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Hurricane Audrey...
Item #561815
June 29, 1957
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, June 29, 1957
* Hurricane Audrey
* Catagory 4 storm
This 8 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page: "Increase Death Toll Estimate In Louisiana Hurricane Blows" with subhead. Tells of Hurricane Audrey which was a destructive storm that hit Texas and Louisiana.
Other news of the day. Light browning, otherwise in goo... See More
Clarence Chamberlin in 1927...
Item #561813
August 01, 1927
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, August 1, 1927
* Clarence Chamberlin - aviator
* 1st ship to shore flight (aviation history)
This 14 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "CHAMBERLIN FLIES FROM LINER'S DECK TO SHORE" with subheads that include: "Shows Airplane-Steamship Mail Service Possibilities In Take-Off From Leviathan" and more.
Other ne... See More
Hurricane Agnes...
Item #561791
June 20, 1972
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, June 20, 1972
* Hurricane Agnes
This 10 page newspaper has a two column headline at the bottom of the front page: "Hurricane Agnes leaves death path". Tells of Hurricane Anges causing havoc after hitting Florida.
Other news of the day. Some small binding holes along the spine, otherwise in good condition.
wikipedia notes: Hurr... See More
SS Normandie maiden voyage...
Item #561786
June 04, 1935
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, June 4, 1935
* SS Normandie maiden voyage
* Wins Blue Riband (Atlantic Ocean speed record)
This 18 page newspaper has two column headlines at the bottom of the front page: "New York Gives Great Welcome to Normandie" "Large Crowds Cheer Arrival of New French Liner, Largest Ship in World; New Transatlantic Record Set)&q... See More
Super Bowl New York Jets vs. Baltimore Colts...
Item #561763
January 14, 1969
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, January 14, 1969
* Super Bowl NFL football New York Jets vs. Baltimore Colts
* Quarterback Joe Namath
* Most famous upset in football history
This 12 page newspaper has a three column headline on page 6: "Jets Return Hailed By Jubilant New York Fans".
Tells of the homecoming of the New York Jets after beating the mighty Baltimore Colts. J... See More
Valentina Tereshkova... 1st woman in space...
Item #561758
June 19, 1963
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, June 19, 1963
* Valentina Tereshkova - 1st woman in space
* Vostok 6 - Russian spaceship
This 36 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "2 Reds Sail On And On"
Tells of the Soviet Union putting the 1st ever woman into space.
Other news of the day throughout. A few small binding holes along the spine, oth... See More
Jack 'Legs' Diamond Killed...
Item #561755
December 22, 1931
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, from Springfield, Massachusetts, dated December 22, 1931
* Assassination of Jack 'Legs' Diamond
* New York City Gangster
* Prohibition era
This 24 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page:
* N. Y. GANGSTERS IN ALBANY WHEN 'LEGS' WAS SLAIN
* New York Police Furnish Names of Two and Tell How Pair Took Auto from Garage
with smaller subheads.
... See More
Thomas Mann gains United States citizenship...
Item #561750
June 24, 1944
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, June 24, 1944
* Thomas Mann gains United States citizenship
* Anti Adolph Hitler novelist
This 26 page newspaper has a somewhat discrete one column headline on page 6: "THOMAS MANN A CITIZEN" and "Foe of Hitler Predicts Fall of Germany Within Year".
Other news of the day with much on World War II. Good condition.
wikipedia notes: Pau... See More
NY Giants vs. NY Yankees... 1922 World Series...
Item #561697
October 05, 1922
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, October 5, 1922
* NY Giants vs. New York Yankees
* World Series (game 1) of baseball
This 144 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include:
* GIANTS WIN, 3-2, OUTBATTING YANKS, IN FIRST OF SERIES
* Hit Four Singles In A Row
* Record Crowd Sees Game
and more. (see) Much more on page 18 with more headlines & stats.
... See More
William Joyce (Lord Haw Haw)...
