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
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
New London, Texas School Explosion...
Item #616735
March 20, 1937
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, March 20, 1937
* New London, Texas school explosion
This 8 page newspaper has five column headline on the front page: "MILITARY COURT OPENS SCHOOL BLAST INQUIRY" with subheads and related photos. (see)
Other news of the day. Light browning with a few small binding holes along the spine, otherwise in nice condition.... See More
1937 New London, Texas School Explosion...
Item #689332
March 19, 1937
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, March 19, 1937
* New London, Texas school explosion
The front page has a great banner headline headline: "670 TEXAS SCHOOL CHILDREN AND TEACHERS KILLED IN BLAST!" with various subheads and related photo. Nice for display. Much more on pages 2 & 3.
Complete with all 36 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, small library stamp within a subh... See More
New London, Texas School Explosion...
Item #647406
March 19, 1937
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, March 19, 1937
* New London, Texas school explosion
The front page has a banner headline: "500 Bodies Taken From School Ruins" with subheads. (see) Coverage on the New London School explosion.
Other news, sports, advertisements of the day. Complete in 22 pages, a few tiny binding holes along the spine, nice condition.
... See More
Amelia Earhart in 1937...
Item #620206
March 19, 1937
THE ARIZONA DAILY STAR, Tucson, March 19, 1937.
* Amelia Earhart around the World attempt
* Lockheed Electra 10E airplane (1st stage)
* New London, Texas school explosion
The front page has a six column heading: "Earhart Plane Breaks Record" with subheads and related map. (see) 1st report coverage on her first attempt to fly around the World which eventually lead t
... See More
* Amelia Earhart around the World attempt
* Lockheed Electra 10E airplane (1st stage)
* New London, Texas school explosion
The front page has a six column heading: "Earhart Plane Breaks Record" with subheads and related map. (see) 1st report coverage on her first attempt to fly around the World which eventually lead t
Item #557652
March 19, 1937
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, March 19, 1937
* New London Texas school explosion
* Nice front page headline for display
This 12 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "TAKE 500 BODIES FROM RUINS" with subheads that include: "BLAST HORROR MOUNTING WITH WRECKAGE SEARCH" "Estimate the Final Death Toll Above 600 As Order Restored By M... See More
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