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Hank Aaron's 600th home run....
Item #637298
April 28, 1971
THE EVENING TELEGRAM, Herkimer, New York, April 28, 1971
* Hank Aaron hits 600th Home Run
* Atlanta Braves baseball
The top of page 6 has a two column headline: "600th Homer For Hammerin' Henry" (see)Aaron became the third to achieve this behind Babe Ruth and Willie Mays.
Complete in 20 pages, minor spine wear, nice condition.... See More
The big blackout...
Item #637297
November 10, 1965
NEW YORK JOURNAL AMERICAN, November 10, 1965 Banner headlines "THE BIG BLACKOUT" "How -- Why Did It Happen?" with subheads "Johnson Orders Immediate probe; FBI On the Job"; "The Stark Preview for 30,000,00 -- If Enemy struck" and more. This features a photo "Lower Manhattan Skyscrapers Photographed from Brooklyn are Dark. The Lights are from Tied-... See More
Spiro T. Agnew Resigns... Mets win pennant...
Item #637296
October 11, 1973
NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 11, 1973 The front page has a three line banner head: "Agnew Quits Vice Presidency And Admits Tax Evasion In 67; Nixon Consults On Successor" with subhead: "Judge Orders Fine, 3 Years Probation". Related reports as well as a letter of resignation from Agnew to Nixon with Nixon's reply and a photo of Agnew.
Also on the front page is "Mets Win... See More
Founding of television...
Item #637289
February 04, 1927
NEW YORK TIMES, February 4, 1927
* Early television tests
* John Logie Baird
Page 6 has one column headlines that include: "GLASGOW LISTENS TO SOUND OF FACES" "Television Inventor Shows How Image of Every Substance Emits Distinctive Refrain" "Baird Describes Research" and more. See photos for text.
This was a very significant report concerning the foundi... See More
Louis Armstrong "Satchmo" Death....
Item #637286
July 06, 1971
THE HAYS DAILY NEWS, Kansas, July 6, 1971
* Louis Armstrong death (1st report)
* Trumpeter, composer & singer - Jazz
Page 3 has a two column heading: "Louis Armstrong, Jazz Great, Dies". (see)
Complete in 10 pages, a few binding holes along the spine, good condition.
Jiro Sato suicide death... Japanese tennis star...
Item #637261
April 06, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 6, 1934
* Jiro Sato suicide death off ship
* Japanese tennis player
The top of the back page has a one column heading: "SATOH,TENNIS STAR, ENDS LIFE OFF SHIP" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on Japanese tennis star, Jiro Sato, suicide death in the Strait of Malacca. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World... See More
Item #637259
March 31, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 31, 1934
* Ronald Munro,1st Viscount Novar death
* Governor-General of Australia
The top of page 11 has a one column heading: "LORD NOVAR DIES IN SCOTLAND AT 74" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the death of Ronald Munro Ferguson, 1st Viscount Novar, Scottish politician and the sixth Governor-General of Australia. I suspect this is one of th... See More
Engelbert Dollfuss makes unusual order....
Item #637258
March 29, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 29, 1934
* Austrian Chancellor Engelbert Dollfuss
* Making it illegal to joke about his size
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Dollfuss Tires of Jokes on His Size And Orders an End to Their Telling" First report coverage on Austrian Chancellor, Engelbert Dollfuss, banning jokes about his height in Austria.
Other news, sports and... See More
Item #637257
April 10, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 10, 1934
* Oskar von Miller death
* Deutsches Museum founder
The top of page 23 has a one column heading: "DR. VON MILLER DIES; MUSEUM FOUNDER" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of German engineer, Oskar von Miller, founder of the Deutsches Museum. I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particula... See More
Austrian Civil War ending... Socialists banned...
Item #637184
February 16, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 16, 1934
* Social Democratic Party of Austria
* Austrian Civil War ending
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Austrian Socialists Yield; Leaders Flee the Country" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the banning of the Social Democratic Party of Austria which would end the Austrian Civil War. Always nice to have notable event... See More
Babe Ruth's 40th birthday w/ photo....
Item #637176
February 08, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 8, 1934
* Babe Ruth turns 40 years old
* New York Yankees star
The sport's section (page 25) has a two column heading: "Ruth, at 40, Has Quiet Birthday; Deluged With Congratulations" with subhead and photo. (see) Probably found in NYC publications, rare as such.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 40 pages, this is the ra... See More
FDR recognizes Cuba...
Item #637174
January 23, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 23, 1934
* Franklin D. Roosevelt - FDR
* Cuban-American Treaty of Relations
The front page has a one column heading: "ROOSEVELT DECIDES TO RECOGNIZE CUBA" with subheads. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 40 pages, this is the rare ... See More
Arthur Currie death... Canadian Army leader...
Item #637172
December 01, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 1, 1933
* General Sir Arthur William Currie death
* World War I Canadian Army senior officer
The top of page 19 has a one column heading: "SIR ARTHUR CURRIE, WAR GENERAL, DIES" with subheads and photo. (see) Lengthy text here.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 36 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on ver... See More
Arnold Palmer wins U.S. Open....
