Republic of the Philippines established...

THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, July 4, 1946 



* The Republic of the Philippines is established



The front page has a two column heading: "Historic Rites Mark Birth of Philippines Republic" 1st report coverage on the establishment of the Republic of the Philippines.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 16 pages, minor margin wear, generally in nice co... See More  

Jean Harlow's burial...

Hitler plans speech...

THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, June 9, 1937  The front page carries a one column headline "Jean Harlow Buried Today" with subhead "Only William Powell and Members of the Family Admitted to the Chapel" "Hollywood in Mourning". This continues to page 8 where another article "Jean Harlow's Childhood Life was a Happy Affair; Guarded by H... See More  

Helen Wills Moody wins 8th Wimbeldon singles....

NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, July 2, 1938



* Helen Wills Moody wins 8th & last silver salver

* The Championships, Wimbledon vs. Helen Jacobs

* Nice headline for display



The front page has a great banner headline: "MRS. MOODY CRUSHES HELEN JACOBS" with subheads and photo. Nice for display and unusual for such a nice headline being on the front page dealing with sports. Much more in... See More  

Death of John D. Rockefeller.... Lindbergh's have a 3rd son...

OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, May 24, 1937  The entire back page is taken up with 9 photos concerning the death of John D. Rockefeller, Sr. with A banner headline: "Where John D. Rockefeller Died in Sleep---97nd Birthday Portrait".

Also a ftpg. banner headline: "Third Son Is Born to Lindberghs in England" with a photo of: "Mrs. Charles A. Lindbergh".

Twenty pages, ... See More  

Uniontown, Pennsylvania airplane disaster....

NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, April 7, 1936



* Uniontown, Pennsylvania

* TWA airplane crash disaster

* Flight 1 - Cheat Mountain

* Early, same day 1st report



The front page has a great banner headline: "NEWARK AIRLINER CRASHES, 11 DIE" with subheads and photo of 1 of the 2 survivors. (see) Nice for display. A few more related photos on page 24. First report coverage on the TWA airlin... See More  

"Cabin in the Sky" premiere review....

THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 26, 1940



* Cabin in the Sky 1st review

* Broadway musical w/ Ethel Waters



This 36 page newspaper has the very 1st review of the all black cast Broadway musical "Cabin in the Sky"

Page 19 has a heading: "Ethel Waters Heads Players of 'Cabin in the Sky,' a Musical Fantasy With a Negro Cast" with photo of Waters and list of cast (see ima... See More  

The Morro Castle tragedy...

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, Sept. 10, 1934  The ftpg. headline announces: "INDENDIARISM BLAMED FOR MORRO CASTLE TRAGEDY" with related subheads. Page 5 has six related photos.

Eight pages, nice condition.

Reviews & premiere ads for "Home Alone," "Rescuers Down Under," & "Rocky V" in a Los Angeles newspaper...

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Nov. 16, 1990



* "Home Alone", "Child's Play 2," "Rocky V," and Disney's "Rescuers Down Under" -  full-page ads with reviews

* Grand Opening Day movie premieres

* Best to have in a Hollywood regional newspaper



A terrific issue on the premieres and reviews of the motion picture hits of "Home Alone", "Child... See More  

Chicago Bear wins 1941 NFL title...

NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, December 22, 1941 



* Chicago Bears win NFL pro football championship

* Just after the bombing of Pearl Harbor - WWII era



The sport's section (page 21) has a six column headline: "Power, Weight, Spirit Crown Bears Grid Kings" with subheads, related photo and stats. First report coverage on the Chicago Bears winning the National Football League cha... See More  

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

NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, August 4, 1942



* Cleveland, Ohio circus fire

* Ringling Brothers animals



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

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

USS Kearny torpedoed in 1941...

NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, October 17, 1941



* USS Kearny torpedoed by German U-boat

* 1st U.S. destroyer attacked during WWII



The front page has a great banner headline: "U. S. DESTROYER TORPEDOED" with subheads and photo of USS Kearney. (see) Nice for display.