Item #561662
June 19, 1945
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, June 19, 1945
* William Joyce (Lord Haw Haw)
* Arrested for treason
This 34 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 6: "HAW HAW APPEARS ON TREASON CHARGE" "Axis Propagandist Subdued as He Faces London Court--600-Year Old Law Invoked"
Tells of the indictment of William Joyce.
Other news of the day with much ... See More
Alan Shepard 1st American into space....
Item #561650
May 08, 1961
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, May 8, 1961
* Alan Shepard - Project Mercury (success)
* 1st American astronaut into space
This 16 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "Shepard In Capital, Given Hero's Medal" with photo of Shepard. (see)
Other news of the day. Nice condition.
wikipedia notes: Alan Bartlett Shepard, Jr. (November 18, 1923... See More
Eugen Weidmann execution...
Item #561632
June 17, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, June 17, 1939
* Eugen Weidmann execution
* Last public guillotine use in France
This 34 page newspaper has small, somewhat discrete one column headlines on page 5; "FRANCE GUILLOTINES HEAD OF MURDER RING" "Weidmann Dies in Silence for Slaying Brooklyn Dancer"
Tells of of the execution of Eugen Weidmann who was the las... See More
Lou Gehrig hits last grand slam Home run...
Item #561564
August 21, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, August 21, 1938
* Lou Gehrig hits last grand slam home run
* Holds record for most in career
* New York Yankees - MLB baseball
This 70+ page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page of the sport's section (inside, sec. 5): "Yankees Crush Athletics, 11-3, Gehrig Driving Four-Run Homer" and "Lou Bats In Six, Also Hitting a Double--Pea... See More
Hurricane Agnes...
Item #561548
June 24, 1972
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, June 24, 1972
* Hurricane Agnes
This 8 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page: "Flood misery soaks northeast" with caption: "Worst in region's history"
Tells of the remnants of Hurricane Agnes causing havoc in the Northeast portion of United States.
There is other news of the day including various perio... See More
North Amiercan X-15 first flight...
Item #561468
June 09, 1959
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, June 9, 1959
* North American X-15 first flight
* Scott Crossfield
This 32 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "Space Ship Glides to Earth in First Free Flight" with related photos. (see) This was the very first test flight of the X-15 rocket powered airplane piloted by Scott Crossfield.
Other ... See More
Ranger 4 spacecraft...
Item #561433
April 24, 1962
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, April 24, 1962
* Ranger 4 spacecraft
* 1st U.S. satellite to hit the moon
* Takeoff 1st report
This 12 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "U. S. Ranger On Its Way To the Moon". Tells of the very first United States satellite to reach the moon.
Other news of the day. Minor spine wear, otherwise in good condit... See More
Lindbergh in 1927...
Item #561423
May 18, 1927
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, May 18, 1927
* Race for 1st to cross Atlantic Ocean in airplane
* Charles Lindbergh waits for fog to lift
This 26 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "ARRANGE 'PEACE PARLEY' IN SQUABBLE OVER FLIGHT" with subheads. (see)
A a few days before Lindbergh's historic flight.
Other news of the day throughout. Light br... See More
NY Giants vs. NY Yankees... 1922 World Series...
Item #561422
October 07, 1922
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, October 7, 1922
* NY Giants vs. New York Yankees
* World Series (game 4) of baseball
This 14 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "GIANTS BEAT YANKS, 4 TO 3, IN FOURTH GAME OF WORLD'S SERIES PLAYED IN THE RAIN" with subheads and two related photos. (see)
Other news of the day. Light browning with a few small binding ho... See More
Corregidor Surrenders in 1942....
Item #561413
May 07, 1942
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, May 7, 1942
* United States surrender Corregidor
* Japan islands
* World War II original
This 28 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "Japs Push On After Fall of Corregidor" and more. (see)
Other news of the day with much on World War II.
Lite browning with little spine wear, otherwise good.
... See More
Babe Ruth returns to the team... New York Yankees...
Item #561305
May 28, 1925
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, May 28, 1925
* Babe Ruth returns to the team (photo)
* New York Yankees
This 12 page newspaper has a one column photo of Babe Ruth with caption: "Babe Ruth Back in Old Uniform" with text underneath. (see)
Photo was taken shortly after his release for the hospital.
