General Douglas MacArthur in Australia...
Item #701999
March 18, 1942
LOS ANGELES EXAMINER, March 18, 1942
* General Douglas MacArthur promoted
* Supreme Commander, Southwest Pacific Area
* Great issue for display
The front page has a terrific banner headline: "M'ARTHUR IN AUSTRALIA; TAKES TOP COMMAND" with subheads, photo of MacArthur and a patriotic themed appearance. Nice for display.
First section only with 14 pages, minor margin war, gene... See More
Douglass MacArthur's escape from the Philippines...
Item #686231
March 18, 1942
THE BOSTON DAILY GLOBE, March 19, 1942
* Douglass MacArthur escapes from the Philippines
The front page has a terrific banner headline in large, bold lettering: "HOW GEN MacARTHUR GOR TO AUSTRALIA" with subhead. Great for display.
Complete with all 24 pages, nice condition.
General Douglas MacArthur becomes supreme commander...
Item #681705
March 18, 1942
NEW YORK TIMES, March 18, 1942
* General Douglas MacArthur promoted
* Supreme Commander, Southwest Pacific Area
The front page has a nice banner headline: "M'ARTHUR IN AUSTRALIA AS ALLIED COMMANDER; MOVE HAILED AS FORESHADOWING TURN OF TIDE" with subheads and related photo. (see) More on the following pages. Nice to have in this World famous publication.
Complete with all 46 ... See More
Douglass MacArthur's escape from the Philippines...
Item #661298
March 17, 1942
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, March 17, 1942
* Douglass MacArthur escapes from the Philippines
The front page has a terrific banner headline in large, bold lettering: "MacARTHUR REACHES AUSTRALIA AS CHIEF" with subheads and photo of MacArthur. Great for display. More on page 2.
Complete with all 24 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp within the masthead, small... See More
Battle of the Java Sea... WWII...
Item #653470
March 15, 1942
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 15, 1942
* Battle of the Java Sea - naval
* World War II Pacific Campaign
* Imperial Japanese Navy victory
The top of the front page has a five column headline: "TWELVE WARSHIPS LOST BY ALLIES IN JAVA SEA, 5 OF THEM CRUISERS; JAPAN LOSES 7 DAMAGED OR SUNK" with subheads and related map. Lengthy coverage continues on page 3 with a few related photos.
Oth... See More
Item #545785
March 15, 1942
PM SUNDAY, New York, N.Y., dated March 15, 1942.
Headlines on the frontpage read "Battle of Java Cost Allies 12 Warships" "Workers Report Idle Machines in Three Big War Plants" "Yanks Help Aussies" "Biggest Nazi Drive Near". The paper features other war news and stories of the day.
This is a complete issue in two-sections and is in nice condition; se... See More
11 Pages of Photos...
Item #546145
March 14, 1942
PM DAILY, New York, N.Y., dated March 14, 1942.
Headlines on the frontpage read "11 Pages Of New War Photos". The paper features other war news and stories of the day.
This is a complete issue and is in nice condition; see photo for additional details.
Item #546143
March 10, 1942
PM DAILY, New York, N.Y., dated March 10, 1942.
Headlines on the frontpage read "H.R. Knickerbocker Cables After Flight From Batavia: We Could Have Saved Java". The paper features other war news and stories of the day.
This is a complete issue and is in nice condition; see photo for additional details.
Pro-Nazi newspaper from World War II...
Item #588094
March 09, 1942
EVENING PRESS, Island of Guernsey, March 9, 1942
* Pro Nazi Paper
* World War II
This island in the English Channel was occupied by the Germans during World War II so all reporting is pro-Nazi propaganda. On the front page "German Air Force Deal Devastating Blows on Soviets - Successful German Reconnaissance Thrust in North Africa", "The New Japanese Successes", &q... See More
More Japanese bombs hit Honolulu...
Item #690413
March 05, 1942
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 5, 1942
* Operation K - Japanese naval operation
* Second attack on Pearl Harbor
The front page has a banner headline: "JAP ISLE RAIDED BY 30 PLANES" with subheads. Also a small one column heading: "Bombs Fall In Honolulu" with even small subheads. (see)
Complete with 34 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp wit... See More
1942 USS Jacob Jones (DD-130) Sinking...
Item #701429
March 03, 1942
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, March 3, 1942
* USS Jacob Jones (DD-130) sinking
* United States Navy destroyer
* German submarine U-578 - U-boat
* Cape May, New Jersey - Atlantic coast
The front page has a great banner headline in displayable lettering: "SUB SINKS DESTROYER OFF N.J., MANY LOST" with subhead. (see images) Terrific for display.
Complete with 28 pages, light toning at t... See More
Item #546139
March 03, 1942
PM DAILY, New York, N.Y., dated March 3, 1942.
Headlines on the frontpage read "PM Investigation of Normandie Fire Show U.S. Navy Goes in Action With: Inflammable Life Preservers" The paper features other war news and stories of the day.
This is a complete issue and is in nice condition; see photo for additional details.
Grand Coulee Dam starts operations...
