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663860

Great lot of 16 issues of Harper's Weekly, 1859...

Item #663860

March 05, 1859

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York  A lot of 16 complete issues with dates: Jan. 8, 22; Feb. 5, 12, 19; March 5; April 2, 9; May 14, 21, 28; June 18; July 2, 9, 23, all in 1859.

All issues are mostly loose at the spine and have a bit of irregularity at the margin as they were never bound nor trimmed. Even toning and perhaps some stray tears. Actually nicer than a "2nd rate" lot as print... See More  

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663775

Walt Whitman (with sketch) & Robert Ingersoll debate in 1890...

Item #663775

October 26, 1890

THE WORLD, Oct. 26, 1890



* Dialogue between "the beloved" Walt Whitman and "the brilliant" Robert Ingersoll



Page 10 has the account of a wonderful discussion between Walt Whitman and Robert Ingersoll. See images for details. Additional news of the day with period advertising is found throughout.

Complete in 38 pages, and in overall good condition, but this issue is from ... See More  

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663763

Nelson Mandela is released from prison

Item #663763

February 12, 1990

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Feb. 12, 1990 



* Nelson Mandela freed

* South African president




The ftpg. headline has the historic report of Nelson Mandela being released from prison after serving 27 years: " 'Freedom March Irreversible', Mandela Tells His Supporters" with a nice color photo of him and his wife captioned: 'Nelson and Winnie Mandela acknowledge cheers as they ... See More  

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663916

First appearance of a Walt Whitman poem...

Item #663916

February 27, 1888

NEW YORK HERALD, Feb. 27, 1888 



* Walt Whitman's "Mannahatta" poem - 1st appearance



Near the bottom of page 6 is the printing of a short poem: "Mannahatta" by Walt Whitman as noted at its conclusion. This was the very first printing of this Whitman poem as verified by the Walt Whitman Archive, and is very significant as such.

Ten pages, partially loose at the sp... See More  

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663888

Seattle Slew wins triple crown in 1977...

Item #663888

June 10, 1977

LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 10, 1977



* Seattle Slew wins the triple crown

* Thoroughbred horse racing

* Belmont Stakes




The top of the front page of the sport's section has a banner headline: "SLEW LAST TO ARRIVE, FIRST TO FINISH" with subhead: "Wins the Belmont and Triple Crown Easily..." and related photo. (see) More inside this section. First report coverage on Seattl... See More  

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663739

Clarence Thomas confirmed to U.S. Supreme Court....

Item #663739

October 16, 1991

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Oct. 16, 1991



* Clarence Thomas confirmation (1st report)

* U.S. United States Supreme Court

* Succeeds Thurgood Marshall

* Anita Hill sexual misconduct fiasco




The front page has a nice banner headline: "Thomas Confirmed, 52 to 48; It Is Now 'Time for Healing,' the New Justice Says" with subheads and photo of Thomas with his wife. More reporting inside... See More  

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663921

Death of President William Taft... Babe Ruth accept contract...

Item #663921

March 10, 1930

TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, March 10, 1930  The front page has a one column heading: "Ruth Puts His Name On The Dotted Line" which begins: "Babe Ruth today signed a contract to play with the N.Y. Yankees for two more years at an annual stipend of $80,000..." with more.

The front page has 3 3 column headline on the death of President William Taft: "NATION MO... See More  

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663008

"ELLEN" show becomes 1st Prime-Time TV show with lead lesbian character - 1987...

Item #663008

March 01, 1997

LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 1, 1997 (Calendar Section only)



* Ellen DeGeneres' character "comes out" as homosexual

* I1st Prime-Time TV lead role to feature a lesbian character




The front page of this complete Calendar Section has the 4-column banner headline: "'Ellen' Gets ready to Open the Closet Door," followed by considerable text which continues on page 17 w... See More  

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662756

1943 Nikola Tesla death... Father of radio...

Item #662756

January 13, 1943

THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 13, 1943 



* Nikola Tesla death - funeral 

* Father of Radio - Physics 




Pager 24 has one column headlines that include: "2,000 ARE PRESENT AT TESLA FUNERAL"

"Cathedral of St. John the Divine Is Scene of Yugoslav State Function for Scientist" "Great In Science Attend"
and more. (see) First report coverage on Nikola Te... See More  

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663476

Supreme Court Scales Back Part of 1964 Civil Rights Act... Robert Downey Jr arrested...