News of the day throughout. Light browning wit... See More
United States First Female Treasurer...
Item #561277
June 10, 1949
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 10, 1949 This 52 page newspaper has discrete one column headline on page 31: "MRS. CLARK RECEIVES APPROVAL OF SENATE". Tells of Georgia Neese Clark becoming the very 1st woman United States treasurer. Although a small inside page report, it is still a first report. It is what it is.
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning, otherwise in good condition.... See More
Operation Catapult...
Item #561232
July 06, 1940
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, July 6, 1940
* Attack on Mers-el-Kébir
* Operation Catapult
* Royal Navy
* French fleet
This 8 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "British Report French Destroyer Sunk, Gunboat Torpedoed" with subheads and photo the French battle Dunkerque.
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with minor marg... See More
Sam Sheppard murder trial ends...
Item #561225
December 20, 1954
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, December 20, 1954
* Sam Sheppard murder trial ends (jury deliberation)
This 48 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "SHEPPARD JURY ARGUES ON" with subheads. (see photos) Tells of the famous murder trial of a American doctor who was convicted of murdering with wife. He would be convicted the next day.
Other news of the day. So... See More
Walter Johnson...
Item #561192
June 10, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 10, 1933
* Walter Johnson
* Cleveland Indians
* MLB baseball
This 28 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 10: "JOHNSON IS NAMED TO PILOT INDIANS" "Signs for This Year and Next After Peckinpaugh Is Dropped as Leader"
Tells of Walter Johnson becoming the new Cleveland Indians manager.
Other news of the... See More
Worcester, Massachusetts tornado disaster...
Item #561153
June 10, 1953
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
James Earl Ray captured...
Item #561111
June 10, 1968
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, June 10, 1968
* James Earl Ray captured
* Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. assassination suspect
This 24 page newspaper has a three line headline on the front page: "King's Accused Killer May Fight Extradition".
Tells of the capture of James Earl Ray in London, England for the murder of the civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr.
Other news... See More
Warren Spahn pitches a no-hitter...
Item #561050
April 29, 1961
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, April 29, 1961
* Warren Spahn pitches a no-hitter
* Milwaukee/Atlanta Braves
This 14 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 10: "Spahn In No-Hitter For 290th Victory" with photo of Spahn. Tells of his 2nd no-hitter at the age of 41 years. (see)
Other news of the day. Good condition.
wikipedia notes: Warren Edward Spahn (April 23,... See More
Eduard Benes...
Item #561011
June 08, 1948
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 8, 1948
* Communism complete in Czechoslovakia
* Eduard Benes
This 52 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Benes Resigns in Prague; Gottwald Likely Successor" with subhead and photo of Benes.
Eduard Benes 'resignation resulted in the Communist complete takeover in Czechoslovakia.
Other news of the day th... See More
Mantle jersey retired...
Item #561007
June 09, 1969
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts MA June 9, 1969
* Mantle jersey retired
* New York Yankees # 7
This 12 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 7: "Mantle Almost Broke Down As Old 'No. 7' Is Retired".
Tells of the retirement of the No. 7 New York Yankees jersey at Yankee Stadium.
Other news of the day. Light browning with little spine wear, otherwise good.
w... See More
Yankee Stadium opening day...
Item #560916
April 18, 1923
THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, April 18, 1923
* Yankee Stadium opening day
* 'The House That Ruth Built' opens
* New York Yankees new home begins
This 48 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 36: "MARKS BROKEN IN ATTENDANCE" and "Cincinnati and Chicago have New Figures; Yankee Stadium is Dedicated" with subhead: "Yanks' Stadium Fandom's Mecca"
This... See More
Joe Louis... Brown Bomber...
Item #560904
April 02, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, April 2, 1938
* Joe Louis - Brown Bomber
* Heavyweight boxing champion of the World
This 32 page newspaper has a six column headline on page 10: "Louis Knocks Out Thomas in Chicago to Keep Title" with subheads, round by round reports and a related photo.