Item #568094
March 23, 1941
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, March 23, 1941 This 70+ page newspaper has one column headlines on page 28 that include: "COULEE DAM BEGINS PRODUCING ENERGY" "Thousands Throng Project as First Generator Starts Two Years Ahead of Schedule" and more with nice four column photo of the famous dam. More related reporting on page E10.
Other news of the day throughout. Ligh... See More
Baden, PA train wreck (sabotage?)...
Item #601378
March 18, 1941
WILMINGTON MORNING STAR, Wilmington, North Carolina, March 18, 1941
* Baden, Pennsylvania train wreck
* Sabotage?
The front page has one column headings: "Officers Seeking Train Saboteurs" "Crash of Train in Pennsylvania Results in Five Deaths, 114 Injured". This is coverage on the train wreck at Baden, Pennsylvania on the Cleveland to Pittsburgh Flyer ... See More
North Dakota blizzard of 1941...
Item #557646
March 17, 1941
WILMINGTON MORNING STAR, North Carolina, March 17, 1941
* North Dakota blizzard of 1941
This 10 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "44 Perish In Windstorm In Dakota And Minnesota" with subheads. Other news of the day.
Light browning with a piece missing from the lower right area of the front page (see), otherwise good.... See More
1941 Strand Theatre fire disaster... Brockton, Mass....
Item #701876
March 13, 1941
THE BOSTON POST, March 13, 1941
* Strand Theatre fire disaster
* Firemen - firefighters
* Brockton, Massachusetts
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "DEATH TOLL IN BROCKTON REACHES 13" with subheads. (see images) Coverage on the Strand Theatre fire in Brockton, Massachusetts.
Complete with 20 pages, nice condition.
wikipedia notes: On March 10, 1941, t... See More
1941 Lend-Lease program signed into law...
Item #658438
March 12, 1941
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 12, 1941
* Lend-Lease program signed into law
* President Franklin D. Roosevelt - FDR
* World War II military aid abroad
The front page has a nice banner headline: "LIST NAVY SHIPS FOR BRITAIN" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. First report coverage on FDR signing the Lend-Lease program which gave military aid any country which would be helpful t... See More
Theatre fire in Brockton, Massachusetts...
Item #576338
March 11, 1941
WILMINGTON MORNING STAR, Wilmington, North Carolina, March 11, 1941
* Strand Theatre fire
* Firemen disaster
* Brockton MA Massachusetts
This 12 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 4: "12 FIREMEN DIE IN THEATRE FIRE" and "Twenty-Eight Others Injured Battling Flames At Brockton, Mass." This tells of the Strand Theatre fire in Brockton, Massachusetts. Nice to ... See More
Sherwood Anderson death... American novelist...
Item #650361
March 09, 1941
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
1941 color cover... Young boy waking to his alarm clock...
Item #693350
March 08, 1941
LIBERTY magazine, New York, March 8, 1941 The color cover of has an illustration of a little boy snuggling his dog and reaching to turn off his alarm clock. Also present is an article titled: "Shall We Have A Woman's National Guard?", and other interesting short stories.
Complete in 62 pages, disbound with a bit of roughness at the spine, 8 1/2 by 11 1/2 inches, gen... See More
Winston Churchill's 1939 radio broadcast on Russia...
Item #660529
March 31, 1940
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 31, 1940
* Winston Churchill radio broadcast speech
* "A Sterner War" - World War II - WWII
The front page has a one column heading: "CHURCHILL STIFFER IN NEUTRAL RIGHTS" with subhead. (see) Complete text of Churchill's radio speech is on page 35. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Other... See More
Joe Louis heavyweight boxig title fight...
Item #660392
March 30, 1940
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 30, 1940
* Joe Louis (Brown Bomber)
* Heavyweight boxing title fight
* Johnny Paycheck
The sport' section (page 19) has a banner headline: "Louis Knocks Out Paycheck in Second Round at Garden to Keep World Title" with subheads and related photo. (see) Nice to have in this famous NYC title, also from the city where the fight took place.
Other news, s... See More
Madeleine Astor death... RMS Titanic survivor...
Item #701373
March 28, 1940
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 28, 1940
* Madeleine Fiermonte Astor death (1st report)
* American socialite & RMS Titanic survivor
The top of page 24 has a one column heading: "MRS. FIERMONTE DEAD IN FLORIDA" with subheads that include: "Survivor Of The Titanic" and more with photo. (see) I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular event as oth... See More
Spyridon Louis death.... 1st Olympic marathon winner...
Item #660391
March 27, 1940
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 27, 1940
* Spyridon Louis death (1st report)
* 1st modern-day Olympic marathon winner
* Marousi, Greece fame - Greek water-carrier
Page 21 has a one column heading: "SPYRO LOUES, WINNER OF MARATHON, DIES" with subhead. (see) I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular event as other titles in our inventory do not.
Other news,... See More
Jewish Holocaust...
Item #589927
March 26, 1940
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 26, 1940
* Jewish - Jews - Judaica
* Nazi-occupied Poland
This 44 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 3 that include: "2,000 Intellectuals Disappear In Warsaw" and "Nazi Round-Up of Professionals Is Reported in Paris". This is coverage on the persecution of Jews in Poland early into World War II.
Rare to find such repor... See More
Édouard Branly death... French inventor...