Item #663476

April 25, 2001

LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 25, 2001 The front page has the two-line, 4-column heading: "Supreme Court Scales Back Part of '64 Civil Rights Act". In this crucial 5-4 ruling, justices confirm that Congress did not authorize private lawsuits under law prohibiting intentional discrimination. This one one of several cases which constrained the 1964 Civil Rights Act. Another separate 5-4 dec... See More  

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663683

The Rolling Stones - only skin deep... The Kinks in concert...

Item #663683

September 08, 1981

THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, September 8, 1981 (for September 9-15, 1981), VOL. XXVI No. 37



Page 65 has in interesting article regarding the Rolling Stones: "Stones Are Only Skin Deep", which includes a large photo of the super-group, which is captioned: "Mick and Keith and a whole bunch of East Village disinformation." See images for details.



Page 73 h... See More  

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663836

Russia recognizes Israel as a new state...

Item #663836

May 18, 1948

TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, May 18, 1948  The front page has a two column head: "Jews Say Acre Surrenders, 500 Arab Troops Drown" with notable text that includes: "Russia recognized Israel...".

History would show Russia to be the first major power to formally recognize Israeli statehood.

Complete in 12 pages, nice condition.



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662999

DiMaggio breaks hitting streak...

Item #662999

June 30, 1941

SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, June 30, 1941



* Joe DiMaggio breaks game hitting streak record 

* New York Yankees - Major league baseball

* From his hometown & where he played minor league



The top of the front page of the sport's section has a headline: "DI MAG CRACKS HITTING RECORD" with "42!" (see). Also a subhead and photo showing DiMaggio hitting for the rec... See More  

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663134

Review & premiere of The Running Man", in a Los Angeles newspaper...

Item #663134

November 13, 1987

LOS ANGELES TIMES, November 13, 1987



* Best "The Running Man" film advertisement

* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review

* Fantasy action thriller - Arnold Schwarzenegger




A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "The Running Man" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - ... See More  

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662824

Review & premiere of "Kill Bill: Volume 2", in a Los Angeles newspaper...

Item #662824

April 16, 2004

LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 16, 2004



* Best "Kill Bill: Volume 2" film advertisement

* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review

* American martial arts film - Uma Thurman




A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Kill Bill: Volume 2" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - th... See More  

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663842

From the 1600's by a woman publisher... Joanna Brome...

Item #663842
THE OBSERVATOR, London, England, July 25, 1682   A dialogue newspaper founded by Sir Roger L'Estrange, a Tory pamphleteer, as a vehicle for attacking dissenters and Whigs. This newspaper has the old style type making it great for framing,  particularly with the over 340-year old date clearly visible in the dateline.

The most intriguing aspect of this issue is the imprint at the bott... See More  

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663148

Margaret Mitchell killed by car in 1949...

Item #663148

August 17, 1949

THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 17, 1949



* Margaret Mitchell killed

* 'Gone With the Wind' author


* Pulitzer Prize winner



The top of page 23 has a one column heading: "MISS MITCHELL, 49, DEAD OF INJURIES" with subheads that include: "Author of 'Gone With the Wind' Succumbs in Atlanta Hospital 5 Days After Auto Hit Her" and more with photo of Mitchell. (see) ... See More  

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663908

Extensive review of Dylan's new album 'John Wesley Harding'...

Item #663908

February 01, 1968

THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, Feb. 1, 1968  Beginning on the front page is a review of Bob Dylan's recently released album "John Wesley Harding", the article titled: "Dylan: Nothing Is Revealed".

The author Richard Goldstein takes a very extensive look at the music of Dylan with the review, and in particular the works in this new album, carrying over to take most of a ... See More  

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662864

Jewish Holocaust becomes a public reality...

Item #662864

November 27, 1940

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 27, 1940



* Jewish Holocaust being known for the 1st time

* Nazi-occupied Poland exterminations - atrocities




The top of page 8 has a one column heading: "WOMAN OF POLAND DEPICT ITS MISERY" with subhead: "EXTERMINATION HELD AIM" and more. See images for coverage on the ongoing atrocities in Nazi-occupied Poland where extermination of the Jewish pop... See More  

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663505

Death of the famed Lionel Barrymore...

Item #663505

November 16, 1954

NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 16, 1954 



* Lionel Barrymore death

* Hollywood actor & director

* Academy Award winner




The bottom half of the front page has a 2 column head announcing: "Lionel Barrymore Is Dead at 76; Actor's Career Spanned 61 Years" which includes a photo of him. The article carries over to an inside page which also includes 4 additional photos of him. See the... See More  

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663046

Hitler wanted alive for $1,000,000 in 1940....

