World War II Battles
World War II Battles
Vidkun Quisling (Premier of Norway) executed..
Item #673863
October 24, 1945
THE MORNING CALL, Pennsylvania, Oct. 24, 1945 The front page has a 2 column article: "Vidkun Quisling Reported Executed by Firing Squad". The Premier of Norway during the Nazi invasion was executed for, "...military and civilian treason, murder, manslaughter, embezzlement, larceny, robbery and malfeasance in office." , including, "turning over defense secrets t... See More
Heinrich Himmler visits Prague....
Item #673817
June 14, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 14, 1939
* Heinrich Himmler - Gestapo chief of police
* Prague, Czechoslovakia visit
The front page has a one column heading: "CHIEF PF GESTAPO ARRIVES IN PRAGUE; UNREST CONTINUES" with subheads. (see) lengthy text continues inside. Just a few months before the outbreak of World War II.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 48 page... See More
Signed National Day of Thanksgiving by Roosevelt...
Item #673712
November 24, 1938
THE GREENSBOROUGH PATRIOT, (Greensboro), North Carolina, Nov. 21, 1938 Front page coverage has a two column heading: "Roosevelt Proclaims Day of Thanksgiving", and is signed "FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT". Quite displayable.
Other news of the day is found throughout.
This issue is complete in eight pages and is in nice condition.... See More
Roosevelt backs Jews...
Item #673711
November 17, 1938
THE GREENSBOROUGH PATRIOT, (Greensboro), North Carolina, Nov. 17, 1938 Front page coverage has a one column heading: "ROOSEVELT HAS SHARP REBUKE FOR JEW HATERS", with a subheading, "Says Public Opinion Deeply Shocked By German Atrocities; 50,000 Jews Held as Hostages". The article goes on to quote Roosevelt: "I myself could scarcely believe that such things coul... See More
Nazi guards kill 12 Jews...
Item #673710
November 24, 1938
THE GREENSBOROUGH PATRIOT, (Greensboro), North Carolina, Nov. 24, 1938 Front page coverage has a one column heading: "DEATH GANTLET OF NAZI GUARDS KILLS 12 JEWS ", with subheading: "Group of 62 Beaten with Spades, Whips and Club on Arrival At Concentration Camp.". The article goes on to state in part, "...12 of a group of 62 well-to-do Jews, allegedly were beate... See More
Washington Redskins win NFL title...
Item #673594
December 14, 1942
THE TIMES PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, December 14, 1942
* Washington Redskins win NFL title
* NFL football championship
* Chicago Bears upset
This 32 page newspaper has a six column headline on page 18: "Washington Beats Chicago Bears in Amazing Upset" with subheads that include: "REDSKINS GET REVENGE FOR 73-0 TRIMMING." Additional details are provided, which incl... See More
1945 Cleveland Rams win NFL title...
Item #673593
December 17, 1945
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., December 17, 1945
* Cleveland Rams win NFL football championship
* (St. Louis) vs. Washington Redskins
The sport's section (page 8) has a two column heading: "Rams Win Before 32,178 Fans, 15-14, As Baugh's Pass Hits Post For Safety" (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 12 pages, light toning at the margins, general... See More
Joe Louis beats German Max Schmeling..
Item #673590
June 23, 1938
THE GREENSBOROUGH PATRIOT, (Greensboro), North Carolina, June. 23, 1938
* Joe Louis (Brown Bomber)
* Max Schmeling (German fighter)
* Famous rematch - boxing
Page 5 of this issue has a one column heading: "LOUIS SMASHES DOWN SCHMELING FOR WORLD TITLE - Brown Bomber Beats German To Floor In Little Over Two Minutes". First report coverage on the heavyweight boxing championship betw... See More
Chicago Bears win NFL football championship...
Item #673587
December 27, 1943
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, December 27, 1943
* Chicago Bears win NFL football championship
* Sid Luckman 5 touchdown passes
* Washington Redskins
The sport's section (page 8) has a one column heading: "CHICAGO BEARS WIN PRO TITLE" with subhead, stats and lineups. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 20 pages, light toning, a little spine ... See More
Vol. 1 No. 2 issue of Tarzana Tribune...
