the front page: "U.S. Teams Make History In Everest Twin Assualt" with caption: "Summit Meeting" and two small photos of Tom Hornbein and Willi Unsoeld. 1st report coverage on American climbing teams be... See More
American premiere ad for "Dr. No"... James Bond...
Item #700784
May 30, 1963
THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, May 30, 1963
* "Dr. No" - 1st James Bond movie- film
* Opening day (America) premiere
* Actor Sean Connery - Ian Fleming
The bottom of page 11 has a 3 1/2 x 3 inch advertisement for the American premiere of: "Dr. No" This ad is for that very first showing of this iconic film in New York City. I suspect this to be an extremely rare item becau... See More
The funeral for Medgar Evers...
Item #586020
June 15, 1963
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, June 15, 1963
* Medgar Evers assassination funeral
* Civil Rights activist
This 8 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "'March of Mourning' At Evers Funeral". 1st report coverage on the funeral of Medgar Evers, who recently was assassinated in front of his home in Jackson, Mississippi.
Othe... See More
Revolucion Libertadora...
Item #604757
June 17, 1963
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, June 17, 1963
* Revolucion Libertadora
* Bombing of Plaza de Mayo
* Buenos Aires, Argentina massacre
The front page has a nice banner headline: "PERON CRUSHES ARGENTINE REVOLT" with subheads and photo of Peron (see photos). Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 18 pages, minor spine wear, otherwi... See More
Valentina Tereshkova... 1st woman in space...
Item #561758
June 19, 1963
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, June 19, 1963
* Valentina Tereshkova - 1st woman in space
* Vostok 6 - Russian spaceship
This 36 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "2 Reds Sail On And On"
Tells of the Soviet Union putting the 1st ever woman into space.
Other news of the day throughout. A few small binding holes along the spine, oth... See More
Valentina Tereshkova... 1st woman in space...
Item #680716
June 20, 1963
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Michigan, June 20, 1963
* Valentina Tereshkova - 1st woman in space
* Vostok 6 - Russian spaceship
This 48 page newspaper has a three column headline near the bottom of the front page: "Moscow Rejoices in 'Seagull's' Flight" with related photos. (see) Tells of the Soviet Union putting the 1st ever woman into space.
Other news of the day throu... See More
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