Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany dies in 1941...

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, June 4, 1941



* Wilhelm II, Emperor of Germany death report



This 8 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page:  "Ex-German Kaiser, 82, Dies Today at His Holland Estate", with subheads (see images). Tells of the death of Wilhelm II, German Emperor. Other news of the day. Minor spine wear, otherwise in good condit

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From the beginning of Nazi occupation of this British island...

EVENING PRESS, Island of Guernsey, July 16, 1940 



* Rare Nazi occupation issue

* Beginning of the siege



A very curious issue, as Guernsey, an English-speaking island, was occupied by the Germans during WWII so all the news was pro-Nazi. This is a very early issue from during the occupation by the Nazis, as the came on to the island in early July & took it with no resistance. The b... See More  

1945 Potsdam Conference...

WILMINGTON MORNING STAR, July 16, 1945



* Potsdam Conference (Germany)

* The Big Three meeting

* Harry Truman, Joseph Stalin, & Winston Churchill



This 42 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: " 'Big Three' In Potsdam For Historic Meeting", with nice photo of Harry Truman with caption: "Ready For Conference". Other news of the day through... See More  

Adolph Hitler gaining power in Germany....

THE COLDWATER DAILY REPORTER, Coldwater, Michigan, April 8, 1933  This 6 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page:"HITLER TO DOMINATE ALL FIELDS" "To Extend Control Over Social, Economic, Business and Religious Life".



This tells of the continuing rise of Adolph Hitler's influence over the people of Germany.



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Crystal Night...

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, November 12, 1938

This 22 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Hitler Aide Warns American Jews of More Persecution" with subheads. (see)



Other news of the day. Light browning with littler margin wear, otherwise in good condition.

World War II to start in 1939...

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, August 29, 1939 



* Adolph Hitler defying World 

* Poland about to be attacked 



This 8 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "BRITISH STAND IS CHEERED IN HOUSE TODAY" with subheads and related photo. More  inside.



Other news of day throughout. Lite browning with little margin wear, otherwi... See More  

Engelbert Dollfuss...

ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, February 13, 1934 



* Engelbert Dollfuss 

* Austria 

* Socialist party banned - Nazis oppose  



This 24 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "AUSTRIAN REVOLT KILLS HUNDREDS; HOWITZERS SMASH BOG APARTMENT; WOMEN AND CHILDREN AMONG DEAD" with subheads and related photos. (see)



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Adolph Hitler fiery Hamburg speech...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, March 21, 1936 



* Adolph Hitler fiery speech 

* Hamburg, Germany 

* Nazis 



This 36 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "HITLER STIRS 40,000 IN FIGHTING SPEECH" "Hamburg Crowd in Uproar as he Says Reich Won't Submit to Further Defamation" and more. (see)



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Bethany, Louisiana Negro lynching...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, August 4, 1934 



* Grafton Page negro lynching

* Bethany, Lousiana 

* Adolph Hitler elections 



This 26 page newspaper has small one column headlines on page 4: "LAY LYNCHING TO NEGROES" "Officers Say Louisiana Group Killed Man of Own Race"



Tells of the lynching of Grafton Page in Bethany, Louisiana.



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Germans capture Paris in 1940...

TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, June 13, 1940



* Germans capturing Paris France

* World War II original



This 20 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Nazi Strike In Rear Of Maginot Line".



Other news of day throughout with much on World War II.



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Adolph Hitler assassination attempt...

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, November 11, 1939 



* Adolph Hitler assassination attempt 

* Johann Georg Elser  



This 20 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "MISSILE THROWN AT HUGE PICTURE OF ADOLPH HITLER" "Window Before It in Berlin Store of Fuehrer's Photographer Smashed" and more. (see)



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Adolph Hitler -- Max Baer.....

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, June 15, 1934



* Adolph Hitler & Benito Mussolini meet for 1st time

* Max Baer wins heavyweight boxing title



This 36 page newspaper has a nice banner headline above the masthead on the front page: "Baer Wins on Technical Knockout in 11th" with subheads and nice photo of Baer. (see) More related reporting in the sport's section as well. Tel... See More  

Crystal Night (Kristallnacht)...

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, November 16, 1938 



* re. Crystal Night (Kristallnacht) 

* The night of broken glass 

* Persecution of Jews 



This 12 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "Roosevelt Denunciation Of Nazi Acts Includes Treatment of Catholics" with subheads. (see)



Other news of the day. Lightly browned, otherwise i... See More  

Adolph Hitler becomes Dictator of Germany...