Item #673562
December 04, 1941
TARZANA TRIBUNE, Los Angeles neighborhood, California, Dec. 4, 1941
* Volume 1 Number 2
* 1 cent stamp
A smaller size issue that measures 11 x 7 1/2 inches, has a few local tidbit news articles and some ads. This is the Volume 1 Number 2 issue, rare as such. Just a few days prior to the bombing of Pearl Harbor.
Four pages, good condition.... See More
Bob Feller's opening day No Hitter in 1940...
Item #672992
April 17, 1940
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, April 17, 1940
* Famous Pitcher Bob Feller
* Opening day no hitter pitched
* Cleveland Indians baseball
Page 2B has a three column heading: "Feller's No-Hitter Writes a Page in History of Baseball" with subhead. (see) Also a related editorial with photo of Feller. (see)
Complete with 30+ pages, light toning at the margins, small binding h... See More
Marian Anderson receives Spingarn Medal...
Item #672883
July 03, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 3, 1939
* Marian Anderson receives Spingarn Medal
* Celebrated African American singer
* First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt
The top of page 15 has a one column heading: "FIRST LADY HONORS MARTIAN ANDERSON" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on Eleanor Roosevelt presenting Marian Anderson with the 1939 Spingarn Medal. I suspect this is one of the few pu... See More
Carlson's raiders attack Makin Island in 1942....
Item #672820
August 22, 1942
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, August 22, 1942
* Makin Island raid
* United States Marines Corps
* Evans Carlson & Chester Nimitz
* World War II - WWII
The front page has a one column heading: "U. S. Marines Annihilate Two Jap Units" and more. (see)
Other news of the day throughout with much more on World War II. Complete in 18 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, s... See More
1942 Doolittle raid of Japan revealed...
Item #672760
April 19, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 19, 1943
* The famous Doolittle raid of Japan revealed
* U.S. Army Air Force B-25B Mitchell bombers
* USS Hornet aircraft carrier
Near the bottom front page is a two column heading: "Tokyo Raid Made From Carriers, U.S. Fliers Reveal on Anniversary". (see) This was when it was first revealed to the public that Jimmy Doolittle was responsible for the raid ... See More
Bombing of Pearl Harbor imminent ?...
Item #672319
December 01, 1941
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, December 1, 1941
* Pre-Pearl Harbor attack on America
* Just a few days away - imminent
* Cordell Hull - Secretary of State
Complete with 28 pages, light toning a little wear along the margins, more so along the spine wit... See More
North face of Eiger Mountain scaled 1st time....
Item #671880
July 25, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 25, 1938
* North face of Eiger Mountain
* Bernese Alps - mountain range
* Climbed for the very 1st time
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Clouds Hide Fate of Alp Climbers; 4 on Eiger Not Seen Since Saturday" with subhead. (see) Coverage on the 1st time the North face of Eiger Mountain was climbed continues inside with related photo. The... See More
1941 Winston Churchill speech....
Item #671579
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, Dec. 31, 1941* Winston Churchill speech
* "Some chicken! Some neck!"
* Ottawa, Canada - World War II
The front page has a six column heading: "Japan In for Surprises At Luzon, Says Churchill" (see)
Much on World War II shortly after the bombing of Pearl Harbor. Complete with all 20 pages, light toning with a few small mends at the margins, som... See More
Army Cadets vs. Notre Dame in 1939...
Item #671221
November 05, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, sport's section only, November 5, 1939
* Army Cadets vs. Notre Dame
* NCAA college football
* Many games w/ photos
The front page of this section has a four column headline: "NOTRE DAME BEATS ARMY, 14-0" with subheads, stats, lineups and related photo.
Other sporting news of the day including many other college football games of the day. Complete sport... See More
Paranoia concerning Japanese residents following Pearl Harbor...
Item #670886
February 22, 1942
SUNDAY LEADER--EXTRA, San Ysidro--Tijuana, California, Feb. 22, 1942 In the paranoia following the bombing of Pearl Harbor, this issue sports a headline likely not to be found outside of Southern California: "CHULA VISTA JAPS SEIZED BY AGENTS" with the text beginning: "Thirty-five 'highly nationalistics' were arrested in San Diego county last nite by federal & mili... See More
USS Squalus submarine disaster...
