Nile Kinnick upsets Minnesota...

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, November 19, 1939



* Nile Kinnick stars - Iowa Hawkeyes

* Minnesota Golden Gophers upset



This 50+ page Sunday newspaper has various college football reports in the sport's section with a one column heading on the front page of this section (inside, near back): "Hawkeye Rally in Final Period Beats Gophers" with stats and lineup. See images for t... See More  

1945 David Lloyd George death...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 27,`1945



* David Lloyd George death (1st report)

* Prime Minister of the United Kingdom

* British statesman - Liberal Party politician



Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Lloyd George Dies of Influenza On His North Wales Farm at 82" (see) Lengthy first report coverage continues inside with photo. Always nice to have notable events... See More  

George S. Patton makes Lieutenant General...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 12, 1943



* General George S. Patton promoted

* World War II - WWII (1st report)



The top of page 4 has a small one column heading: "Patton and Spaatz Picked As Lieutenant General" 1st report coverage on famous World War II hero, George S. Patton, being promoted to Lieutenant General. Unfortunate for the small, inside page report here, but still a first rep... See More  

Rudolph Hess parachute mystery in 1941...

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, May 13, 1941.



* Rudolph Hess Scotland parachute jump mystery

* Adolph Hitler's right hand man

* World War II - WWII



The front page has a banner headline in bold lettering: "HESS SKIPS; IN BRITAIN" with subheads. related photos on the back page. (see)

Complete with 34 pages, this issue has some front page tape mends which affects the appearance of the ... See More  

FDR death...

TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, April 14, 1945 



* Franklin D. Roosevelt FDR

* Wash. D.C. funeral

* World War II - WWII



The top of the front page above the masthead is a nice banner headline that reads: "NATION PAUSES TODAY FOR ROOSEVELT FUNERAL" with illustration. Nice for display.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 10 pages, minor spine wea... See More  

Fibber McGee and Molly...

PM SUNDAY, New York, N.Y., dated January 9, 1944.



Headlines on the frontpage read "The Case Against Our Pro-Hirochito Policy" "Blistering Gen. Somervell" "Couglinite Now Navy Chaplain" "Russia May Offer Poles Compromise" "How We Are Winning the South Pacific". The paper features other war news and stories of the day.



This issues also featur... See More  

1943 Tom Harmon lost... WWII airman....

THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 15, 1943



* Tom Harmon lost during World War II

* Michigan Wolverines Heisman trophy winner

* NCAA college football star



This 46 page newspaper has a one column heading on the front page: "Tom Harmon Missing On Latin Zone Flight". See photo for brief, 1st report coverage on Michigan Wolverines football star, Tom Harmon, going missing during Worl... See More  

Death of George M. Cohan...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 6, 1942



* Death of song writer George M. Cohan



This 42 page newspaper has two line, one column headline on page 20: "GEORGE M. COHAN, 64, DIES AT HOME HERE," with subheads that include: "Original Yankee Doodle Boy Composed 'Over There' and 'It's a Grand Old Flag'" and more.

Also a nice pictorial of Cohan on the same page ... See More  

Royston, Georgia tornado disaster....

THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 17, 1944



* Royston, Georgia tornadoes disaster

* Greenwood SC & Gainesville GA



The front page has two column headings: "38 Die, 500 Hurt as Tornado Hits Georgia, South Carolina", "Houses Wrecked in 100-Mile early Morning Sweep---Hospital Damaged---Heaviest Toll Is at Royston, Ga., With Twelve Killed" First reporting continues on page 11 with... See More  

Theatre fire in Brockton, Massachusetts...

WILMINGTON MORNING STAR, Wilmington, North Carolina, March 11, 1941



* Strand Theatre fire

* Firemen disaster

* Brockton MA Massachusetts



This 12 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 4: "12 FIREMEN DIE IN THEATRE FIRE" and "Twenty-Eight Others Injured Battling Flames At Brockton, Mass." This tells of the Strand Theatre fire in Brockton, Massachusetts. Nice to ... See More  

Hideki Tojo's attempted suicide....

THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Pennsylvania, September 12, 1945



* Hideki Tojo suicide attempt

* Imperial Japanese Army general



The front page has a full-banner headline: "Yanks Abolish Jap Black Dragon Society" with subheads that include: "MacArthur Orders Dissolution" and more. Also included is the 3-line, 3-column heading: "Doctors Grant Tojo Even Chance to Survive Se... See More  

1943 Operation Achse... Occupation of Rome...

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass. Sept. 10, 1943



* Operation Achse - German occupation of Rome

* Axis - Nazis disarm the Italian armed forces



The front page has a banner headline: "NAZIS CLAIM FALL OF ROME; Puppet Government Seen Germans' Aim; Major Battle In Albania Seems Imminent" with subheads. (see images) Nice for display.

Complete with 16 pages, light toning at the margins, ni... See More  

1940 Bartley, West Virginia mine explosion....

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, January 11 and 12, 1940 



* Bartley, West Virginia coal mine disaster 



The Jan. 11th, 10 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "Rescue Crews Fighting To Save Miners" "Struggle Toward 87 Men Entombed in West Virginia"



As an extra bonus, you also get the Jan. 12th which has a follow up report with ... See More  

Smith mine disaster in Montana....