Item #663046

May 01, 1940

SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, May 1, 1940



* Adolph Hitler wanted alive for $1,000,000

* Samuel Harden Church - Carnegie Institute

* World War II - WWI




This issue has a interesting report with a nice front page headline: "$1,000,000 for Hitler Alive!" with subheads. (see) Carnegie Institute's president, Samuel Harden Church, along with 50 other prominent citizens of Pittsburgh had... See More  

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663742

Louis Zamperini goes missing...

Item #663742

June 06, 1943

SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, June 6, 1943



* Louis Zamperini goes missing

* World War II South Pacific


* Movie - film "Unbroken" fame

* Count Fleet wins Triple crown



Page 5 of the sport's section has a one column photo of Louis Zamperirni with small heading: "Missing In Action" with brief text. (see) 1st report coverage when Louis Zamperini originally went missing. He w... See More  

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663834

Freedom Riders... 1st-hand account... Montgomery, Alabama...

Item #663834

May 23, 1961

THE FREE PRESS, Michigan, May 23, 1961



* Freedom Riders

* Civil rights activists

* Montgomery, Alabama




The front page has a two-column, 3-line heading: "What It's Like To Be Part of Freedom Ride", which continues on page 5 with considerable detail. Another article on the front page has: "FBI Makes 1st Arrests In Alabama", with more on page nine. Not photoed is a rel... See More  

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663937

Charlie Brown turns 35...

Item #663937

October 01, 1985

USA TODAY Washington, D.C. (National Distribution), October 1, 1985  The front page of this issue has a large photo headed, "Good Grief! Charlie's 35", which features the article: "Happiness is a warm comic strip - 100 million fans read it; just another day for strip; Tomorrow: Schulz inquiry". Page two has: "Schulz does cartooning himself", which includes co... See More  

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663506

Alan Ameche wins 1954 Heisman Trophy...

Item #663506

December 10, 1954

THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 10, 1954



* Alan Ameche wins Heisman Trophy

* Wisconsin Badgers college football




This 56 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 37: "AMECHE RECEIVES HEISMAN TROPHY", "Wisconsin Fullback Saluted  as 'Outstanding' Player at Downtown A. C. Event"

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Nice condition.... See More  

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663748

Stan Musial 1st MLB game....

Item #663748

September 18, 1941

SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, September 18, 1941



* Stan Musial's very 1st MLB baseball game

* St. Louis Cardinals




The front page of the sport's section has a five column headline: "CARDS PICK UP HALF GAME" with subhead. (see) First report coverage continues on page 4 of this section with: "Rookie Stan Musial, just up from Rochester, doubled in the Cardinals' first tow... See More  

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663511

The dancing ghosts... A Chippewa legend...

Item #663511

September 11, 1849

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, September 11, 1849  Page three has the interesting Chippewa legend, "The Dancing Ghosts", which centers on their response to the Northern Lights phenomenon. The issue also contains much on the issue of slavery and Native Americans, as well as reports related to Westward Expansion.

Complete in four pages,with much political reporting, news of the ... See More  

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663692

Nazis invade Crete w/ paratroopers.....

Item #663692

May 21, 1941

SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, May 21, 1941



* Nazis invade Crete Greece (1st report)

* World War II - WWII gliders - paratroopers




The front page has a nice headline in bold lettering: "A NEW CRETE GLIDER BLITZ" with subheads, related illustration and small map. (see) First report coverage on the Battle of Crete.

Complete with all 28 pages, light toning at the margins, small library st... See More  

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663767

Al Capone & Amelia Earhart....

Item #663767

July 08, 1928

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 8, 1928



* re. Frankie Yale (Uale) assassination

* Al Capone is a suspect

* Amelia Earhart - post Atlantic flight




Page 3 has an article headed: "CAPONE SUBPOENAED IN MURDER OF YALE" "Chicago Gangster Is Sought in Miami on Suspicion of Ordering Brooklyn Killing" "Motive Still Is Vague" and more (see photos). Page XX3 (near back) has addi... See More  

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663573

1948 Hadassah medical convoy massacre...

Item #663573

April 14, 1948

THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 14, 1948



* Hadassah medical convoy massacre

* Mount Scopus, Northeast Jerusalem

* Jewish doctors, nurses - Jews - Judaica




The top of page 6 has a one column heading: "34 JEWS ARE SLAIN IN HOSPITAL CONVOY" with subheads and 2 related photos. (see) First report coverage on the Hadassah Medical convoy massacre on Mount Scopus in Jerusalem during the 1947-4... See More  

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662954

Kristallnacht in Nazi Germany...

