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670527

Movie Casablanca wins best picture...

Item #670527

March 03, 1944

THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 3, 1944



* Movie Casablanca wins best picture

* Academy Awards

* Humphrey Bogart - Ingrid Bergman




Page 17 has one column headings that includes: "MOVIE AWARD GOES TO JENNIFER JONES" "Chosen Best Actor of Year---'Casablanca' Takes 'Oscar' as the Top Picture" and more. I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this p... See More  

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568484

Plane and Boat named after Ernie Pyle...

Item #568484

May 26, 1945

THE STARS AND STRIPES, Mediterranean Edition, May 26, 1945



Page 5 reports "Plane, Boat Carry Name Of Man Who Gave Doggie His Due" which are named after Ernie Pyle. Included are two photos (see images). The frontpage of the issue includes the articles "Himmler Measured For Pine Box; Hunt Still On For Von Ribbentrop" and "Smoke Blocks View of Tokyo's Damage".



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647905

1939 Sachsenhausen Nazi concentration camp...

Item #647905

September 30, 1939

THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 30, 1939



* Sachsenhausen concentration camp opens 

* Oranienburg, Germany political prisoners




Page 6 has small, somewhat discrete one column headings: "Jewish Camp Set Up" "Germany Establishes Polish Center at Sachsenhausen" (see) Early report on the famous concentration camp just after the beginning of World War II. This item is being ... See More  

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718080

Battle of Guadalcanal Statrts in 1942... WWII...

Item #718080

August 11, 1942

NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, August 11, 1942



* Battle of Guadalcanal beginning

* Solomon Islands - U.S. Marines

* World War II - WWII




The front page has a nice banner headline: "ISLAND INVASION BEGINS" with subheads and related map. (see images) Nice for display.

Complete with 24 pages, light toning at the margins, some small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.



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581923

Tugboat 'Admiral' Lake Erie sinking...

Item #581923

December 03, 1942

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, December 3, 1942 



* Tugboat Admiral sinking 

* Lake Erie disaster
 



This 52 page newspaper has a small, discrete one column headline on page 29: "14 Drowned in Lake Erie"



This tells of the tugboat Admiral sinking in Lake Erie. Unfortunate for such a small report, but it is what it is, a 1st report.



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626012

Joe DiMaggio in cigarette advertisement...

Item #626012

October 01, 1941

THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 1, 1941



* Joe DiMaggio in fullpage cigarette advertisement

* New York Yankees vs. Brooklyn Dodgers


* World Series of baseball



The back page has a great full page advertisement with Joe DiMaggio promoting Camel cigarettes. One photo shows DiMaggio actually smoking a cigarette with caption: "You Bet I Smoke Camels. Along With All That Swell Flavor, Camels Ar... See More  

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662622

Leonard Bernstein... Symphony # 1 NY debut....

Item #662622

March 30, 1944

THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 30, 1944



* Leonard Bernstein - conductor composer

* Symphony No. 1 Jeremiah debut

* New York Philharmonic




Page 19 has a one column heading: "BERNSTEIN SCORES IN OWN SYMPHONY" with subhead: "Conducts the Philharmonic in Premiere of 'Jeremiah'--Jennie Tourel Soloist". First report coverage on Leonard Bernstein's 1st symphony prem... See More  

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710190

Leon Trotsky assassinated in 1940...

Item #710190

August 22, 1940

ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, August 22, 1940

 

* Leon Trotsky assassination

* Soviet Union Red Army founder

* Marxist Theorist




The front page has a one column heading: "TROTSKY DIES CHARGING OGPU PLANNED ATTACK" with subheads and photo showing Trotsky on his death bed. (see images)

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583623

Whirlaway wins the Preakness in 1941...

Item #583623

May 11, 1941

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, May 11, 1941 



* Whirlaway - horse racing 

* Preakness Stakes win (2nd of 3 wins) 

* Triple crown winner
 



This 40+ page newspaper has two column headlines on page 4 of the sport's section (inside): "Whirlaway Captures Preakness With Ease" and more (see photos). This was the 2nd of 3 historic wins for the famed horse for... See More  

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650974

Jewish Holocaust... public reality... Nazi atrocities...

Item #650974

November 08, 1943

THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 8, 1943



* Jewish Holocaust becoming reality to the public

* Nazi-occupied Austria exterminations




The top of page 6 has one column headings that include: "GERMANS WIPE OUT JEWS IN AUSTRIA" "Almost All the Original 200,000 Have Been Killed or Sent to Eastern Ghettos" "All Prisons Are Jammed" and more. (see) Coverage on the ongoing atr... See More  

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694789

Jewish Holocaust... public reality... atrocities...

