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702092

1929 McAlester, Oklahoma coal mine disaster....

Item #702092

December 18, 1929

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, December 18, 1929 



* McAlester, Oklahoma mining disaster 

* Old Town Mine
 



The front page has a three column headline: "47 BODIES RECOVERED AFTER OKLAHOMA MINE EXPLOSION" with subhead. (see) 1st report coverage on the explosion at the Old Town mine in McAlester, Oklahoma.

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

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697890

Jack 'Legs' Diamond is shot... Fred 'Killer' Burke...

Item #697890

April 28, 1931

NEW YORK TIMES, April 28, 1931  The top of the front page has a two-column head: "CLEAN-UP OF DIAMOND GANG ORDERED BY THE GOVERNOR; WOUNDED LEADER IS DYING" with subheads and lengthy reporting.

Also on the front page is a two-column heading: "'Killer' Burke Gets Life Term in Michigan On Pleading Guilty to Slaying Policeman".

 Complete in 56 pages, a bit irre... See More  

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691418

Early Nazi party newspaper...

Item #691418
DER BEOBACHTER (The Observer), Germany, Sept. 26, 1935  Obviously a newspaper of the Nazi party as the masthead includes 3 swastika symbols.

Complete in 12 pages, 12 by 18 1/4 inches, rejoined at the spine, very nice condition.

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697768

A Berlin newspaper from the Nazi era...

Item #697768

March 16, 1937

BERLINER ILLUSETRIRTE ZEITUNG (Berlin Illustrated Newspaper), Germany, February 6, 1936  This was the "Life" magazine of Germany from during the Nazi era of World War II. Pages 2 & 3 have a large photo showing Adolf Hitler addressing a crowd.  Several of the photos seem to be focused on the 1936 Winter Olympics.

The complete issue, very nice condition.

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697993

Created to promote the New York World's Fair...

Item #697993

January 01, 1939

WORLD'S FAIR WORLD, New York, 1939  Not a bonafide newspaper but rather a short-lived promotional newsletter to promote the 1939 New York World's Fair. This is the volume 1, number 5 issue.

Four pages, printed entirely in blue ink, 12 by 15 1/2 inches, nice condition.

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697892

Planning for Lou Gehrig Day...

Item #697892

June 23, 1939

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 23, 1939  Inside has a somewhat inconspicuous yet notable report with a column head: "Yanks And Lou's Other Friends Plan Gehrig Day". It notes in part: "...Turning up at Yankee stadium as usual this afternoon, after receiving his first treatment for a disease diagnosed as a form of chronic infantile paralysis, Gehrig was given a bundle of te... See More  

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697653

Joe DiMaggio is MVP in 1941...

Item #697653

November 12, 1941

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Nov. 12, 1941  The front page of section 2 (sports) has a banner headline: "VOTE DI MAGGIO MOST VALUABLE FOR 2ND TIME" with subheads and photo.

Complete in 38 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp within the masthead, small binding holes along the spine, tape mend along bottom margin of the front page, generally nice.





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691293

A Nazi newspaper from a British island...

Item #691293

December 22, 1941

THE STAR, Island of Guernsey (in the English Channel), Dec. 22, 1941  A very curious issue, as Guernsey, an English-speaking island, was occupied by the Germans during WWII so all the news was pro-Nazi.

Among the front page reports are: "Russians Suffer Heavy Losses in Leningrad Encirclement" "Axis Forces in North Africa Offer Heroic Resistance" "The Surprise War&quo... See More  

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691294

A Nazi newspaper from a British island...

Item #691294

December 23, 1941

THE STAR, Island of Guernsey (in the English Channel), Dec. 23, 1941  



* From shortly after the Pearl Harbor attack



A very curious issue, as Guernsey, an English-speaking island, was occupied by the Germans during WWII so all the news was pro-Nazi.

Among the front page reports are: "Fuehrer In Supreme Command Of German Army - Better Weapons, Stronger Frontiers" "Japanese... See More  

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697889

The Casablanca conference...

Item #697889

January 27, 1943

SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE--EXTRA!, Jan. 27, 1943  The front page has a bold headline announcing: "FDR FLIES TO AFRICA, MEETS CHURCHILL" with subheads including: "Allies Will Press '43 Offensive to Face Unconditional Surrender!"

More on inside pages.

Complete issue, disbound, address label at the top of the headline, nice condition.... See More  

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701725

1943 Potenji River Conference... FDR... WWII...

Item #701725

January 30, 1943

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 30, 1943



* Potenji River Harbor - Natal Conference

* Brazil role in World War II discussed

* President Getulio Vargas & Franklin D. Roosevelt




The top of the front page has a five column headline: "ROOSEVELT, VARGAS AFFIRM AIM TO MAKE ATLANTIC SAFE FOR ALL" with subheads. See below for further information.