Complete with all 42 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp within the masthead, small binding holes alo... See More  

Galveston Flood...

THE BETHLEHEM TIMES, Bethlehem, PA, September 13, 1900.



* Galveston Hurricane storm flood (historic)

* Original reporting 

* Deadliest natural disaster in U.S. history



This newspaper is complete in eight pages with two column headlines on front page that include:



* HUNDREDS OF CORPSES CREMATED IN THE CITY OF GALVESTON

* Scores of Wrecked Building Burned Yesterday.  Many Boat... See More  

Philippines Campaign in 1941...

NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, December 24, 1941



* Philippines Campaign

* Japanese invasion



The front page has a nice banner headline: "MacARTHUR LEADS DRIVE TO REPEL 150,000 JAPS" with subheads. (see) Nice for display.

Complete with all 20 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, small library stamp within the masthead, small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.... 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  

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  

Battle of Badung Strait....

NW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, February 23, 1942



* Battle of Badung Strait

* Bali - Dutch East Indies

* Imperial Japanese Navy



The front page has a nice banner headline: "JAP BALI FLEET SMASHED" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on the Battle of Badung Strait which is off Bali in the Dutch East Indies. A false report here as history shows Japan won this battle.

Complete with al... See More  

Walter Sickert (Jack the Ripper?) death....

NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, January 24, 1942.



* Walter Richard Sickert death

* English Impressionist painter

* The real "Jack The Ripper" ?



Page 19  has a one column heading: "W. R. Sickert, 81, Famed Artist, Dies" with subhead. (see) Some believe him to be the real "Jack the Ripper".

Complete with all 29 pages, light toning at the margins, small library s... See More  

George M. Cohan...

Beautiful print of a young woman with her horse...

LIBERTY magazine, New York, November 15, 1924.

 

* A young lady with her horse is on the cover

* Woodrow Wilson & George M. Cohan

* Multiple colored ads (see photos)



The color cover of this issue has a very nice print of a young lady with her horse (see photos) which would be great for framing.  The inside has an article titled: "Twenty Years on Broadway and Years It Took... See More  

Sammy Sosa ties record for 62 home runs...

THE PATRIOT NEWS, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, September 14, 1998



* Sosa ties McGwire's home run record



Front page heading has, "Sosa slams 2, ties McGwire at 62", which tells of Sammy Sosa hitting two home runs to tie Mark McGwire's record of 62.

Complete issue, in very nice condition. See images for details.

1999 Baseball Hall of Fame Inductees...

THE DAILY STAR, Oneonta, New York, July 24, 1999 



* 1999 Hall of Fame induction weekend



Front page heading has, "Baseball fans pack Cooperstown", which tells of Nolan Ryan, Orlando Cepeda, George Brett, Robin Yount all being inducted into the baseball Hall of Fame.

Complete issue, in very nice condition. See images for details.... See More  

Sosa Ties McGwire at 65 home runs...

USA TODAY Washington, D.C., September 24, 1998



* Sosa ties McGwire at 65 home runs



The front page of the Sports Section has, "Sosa swats 2, tie Mac", which tells of Sammy Sosa tying Mark McGwire's home run record.

Includes sections A, B, and C, and is in very nice condition. See images for details.

Harriet Quimby 1st U.S. woman aviator.....

THE NEWS SCIMITAR, Memphis, Tennessee, August 1, 1911



* 1st woman aviator - Harriet Quimby gets license

* Early same day historic report



The back page has one column headlines: "WOMAN AWARDED AERIAL LICENSE",  "Miss Harriet Quimby Proves She is Some Flyer...". See images for text on this historic report on Woman's aviation in America.



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1937 Cleveland Torso Murderer strikes again....

NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, Feb. 23, 1937



* Cleveland Torso Murderer

* Mad Butcher of Kingsbury Run

* Serial killer strikes again



The front page has a one column heading: "8th Torso Is Found in Cleveland" with subhead. (see)

Complete with all 46 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp within the masthead, small binding holes along the spine, generally very nice. ... See More  

Amelia Earhart in 1937 World flight...

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