USS Macon (ZRS-5) maiden flight...

TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, April 22, 1933



* USS Macon (ZRS-5) maiden flight

* Airship - Dirigible

* United States Navy



This 28 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "MACON UP 12 HOURS IN MAIDEN FLIGHT", "Akron's Sister Ship Soars Over Ohio and Rides in Smooth Air Over Lake Erie" and more.



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1933 Prohibition ending... States vote....

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, November 8, 1933



* Prohibition in U.S. ending

* Rules & regulations explained



The front page has a banner headline above the masthead: "Wets Take Lead in Three States; Both Carolinas Vote Dry"

Also a three column heading: "Ohio, Pennsylvania, Utah Apparently Wipe Dry Law Out of Constitution of U.S." with subheads. (see)

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John Dillinger... Arizona capture...

THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, January 28, 1934 



* John Dillinger - Arizona capture (in jail) 

* Extradition back to Indiana planning 



This 40+ page newspaper has one column headlines on page 5: "INDIANA TO GET DILLINGER GANG" "Extradition Plans Are Announced at Office of Governor of Arizona"



Other news of the day. Rag edition with minor spine wear, oth... See More  

John Dillinger's famous escape...

CINCINNATI TIMES STAR, Ohio, March 7, 1934 



* "U.S. Joins Search For Dillinger In Chicago"

* "Two Indiana Jail Attaches Accused of Assisting Escape"



John Dillinger was one of the main figures in history for causing the establishment of the FBI that is so well known today.



This was one of the most famous escapes from a high security jail in United States history.... See More  

1933 John Dillinger Mason City, Iowa robberry...

THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, March 14, 1934 



* John Dillinger bank robbery 

* Post wooden gun escape 

* Mason City, Iowa 



This 38 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 11: "BANK RAID LAID TO DILLINGER", "Bystander Shot in $52,000 Holdup; Killer Identified as Machine Gunner". 1st report coverage of the bank robbery in Mason City, Iowa that wa... See More  

Charles Makley Killed.... John Dillinger gang...

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, September 23, 1934



* Charles Makley shot and killed

* John Dillinger gang member

* Ohio Penitentiary failed escape



The top of the front page has a one column heading: "Dillinger's Pal Slain in Dash; Second Is Shot" with subheads. (see)

Other news of the day. Complete 1st section only with all 16 pages, light toning, some margin wear, but no text loss,... See More  

Charles 'Pretty Boy' Floyd....

THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, October 22, 1934 



* Day of Charles 'Pretty Boy' Floyd death 

* Shot by Melvin Purvis 



This 32 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page:

"FLOYD BELIEVED WOUNDED; AID IS CAUGHT IN OHIO" "Richetti Jailed After Gun Fight; wide Search Launched"



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Hunt for "Baby Face" Wife..

THE CLEVELAND NEWS, November 30, 1934, from Cleveland, Ohio.  "Hunt Wife of 'Baby Face' As Killer Aide" is the headline of a column article which also features a photograph of her, Mrs. Lester Gillis (Nelson). This is a full issue with some browning around the edges, otherwise is in good condition. See photos for full details.

Jesse Owens as Ohio State track star...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, sport's section only, June 2, 1935



* Jesse Owens on the World stage

* Ohio State Buckeyes track star

* Leading candidate for Berlin Olympics



Page 2 of the section has a two column heading: "Owens's record-Breaking Feats Presage Brilliant Olympic Mark" with subhead and photo of Owens crossing the finish line. (see) This was just a week after his famous ... See More  

1935 G-Man Melvin Purvis resigns...

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, July 12, 1935 



* Melvin Purvis resigns (1st report) 

* FBI agent - G-Man 



This 8 page newspaper has a small one column headline on the front page: "Melvin Purvis Resigns from Dep't of Justice"



Tells of the resignation of famous G-Man head Melvin Purvis.



Other news of the day. A few tiny binding holes along the spi... See More  

Akron, Ohio soap box derby...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 12, 1935



* 2nd anuual soap box derby

* Akron, Ohio

* Graham McNamee



This 34 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 8:  "GRAHAM McNAMEE HURT" "Auto In Boys' Derby at Akron Injures 3 in Judges' Stand" 1st report coverage on the 2nd annual soap box derby in Akron, Ohio. The 1st derby was mostly of local interest only and was... See More  

Game of the Century... Norte Dame vs. Ohio Buckeyes...

THE OMAHA BEE NEWS, Omaha, Nebraska, November 3, 1935



* GAME OF THE CENTURY ?

* Ohio State vs. Notre Dame

* Famous comeback win



This 36 page newspaper has a nice four column headline on the front page of the sport's section (inside): "Fighting Irish Blast Buckeye Lead in Final Period, 18-13" with subheads, stats, lineup and tow large photos of Wayne Millner and Andy Pilney.

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England Mourns King GeorgeV...