Item #670682
May 24, 1939
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, May 24, 1939
* USS Squalus (Sailfish) sinking disaster
* Submarine test dive off New Hampshire
The front page has a nice banner headline: "RESCUERS DIVE TO SUB TODAY" with subheads. (see) A nice full back page pictorial shows five related photos and 2 illustrations.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 34 pages, rag edition in very ... See More
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
1st breathalyzer is tested... "drunkometer"....
Item #670119
January 09, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 9, 1939
* 1st breathalyzer is tested
* "Drunkometer" - rubber balloon
* Blood alcohol content (BAC)
The top of page 17 has a two column heading: "Motorists Breathe Into Balloons In Test of New 'Drunk-O-Meter'" with subhead. (see) A very early version of the breathalyzer text.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete... See More
Early United Nations...
Bert Bell... Co-founder of the Philadelphia Eagles...
Item #669786
January 12, 1946
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 12, 1946
* Bert Bell - Co-founder of the Philadelphia eagles
* Becomes the new NFL football commissioner
* Early/formative meeting of The United Nations
The top of page 18 has one column headings that include: "LAYDEN QUITS POST; SUCCEEDED BY BELL" "Resignation of Commissioner Big Surprise to National Football League Men" and more... See More
1945 Irma Grese captured photo...
Item #669724
April 23, 1945
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 23, 1945
* Female SS guard Irma Grese
* Bergen-Belsen concentration camp
* Jewish Holocaust - exterminations - atrocities
* Related photos - including one showing female SS-Guards
While the front page has a nice banner headline concerning the last days before Germany would surrender, the back page has a somewhat famous photo showing female SS Guards. Wh... See More
North face of Eiger Mountain scaled 1st time....
Item #669394
July 24, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 24, 1938
* North face of Eiger Mountain
* Bernese Alps - mountain range
* Climbed for the very 1st time
The top of page 23 has a two column heading: "Four Men on Unscaled Alps Wall, Waiting for Dawn to Reach Peak" with subhead. (see) Coverage on the 1st time the North face of Eiger Mountain was climbed. They would achieve their goal the very next day. Alw... See More
Maurice "Rocket" Richard 50th goal...
Item #669256
March 19, 1945
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 19, 1945
* Maurice 'Rocket' Richard
* National Hockey League - NHL
* Montreal Canadians
* Becomes 1st to score 50 goals in season (1st report)
The sport's section (page 15) has a very small one column heading: "Richard gets 50th Goal" First report on Maurice 'Rocket' Richard becoming the very 1st NHL hockey player t... See More
Jimmy Foxx takes the batting title in 1938....
Item #668818
December 28, 1938
NEW YORK TIMES, December 28, 1938
* Jimmie Foxx wins batting title
* Boston Red Sox - American League
A seven column headline on the sports section reports: "American League Batting Laurels Captured by Foxx of the Red Sox" with subheads: "Foxx Topped List With Mark Of .349" "New High In Home Runs" and more. Also a nice two column photo of Jimmie Fox... See More
1944 Theodore Roosevelt Jr. death.... WWII Normandy...
Item #668512
July 14, 1944
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 14, 1944
* Theodore "Ted" Roosevelt Jr. death
* Utah Beach World War II Normandy
* World War II - WWII - Post D-Day
The front page has a two column heading: "Theodore Roosevelt, 56, Dies On Normandy Battlefield" with subhead and photo. (see) Lengthy first report coverage continues on page 8. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history re... See More
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.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 30 pages, l... See More
1944 Battle of Aachen ends.. Leyte Gulf......
Item #668312
October 22, 1944
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 22, 1944
* Battle of Aachen, Germany ends
* Battle of Leyte beginning
* World War II - WWII
The front page has a two column heading: "All Aachen Resistance Ends as 1,000 More Surrender"(see) First report coverage on the Germans surrendering in the Battle of Aachen. This was the first city captured by allied forces on German soil.
Also a nice banner he... See More
Felix 'Doc' Blanchard wins Heisman Trophy...