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, February 28, 1943 This 70+ page newspaper has one column headlines on page 39 that include: "BLAST TRAPS 72 IN MONTANA MINE" "Rescue Crews Report Contact With Men Deep in Gas-Filled Coal Tunnel" "SOME SAID TO BE ALIVE" and more. (see)



Tells of the Smith Mine disaster near Bearcreek, Montana.



Other news of the day throughout with muc... See More  

American 1st entry into Germany.... 1944 WWII....

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., September 13, 1944



* First United States Army

* Americans enter Germany for 1st time

* Third Reich border is broken



The front page has a nice six column headline: "YANKS GO FARTHER INTO REICH" with subheads. (see) Coverage on the 1st Army crossing into German soil for the 1st time.

Complete with 20 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, ... See More  

Tommy Holmes consecutive game hit record...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, July 13, 1945 



* Tommy Holmes breaks record 

* National League consecutive game hitting streak ends 

* MLB Baseball - Boston Braves 



This 22 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 6: "HOLMES IS STOPPED; CUBS, BRAVES SPLIT" "37-Game Hitting Streak Halted as Bruins Win 11th in Row..." with box scores and photo... See More  

Jewish Holocaust becomes a public reality... Nazi atrocities...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 28, 1942



* Jewish Holocaust being known for the 1st time 

* Nazi-occupied Europe exterminations 

* Overthrow Hitler and Mussolini ? 



This 36 page newspaper has one column headings on page 5: "German-Americans Warn the Germans" and "Fifty Prominent Citizens Ask for Overthrow of Hitler". See photos for coverage on the ongoing at... See More  

Mussolini is killed...

DAILY NEWS, New York, April 30, 1945



* Benito Mussolini assassinated (1st report)

* National Fascist Party - Duce of Fascism

* World War II Italy



The banner headline announces: "ALLIES TAKE VENICE, MILAN AND MUNICH; Italians Execute Mussolini, Dump Body in City Square" The top of page 2 has a two column heading: "Musso Killed; Kicked in Mud By Milan Mob" with related ph... See More  

Battle of France begins WWII...

THE NEWS, Frederick, Maryland, June 5, 1940  This 12 page newspaper has a great two line banner headline on the front page: "GERMANS LAUNCH FIERCE ATTACK ALONG 200-MILE FRONT; PARIS MAY BE GOAL" with subheads and related photo. 



Other news of the day. Light browning with minor margin wear, otherwise good.

Joe DiMaggio and Bucky Walters Camel Cigarettes ad...

Neville Chamberlain "War Situation" speech...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 4, 1939



* Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain's "War Situation" speech at House of Commons

* Adolph Hitler & World War II

* Joe DiMaggio and Bucky Walters Camel Cigarettes ad...



The front page has a four column headline: "CHAMBERLAIN BARS HITLER PLEDGES; SAYS THREATS WILL  NOT SWAY ALLIES; NAZIS SEE IN TALK CHANCE FOR TRUCE" with ... See More  

1942 Operation Millennium Cologne Germany....

SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, June 2, 1942



* Cologne Germany 1,000 bomber raid

* Operation Millennium - World War II



The front page has a nice headline in bold lettering: "20,000 REPORTED DEAD IN COLOGNE!" with subheads. Nice for display. First report coverage on the famous 1,000 bomber raid on Cologne Germany by the RAF during World War II.

Complete with all 22 pages, light toning at... See More  

Fall of Singapore...

MARION EVENING POST, Illinois, Feb. 16, 1942 



* Battle - Fall of Singapore

* South-East Asian theatre

* Empire of Japan captures

* General Tomoyuki Yamashita



The front page features a banner headline announcing: "60,000 SURRENDERED AS SINGAPORE FELL" with subhead: "War Remains To Be Fought Jap Ruler Tells His People Preparing Great Jubilation" and more.

Complete ... See More  

Jews forced to wear Star of David badge...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 13, 1941 



* The Yellow Star "Star of David" badge 

* Jewish Holocaust heightens 

* Jude - Jews - Judaica 



The top of page 3 has a notable Judaica report, headed: "200 Jewish Suicides Reported In Berlin", "Toll Laid to Star of David Law--Slovakia Adds New Ban". The article reports that some of the Jewish populati... See More  

Race for Rocket warfare...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 3, 1943



* Rocket warfare during World War II

* Secret Nazi weapon on Britain



This 42 page newspaper has two column headlines on page 2: "War and Air Power", "German Development of Rocket Weapons Held Up as Example to Be Met by Allies" (see photos).



Other news of the day throughout including sports and advertisements with much on World Wa... See More  

Rare photo of the 'Spruce Goose' under construction...

THE STARS & STRIPES, London Edition, August 15, 1945  Interesting that virtually every other newspaper of this date reports the surrender of Japan, but not mentioned here. They published an "Extra" edition which makes that announcement.

The banner headline; "Swiss Call In U.S. Envoy After Receiving Jap Note" with related subheads.

The bottom of the front page has a p... See More