THE CINCINNATI ENQUIRER, January 21, 1936, from Cincinnati, Ohio. 3 headline "England Mourns King George V; Prince of Wales is Edward VIII; Parliament Takes Oath Today" with subhead "Monarch was 70, Had Ruled Since 1909". "New King - Is First Bachelor" and other news of the day. This is the outer leaf only and is in good condition. See photos for details.

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Jesse Owens while at Ohio State...

President Franklin D. Roosevelt portrait...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, NY, June 28, 1936 (Rotogravure Section only)  A very displayable large B&W portrait of President Franklin D. Roosevelt. The page measures approximately 15 1/2 by 22 1/2 inches, and would look wonderful framed. As is typical with newspapers, there is a (very) light fold crease at the centerfold, otherwise quite nice. A great shot of the beloved FDR. Additionally, within... See More  

Sand Merchant sinking.....

ALBANY EVENING NEWS, Albany, New York, October 19, 1936



* Sand Merchant sinking in Lake Erie

* Cleveland OH Ohio



This 28 page newspaper has a banner headline on page 4 that reads: "18 Men and Woman Drowned as Canadian Ship Sinks in Lake Erie" with subheads (see images).



This tells of the Canadian sand ship "Sand Merchant" sinking in Lake Erie off of Cleveland, Ohio.

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Ohio River flood of 1937...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 27, 1937



* Ohio River flood of 1937

* Cairo, Illinois - Great Depression era



The top of the front page has a four column headline: "FLOOD CREST NEARS THE MISSISSIPPI, WITH LEVEES THREATENED IN SWEEP; MILE UPON MILE IN WAKE DESOLATE" with many subheads. (see) Lengthy reporting continues inside with related photos.

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1937 Women's day massacre... steel riot...

CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, June 20, 1937



* Women's Day Massacre in Youngstown, Ohio

* Steel Workers Organizing Committee riot

* Police treatment of steelworkers' wives



The top of the front page has a nice banner headline for display: "13 SHOT IN OHIO STEEL RIOT" with subheads. (see images) More on page 8.

Complete 1st section only with 17 pages, rag edition in great conditi... See More  

Anna Marie Hahn executtion.... Woman serial killer....

NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, December 8, 1938



* Anna Marie Hahn execution (electric chair)

* German-American Woman serial killer (poison)



The top of page 6 has a two column heading: "'Don't Do This to Me,' Cried Mrs. Hahn in Ohio Death Chair" with subhead. (see)

Complete with all 40 pages, light toning at the margins, some small binding holes along the spine, generally ni... See More  

First NCAA College basketball championship game...

ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, March 28, 1939



* Very first "March Madness" - NCAA basketball championship in 1939



The top of page 3 of the sport's section has 1st report coverage on the final game of the very first NCAA basketball championship ever held, with heading: "OREGON BEATS OHIO STATE FOR NATIONAL TITLE" (see images). With present-day interest in the NCAA tournament... See More  

1940 Doodlebug Train Disaster....

THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, August 1, 1940 



* Doodlebug train Disaster (1st report)

* Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio



The top of the front page has a one column heading: "41 KILLED AS TRAIN HITS COACH HEAD-ON AT OHIO JUNCTION" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the Doddlebug Train disaster at Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. Complete with 44 pages, rag edition, a little residue alo... See More  

Coal mine disaster in Cadiz, Ohio...

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, November 30, 1940 



* Cadiz, Ohio mine explosion disaster



This 12 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "28 Miners Perish In Explosion" and "Entombed Ohio Workers Given Up For Dead; 100 Others Fled To Safety" This tells of the disaster at the Nelms mine of the Ohio-Pennsylvania coal company in Cadiz, O... See More  

Sherwood Anderson death... American novelist...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 9, 1941



* Sherwood Anderson death

* American novelist - writer

* Winesburg, Ohio fame



Page 41 has a one column heading: "ANDERSON IS DEAD, NOTED AUTHOR, 64" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of Sherwood Anderson, American novelist.

Other news of the day. Complete 1st section only with all 42 pages, light toning at the mar... See More  

Michigan-Ohio State rivalry in 1941...

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, November 23, 1941



* Michigan - Ohio State football Rivalry

* 1st meeting as ranked teams (AP Poll)



This 40+ page newspaper has loads of college football reports in the sport's section with one column headlines: "MICHIGAN AND OHIO STATE PLAY 20-20 DEADLOCK", "85,753 Fans Thrilled as Big Nine Rivals Put On Fine Offensive Battle", w... See More  

1942 Cleveland circus fire... Ringling Brothers Circus...

NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, August 4, 1942



* Cleveland, Ohio circus fire

* Ringling Brothers animals



The front page has a four column heading: "Circus Fire Kills 35 Animals" (see) First report coverage on the fire disaster of the Ringling Brothers, Barnum & Bailey Circus at Cleveland, Ohio that killed many wild animals.

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

Tugboat 'Admiral' Lake Erie sinking...

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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