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, August 4, 1934. This 18 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "HITLER MAY TRY TO RULE AS KING, OBSERVERS SAY" "Seizure of Power, Followed by Plebiscite, Seems to Be in Line with Napoleon's Practices" "All Ranks Honor Dead Hindenburg" and more. (see)



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Adolph Hitler & Mussolini meet for 1st time....

THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, New York, June 16, 1934  This 18 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "HITLER TRADES AUSTRIAN UNION FOR ITALY'S AID" and more with smaller subheads. (see)



This was the very first time Adolph Hitler meet with Benito Mussolini.



Other news of the day. Light browning with some spine wear, otherwise good.... See More  

Hitler becoming dictator of Germany...

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, August 2, 1934  This 22 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "HITLER IS REPORTED PLANNING FOR COUP AS HINDENBURG FAILS" with subheads and related photo. (see) Hindenburg would die on this day and Hitler would immediately take over as dictator.



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Plane and Boat named after Ernie Pyle...

THE STARS AND STRIPES, Mediterranean Edition, May 26, 1945



Page 5 reports "Plane, Boat Carry Name Of Man Who Gave Doggie His Due" which are named after Ernie Pyle. Included are two photos (see images). The frontpage of the issue includes the articles "Himmler Measured For Pine Box; Hunt Still On For Von Ribbentrop" and "Smoke Blocks View of Tokyo's Damage".



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The Jewish brigade...

THE STARS AND STRIPES, Mediterranean Edition, March 26, 1945



* Famous World War II Title

* Jewish Brigade



The front page has an article near the bottom: "Jewish Brigade In Italy Fighting With 8th Army" which carries over to the back page. The two line banner head at the top is: "3rd Sweeps 35 Miles Beyond Rhine; Monty's Armies Expand Bridgehead".

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Iwo Jima report...

Sugar Ray Robinson... Jake LaMotta... Joe Louis...

THE STARS AND STRIPES, Mediterranean Edition, February 25, 1945



Three prime boxers are covered in the sporting segment of this issue: Sugar Ray Robinson, Jake LaMotta and Joe Louis (see images).



A front page report has details regarding the fighting on Iwo Jima:  "Marines Gain Slowly Against Fierce Jap Iwo Jima Defenses".



Being the Sunday edition, color comics of Dick Tracy... See More  

Germany bombs London, England...

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, September 11, 1940 



* The Blitz (1st Phase)

* Germany bombs London, England

* Adolph Hitler



This 8 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "Nazis Promise Full Scale Blitzkreig To Capture British Isles" with subheads and map of London. (see)



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Laurel & Hardy ad - Lou Gehrig 3 HRs.....

THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 27, 1934  This 34 page newspaper has a five column headline on page 19: "Yankees Sweep Double-Header With White Sox" with subheads that include: "GEHRIG HITS THREE AS YANKS WIN TWO" and more. (see)



Other news of the day throughout with much on Adolph Hitler near the beginning of his grip on Germany.



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Albert Einstein in 1933...

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, March 30, 1933 



* Albert Einstein is anti Hitler 

* Jewish Boycott beginning 



This 8 page newspaper has a one column headline on the back page: "PROF. EINSTEIN TO RENOUNCE HIS CITIZENSHIP" which tells of Albert Einstein disapproving the recent actions against the Jews in Nazi Germany. (see photos for text)



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Nazi occupation of France complete....

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, November 12, 1942



* All of France under German control

* World War II - WWII

* Adolph Hitler - Nazis



This 42 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "AXIS IN SOUTH FRANCE, FLEET'S FATE A MYSTERY" with subheads that include: "MARSEILLE TAKEN" "Nazis Overrun All France as Hitler Tears Up Armistice Pact" and more... See More  

Never was so much owed by so many to so few.....

CLEVELAND NEWS, Cleveland, Ohio, August 20, 1940



* Famous Winston Churchill speech

* Never was so much owed by so many to so few

* World War II - WWII



This 20 page newspaper has a nice two line banner headline on the front page: "BRITAIN TO OFFER DEFENSE BASES TO U.S. IN NEWFOUNDLAND, INDIES" with related map.



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Hermann Goering elected President of Reichsatg...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, August 31, 1932



* Hermann Goering elected president of the new Reichstag

* Early Hitler and Nazis before total power



This 36 page newspaper has one column headline on the front page that include: "REICHSTAG IS CALM; WILL ASK HINDENBURG TO LET IT CONTINUE" "Nazi Is Elected Speaker--'Toleration' of the Present Cabinet Is Likely" "... See More