Item #662954

November 15, 1938

NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, November 15, 1938 



* Kristallnacht - crystal night

* Persecution of Jews




A follow up to "Kristallnacht" or Night of Broken Glass, a coordinated attack upon Nazi Jews which resulted in 91 deaths and over 30,000 being sent to concentration camps. The 3 line headline reads: "U. S. PLAN TO MOVE 600,000 JEWS REPORTED ACCEPTED BY BRITAIN" with sub... See More  

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663828

Al 'Scarface' Capone released from prison....

Item #663828

March 18, 1930

NEW YORK TIMES, March 18, 1930 



* Chicago beer baron - gangster boss

* Al 'Scarface' Capone released from prison

* American gangland era original




The front page has one column headings: "CAPONE SLIPS AWAY FROM NEW PRISON, ELUDING THRONGS" "Gang Chief and Aide Moved to Cells 30 Miles From Philadelphia for Release" "Plane Is Sent As Decoy" and more.... See More  

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663827

Jewish State... Bob Feller's no-hitter.....

Item #663827

May 01, 1946

NEW YORK TIMES, May 1, 1946 



* Bob Feller no-hitter at Yankee Stadium

* Cleveland Indians - MLB baseball

* Jewish Statehood sought




The front page has a three column headline: "JOINT PALESTINE BODY BARS A JEWISH STATE, BUT URGES ENTRY OF 100,000 REFUGEES" with subheads.

Page 34 has one column heads which include: "FELLER TOPS YANKS WITH NO-HITTER, 1-0" "Six Re... See More  

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663762

Irish Free State creation...

Item #663762

December 07, 1921

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, December 7, 1921



* Irish Free State created

* David Lloyd George




The front page has one column headings: "IRISH FREE STATE IS NEW MEMBER OF BRITISH EMPIRE" "British Cabinet Has Unanimously Approved the Settlement and Parliament Is Being Summoned at Once to Ratify the Treaty" and more. Text takes up 2 full columns. A key issue in the creation of the Iris... See More  

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663530

U2 shines at Anaheim Stadium... Photos of Bono and other members of the group...

Item #663530

April 25, 2001

LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 25, 2001 (Calendar Section only) The front page of this Calendar Section has a large photo of U-2's front man, Bono, with another of drummer Larry Mullen. The 4-column headline has: "All That U2 Can't Leave Behind," which provides a detailed review of the mega-group and their performance at Anaheim Stadium. The article continues on an inside page which ha... See More  

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662702

Yankees win the World Series...

Item #662702

October 07, 1936

TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, Oct. 7, 1936 



* New York Yankees baseball

* World Series Champions

* Joe DiMaggio & Lou Gehrig era




The sports page has a photo headed: "Clinching Title With Spectacular Slide", then the lengthy report with column heads: "Yanks Show Supremacy in the Series" "More Than Two Score Records Broken or Equaled" with talk ... See More  

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663882

USS S-4 (SS-109) submarine sinking... G.K. Chesterton... Lindbergh...

Item #663882

December 18, 1927

THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 18, 1927



* USS S-4 (SS-109) submarine sinking

* G.K. Chesterton on the influence of American economics

* Much on Charles Lindbergh with displayable images




The top of the front page has a four column headline: "SUBMARINE S-4 SINKS WITH 40 ABOARD IN DEEP WATER OFF PROVIDENCE; HIT BY DESTROYER, WHICH IS BEACHED", with subheads and related photos (see ima... See More  

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663479

The steel industry in 1903... The schoolship "Young America"...

Item #663479

December 12, 1903

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, December 12, 1903  The color cover has, "IRON AND STEEL," which is followed by multiple pages of additional articles and photos describing various aspects of the iron industry at the turn of the century. Another article and large photo has: "THE FLOATING SCHOOLSHIP 'YOUNG AMERICA'". The inside cover has a nice ad for Oldsmobile. This ... See More  

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663903

Bhupinder Singh of Patiala death....

Item #663903

March 24, 1938

THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 24, 1938



* Bhupinder Singh of Patiala death (1st report)

* Maharaja - ruler - India




The top of page 23 has a one column heading: "RULER OF PATIALA DIES IN INDIA AT 46" with subheads and photo. (see)

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 46 pages, light toning at the margins, very nice condition.... See More  

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663685

1st Sugar Ray Robinson vs. Jake Lamotta...

Item #663685

October 03, 1942

SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, October 3, 1942



* Sugar Ray Robinson vs. Jake Lamotta

* Boxing - Boxers - 1st of 6 fights



The front page of the sport's section (page 13) has a two column heading: "RAY ROBINSON WINS DECISION OVER 'TRUCK'" with subhead. (see)

Complete with all 20 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp within the masthead, small address label ... See More  

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663894

John Dillinger robs Greencastle, Indiana bank...

