Release of Walt Disney's "The Three Caballeros"... Georgia to repeal Poll Tax...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 6, 1945



* Walt Disney's ~ The Three Caballeros

* Georgia Poll Tax



This issue has a premiere week ad for the historic release of the 1st movie to merge animation and live action.  Walt Disney's The Three Caballeros starred: Panchito, Joe Carioca, and Donald Duck, with actresses Aurora Miranda, Dora Luz and Carmen Molina. Although the ad is quite smal... See More  

Kamikaze airplane attack on 1945 Okinawa...

MINNEAPOLIS MORNING TRIBUNE, May 26, 1945



* Kamikaze suicide airplane attack

* Battle of Okinawa - Japanese

* Heinrich Himmler suicide photo



The front page has a nice banner headline: "18-HOUR JAP SUICIDE AIR ATTACK" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. First report coverage on the Japanese special operations suicide attack on Yontan Airfield during the Battle of Okinawa.

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Yankees win 1943 World Series without DiMaggio...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 12, 1943



* New York Yankees baseball

* World Series Champions

* Joe DiMaggio in service (Air Force)

* Best publication to be had ?



The top of the front page has a one column heading: "YANKS WIN SERIES, BEATING CARDS, 2-0, ON DICKEY'S HOMER" with subheads. (see) Much more in the sport's section (pages 31 & 32) with banner headings, a few re... See More  

"Silver Shirts" founder is arrested...

PHOENIX GAZETTE, Phoenix, Arizona, April 4, 1942 



* William Dudley Pelley's arrest

* Founder/leader of the "Silver Shirts of America"



The front page of "front page #2" has the full banner headline: "'SILVER SHIRTS' LEADER IS ARRESTED", with subhead: "Faces Prison Term Up To 20 Years, Heavy Fine".  The coverage tells of the arrest... See More  

Russian army rushes into Germany...

THE STARS AND STRIPES, Paris Edition, Jan. 15, 1945   Front page heads include: "Reds Race Toward Reich" "1st Army Cuts Last St.-Vith Highway" "Foe's Loss Estimated At 150,000" plus a map showing the advancing Russian army into Germany.

Various other war-related reports throughout, & great to have these reports in this military newspaper.

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Joe Dimaggio's 1st MVP award....

THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 25, 1939 



* Joe DiMaggio wins his 1st MVP award 

* New York Yankees - Yankee Clipper 

* MLB baseball - Best title to have in ?



The sport's section (page 31) has a six column headline: "DiMaggio Voted Most Valuable Player in American League" with subheads that include: "YANKS' OUTFIELDER WINS ON 280 POINTS" "Foxx Ne... See More  

World War II breaks out in Europe... Graf Zeppelin ?...

BOSTON AMERICAN, September 9, 1939 



* Graf Zeppelin blows up ???

* World War II WWII starts

* Nazis invasion on Poland

* Blitzkrieg



The front page features banner headlines: "BLOW UP GRAF ZEP" which is a interesting false report. And: "WOMEN 'DIG IN' AT WARSAW" with reporting on page 3.

Twenty-eights pages, a few binding slits along the spine, light tonin... See More  

Eisenhower to lead in the D-Day invasion...

THE CALL BULLETIN, San Francisco, California, Dec. 24, 1943



* D-Day invasion leader named

* General Dwight D. Eisenhower

* Terrific headline for display



Very nice & bold, two-line banner headline above the masthead reads: "EISENHOWER NAMED INVASION LEADER!" A nice front page photo of him as well, with more on him inside.

Complete in ten pares, small binding holes at the lef... See More  

The Netherlands from just after the end of World War II...

DE WAARHEID, Aug. 25, 1945 Title translates to "The Truth". A Dutch language newspaper from The Netherlands from shortly after World War II. Noted at the bottom (translated): "No Release of Traitors and Collaborators".

Four pages, small tabloid size, a few creases, generally nice condition.

The Tarzana Tribune, with the postage stamp...

TARZANA TIMES, Los Angeles neighborhood, California, Oct. 18, 1940  A simple little "neighborhood" newspaper with local news tidbits & ads.

Eight pages, 9 by 12 1/2 inches inches, printed on slick-stock newsprint, very nice condition.

Newspaper created for a motion picture...

NEW YORK RECORDER, An interesting movie prop newspaper which was created for a motion picture, obviously one with an early World War II theme. There is no date, however the U.S. declared war against Germany on Dec. 11, 1941. But the movie could well have been made in the 1950's or 1960's.



* Very rare movie prop issue



Not a "real" newspaper in the typical sense as the title ... See More  

1943 Battle of Kursk begins...

WILMINGTON MORNING STAR, North Carolina, July 7, 1943



* Battle of Kursk begins

* Largest ever tank battle

* Operation Citadel

* World War II - WWII



The front page has a three column heading: "Big German Offensive Smashes Into 2 Sectors Near Belgorod" with subheads. (see)

Complete with 10 pages, light toning at the margins, small library label on the front page, generally nice.... See More  

Joe DiMaggio Wins Batting Crown...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 18, 1940



* Joe DiMaggio wins batting crown

* New York Yankees - Yanks

* MLB - Major League Baseball



The sport's section (page 37) has a six column headline: "DiMaggio Took League Batting Crown for 2d year in Row" with subheads and photo of DiMaggio. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication, esp... See More  

Walt Disney pairs with Standard Oil... Travel Tykes...

SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, September 21, 1939  In 1939 Disney paired with Standard Oil to produce comics for kids which also doubled as advertisements. One such "ad" is located on the back page, is approx. 12" x 15", and is headed: "Walt Disney's Little People - Travel Tykes - 'A Stitch In Time Saves Nine. M. Mouse.'" This nostalgic, color, vintage ad w... See More  

Whirlaway wins Kentucky Derby...

THE MINNEAPOLIS SUNDAY TRIBUNE, Minnesota, May 4, 1941



* Whirlaway - horse racing

* Kentucky Derby win (1st of 3 wins)

* Triple crown winner



The front page of the sport's section has a three column heading: "WHIRLAWAY, IN A RECORD" with related photo. Results chart on the following page. This was the 1st of 3 historic wins for the famed horse in the quest for the triple crown... See More  

Release of Walt Disney's "The Three Caballeros"... U.S. prohibition leader dies..

THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 3 & 5, 1945, along with the  MINNIAPOLIS SUNDAY TRIBUNE's Picture Section, January 28, 1945



* Walt Disney's ~ The Three Caballeros

* William E. Johnson's death



This 2 issue set (with bonus Picture Section) covers the historic release of the 1st movie to merge animation and live action.  Walt Disney's The Three Caballeros starre... See More  

1940 Doodlebug Train Disaster....

THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, August 1, 1940 



* Doodlebug train Disaster (1st report)

* Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio



The top of the front page has a one column heading: "41 KILLED AS TRAIN HITS COACH HEAD-ON AT OHIO JUNCTION" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the Doddlebug Train disaster at Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. Complete with 44 pages, rag edition, a little residue alo... See More  

Italy surrenders unconditionally...

BUFFALO EVENING NEWS, New York, Sept. 8, 1943 



* Italy surrenders

* World War II - WWII



The two line banner head announces: "ITALY SURRENDERS UNCONDITIONALLY" with various subheads and a detailed war map of the area. Photos of General Eisenhower and General Montgomery as well.

Has 50 of the 52 pages (lacking last section), various tears at margins and at the fold, mild wear,... See More  

American 1st entry into Germany.... 1944 WWII....

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., September 13, 1944



* First United States Army

* Americans enter Germany for 1st time

* Third Reich border is broken



The front page has a nice six column headline: "YANKS GO FARTHER INTO REICH" with subheads. (see) Coverage on the 1st Army crossing into German soil for the 1st time.

Complete with 20 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, ... See More  

Frank Sinatra's first mention...

NEW YORK TIMES, June 2, 1940  In the "Drama--Screen--Music" section is an inconspicuous report concerning the Tommy Dorsey band, and noting that it includes: "...Frank Sinatra singing the sentimental tunes..." and which also includes mention of Buddy Rich "...unmercifully thrashing the skins..." as well. A significant report, as this was the very first mention of... See More  

FDR nominated for 3rd term.... 1st & only time ever...

SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, July 19, 1940



* President Franklin D. Roosevelt FDR

* Nominated for 3rd term (1st & only time in U.S. history)



The front page has a nice headline: "IT'S FDR, WALLACE; But It Came After a Revolt" with subheads and related photo. More on the following pages.

Complete with all 26 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp within the head... See More  

Nile Kinnick and Iowa Hawkeyes...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 23, 1940



* Nile Kinnick All-star votes

* Iowa Hawkeyes - NCAA college football



This 40 page newspaper has small one column headings in the sport's section (page 25): "Kinnick Leads In Poll" "Iowa Halfback Has Most Votes for All-Star Eleven" See photo for brief text here.



Other news, sports and various advertisements of the day throughout.... See More  

NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, August 13, 1942



* Walt Disney's Bambi movie premiere

* Opening day advertisement



 Page 8 has a 13 x 4 inch advertisement for the opening day showing of the famous Walt Disney animated cartoon movie 'Bambi'

With movies at that time usually released 1st in New York City, this could very well be the very 1st advertisement for this movie classic in any... See More  

Sammy Baugh throws 6 TD passes...

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Sport's section only, November 1, 1943



* Sammy Baugh throws 6 TD's

* Washington Redskins quarterback

* NFL football



The front page has a four column heading: "Baugh Breaks Passing Record" with subheads, lineup and stats of the game. (see)

Complete sport's section only with 12 pages, light toning at the margins, some small binding holes along ... See More  

Nazi-occupied Belgium...

BRUYSSELER ZEITUNG (Brüssels Newspaper), Belgium, Nov. 5, 1942  From Nazi-occupied Belgium with a wealth of war-related reporting. The main headline notes: "Setback For Roosevelt's Party". 

Presumed complete in 6 pages, good condition.