Item #660390
March 25, 1940
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 25, 1940
* Édouard Branly death (1st report)
* French inventor, physicist & professor
* Wireless telegraphy - Coherer
The top of page 15 has a on column heading: "E. BRANLY DEAD; FAMED PHYSICIST" with subheads and photo. (see) I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular event as other titles in our inventory do not.... See More
Murder Inc. hitman Abe Reles sings...
Item #698360
March 24, 1940
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 24, 1940
* Abe Reles rats - Notorious Murder Inc. hitman
* "The Canary Who Could Sing, But Couldn't Fly."
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "RELES IS TELLING STORY OF MURDERS DONE BY HIS GANG" with subheads. (see) Lengthy 1st report coverage continues inside with photo of Reles.
Other news of the day. Complete 1st sec... See More
Controversial Titanic survivor dies in 1940...
Item #695388
March 21, 1940
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 21, 1940
* William Ernest Carter death (1st report)
* Controversial male RMS Titanic survivor
The top of page 25 has a one column heading: "WILLIAM E. CARTER, TITANIC SURVIVOR" with subheads. (see) Mr. Carter got caught up in the finger pointing associated with being a male Titanic survivor and was forced to defend not only himself but J. Bruce Isma... See More
From 1940 Nazi Germany...
Item #690132
March 21, 1940
BERLINER ILLUSETRIRTE ZEITUNG (Berlin Illustrated Newspaper), Germany, March 21, 1940 This was the "Life" magazine of Germany from during the Nazi era and the beginning months of World War II. Hitler had invaded Poland just 7 months prior.
The issue begins & ends with with war-related photos, one including Herman Goring. The issue is focused on Nazi propaganda.
Tabloid-size, ... See More
Murder, Inc. case... informant Abe Reles...
Item #698862
March 18, 1940
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 18, 1940
* Murder, Inc. crime syndicate
* Actor Irving "Gangi" Cohen
* Jewish mobster Abe Reles as informant
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "TRIGGER MEN BARE 'CONTRACT' MURDERS FOR BIG RACKETEERS" with subheads. (see images) Nice to have in this World famous publication.
Complete with 34 pages, rag edition in great... See More
1940 Brenner Pass meeting... Hitler & Mussolini...
Item #695071
March 18, 1940
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Mass. March 18, 1940
* 1940 Brenner Pass meeting
* Austria & Italy border - Alps
* Adolf Hitler & Benito Mussolini
* re. Bolshevik Russia agreement
The front page has a banner headline: "Hitler and Ill Duce Confer At Brenner Pass" with subheads and two related photos. (see)
Complete with 8 pages, light toning at the margins, a few tiny bind... See More
1940 Bellaire, Ohio mine disaster...
Item #695508
March 17, 1940
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, March 17, 1940
* Bellaire, Ohio disaster
* Willow Grove coal mine
The front page has a small one column heading: "22 Bodies Taken Out of Mine; 22 Still Trapped" with lead-in: "Tragic Blast" See image for brief text here.
Complete with 40+ pages, light toning, small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.... 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
Moscow Peace Treaty....
Item #589224
March 13, 1940
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, March 13, 1940
* Moscow Peace Treaty signed (1st report)
* 105-day Winter war ends
* Finland - Soviet Union (Russia)
This 24 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page:
"RUSSIA, FINLAND SIGN PEACE TREATY; SOVIET GETS VITAL LAND CONCESSIONS" with subheads (see photos). 1st report coverage on the Moscow Peace Treaty which ende... See More
Racehorse Seabiscuit retires in 1940....
Item #682264
March 12, 1940
MINNEAPOLIS MORNING TRIBUNE, March 12, 1940
* Seabiscuit retires from racing (1st report)
* Underdog thoroughbred racehorse champion
Page 15 has a two column heading: "Seabiscuit Retires From Competition" (see)
Complete with all 24 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, small binding holes along the spine, generally good.... See More
Racehorse Seabiscuit retires in 1940....
Item #589217
March 12, 1940
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, March 12, 1940
* Seabiscuit retires (1st report)
* Underdog thoroughbred racehorse champion
This 26 page newspaper has a two column headline in the sport's section (page 11): "Seabiscuit, Greatest Money Winner of American Turf, Retired to Stud by Howard" with subhead: "Mighty Horse's Victory in Santa Anita Handicap Was 89th ... See More
From Nazi Germany...
Item #690133
March 07, 1940
BERLINER ILLUSETRIRTE ZEITUNG (Berlin Illustrated Newspaper), Germany, March 7, 1940 This was the "Life" magazine of Germany from during the Nazi era and the beginning months of World War II. Hitler had invaded Poland just 7 months prior.
The issue has some war-related photos. The issue is focused on Nazi propaganda.
Tabloid-size, complete in about 40 pages, nice condition.... See More
1940 Joe DiMaggio Yankees contract signing...
Item #667060
March 06, 1940
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, March 6, 1940
* Joe DiMaggio's contract signing
* New York Yankees - Yanks
* From his hometown - rare as such
The front page of the sport's section (inside) has a three column headline: "DiMag Accepts Terms!; Mr., Mrs. Head East" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on Joe DiMaggio's contract signing after just four seasons with the New Y... See More
Seabiscuit wins 1940 Santa Anita Handicap...