Item #694789

March 16, 1943

THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 16, 1943



* Jewish Holocaust coming to light



Page 2 has a brief report with a small one column heading: "Rumanians Slaughtered" with subhead. (see) Rare to find such reports in newspapers at this time as the reality of the holocaust was just being realized.

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705457

Allied propaganda newspaper dropped from planes... Three days after D-Day...

Item #705457

June 09, 1944

NACHRICHTEN FUR DIE TRUPPE, Europe, June 9, 1944  A most fascinating single sheet newspaper, which translates to "News For The Troops", published by the Psychological Warfare Division of the Allied forces and dropped by Allied aircraft over Germany during the closing year of the war. This newspaper/leaflet was created to counter Goebbels' propaganda machine. Notice this dates ju... See More  

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617326

Joe DiMaggio plans to enlist in U.S. Army...

Item #617326

January 14, 1943

THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 14, 1943



* Joe DiMaggio decides to enlist in U.S. Army

* New York Yankees

* Marriage troubles with Dorothy Arnold




This 42 page newspaper has a banner headline on page 27: "Joe DiMaggio, Reconciled With Wife, Plans to Enlist; Reiser, Dodgers, in Army" with subheads that include: "YANKEES WILL LOSE THEIR OUTFIELD ACE" "DiMaggio, After Sett... See More  

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620398

Cincinnati Reds win World Series...

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THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 9, 1940



* Cincinnati Reds win World Series

* Detroit Tigers




The front page has one column headings that include: "REDS TRIUMPH, 2-1, OVER TIGERS TO WIN WORLD SERIES, 4-3" Team's First Championship in 21 Years Sets Off Rousing Celebration in Cincinnati" and more. (see) Much more in the sport's section with banner headlines, subheads, photos ... See More  

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697830

re. 1942 Doolittle raid of Japan...

Item #697830

May 20, 1942

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., May 20, 1942 



* The famous Doolittle raid of Japan is revealed 

* U.S. Army Air Force B-25B Mitchell bombers 

* USS Hornet aircraft carrier
 



The front page has two column photo of President Roosevelt giving Doolittle the Congressional Medal; of Honor with heading: "Plane Racer Bombed Tokyo" with brief text. (see images) This was when... See More  

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716529

Allied propaganda newspaper dropped from planes...

Item #716529

May 29, 1944

NACHRICHTEN FUR DIE TRUPPE, Europe, May 29, 1944  A most fascinating single sheet newspaper, which translates to "News For The Troops", published by the Psychological Warfare Division of the Allied forces and dropped by Allied aircraft over Germany during the closing year of the war. This newspaper/leaflet was created to counter Goebbels' propaganda machine. Notice this dates ab... See More  

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716337

Allied propaganda newspaper dropped from planes...

Item #716337

May 29, 1944

NACHRICHTEN FUR DIE TRUPPE, Europe, May 29, 1944  A most fascinating single sheet newspaper, which translates to "News For The Troops", published by the Psychological Warfare Division of the Allied forces and dropped by Allied aircraft over Germany during the closing year of the war. This newspaper/leaflet was created to counter Goebbels' propaganda machine. Notice this dates ab... See More  

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693331

Jewish Holocaust... public reality... Nazi atrocities...

Item #693331

February 14, 1943

THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 14, 1943



* Jewish Holocaust coming to light

* Nazi-occupied Warsaw, Poland

* Mention of the Palmiry massacres




The top of page 37 has a one column heading: "TYRANNY OF NAZIS IN WARSAW SHOWN" with subheads. (see) See photos for coverage on the ongoing atrocities in Nazi-occupied Poland where extermination of the Jewish population was most prevalent. Ra... See More  

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578916

Fritz Von Opel arrested in 1942 U.S...

Item #578916

February 28, 1942

THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 28, 1942



* Fritz von Opel arrested in America

* Rockets - rocketeer - rocketry



This 30 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 8: "Von Opel Arrested In Florida as Alien" with photo of Opel (see photos). He was considered a dangerous alien during wartime with Germany with his great knowledge of rocketry at the time.



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616766

George S. Patton assigned to Europe...

Item #616766

April 22, 1944

THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 22, 1944 



* General George S. Patton reassigned 

* European theater of war 




This 26 page newspaper has one column headline on the front page: "PATTON GETS POST LINKED TO INVASION" and "General Arrives in Britain--Command Not Specified by Assault Role IS Indicated" Report continues on page 3 with photo of Patton with caption: &qu... See More  

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704937

Allied propaganda newspaper dropped from planes...

