Extermination of the Jews is unveiled in 1941...

CINCINNATI TIMES-STAR, Ohio, Nov. 25, 1942  



* The Jewish Holocaust in progress

* Heinrich Himmler takes charge

* Extermination of Polish Jews ordered

* Zionist leader Stephen Samuel Wise report



Although the banner headline announces: "NAZIS LOSE NEARLY 100,000 IN STALINGRAD BATTLE", the most notable report is much smaller at the bottom of the front page: "American Jew... See More  

Allied air assult on Hitler's forces...

JOURNAL HERALD, Dayton, Ohio, dated May 21, 1944  The front page full banner heading, "6,000 PLANES HIT NAZI INVASION COAST" announcing the greatest Allied air assault of the war to-date.  Text begins, "In the greatest mass air attack of the war the allies hurled 6,000 planes at Hitler's west wall defenses today and blasted a 150-mile strip from Brittany to Belgium..."... See More  

Who remembers this newspaper?

MY WEEKLY READER, The Junior Newspaper, Columbus, Ohio, Feb. 16, 1945  Some of you may remember getting this newspaper in school. Here is an early issue with much on the closing months of World War II. 

Four pages, nice condition.

The war in Europe is over...

THE DAILY TIMES, New Philadelphia, Ohio, May 7, 1945 



* Germany Surrendering

* V-E day - Nazis quitting



Two line banner headline announces: "UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER OF GERMANY TO BE OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCED TOMORROW" with related subheads, and two photos showing German soldiers plus Field Marshal Montgomery dealing with surrender terms.

Complete in 10 pages, mostly loose at the... See More  

World War II formally comes to an end...

DAYTON DAILY NEWS, Ohio, Sept. 2, 1945  



* Japan officially surrenders

* Douglass MacArthur

* USS Missouri signing

* World War II is over (V-J)



This issue reports the formal end of World War II with the signing of the surrender papers on the U.S.S. Missouri.

The headline announces: "Japs Surrender Broken Empire To Allies; Peace Is Restored" with various subheads including:... See More  

Post WWII coverage - mostly Japan - 7 front pages...

THE CLEVELAND PRESS, Ohio (miscellaneous dates from Sept.-Dec., 1945 - outer leaves from 7 or more issues)



* Post-WWII Coverage

* Primary coverage - Japan

* Some Nazi/Germany-related articles included



The months following WW2 were critical in regards to holding nations and individuals accountable for War Crimes, and for establishing a foundation for future peace. Being offered is a set of... See More  

Post WWII coverage - mostly Japan - 7 front pages...

THE CLEVELAND PRESS, Ohio (miscellaneous dates from Sept.-Dec., 1945 - outer leaves from 7 or more issues)



* Post-WWII Coverage

* Primary coverage - Japan

* Some Nazi/Germany-related articles included



The months following WW2 were critical in regards to holding nations and individuals accountable for War Crimes, and for establishing a foundation for future peace. Being offered is a set of... See More  

Post WWII coverage - Germany & Japan - 7 front pages...

THE CLEVELAND PRESS, Ohio (miscellaneous dates from Sept.-Dec., 1945 - outer leaves from 7 or more issues)



* Post-WWII Coverage

* Primary coverage - balance of Japan & Germany



The months following WW2 were critical in regards to holding nations and individuals accountable for War Crimes, and for establishing a foundation for future peace. Being offered is a set of at least 7 outer leave... See More  

1945 Cleveland Rams win NFL title...

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  

1946 Coulter, Ohio train wreck...

THE DETROIT NEWS, December 13, 1946



* Pennsylvania Railroad trains disaster

* Coulter - Mansfield OH Ohio (1st report)



The front page has a six column headline: "7 Killed, 40 Hurt in Train Wreck" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the Pennsylvania Railroad three train collision near Mansfield, Ohio.

Complete with 52 pages, rag edition in great condition.... See More  

1947 Al Capone death...

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, January 27, 1947



* Gangster Al Capone's death

* Grace Moore's (opera singer) death (plane crash)



This 20 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page:  "Plane Crash Kills Grace Moore, 21 Others" with subheads and photo. (see photos). Also page 16 has: "Al Capone Died Broke, His Attorney Believes" and more. (see ph... See More  

The "Axis Sally" Trial... with photo...

MORNING CALL, Allentown, Jan 24, 1949 Ftpg. 3 line, 1 col. head: Treason Trial of Axis Sally Starts Today. One col. photo of Axis Sally above the head. Her real name was Mildred Elizabeth Gillars.

Front page only, but in good condition.



Note: "Mildred Gillars, AKA "Axis Sally", was a native of Portland, Main. She was studying music at Hunter College in Germany in the 1930s and f... See More  

Old Kenyon dormitory fire of 1949...