Tells of Joe Louis retaining his heavyweight boxing title by defeating Har... See More
Apollo 11 moon mission success...
Item #560862
July 24, 1969
THE EVENING TELEGRAM, Herkimer NY New York, July 24, 1969
* Apollo 11 moon mission success
* Neil Armstrong - Buzz Aldrin - Michael Collins
* JFK's goal reached
This 16 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "Moon Travelers Splash Down" with subheads and photo of the space capsule being retrieved in the Pacific Ocean.
Other news of the day including report... See More
Spangler Pennsylvania Mine disaster...
Item #560840
November 07, 1922
THE OMAHA DAILY BEE, Nebraska, November 7, 1922
* Spangler Pennsylvania Mine disaster
This 12 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "Death Toll Set at 63 in Mine Blast", "50 Bodies Recovered....etc." and more.
Other news of the day. Usual browning with margin wear and minor text loss. Should be handled with care.
wiki... See More
Altamont Free Concert... Rolling Stones...
Item #560806
December 08, 1969
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, December 8, 1969
* Altamont Free Concert (Day after)
* Rolling Stones fame
* Woodstock West
This 6 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page:
* Cleanup Continues After One-day Bash
Other news of the day throughout. A few small binding holes along the spine, otherwise in nice condition.
wikipedia notes: The Altamont Speedway Free Fe... See More
Germany vs. Russia prelude...
Item #560566
June 21, 1941
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, June 21, 1941
* Germany vs. Russia prelude
* World War II WWII
This 8 page newspaper has a 4 column headline on the front page: "Report Russ, Nazi Deadlock" with subheads. (see)
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning, otherwise in good condition.
Mel Ott...
Item #560496
December 03, 1941
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, December 3, 1941
* Mel Ott named player - manager (1st report)
* New York Giants
* MLB baseball
This 30 page newspaper has a three column headline on page 20: "Ott Named Pilot" with short text and related photo on page 22. (see)
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with little margin wear, otherwise good.
wikipedia notes: Melvi... See More
The Great Smog of 1952...
Item #560291
December 08, 1952
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, December 8, 1952
* The great smog of 1952
* London, England
* Many casualties
This 56 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 17: "LONDON FOG TIE-UP LAST FOR 3D DAY" and "Blanket Shows No Sign of Lifting--Milk Supply Hit, Wave of Robberies Break Out". Tells of the great London smog of 1952 which resulted in many casualties.
Other... See More
Actress Grace Moore killed...
Item #560120
January 27, 1947
THE NEW YORK TIMES, from New York, dated January 27, 1947
* Grace Moore killed in airplane crash
* Opera singer & actress
* Tennessee Nightingale
This 40 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page:
* GRACE MOORE DIES IN BURNING PLANE; PRINCE ALSO KILLED
with subheads that include: "Crash In Denmark" "Take-Off Mishap Fatal to Singer, Swedish King'... See More
Chicago Cardinals vs. Philadelphia Eagles...
Item #560086
December 29, 1947
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, December 29, 1947
* Chicago Cardinals vs. Philadelphia Eagles
* NFL championship title game
This 12 page newspaper has a small one column headline on page 8: "Cardinals Win Pro Grid Title On 'Fast Break'".
Tells of the NFL football championship game between the Chicago Cardinals and the Philadelphia Eagles.
Other news of the da... See More
United Airlines collision over State Island...
Item #560046
December 16, 1960
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts MA December 16, 1960
* United Airlines Flight 826 (early report)
* Airplane collision over Staten Island New York
* Stephen Baltz (miracle survivor)
This 16 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page:
* Two Airliners Collide Over N.Y.; 124 Killed
Tells of the horrific crash with mention of the 11 year old who was the sole sur... See More
Wiley Post altitude record... oxygen suit...
Item #559897
December 08, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, December 8, 1934
* Wiley Post altitude record (oxygen suit)
* Winnie Mae airplane
* Jet Stream discovered
This 34 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "POST IN NEW HOP BELIEVES HE SET 50,000-FOOT MARK" "He Estimates That He Exceeded Record of 47,352 Feet and Own Monday Height" &... See More
Roy Campanella wins MVP for 3rd time...