Item #704937

May 29, 1944

NACHRICHTEN FUR DIE TRUPPE, Europe, May 29, 1944 



* Rare allied issue dropped from aircraft

* Pre D-Day invasion of France (1 week away)




 A most fascinating single sheet newspaper, which translates to "News For The Troops", published by the Psychological Warfare Division of the Allied forces and dropped by Allied aircraft over Germany during the closing year of the war. ... See More  

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567824

Batting helmets first used in Major League B aseball....

Item #567824

June 07, 1941

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, June 7, 1941  This 32 page newspaper has a three column headline on page 13: "Pirates Defeat Giants Twice" with subheads including: "MARKS IN FIELD SET IN 5-4, 4-3 VICTORIES" and more with subheads below as well.



Near the bottom of this report is a subhead reading: "Giants Don Headguards" which tells of the very first baseball gam... See More  

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709738

Winter War in 1939... Soviets invade Finland...

Item #709738

December 21, 1939

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Dec. 21, 1939



* Battle of Suomussalmi

* Winter War  - Finland

* Soviet Union - Soviets

* World War II - Finns




The front page has a nice banner headline: "BATTLE IN ARCTIC; 22 BELOW" with subheads. (see) Nice for display.

Complete with 40 pages, rag edition in nice condition. A few small binding holes along the spine.



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546008

Landing in Solomons...

Item #546008

September 08, 1942

PM DAILY, New York, N.Y., dated September 8, 1942.



Headlines on the frontpage read "Japs Again Land in Solomons" "Nazis Rip Into Center of Russian Line Before Stalingrad" "FDR Will Lick Inflation With or Without Congress". The paper features other war news and stories of the day.



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713560

Opening of the 1942 movie "Jungle Book"...

Item #713560

April 03, 1942

THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 3, 1942 



* Opening of the movie "Jungle Book" (eve)

* Technicolor action adventure film

* Adaption of Rudyard Kipling's book




Page 25 has a 7 x 6 inch advertisement for the opening day premiere of "Rudyard Kipling's Jungle Book" in New York City which began the following day. (see images)

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701906

American & Russian armies meet in Germany...

Item #701906

April 27, 1945

THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Pennsylvania, April 27, 1945



* United States Army join Russian troops in Germany 

* Historic meeting - World War II 




A banner headline announces: "TRUMAN REPORTS ALLIED JUNCTURE" with subheads. (see images) Nice for display.

Complete with 24 pages, light toning at the margins, a few small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.... See More  

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668336

Little Falls, NY train disaster...

Item #668336

April 20, 1940

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 20, 1940



* Little Falls NY New York - Gulf Curve

* Lake Shore Limited train wreck (1st report)




The front page has a nice banner headline: "TRAIN CRASH; 13 DIE, 60 HURT" with subhead. First report on the Lake Shore Limited train disaster at Little Falls, New York.

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713824

Siege of Budapest ends w/ capture... General Patton...

Item #713824

February 14, 1945

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 14, 1945



* Siege - Battle of Budapest ends w/ capture - Hungary

* Post-Battle of the Bulge - General George S. Patton




The front page has a nice banner headlines: "BUDAPEST IS TAKEN AT COST OF 159,000 TO FOE"& "BRITISH CLEAR REICHSWALD, PATTON PUSHES ON" with subheads and related photo. (see images) More inside.

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571398

Shinnston WV mine explosion...

Item #571398

March 26, 1944

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, March 26, 1944  This 70+ page newspaper has one column headlines on page 35: "MINE BLAST KILLS 16 IN WEST VIRGINIA" "Al Members of Crew Fighting Fire Lose their Lives by Explosion Near Shinnston.



Tells of the mine explosion disaster at Shinnston, West Virginia.



Other news of the day with much on World War II. Nice condition.... See More  

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714060

1943 Battle of Rennell Island...

Item #714060

February 03, 1943

SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, EXTRA, Feb. 3, 1943



* Battle of Rennell Island - Solomons

* Last major naval engagement

* During the Guadalcanal Campaign

* World War II - WWII Pacific theater




The front page has a nice banner headline: "PACIFIC BATTLE RAGES; U.S., JAP SHIPS SUNK" with subheads. (see images) Nice for display.

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626778

Actor Leslie Howard killed in 1943....

Item #626778

June 03, 1943

THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 3, 1943.