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, February 28, 1949



* Detroit, Michigan 

* Dorm Fire 



This 26 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "COLLEGE DORM BURNS; 2 DIE" with subheads and photo of the building on fire. (see)



Tells of the 'Old Kenyon' dormitory fire at Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio. This site is famous for many ghost sightings of the ... See More  

Coshocton, Ohio train wreck....

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, September 11, 1950



* Coshocton, Ohio train wreck

* Spirit of St. Louis

* United States soldiers killed



The front page has a two column headline: "Twenty-Five Die In Ohio Train Crash" Early, same day report here.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 10 pages, tiny binding slits along the spine, nice condition.

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Navy upsets Army....

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, December 4, 1950



* Navy Midshipmen upsets Army Cadets

* NCAA college football



This 8 page newspaper has a one column heading on page 7: "Navy to Play Rice Next Year; Drops Ohio State"



This game is considered one the greatest upsets in college football history.



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

Albert Einstein helps 15 yr. old girl ?....

THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 16, 1952 (currently listed on eBay at: Albert Einstein)



* Albert Einstein makes a mistake ?

* Johanna Mankiewicz - 15 yr. old student

* 10th grade geometry class problem



Near the bottom of the front page is a four column heading: "Einstein Sends Q. E. D. to Problem of Schoolgirl, 15" with subhead and a facsimile of the diagram sent to the 15 yea... See More  

Worcester, Massachusetts tornado disaster...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, June 10, 1953



* Worcester, Massachusetts tornado disaster (1st report)



This 60 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "TORNADO KILLS 69 IN MASSACHUSETTS; MIDWEST TOLL IS 139" with subheads that include: "Worcester Struck" and more with related photo. (see)



Report continues on page 41 with related photo and maps. (... See More  

1955 Andover, Ohio restaurant explosion disaster....

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, August 11, 1955



* Andover, Ohio

* Gateway restaurant explosion



This 38 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page:  "At Least 25 Killed In Ohio Gas Explosion". Tells of the explosion disaster at the Gateway Restaurant in Andover, Ohio.



Other news of the day throughout including various advertisements and much on Hurrica... See More  

Football player Hopalong Cassady...

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS - PARADE, Detroit, Michigan, September 25, 1955  The front of this issue contains a photo of Hopalong Cassady with an inside accompanying article "Hopalong: Ohio State's BIG little man" which includes additional photos.



Also included is an article "Polio report... The Salk Vaccine is Good - But Better Ones Are One The Way".



Additional stori... See More  

Nuclear Cold War...

CINCINNATI TIMES-STAR, Ohio, November 16, 1957



* U.S. Russia Cold War

* Space warfare (rockets)



This 10 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page:

"U.S. MISSILES TO RING RUSSIA" with subhead: "AF Works on Space Bombs to Blast Rockets" and related map (see photos).



Other news of the day including various advertising. Complete with 18 pages, 14 3/4 by... See More  

Admiral William Halsey death in 1959...

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, August 17, 1959



* Fleet Admiral William Halsey Jr.

* World War II Pacific commander

* Soap Box Derby - Akron, Ohio



This 20 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Adm. 'Bull' Halsey, 76, Dies of Heart Attack" with subhead and photo (see photos). Tells of the death of World War II Fleet Admiral William Halsey Jr.

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John F. Kennedy wins the Presidential election...

NEW THE DAILY REPORTER, Dover, Ohio, Nov. 9, 1960  The banner headline announces: "KENNEDY VICTORIOUS" and subhead: "Senator's Triumph On Minnesota Report" with other local election subheads. Included is a photo of: "John F. Kennedy".

Complete in 24 pages, two folds, nice condition.

Pro Football Hall of Fame opens...

SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Springfield, Massachusetts, September 8, 1963



* Sammy Baugh - Red Grange & more

* Canton, Ohio dedication



The sport's section (page 8B) has small one column headings: "PRO FOOTBALL GREATS AT SCENE" and "Help Dedicate $600,000 Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio". This is 1st report coverage on the opening of the Pro Football Hall o... See More  

Same-day report of the John F. Kennedy assassination...

THE DAILY TIMES--EXTRA!, New Philadelphia, Ohio, Nov. 22, 1963  The bold, banner headline is outlined in black: "KENNEDY KILLED" with one related photo.

This "Extra!" edition was obviously a last-minute edit to the newspaper as the reporting is rather brief in the "Bulletin" with no additional subheads, photos, or reports. But great to have a same-day report of ... See More  

The historic Civil Rights Act...

THE BRYAN TIMES, Ohio, July 2, 1964 



* American Civil Rights Act of 1964

* Passes Congress - signing into law

* Nice headline for display

* Early, same day report



The front page features an historic banner headline: "HOUSE PASSES RIGHTS BILL".

The report begins: "The House finally passed and sent to the White House today far-reaching civil rights legislation born of r... See More