Item #667716
December 04, 1945
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, December 4, 1945
* Felix 'Doc' Blanchard wins Heisman Trophy
* Army Black Knights - College football
Page 23 has one column headings that include: "BLANCHARD WINS HEISMAN TROPHY", "Army Fullback Votes Nation's Outstanding Player of 1945--Glenn Davis Runner-Up" and more with a nice two column photo of Blanchard. Always nice to ha... See More
1940 Moscow Peace Treaty.... WWII....
Item #667676
March 13, 1940
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, March 13, 1940
* Moscow Peace Treaty signed (1st report)
* 105-day Winter war ends
* Finland - Soviet Union (Russia)
The front page has a banner headline: "SCANDINAVIA TO UNITE IN DEFENSE; Soviet Will Stay Out of War in the West" with subheads. First report coverage on the Moscow Peace Treaty which ended 105-day Winter War between Finland and the Soviet U... See More
1938 Los Angeles flood...
Item #667539
March 05, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES March 5, 1938
* Los Angeles CA flood of 1938
* George Foster Peabody death
* American banker & Philanthropist
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "82 KNOWN DEAD, 128 MISSING IN CALIFORNIA FLOOD DEBRIS; WIDE AREA STILL ISOLATED" with subheads. (see) Coverage continues inside with 2 related photos. (see)
The top of page 17 has a one column... See More
King Umberto II of Italy abdication...
Item #666943
June 14, 1946
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 14, 1946
* King Umberto II of Italy
* Abdication to Portugal
The front page has one column headings: "HUMBERT DEPARTS 'TO SPARE ITALIANS'" "Proclamation Denounces Action of Government--King Will Join Family in Lisbon" with related photo. (see) Report continues on page 3 with smaller subheads. Always nice to have notable events in history... See More
Joe DiMaggio enlists into United States Army...
Item #666841
February 18, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 18, 1943
* Joe DiMaggio enlists into United States Army
* New York Yankees - MLB baseball
The sport's section (page 28) has a four column headline: "DiMaggio Now Army Private on Coast" with subheads that include: "YANKS OUTFIELDER WAIVES FURLOUGH" "DiMaggio Passes Army Physical, Then Leaves for Reception Center at Monter... See More
1941 New Yankees vs. Dodgers... World Series....
Item #666518
October 01, 1941
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Pennsylvania, October 1, 1941.
* New York Yankees vs. Brooklyn Dodgers (game 1)
* Major league baseball MLB - Subway series
Above the masthead is a nice scoreboard graph showing the New York Yankees winning 3-2. (see) The front page has a two column headline: "RUFFING, YANKS, CAPTURE OPENER FROM DODGERS" with subheads and photo. (see) Coverage continues ... See More
Tensions with Japan are increasing... Pre-Pearl Harbor...
Item #666454
November 28, 1941
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, November 28, 1941.
* Pre Pearl Harbor attack on America
* Tensions with Japan increasing
The front page has a banner headline: "U. S. WON'T YIELD ON CHINA" with subheads. Nice for display.
Complete with 42 pages, a few archival mends near the margins, small library stamp within masthead, some small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.
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1942 Marshalls-Gilberts raids... Pacific Islands...
Item #666308
February 02, 1942
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Feb. 2, 1942
* Marshalls-Gilberts raids - Pacific Islands
* USS Yorktown - Task Force 17
* Post Attack on Pearl Harbor
* Prelude to the Battle of Midway
The front page has a nice banner headline: "SIX JAP BASES RAIDED BY U. S." with subheads. (see) Nice for display. First report coverage on the Marshall-Gilberts raids by Task Force 17 onboard the USS Yorkt... See More
George S. Patton makes Lieutenant General...
Item #666091
March 12, 1943
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
1942 Lidice Czechoslovakia massacre...
Item #665422
June 11, 1942
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 11, 1942
* Lidice Czechoslovakia massacre
* World War II Nazis liquidation
* Battle of Midway victory
The front page has a two column heading: "Nazis Destroy Czech Village; Shoot All Men, Jail Women" Small related map on page 5. (see) First report coverage on the annihilation of the town of Lidice Czechoslovakia by the Nazis. This was in reprisal ... See More
Notre Dame vs. Army in 1946...
Item #665390
November 10, 1946
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Penn., November 10, 1946
* Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. Army Cadets
* College football # 1 and # 2 teams at the time
* Early, same day report during the game
* "Game of the Century" fame
The top of the front page has a three column heading: "Army, Notre Dame Battle Through 3 Scoreless Periods" with subheads. (see)
The sport's section (... See More
Nile Kinnick & Iowa Hawkeyes football...