Item #661062
March 03, 1940
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., sport's section only, March 3, 1940
* Seabiscuit wins Santa Anita Handicap
* Thoroughbred racehorse racing
* Last major race before retirement
Page 3 of this section has a two column heading: "Seabiscuit Sets All-Time Record for Turf Earnings" (see) First report coverage on famous racehorse, Seabiscuit, winning the Santa Anita Handicap in Arcadia... See More
1940 "Gone With the Wind" academy awards...
Item #702574
March 01, 1940
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 1, 1940
* "Gone with the Wind" movie
* 1940 Academy Awards (1st report)
* Vivien Leigh wins w/ photo
The front page has a one column heading: "Film Prizes Go to Robt. Donat and Miss Leigh" (see) Photo of Vivien Leigh is on the back page. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Complete with ... See More
William Patrick Hitler... Adolph's kin...
Item #653786
March 31, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 31, 1939
* William Patrick Hitler in America
* Adolph's nephew interview
Page 2 has a two column heading: "Kin of Hitler, Here, Are Cool to Fuehrer; Nephew Calls the Chancellor 'a Menace'" with photo. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 44 pages, rag edition in nice condition.
wikipedia notes: William... See More
Clark Gable & Carole Lombard marry in 1939....
Item #693464
March 30, 1939
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, 6 A.M. Extra, March 30, 1939
* Actor Clark Gable
* Actress Carole Lombard
* Marriage - wedding
The top of the front page, above the masthead is a seven column headline: "Clark Gable Weds Carole Lombard!" with subhead. Page 3 has a related photo. (see)
Complete with all 28 pages, light toning at the margins, small binding holes and a little wear al... See More
Clark Gable & Carole Lombard marry....
Item #610182
March 30, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 30, 1939
* Actor Clark Gable
* Actress Carole Lombard
* Marriage - wedding
Page 19 has one column headings: "Clark Gable Weds Carole Lombard" "Screen Stars Are Married by an Arizona Minister" See image for text here.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Rag edition in great condition.... See More
1939 Siege of Madrid ends w/ surrender....
Item #659517
March 29, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 29, 1939
* Siege of Madrid, Spain ends (1st report)
* Surrender to Nationalists (Franco)
* Spanish Civil War ending
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "MADRID YIELDS, ENDING WAR; VICTORS ENTER UNRESISTED; REPUBLICAN LEADERS FLEE" with subheads. (see) Much more on page 10 with related map.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the... See More
First NCAA College basketball championship game...
Item #702560
March 28, 1939
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
1939 Yankee Clipper 1st transatlantic flight...
Item #653784
March 27, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 27, 1939
* Yankee Clipper - Boeing 314
* Flying boat - airplane
* 1st transatlantic flight
The front page has a one column heading: "CLIPPER IS NEARING AZORES ON SEA HOP" with subheads. (see) First report coverage continues on page 3 with related photo and flight log.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 32 pages, rag edi... See More
1939 Annexation of Czechoslovakia to Hitler photos....
Item #658939
March 26, 1939
ROTOGRAVURE SECTION of the New York Times, March 26, 1939
* Czechoslovakia surrenders to Adolph Hitler
* Annexation of the country to the Third Reich
The front page of this rotogravure section has 5 related photos concerning the annexation of Czechoslovakia to Adolph Hitler and Nazi Germany.
Other topics throughout. Complete rotogravure section only with all 12 pages, rag edition in nice c... See More
1939 STOP Adolph Hitler NYC parade march....
Item #653785
March 26, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 26, 1939
* Stop Adolph Hitler march
* NYC anti-Nazi parade
* Mayor La Guardia
The front page has a one column heading: "'STOP HITLER' MARCH DRAWS CITY THRONG" with subhead. (see) First report coverage continues inside with photo. (see)
Other news of the day. Complete 1st section only with all 42 pages, rag edition in nice condition.... See More
Amelia Earhart... Bing Crosby...
Item #211582
March 25, 1939
LIBERTY magazine, New York, March 25, 1939. This is the complete issue of this popular title with a nice color cover showing a Irish looking high-stepping dancer with hat and cane (see photo). The back page has a nice color ad for Camel cigarettes. Includes a stories entitled "Lady with Wings - The Life Story of My Wife, Amerlia Earhart, part 3" and "America's Richest Actor (Bing Crosby... See More
1940 color comics...
Item #700366
March 24, 1939
MINNEAPOLIS SUNDAY TRIBUNE (Sunday Comic Section only), March 24, 1940
* Popeye (Thimble Theatre)
* Pinocchio & Flash Gordon
* 16 pages of color comics
Offered is the Sunday Comics section which includes Popeye, Little Orphan Annie, Blondie, among many more.
Sixteen pages, minor spine wear, generally nice.