Item #663894

October 24, 1933

THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 24, 1933.



* John Dillinger gang

* Greencastle, Indiana

* Largest bank robbery




The back page has a small & discrete report from Greencastle, Ind. that begins with: "Four men executed a daring robbery of the Central National Bank and Trust Company...." (see) Unfortunate for the brief report here but still a first report in this famous publication.

O... See More  

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663073

Joe DiMaggio hits 3 home runs...

Item #663073

June 09, 1941

SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, June 9, 1941



* Joe DiMaggio hits 3 home runs HRs

* New York Yankees - MLB baseball

* From his hometown & where he played minor league




The top of page 5 of the sport's section has a three column headline: "DI MAG HITS 3 HOMERS AS YANKS TAKE TWO" with subhead, photo and box scores. (see) Nice to have in this San Francisco publication, rare as such.... See More  

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663904

"The Queen's Messenger" 1st televison drama...

Item #663904

September 12, 1928

THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 12, 1928



* 1st ever television drama broadcast

* "The Queen Messenger"

* Schenectady, New York "WRGB"




The top of the front page has a one column heading: "PLAY IS BROADCAST BY VOICE AND ACTING IN RADIO-TELEVISION" with subheads. (see) Article continues inside with related photo. (see)

Complete in 56 pages, light toning and minor ... See More  

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663064

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

Item #663064

January 14, 1943

SAN FRANCISCO CHRONILCE, January 14, 1943



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

* New York Yankees - MLB baseball

* Marriage troubles with Dorothy Arnold

* From his hometown & where he played minor league




The front page has a one column heading: "DiMaggio Harmony" with subhead. (see) The front page of the sport's section has a two column headline: "DiMaggio,... See More  

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663578

FDR orders to protect American waters from Axis in 1941.......

Item #663578

September 12, 1941

SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, September 12, 1941



* President Franklin D. Roosevelt FDR

* United States Navy to protect our waters

* Shoot on sight order made




The front page has a nice headline: "F.D.R. Orders Navy to Sink Axis U-Boats, Raiders on Sight!" with subheads that include: "The President's Historic Address" and more. Complete text with photo of FDR is on page 6... See More  

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662990

Monroe is the ambassador to France...

Item #662990

November 12, 1794

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 12, 1794  The front page features a report from France on the introduction of "James Monroe" as the ambassador to that country, with his lengthy address to the French National Convention. Page 2 has: "The Mineral Waters of Saratoga in the State of New York" which takes over a full column.

Four pages, very nice condition.

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663772

1st Transatlantic flight... Graf Zeppelin German airship...

Item #663772

October 11, 1928

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, October 11, 1928



* D-LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin German airship

* 1st Interscontinental flight (takeoff)

* Atlantic Ocean to Lakehurst, New Jersey




The front page has a nice banner headline: "DIRIGIBLE ZEPPELIN OFF FOR U. S." with subheads. (see) 1st report coverage on the 1st Intercontinental flight of the Graf Zeppelin.

Other news, sports and advertiseme... See More  

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662782

Jacqueline Cochran wins Bendix Trophy...

Item #662782

September 04, 1938

THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 4, 1938



* Jacqueline Cochran - Woman aviator

* Wins Bendix transcontinental air race




The top of the front page has a one column heading: "MISS COCHRAN WINS BENDIX AIR RACE; CLOSE TO RECORD" with subheads that include: "Only Woman in Cross-Country Derby Collects $12,500 in Beating Nine Men" and more. First report coverage continues on page 3 ... See More  

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662703

'Bold Venture' the Kentucky Derby winner...

Item #662703

May 03, 1936

THE NEWS & OBSERVER, Raleigh, North Carolina, May 3, 1936 



* Bold Venture wins Kentucky Derby 

* Thoroughbred race horse racing




The sports page has a banner headline: "Bold Venture Defeats Favored Brevity by Head to Win Derby" with a photo of the Kentucky Derby winning horse and jockey. A related report as well.

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663705

Stamford, Connecticut Little League champions....

Item #663705

August 26, 1951

SPRINGFIELD SUNDAY REPUBLICAN, Mass., August 26, 1951



* Stamford, Connecticut

* Little League baseball

* World Series champions




Page 4 of the sport's section has a one column heading: "STAMFORD TOSSERS ARE LITTLE LEAGUE CHAMPS ON 3-0 WIN" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on the little league baseball team from Stamford, Connecticut winning the World Series championsh... See More  

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