Item #665119
July 21, 1940
THE NEW YORK TIMES, sport's section only, July 21, 1940
* Nile Kinnick's all-star voting tops all
* Iowa Hawkeyes - NCAA college football
Page 5 of this section has a small and somewhat discrete heading: "Kinnick Is Far In Lead" with subhead. (see)
Other sporting news of the day. Complete sport's section with all 8 pages, rag edition in nice condition.
wikipedia ... See More
Frank Leahy named Boston College head coach...
Item #664855
January 29, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, sport's section only, January 29, 1939
* Frank Leahy becomes coach
* Boston College Eagles football
* Notre Dame Fighting Irish tackle
The front page of this section has a one column heading: "LEAHY NEW COACH AT BOSTON COLLEGE" with subheads and photo of Leahy. (see) First report coverage on Frank Leahy becoming the new head coach of the Boston College Eag... See More
DiMaggio hitting streak hits #49...
Item #664827
July 11, 1941
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 11, 1941
* Joe DiMaggio's hitting streak reaches 49
* New York Yankees - MLB baseball
* Best title to be had ?
The sport's section (page 20) has headings: "Yanks Triumph" "DiMaggio Runs Streak to 49 Games As Yanks Halt Browns at Night, 1-0" and more with box scores.
(see) First report coverage on Joe DiMaggio's famous hitting streak... See More
Joe Dimaggio nears the end of his hitting streak (52 & 53)...
Item #664573
July 14, 1941
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 14, 1941
* Joe DiMaggio's hitting streak nears the end (52 & 53)
* New York Yankees - Major league baseball doubleheader
The sports section (page 21) has a four column headline proclaiming: "Yanks Take Two for Record of 14 in Row" with subheads that include: "DiMaggio Hits in Both Contests As 50,387 Watch 8-1, 1-0 Sweep" and more with bo... See More
Jewish Holocaust becomes a public reality... Nazi atrocities...
Item #664525
April 05, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 5, 1943
* Jewish Holocaust becoming reality to the public
* Nazi-occupied Europe exterminations
* Help on the way ?
This 36 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 14: "JEWISH CONGRESS ASKS AID IN EUROPE", "Chicago Division to Push Succor Programs for the 5,000,000 Jews There" and more (see photos). See photos fo... See More
Joe DiMaggio continues the consecutive game hitting streak (51)...
Item #664520
July 13, 1941
THE NEW YORK TIMES, sport's section only, July 13, 1941
* Joe DiMaggio - New York Yankees baseball
* All time MLB hitting streak record continues (51)
The top of the front page of this section has a one column heading: "DIMAGGIO'S 2 HITS HELP YANKS TAKE 12TH STRAIGHT, 7-5" with subheads that include: "Browns Beaten as Joe Lifts Record to 51 Games..." and mo... See More
Joe DiMaggio continues the consecutive game hitting record...
Item #664519
July 06, 1941
THE NEW YORK TIMES, sport's section only, July 6, 1941
* Joe DiMaggio - New York Yankees
* All time MLB hitting streak record continues (46)
The front page of this section has a one column heading: "YANKEES WIN, 10-5, WITH FIVE HOMERS, ONE BY DIMAGGIO" with subheads that include: "Joe, on First Time Up Against Athletics, Extends Hitting Mark to 46 Games in Row"... See More
Battle of the Bulge prelude... Gen. Alexander Patch......
Item #664504
December 13, 1944
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 13, 1944
* General Alexander Patch
* Gen. George S. Patton photo
* World War II - WWII
* Battle of the Bulge prelude
The top of the front page has a five column headline: "7TH ARMY GAINS NEAR KARLSRUHE; 1ST CLEARS 5 TOWNS ALONG ROER" with subheads that include: "Patch's Forces in Seltz in Drive for Reich Chemical District" and mor... See More
Birthplace of Jesus raided by Arab gangs....
Item #664298
September 18, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 18, 1938
* Bethlehem, Palestine - birthplace of Christ
* Raided by Arab gangs - terrorists
The top of page 29 has a one column heading: "ARAB REBEL GANGS SEIZE BETHLEHEM" with subheads. (see)
Other news of the day. Complete 1st section only with all 48 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally good.... See More
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