1939 German ultimatum to Lithuania... Memel takover...
Item #653776
March 24, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 24, 1939
* 1939 German ultimatum to Lithuania accepted
* Occupation by Adolph Hitler & Nazi Germany
The top of page 3 has a one column heading: "HITLER TAKES OVER MEMEL IN TRIUMPH" with subheads, 3 related photos and text of Adolph Hitler's speech at Memel.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 46 pages, rag edition ... See More
Item #695510
March 20, 1939
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 20, 1939
* Heqakheperre Shoshenq II discovered
* 22nd Dynasty Egyptian Pharaoh
* Tanis, Egypt - Pierre Montet
The top of page 3 has a one column heading: "FIND RICH TOMB OF PHARAOH WHO RULED IN 950 B. C." with subhead and small photo. (see) History shows this was Shoshenq II.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 26 pag... See More
Persecution of Jews begin in Czechoslovakia in 1939....
Item #653773
March 19, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 19, 1939
* Persecution of Jews begin - Jewish - Judaica
* Total occupation of Czechoslovakia by Germany
* Pre-World War II Europe in chaos - disharmony
The top of page 39 has a one column heading: "NAZIS BAR VIOLENCE ON THE CZECH JEWS" with subheads. (see) Coverage on the persecution of Jews beginning in recently occupied Czechoslovakia by Adolph Hitler... See More
Amelia Earhart...
Item #211584
March 18, 1939
LIBERTY magazine, New York, March 18, 1939. This is the complete issue of this popular title with a nice color cover showing a teenager boy trying to trim his beard withscissors (see photo). The back page has a nice color ad for Chesterfield cigarettes. Includes a story entitled "Lady with Wings - The Life Story of My Wife, Amerlia Earhart, part 2". Very nice condition, a bit of ... See More
1939 Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia....
Item #702252
March 17, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 17, 1939
* Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia
* Adolph Hitler occupation of Czechoslovakia
* Slovakia Independence - Pre World War II
The top of the front page has a four column headline: "SLOVAKIA NOW HITLER 'PROTECTORATE'" with subheads. (see images) First report coverage continues on pages 4 & 5 with related photos. Loads of text. Always... See More
1939 Slovak Republic created w/ surrender of Czechoslovakia...
Item #660784
March 15, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 15, 1939
* Czechoslovakia surrenders to Adolph Hitler
* Annexation of the country to the Third Reich
* Creation of the Slovak Republic - Nazi Germany
The top of the front page has a five column headline: "TROOPS OF FOUR NATIONS CONTEND FOR RUTHENIA AS HITLER DISSOLVES CZECHO-SLOVAK REPUBLIC AND MAKES BOHEMIA-MORAVIA A PROTECTORATE" with many subheads. (s... See More
1939 Albert Einstein & the Creation of the Universe....
Item #695474
March 14, 1939
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, March 14, 1939
* Physicist Albert Einstein
* Creation of the Universe
* Theory of Relativity
The front page has a one column heading: "EINSTEIN REPORTS SOLVING RIDDLE OF GRAVITATION" with subhead. (See)
Complete with 28 pages, light toning, some wear and binding holes along the spine, otherwise good.... See More
1939 Pope Pius XII coronation...
Item #669993
March 13, 1939
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 13, 1939
* Eugenio Maria Giuseppe Giovanni Pacelli
* Pope Pius XII coronation
The front page has a six column heading: "500,000 See Coronation of Pope Pius XII" with subheads. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Complete 1st section only with all with 26 pages, this is the rare rag edition tha... See More
Beginning of Pope Pius XII's Papacy..
Item #673196
March 12, 1939
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, Mar. 12, 1939
* Pope Pius XII in Colorgravure Section
This issue contains front page and Colorgravure coverage of beginning of Pope Pius XII's Papacy. See the photos in the listing more more information.
Also included is the Comics Section which includes: MUTT & JEFF, DICK TRACEY AND CHARLIE CHAN COLOR CARTOONS.
The issue in good condition, has even t... See More
1939 Annexation of Marble Hill, Manahttan to Bronx ?....
Item #653777
March 12, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 12, 1939
* Marble Hill, Manhattan
* Annexation to the Bronx
* James J. Lyons political stunt
* "The Bronx Sudetenland"
The top of page 43 has a one column heading: "MARBLE HILL AREA ANNEXED TO BRONX" with subheads and related photo. (see) Probably only reported in a New York City publication.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. ... See More
Amelia Earhart... Coca Cola... Basball...
Item #211587
March 11, 1939
LIBERTY magazine, New York, March 11, 1939. This is the complete issue of this popular title with a nice color cover showing a lady painting a chair on which a dog had jumped onto it (see). The back page has a nice color ad for Camel cigarettes. The inside back cover has a nice color ad for Coca Cola. Includes stories entitled "Lady with Wings - The Life Story of My Wife, Amelia Earhart, part... See More
Gandhi during fasting...
Item #580007
March 07, 1939
THE NEWS, Frederick, Maryland, March 7, 1939
* Mahatma Gandhi
* "Fast Unto Death"
* Rajkot, India
This 10 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "GANDHI WINS AND ENDS HIS FAST", "Has Been Without Food For 98 Hours" and "To Meet With Viceroy"
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Light browning with minor margin wear... See More
Hitler drafts Jews for work... Gandhi weakens during his fast...