 

* Actor Leslie Howard killed in airplane crash

* 'Gone with the Wind' movie fame (Ashley Wilkes)




The top of the front page has a one column heading: "NAZIS HIT AIRLINER; LESLIE HOWARD PUT AMONG 17 MISSING" with subheads. (see) First report coverage continues on page 4 with photo. Always nice to have notable events in history
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571993

Pawhuska & Turley OK tornadoes....

Item #571993

May 03, 1942

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, May 3, 1942  This 80+ page newspaper has one column headlines on page 22: "22 DIE IN TORNADOES IN OKLAHOMA AREA" "Property Damage Is Heavy as Twisters Batter Homes"



This tells of the tornado outbreak in Oklahoma that hit the towns of Pawhuska, Turley and Childsville OK.



Other news of the day throughout with much on World War II. Good con... See More  

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571997

Mount Harris, Colorado mine explosion...

Item #571997

January 29, 1942

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, January 29, 1942 



* Mount Harris, Colorado coal mine disaster 

* 1st report




This 40 page has one column headlines on the back page (page 40) that include: "EXPLOSION KILLS 34, IN COLORADO MINE" "Only 4 Coal Workers Escape in State's Worst Such Tragedy in twenty-five Years" "BLACK DAMP FILLS SHAFT" and more. (see)



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708937

1948 Einsatzgruppen trial... SS officers sentenced...

Item #708937

April 09, 1945

THE DETROIT NEWS, April 9, 1945



* Einsatzgruppen trial ends with sentences

* Nazis - SS Officers - death sentences

* Jewish Holocaust - extermination of Jews

* SS mobile death squads - war crimes




Page 37 has a six column heading: "20 Nazis Found Guilty in Slaying of Million" with subhead. (see images)

Complete with 48 pages, rag edition, minor spine wear, very nice condition.

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685427

MacArthur lands in Japan....

Item #685427

August 31, 1945

THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 31, 1945



* United States Marines land on Japan

* General Douglas MacArthur takes control

* World War II American Occupation begins




The front page has a nice banner headline announcing: "M'ARTHUR OPENS HEADQUARTERS IN YOKOHAMA; FINDS JAPANESE ACTING IN FULL 'GOOD FAITH'; FREED PRISONERS CHARGE BRUTALITY BY FOE" with many subheads and related ... See More  

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589674

Jewish Holocaust becomes public reality...

Item #589674

November 18, 1944

THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 18, 1944



* Jewish Holocaust becoming reality to the public

* Nazi-occupied Yugoslavia exterminations




This 28 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 4: "20 OF 12,000 JEWS ALIVE IN BELGRADE", "1,000 Fled Systematic Murder and Torture by Germans--Children Were Hanged". See photos for coverage on the atrocities in Nazi-occupied Yugoslavi... See More  

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575128

Byron Nelson 18th victory record....

Item #575128

August 05, 1945

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, August 5, 1945  This 36 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page of the sport's section (inside): "Nelson Rallies to Beat Furgol in Canadian Open".



This tells of Byron Nelson's famous 18th win in 1945 which is still a single season record and considered by many as the most impressive record in golf history. This wa... See More  

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713877

Japanese Army & Navy Generals ousted in 1944...

Item #713877
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 22, 1944



* Admiral Osami Nagano

* Imperial Japanese Navy

* Field Marshall Hajime Sugiyama

* Hideki Tojo removes both officers

* World War II - WWII




The top of the front page has six column headlines that include: "JAPANESE ARMY AND NAVY CHIEFS OUSTED" with subhead. (see images) Coverage continues on page 3 with photos of the two Japanese officers.

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577813

Roger Touhy escapes jail in 1942...

Item #577813

October 10, 1942

THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 10, 1942



* Roger Touhy escapes prison

* Chicago mob boss & bootlegger

* Stateville haunted prison




This 30 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page:  "TOUHY MOB HEADS BREAK FROM PRISON", "Former Enemies Take to Cover as 5 Desperate, Armed Men Flee Toward Chicago in Auto" which tells of Chicago gangster Roger Touhy.

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547714
Item #547714

March 12, 1944

PM SUNDAY, New York, N.Y., dated March 12, 1944.