Complete with all 30 pages, rag edition in gr... See More  

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695827

First of this "Combat Edition" we have offered...

Item #695827

October 27, 1943

THE STARS AND STRIPES, Fifth Army Combat Edition, Italy, Oct. 27, 1943  The motto in the dateline is "Be Alert And Live".

The banner head reports: "Nazis Flee Russ Trap" and smaller heads: "Disaster Looms" "Fifth Gains Heights" "Nazis Need Machinery" "You're In Italy".

Although there were many editions of this famous military n... See More  

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649240

A World War II newspaper from the Navy Yard...

Item #649240

January 01, 1944

BEACON, Philadelphia Navy Yard, 1944  A military paper produced at the Navy Yard, which was a major site for not only the building of new warships but also the repair of vessels damaged in the war. As would be expected there is a great wealth of war-related content, with an emphasis of naval items.

Eight pages, 10 1/2 by 16 pages, printed on high quality paper, nice condition. The photos sho... See More  

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692799

Nine issues from this Nazi-occupied British island...

Item #692799

September 17, 1944

A nine issue mix of the Evening Press (6) and The Star (3), both from the island of Guernsey from 1944 while under Nazi occupation, hence all reports are Nazi propaganda. Interesting reading. Each complete in 4 pages, some a bit irregular at the spine, generally good condition.

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702077

St. Louis Browns Win 1944 Pennant...

Item #702077

October 03, 1944

THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, Massachusetts, October 3, 1944



* St. Louis Browns win AL pennant

* Future Baltimore Orioles




This 12 page newspaper has headlines on page 10: "St. Louis Baseball Capital Of World During Classic" and "Browns' Stock Booms Because Of First Flag" which tells of the St. Louis Browns winning their only American League pennant. They wou... See More  

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690463

Latest news from the war front...

Item #690463

November 27, 1944

STARS & STRIPES, Italy Edition, Nov. 27, 1944  This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead. 

The front page reports: "Alexander New MTO Chief" "Yanks Inch Onto Plain of Cologne" "Bonomi Coalition Government Quits" and more, including reports on inside pages.

Eight pages, ... See More  

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697607

Military "camp" newspaper from "somewhere in Netherlands East Indies"...

Item #697607

January 27, 1945

RIMBA POST, printed: "Somewhere In Netherlands East Indies" as noted in the masthead, Jan. 27, 1945  This was actually printed on the Island of Biak. Biak is a small island located just northwest of New Guinea.  

During World War II it was a strategic airfield of the Japanese Army serving as a base for operations in the Pacific theater. American forces eventually captured... See More  

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690456

U,.S. & Soviet soldiers link up...

Item #690456

April 28, 1945

STARS & STRIPES, London Edition, April 28, 1945  This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead. Penciled at the top is "War Dept."

The front page reports: "1st Army Links Up With Reds" "Historic Juncture At Torgau; Berlin Fight Still Rages" "3rd Captures Regensburg, Enters A... See More  

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689905

From the closing months of the war...

Item #689905

May 23, 1945

STARS & STRIPES, Paris Edition, May 23, 1945  This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead.

Front page banner headline: "First Army Pacific-Bound" with a photo of Gen. Courtney H. Hodges. Also: "Flaming Oil Routs Caps On Okinawa" "Yank Forces Gain on Luzon And Mindanao". Photos ... See More  

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689943

B29s pound Osaka... Audie Murphy...

Item #689943

June 16, 1945

STARS & STRIPES, June 16, 1945  This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead.

The front page reports: "520 B29s Hammer Osaka" "Plan to Raze Japan Told By Arnold" and more, plus an article: "Hero Groggy After Day at Home & Learning About Rationing" which is about Lt. Audie Mu... See More  

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691192

Adlai Stevenson is nominated...

Item #691192

July 26, 1952

LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 26, 1952  The banner headline announces: "STEVENSON NOMINATED ! " with a front page photo of Gov. Adlai Stevenson. He would run against Dwight Eisenhower, and lose.

The complete first section (of 4) with pages 1-18, minor disbinding slits at the blank spine, nice condition.

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649230

John F. Kennedy assassinated...

Item #649230

November 22, 1963

ORLANDO EVENING STAR--EXTRA, Florida, November 22, 1963  Certainly to go down in history as one of the more memorable events of the 20th century, this newspaper has a bold banner headline proclaiming the tragedy: "PRESIDENT SLAIN" with the subhead reading: "Suspect Seized After Cop Shot".