Item #702548
March 06, 1939
NEW YORK TIMES, March 6, 1939
* Mahatma Gandhi - "Fast Unto Death"
* Jews and Aryans - separated at work
Two notable front-page reports, the first with two column heads: "Germany Drafts Jews for Work; Sets Them Apart from 'Aryans' " "Aim Is to Meet Pledge Made to Rublee and to Free 'Germans' for 'State-Political' Jobs---'100-a-... See More
Gandhi during fasting...
Item #614842
March 06, 1939
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, March 6, 1939
* Mahatma Gandhi
* "Fast Unto Death"
* Rajkot, India
The front page has one column headings: "FASTING GANDHI SENDS WIFE BACK TO INDIAN PRISON" "Weakens Rapidly as He Aims New Act of Defiance at Ruler"
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 30 pages, minor spin... See More
Jewish Holocaust... Jews segregated....
Item #615821
March 04, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 4, 1939
* Mahatma Gandhi's "Fast Until Death"
* The Jewish Holocaust in progress
* Jews being segregated
The front page has a two column headline: "Gandhi's 'Fast Until Death' Starts in Rajkot As Protest Against State's Autocratic Rule"
Also one column headlines on page 2 include: "EVIAN PLAN ACTION DECIDED IN BERLIN&... See More
H. G. Wells...
Item #211588
March 04, 1939
LIBERTY magazine, New York, March 4, 1939. This is the complete issue of this popular title with a nice color cover showing a little girl whispering to a man at an information counter (see photo). The back page has a nice color ad for Lucky Strike cigarettes. Includes a story entitled "Can We Really Be Free?" by H. G. Wells. Very nice condition, a bit of loss at the spine, and measurin... See More
1939 Pope Pius XII papacy....
Item #683567
March 03, 1939
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 3, 1939
* Eugenio Maria Giuseppe Giovanni Pacelli
* Becomes Pope Pius XII (1st report)
The front page has a nice banner headline: "THRONGS KNEEL TO NEW POPE" with subheads. (see) More on the following pages and a nice full back page pictorial. (see)
Complete with 38 pages, rag edition in great condition. A few small binding holes along the spine.... See More
1939 Pope Pius XII papacy....
Item #667671
March 02, 1939
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, March 2, 1939
* Eugenio Maria Giuseppe Giovanni Pacelli
* Becomes Pope Pius XII
* Early, same day 1st report
The front page has a nice banner headline: "CARDINAL PACELLI IS POPE" with subheads and 2 related photos. Nice for display. More on the following pages.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 36 pages, light toning at the ma... See More
Seabiscuit wins Agua Caliente Handicap...
Item #649112
March 28, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 28, 1938
* Seabiscuit wins Agua Caliente Handicap
* Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
* Thoroughbred racehorse racing
The sport's section (page 12) has a one column heading: "SEABISCUIT FIRST AS 20,000 LOOK ON" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on famous racehorse, Seabiscuit, winning the Agua Caliente Handicap in Tijuana. Always nice to have ... See More
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
Early Willie Mosconi... pocket billiards....
Item #678520
March 23, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 23, 1938
* Early Willie Mosconi - pool
* Pocket billiards championship
The sport's section (page 26) has a one column heading: "MOSCONI DEFEATS CARAS BT 125-75" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 46 pages, light toning at the margins, nice condition.... See More
1938 "The Last Raft" Susquehanna River disaster....
Item #703632
March 21, 1938
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Penn., March 21, 1938
* Historic "The Last Raft" tragedy
* West Branch of Susquehanna River
* Muncy, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania
* From McGees Mills, Clearfield County
The front page has a one column heading: "HISTORY RAFT CRASHES; 1 DEAD, SIX ARE MISSING" with subheads and photo. (see images) First report coverage on "The Last Raft&q... See More
Bombing of Barcelona... Spanish Civil War...
Item #684746
March 18, 1938
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 18, 1938
* Bombing of Barcelona
* Spanish Civil War
* Nationalist Spain
The front page has a nice banner headline: "600 KILLED IN 12 BOMB RAIDS" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. Related photo is on the back page. Coverage on the Nationalist airstrikes on the city of Barcelona during the Spanish Civil War.
Other news, sports and advertisements o... See More
Henry Seadlund sentenced to death for kidnapping...
Item #656432
March 17, 1938
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 17, 1938
* Henry Seadlund gets electric chair
* Charles Sherman Ross kidnapping
The front page has a great banner headline: "KIDNAPER OF ROSS GETS CHAIR" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. Photo of Seadlund is on the back page. Great to have from the city where it happened, rare as such.
Complete with all 32 pages, this is the "rag edition&qu... See More
Hitler invades in Austria in 1938...
Item #678296
March 15, 1938
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, March 15, 1938
* Germans capture Vienna, Austria
* Adolph Hitler
* Pre-World War II
This 6 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "HITLER TELLS WORLD ABSORPTION OF AUSTRIA GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT," with subheads.
Other news of the day throughout. Lite browning with minor margin wear, otherwise in nice conditi... See More
Anschluss... Austria annexation... Adolph Hitler...