Headlines on the frontpage read "Strike Conspiracy Charged To Ford" "Victor Bernstein: U.S. Embargoes Democracy for Mexico" " Advertising Men Meddle With Textbooks" "No Wonder They're Fighting Small Investors' Suits" "Max Werner: This Is Russia's Chance to Crush Nazis". The paper features other ... See More  

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589876

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

Item #589876

May 24, 1942

THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 24, 1942 



* Jewish Holocaust being known for the 1st time 

* Nazi-occupied Europe exterminations
 



This 80+ page Sunday newspaper has one column headings on page 5: "NAZIS' EXECUTIONS PUT AT 97 IN WEEK", "10 Slain in Paris Over Attack on German Officer Are Most Recent Additions to Toll", "Firing Squads Take Victims From Low ... See More  

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717557

1945 Pappy Boyington & His "Black Sheep" squadron...

Item #717557

September 13, 1945

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 13, 1945



* Pappy Boyington's welcome home

* United States Marine Corps fighter ace

* "Black Sheep" squadron (VMFA-215)

* World War II Medal of Honor recipient 




The top of page 5 has a three column photo with heading: "Pappy" Boyington Reunited With The Old Gang" Also a one column heading: "Boyington, Air Ace Of Marines, Is H... See More  

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683491

Battle of Midway... Eyewitness account...

Item #683491

June 25, 1942

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 25, 1942



* Battle Of Midway Victory

* Japanese vs. American Navy

* United States Marines' account




The front page has a one column heading: "MARINES' ROLE IN BATTLE OF MIDWAY TOLD" with subhead. (see)

Complete with all 32 pages, light toning at the margins, some small binding holes along the spine, small address stamp within the masthead, gene... See More  

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701182

1945 Firebombing of Osaka, Japan...

Item #701182

March 14, 1945

THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 14, 1945



* Firebombing raid on Osaka, Japan

* United States Air Force B-29 bombers

* Crossing the Rhine at Remagen, Germany




The front page has a banner headline: "NEW B-29 BLOW FIRES 4 SQUARE MILES OF OSAKA" with subheads. (see images)

Also: "AMERICANS 2 MILES FROM RUHR SUPERHIGHWAY AS THEY EXPAND BRIDGEHEAD UNDER AIR COVER" with subheads and ... See More  

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710234

Gen. George S. Patton... Battle of the Bulge prelude...

Item #710234

December 09, 1944

THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 9, 1944 



* General George S. Patton 

* World War II - WWII

* Battle of the Bulge prelude




The top of the front page has a five column headline: "GERMANS LAUNCH HEAVY ATTACK" with subheads that include: "Patton Lines Hold". See photos for partial coverage of Patton's movements just one week prior to the Battle of the Bulge.

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687050

1943 Lampedusa Island captured...

Item #687050

June 13, 1943

THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 13, 1943



* Lampedua Island captured

* Pantelleria Island

* Operation Corkscrew

* Italian Campaign - Italy

* World War II - WWII




The front page has a nice banner headline: "LAMPEDUSA FALLS SWIFTLY TO AIR-SEA ATTACK; 10,000 PRISONERS CAPTURED ON PANTELLERIA" with subheads. (see)

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693989

Gen. George S. Patton... Battle of the Bulge prelude...

Item #693989

December 10, 1944

THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 10, 1944 



* General George S. Patton 

* World War II - WWII

* Battle of the Bulge prelude




The top of the front page has a five column headline: "3D ARMY DRIVES NORTH FOR SAAR AFTER JUNCTION OF TWO DIVISIONS" with subheads that include: "MAGINOT LINE CUT" and more with related map headed: "Patton's Men Hammer Out New Gains ... See More  

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681232

FDR nominated for 3rd term.... 1st & only time ever...

Item #681232

July 19, 1940

SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, July 19, 1940



* President Franklin D. Roosevelt FDR

* Nominated for 3rd term (1st & only time in U.S. history)




The front page has a nice headline: "IT'S FDR, WALLACE; But It Came After a Revolt" with subheads and related photo. More on the following pages.

Complete with all 26 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp within the head... See More  

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716303

USS Kearny torpedoed in 1941...

Item #716303

October 17, 1941

SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, October 17, 1941



* USS Kearny torpedoed by German U-boat

* 1st U.S. destroyer attacked during WWII




The front page has a nice headline: "NAVY OUT ON REVENGE HUNT" with subhead and photo of the warship including and statement: "NAZIS SHOT FIRST !"

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718507

1942 USS Yorktown Midway sinking....

Item #718507

September 20, 1942

MINNEAPOLIS SUNDAY TRIBUNE, September 20, 1942



* USS Aircraft Carrier Yorktown sinking

* Battle of Midway aftermath

* World War II - WWII




The front page has a two column heading: "The Order Was 'Abandon Ship'" with lead-in: "Officer Tells of Yorktown's Last 60 Hours Afloat" and subhead. (see images) Lengthy report continues on page 4. 

This sinking act... See More  

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