Item #559842
December 09, 1955
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, December 9, 1955
* Roy Campanella wins MVP for 3rd & final time
* Brooklyn Dodgers - MLB baseball
This 40 page newspaper has two column headlines on page 34: "Campanella Is Named MV for Third Time" and "Brooklyn Catcher Beats Out Duke Snider by Five Votes for 1955 Honor" with one column photo of Campy. (see)
Other news of the ... See More
Presdient Woodrow Wilson...
Item #559826
December 11, 1920
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 11, 1920
* President Woodrow Wilson
* Nobel Peace Prize winner (1st report)
This 24 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 11 that include: "WILSON ACCEPTS THE NOBEL AWARD" "Formal Presentation to Our Minister Made in Norwegian Storthing" and more. Tells of Woodrow Wilson winning the Nobel Peace Prize. Nice... See More
Jackie Robinson trade deal...
Item #559692
December 14, 1956
THE DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, December 14, 1956
* Jackie Robinson trade deal ?
* Brooklyn Dodgers
* MLB baseball retirement
This 60 page newspaper has two column headline on the front page of the sport's section (page 47): "Robinson Deal First Step to Trim Dodger Oldsters" with related photo. (see)
Tells of Jackie Robinson's potential trade that never happened a... See More
Terminal Hotel Fire...
Item #559663
May 16, 1938
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, May 16, 1938
* Terminal Hotel Fire (1st report)
* Atlanta Ga Georgia
This 8 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "25 KILLED, 13 HURT, MANY MISSING WHEN FIRE SWEEPS HOTEL" with subheads.
Tells of the Terminal Hotel fire in Atlanta Georgia. Other news of the day throughout.
Light browning with minor spine wea... See More
PN-9 No. 1 seaplane rescue... Commander John Rodgers...
Item #559355
September 12, 1925
THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, September 12, 1925
* PN-9 No. 1 seaplane rescue
* Commander John Rodgers
This 18 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page:
* 'CAPTAIN JOHN' AIRMEN'S HERO
* His Optimism in Time of Disaster Given by Crew as Reason for Hoping
* Honolulu Cheers Fliers
and more related items with small photo of Rodgers.
Other news of t... See More
Babe Ruth...
Item #559197
May 26, 1922
THE WORLD, New York, NY, May 26, 1922
* Babe Ruth
* George Herman Ruth
* Fight with umpire & fan
* Suspended from baseball
This 28 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 12: "Ruth Flings Dust On Umpire, Leaps in Stand After Jeerer" with subhead: "Big Hitter in Danger of Another Suspension or Fine..."
Nice to have in this New York City title.
Other n... See More
Operation Catapult...
Item #559169
July 05, 1940
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts MA July 5, 1940
* Attack on Mers-el-Kébir
* Operation Catapult
* Royal Navy
* French fleet
This 10 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "British Bottle Up More French Units At Alexandria" with subheads. (see photos) Other news of the day throughout.
Light browning with little margin wear, otherwise in good ... See More
Stan Musial... St. Louis Cardinals...
Item #558957
May 14, 1958
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, May 14, 1958
* Stan Musial - 3,000th hit
* St. Louis Cardinals
This 20 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 6: "Musial Gets 3,000th Hit'
Tells of St. Louis Cardinal Stan Musial getting his 3,000th career hit.
Other news of the day. Light browning, otherwise in good condition.
wikipedia notes: Stanley... See More
Elizabeth Taylor and Eddie Fisher wed...
Item #558954
May 13, 1958
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, May 13, 1959
* Elizabeth Taylor
* Eddie Fisher
* Wed
This 26 page newspaper has a small and discrete one column headline on page 4: "Eddie And Liz Head For Spain".
Small report tells of the marriage of Elizabeth Taylor and Eddie Fisher.
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning, otherwise in good condition.
wikipedia n... See More
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