Item #692749
March 13, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, section 4 only, March 13, 1938
* Anschluss - annexation
* Germans enters Austria
* Adolph Hitler takes over
The front page of this section has a heading: "Under The Feet Of German Troops The Map Of Europe Changes" with subheads, related photo and maps. (see)
Complete section 4 only with all 10 pages, rag edition in nice condition.... See More
1938: Roosevelt describes his "New Deal"... Great color cover..
Item #693346
March 12, 1938
LIBERTY magazine, New York, Mar. 12, 1938 The color cover of has an illustration a puppy surprising his new owner with a kiss. The tag around the puppy's neck reads "Happy Birthday!" Also present is an article titled: "President Roosevelt's Own Story of the New Deal", which provides his own perspective on the program and includes several photos. Quite interes... See More
Lou Gehrig signs final year contract in 1938...
Item #676917
March 12, 1938
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, March 12, 1938
* Lou Gehrig signs contract (last year)
* New York Yankees baseball
The front page has a one column heading: "Gehrig Signs For One Year At $39,000" with subhead. The top of page 23 has a banner headline: "Gehrig Signs for $39,000, Leaves for Camp Tomorrow with Ruppert" with subheads. (see) Great to have in this NYC publication.
N... See More
Hitler enters Austria in 1938...
Item #568454
March 12, 1938
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, March 12, 1938
* Germans capture Vienna Austria
* Adolph Hitler march
* Pre-World War II
This 8 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "EUROPE TENSE AS HITLER PUSHES ON" with subheads that include: "Nazification of Austria Now Aim of Fuehrer for Germans" and more.
Other news of t... See More
Hitler invades in Austria in 1938....
Item #649426
March 11, 1938
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Pennsylvania, March 11, 1938.
* Germans invade Vienna Austria (1st report)
* Adolph Hitler - Pre World War II
The front page has a banner headline: "NAZI TROOPS ENTER AUSTRIA" with subheads. (see) A very historical event that helped lead to the start of World War II.
Other news,sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 22 pages, a little margin... See More
Hitler invades in Austria in 1938....
Item #569639
March 11, 1938
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, March 11, 1938
* Germans invade Vienna Austria (1st report)
* Adolph Hitler
* Pre World War II
This 10 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "AUSTRIANS MOBILIZE AS STRIFE INCREASES" with subheads. (see)
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning, otherwise good.... See More
Hitler enters Austria in 1938...
Item #568688
March 11, 1938
THE TIMES PICAYUNE, New Orleans Louisiana, March 11, 1938 This 40 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "RIOTING SWEEPS AUSTRIA; MARTIAL LAW NEAR" with subheads. (see)
Other news of the day throughout. Minor margin wear, otherwise in good condition.
Hitler invades in Austria in 1938....
Item #567613
March 11, 1938
ALLENTOWN MORNING CALL, Pennsylvania, March 11, 1938
* Germans invade Vienna Austria (1st report)
* Adolph Hitler
* Pre World War II
This 34 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Terror Sweeps Across Austria In Nazi Uprising" with subheads. (see)
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with minor margin wear, otherwise in good condition.... See More
Early Willie Mosconi in 1938... pocket billiards....
Item #678628
March 10, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 10, 1938
* Early Willie Mosconi - pool
* Pocket billiards championship
The sport's section (page 24) has a one column heading: "MOSCONI CONQUERS RUDOLPH BY 125-70" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 42 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on very high quality newsprint, with a high perc... See More
Lou Gehrig's final year contract...
Item #654342
March 09, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 9, 1938
* Lou Gehrig's last contract
* Health failure nears
* Joe DiMaggio wants more also
* New York Yankees baseball
The sport's section (page 31) has a four column heading: "Yanks Boost Offer to Hold-Out Gehrig" with subheads. (see) He would sign the contract a few days later. Gehrig would have to give up baseball the following year due to h... See More
Early Willie Mosconi... pocket billiards....
Item #659224
March 08, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 8, 1938
* Early Willie Mosconi - pool
* Pocket billiards championship
The sport's section (page 13) has a one column heading: "MOSCONI IS VICTOR. TIES FOR CUE LEAD" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 38 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on very high quality newsprint, with a high per... See More
1938 Ocean Grove, New Jersey Hotel fire...
Item #572119
March 08, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, March 8, 1938
* Ocean Grove, New Jersey
* North End Hotel fire
* Asbury Park
This 38 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 3 that include: "$150,000 FIRE RUINS OCEAN GROVE HOTEL" "Firemen of Nine Communities Finally Control the Flames, Saving Near-By Homes" and more with related photo. (see)
Tells of the... See More
Martin Niemoeller imprisonment...
Item #572110
March 07, 1938
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, March 7, 1938 This 14 page newspaper has two column headlines at the bottom of the front page:
* Niemoeller in Nazis' Hands Likened to Jesus in Jews'
* Imprisoned Pastor's Colleague Draws Tears to Eyes of Big Congregation
Tells of the Lutheran pastor Martin Niemoeller being thrown into Sachsenhausen concentration camp by the Nazis aft... See More
Adolph Hitlet Reichstag speech re. Austria photos...
Item #686009
March 06, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Rotogravure section only, March 6, 1938
* Adolph Hitler's speech to Reichstag
* re. Czechoslovakia & Austria Germans
The front page of this rotogravure section has few related photos regarding Adolph Hitler's speech to the Reichstag about Anchluss. (see)
Four pages, rag edition, some spine wear, generally nice.... See More
War Admiral wins at Hialeah Park in Florida...