All the text on the front page deals with the Kennedy assassination & also inclu... See More  

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701884

Chappaquiddick incident... Moon landing...

Item #701884

July 21, 1969

THE PLAIN DEALER, Cleveland, July 21, 1969  



* Apollo 11 moon landing

* Chappaquiddick incident

* Mary Jo Kopechne murder




A great front page headline and photo: "Astronauts Walk Moon" (see) Unfortunately this is a incomplete issue and the actually reporting on this historic event is not present.

However the top of page 2 has a nice heading: "Kennedy to Be Charged With ... See More  

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626815

Voice of the Nation of Islam...

Item #626815

April 16, 1971

MUHAMMAD SPEAKS, Chicago, Illinois, April 16, 1971  This newspaper was one of the most widely-read ever produced by an African American organization. Nation of Islam leader Elijah Muhammad began the publication on May 1960 as a weekly publication. It was distributed nationwide by the Nation Of Islam and covered current events around the world as well as relevant news in African American commu... See More  

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649286

War on Iraq begins... In a military newspaper...

Item #649286

January 17, 1991

THE STARS AND STRIPES--EXTRA, "Authorized Unofficial Publication for the U.S. Armed Forces", Jan. 17, 1991  The bold banner headline proclaims: "WAR ERUPTS" and beneath which is: "Air Armada Hammers Iraq" with further text. The bottom half of the ftpg. is a photo of an F-15 Eagle being refueled in Saudi Arabia.

This newspaper announces the beginning of the war o... See More  

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620320

Fall of the Soviet Union... Great pair of issues...

Item #620320

August 01, 1991

(2) A fascinating pair of newspapers (Aug., 1991 & Jan./Feb. 1992), destined to be the premier newspapers on the coup and collapse of the Soviet Union. Both double-titled: "NEZAVISIMAYA GAZETA/INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER".

Issue #1: Datelined Moscow & Washington, August, 1991 The Nezavismaya Gazeta defied orders & worked through the night, handing out crude newspaper copies to peo... See More  

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698001

Ross Perot drops out of the race...

Item #698001

July 16, 1992

DAILY NEWS - Convention EXTRA, New York, July 16, 1992  The front page announces: "PEROT QUITS" "Texas Billionaire Says He Can't Win" with much coverage inside.

This was during the Democratic Convention, where Bill Clinton would ultimately be the candidate for the general election.

Sixty pages, tabloid-size, great condition.

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649307

Cal Ripken breaks Lou Gehrig's record...

Item #649307

September 07, 1995

THE SUN, Baltimore, September 7, 1995  A very historic issue for the baseball collector, being the Baltimore newspaper reporting Cal Ripken's 2,131st consecutive game, breaking Lou Gehrig's record which stood for 56 years. Great headlines and photos of Ripken appear on both the front page and the 1st page of the Sports Section.

The issue is believed to be complete in multiple section... See More  

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649220

Mark McGwire sets home run record...

Item #649220

September 08, 1998

THE ST. LOUIS POST DISPATCH -- STADIUM EXTRA, September 8, 1998  This "Stadium Extra Edition" reports Mark McGwire's breaking of Roger Maris' single season home run record. This issue is unique and quite difficult to find as it was only available at the stadium. Great to have this report in a St. Louis paper.

Complete in 20 pages, nice condition, some typical ink smudging (... See More  

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649306

McGwire breaks Maris' home run record...

Item #649306

September 09, 1998

ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, Missouri, September 9, 1998  See the photo for a terrific & very displayable headline: "JUBILATION" celebrating Mark McGwire 62nd home run of the season, breaking Roger Maris' home run record. Great to have in a St. Louis newspaper! This is the complete issue and is in very good condition with only a slight even toning.

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649302

Cal Ripken Jr. ends the streak at 2,632...

Item #649302

September 21, 1998

THE SUN, Baltimore, September 21, 1998  This 52 page newspaper contains the report of Cal Ripken Jr. ending his famous streak of consecutive games played. The front page headline reads: "2,632 - Ripken Ends The Streak", and includes his response: "I thought about it and decided let's end it in the same place it started. In my home state. In front of the best fans in the wor... See More  

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696264

Death of The Beatles' George Harrison...

Item #696264

November 30, 2001

DAILY NEWS, New York, Nov. 30, 2001 See the photo below for the great front page heading and photo concerning the death of Beatle George Harrison. Lengthy article & many more photos on the inside pages. The complete issue, very nice condition.

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