Item #656042
March 06, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, sport's section only, March 6, 1938
* War Admiral's 2nd win as a 4 year old
* Hialeah Park Race Track - Florida
* Widener Handicap
The top of the front page of this section has a one column heading: "WAR ADMIRAL, 7-20, SCORES DECISIVELY AND EARNS $49,550" with subheads. Related photo inside. (see) First report coverage on War Admiral winning the Widene... 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
"First they came for the Socialists... then they came for me."
Martin Niemöller sent to a concentration camp....
Item #702576
March 04, 1938
THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, March 4, 1938
* Reverend Martin Niemöller sent to a concentration camp
* Anti-Nazi theologian and Lutheran pastor
* Famous "First they came..." statement fame
The front page has a two column-wide article headed: "Niemöller Sent to Prison Camp," followed by considerable text (see images). The report speaks of the anti-Nazi theolog... See More
1938 Los Angeles, California flood...
Item #658901
March 04, 1938
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, March 4, 1938
* 1938 Los Angeles, California flood
* Nice headline for display
This 30 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "CALIFORNIA FLOOD TOLL CLIMBS TO 124" with subheads that include: "PARALYZED FILM CITY STRUGGLES TO RESTORE ITS PUBLIC SERVICES" and more with large pictorial. (see)
Other news o... See More
"First they came for the Socialists... then they came for me."
Martin Niemöller freed & rearrested in Berlin....
Item #652462
March 03, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 3, 1938
* Reverend Martin Niemöller rearrested
* Ant-Nazi theologian and Lutheran pastor
* Famous "First they came..." statement fame
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Niemoeller Freed in Reich, Then Rearrested; Is Seized After Conviction at Sedition Trial" First report coverage on anti-Nazi theologian, Reverend M... See More
1938 Gabriele D'Annunzio death...
Item #652548
March 02, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 2, 1938
* Gabriele D'Annunzio death
* Italian writer, poet, playwright
* Prince of Montenevoso
* Duke of Gallese
The front page has a one column heading: "D'ANNUNZIO DIES; POET-HERO WAS 74" with subheads. (see) Lengthy first report coverage continues inside with photo.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 42 pages... See More
Karol Szymanowski death... Polish composer...
Item #651525
March 30, 1937
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 30, 1937
* Karol Szymanowski death
* Polish composer & pianist
* Modernism - Young Poland
The top of page 24 has a one column heading: "K. SYZMANOWSKI, COMPOSER, IS DEAD" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 46 pages, rag edition in nice condition.... See More
1937 Salem, Illinois bus crash disaster....
Item #666125
March 25, 1937
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, March 25, 1937
* Salem, Marion County, Illinois
* Skating troupe bus crash disaster
The front page has a banner headline: "17 DIE AS BUS CRASHES AND BURNS" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. First report coverage on the bus crash into a bridge at Salem, Illinois.
Complete with all 44 pages, light toning at the margins, small binding holes along the s... See More
Daredevil jumps off Oakland Bay Bridge in 1937...
Item #662364
March 23, 1937
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, March 23, 1937
* San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge dive
* Daredevil Ray Woods jumps off w/ photos
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Daredevil Breaks Back in 186-Foot Leap Off Bridge" with subheads and large photo. (see) More on the following pages including a great full page pictorial. Probably only reported in a San Francisco area ... See More
Amelia Earhart in 1937...
Item #619007
March 21, 1937
THE COMMERCIAL APPEAL, Memphis, March 21, 1937.
* Amelia Earhart Around the World Attempt (2nd stage)
* Crashes After Take-Off in Hawaii
The front page has one column headings: "AMELIA'S WORLD HOP CANCELLED BY CRASH; FLYING PARTY UNHURT" "Bravery Of Miss Earhart At Controls Saves Self And Crew From Possible Fire" and more. (see) Text continues on page 6
... See More
* Amelia Earhart Around the World Attempt (2nd stage)
* Crashes After Take-Off in Hawaii
The front page has one column headings: "AMELIA'S WORLD HOP CANCELLED BY CRASH; FLYING PARTY UNHURT" "Bravery Of Miss Earhart At Controls Saves Self And Crew From Possible Fire" and more. (see) Text continues on page 6
Amelia Earhart in Hawaii...
Item #619217
March 20, 1937
THE COMMERCIAL APPEAL, Memphis, March 20, 1937
* Amelia Earhart crashes (day of)
* New London, Texas school disaster
The front page has a one column heading: "MISS EARHART'S SHIP SHOWS DANGER SPOT; DELAY AVERTS MISHAP" with subheads. (see) Coverage on her attempt to fly around the World which eventually lead to her famous disappearance in which she was never found
... See More
* Amelia Earhart crashes (day of)
* New London, Texas school disaster
The front page has a one column heading: "MISS EARHART'S SHIP SHOWS DANGER SPOT; DELAY AVERTS MISHAP" with subheads. (see) Coverage on her attempt to fly around the World which eventually lead to her famous disappearance in which she was never found
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