Item #637132
June 19, 1960
THE COMMERCIAL APPEAL, Memphis, June 19, 1960
* Arnold Palmer "The King" wins U.S. Open
* Cherry Hills Country Club -Colorado
* American professional golfer
The front page of the sport's section (inside, near front) has a three column headline: "Great Driving Finish Gives Palmer Crown" with subheads and three related photos. First report coverage of Arnold Palmer&#... See More
Kodak Camera founder George Eastman in 1930..
Item #637129
February 17, 1930
NEW YORK TIMES, February 17, 1930
* George Eastman gets recognition
* Kodak camera inventor - roll film
This 44 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 12 that include: "EASTMAN TO GET CHEMISTRY MEDAL" "Retired Camera Manufacturer Honored by Institute for Fostering Research" "A Pioneer In His Field" and more. (see)
Other news, sports and advertis... See More
Item #637120
March 12, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 12, 1934
* Thomas F. Anstey Guthrie death
* English novelist - journalist - comic
* Margaret Illington death
* American stage actress
The top of page 14 has a one column heading: "F. ANSTEY, 77, DIES; BRITISH HUMORIST" with subheads. (see)
The top of page 17 has a one column heading: "MISS ILLINGTON, STAGE STAR, DEAD" with subhead and photo. ... See More
New York City taxi strike - riots....
Item #637088
February 06, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 6, 1934
* The Taxi Strike of 1934 - NYC
* Peaceful protests turn to angry riots
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "LAGUARDIA ASKS TAXI CODE AS MEN REJECT SETTLEMENT; HOTEL PICKETS FIGHT POLICE" with subheads. (see) Lengthy text continue inside.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 44 pages, this is the ra... See More
Desert Storm ends... Kuwait is liberated...
Item #637035
February 28, 1991
ARIZONA REPUBLIC, Phoenix, Arizona, February 28, 1991
* War in Iraq ends
* Desert Storm is over
The nice banner headline proclaims: "Bush: War is over - Iraqi letter OKs all U.N. resolutions" with additional photos and supporting text. This newspaper announces the end of the war on Iraq and brings to conclusion the successful attempt to drive Iraq from Kuwait.
Complete 1st sectio... See More
Desert Storm ends...
Item #637034
February 28, 1991
BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE, Beaumont, Texas, February 28, 1991
* War in Iraq ends
* Desert Storm is over
The nice banner headline proclaims: "ALLIES: IT'S OVER - Iraq accepts all U.N. resolutions, letter says" with additional photos and supporting text. This newspaper announces the end of the war on Iraq and brings to conclusion the successful attempt to drive Iraq from Kuwait.
Comp... See More
Desert Storm ends...
Item #637032
February 28, 1991
THE BURLINGTON FREE PRESS, Burlington, Vermont, February 28, 1991
* War in Iraq ends
* Desert Storm is over
The nice banner headline proclaims: "CEASE-FIRE - Bush halts fighting: "War is now behind us" with additional photos and supporting text. This newspaper announces the end of the war on Iraq and brings to conclusion the successful attempt to drive Iraq from Kuwait.
Comp... See More
Desert Storm ends...
Item #637030
February 28, 1991
THE BAKERSFIELD CALIFORNIAN, Bakersfield, California, February 28, 1991
* War in Iraq ends
* Desert Storm is over
The nice banner headline proclaims: "GULF WAR ENDS" with additional photos and supporting text. This newspaper announces the end of the war on Iraq and brings to conclusion the successful attempt to drive Iraq from Kuwait.
Complete 1st section, in very good condition.... See More
Desert Storm ends...
Item #637029
February 28, 1991
DAILY BREEZE, Los Angeles County - South Bay Region, Torrance, California, February 28, 1991
* War in Iraq ends
* Desert Storm is over
The nice banner headline proclaims: "Bush: 'Kuwait is liberated. Iraq's army is defeated.... The was is now behind us.' VICTORY" with additional photos and supporting text. This newspaper announces the end of the war on Iraq and brings ... See More
Desert Storm ground offensive begins...
Item #637028
February 24, 1991
SUNDAY DAILY NEWS - SPECIAL WAR EDITION, San Fernando Valley Region, California, February 24, 1991
* Operation Desert Storm
* Persian Gulf War begins
The front page has a nice banner headline: "Ground war - Allies invade Kuwait, Iraw" with multiple photos and a map (see images).
Complete 1st section, good condition.... See More
Desert Storm ground offensive begins...
Item #637026
February 24, 1991
THE YUMA DAILY SUN, Yuma, Arizona, February 24, 1991
* Operation Desert Storm
* Persian Gulf War begins
The front page has a nice banner headline: "Ground war under way - Allies strike Iraqi troops in Kuwait" with multiple photos (see images).
Complete 1st section, good condition.
6 February 1934 Crisis... Paris, France...
Item #637018
February 07, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 7, 1934
* 6 February 1934 crisis - Paris, France riots
* Anti-parliament - far-right leagues
* Place de la Concorde
The top of the front page has a five column headline: "SHOUTING MOBS RIOT ALL NIGHT IN PARIS, STORM CHAMBER, DEMAND GOVERNMENT RESIGN; POLICE FIRE AT THEM, 10 KILLED, 500 INJURED" with subheads and photo. (see) Lengthy text continues ins... See More
Desert Storm ends...
Item #637017
February 28, 1991
DAILY BREEZE, Los Angeles County - South Bay Region, Torrance, California, February 28, 1991
* War in Iraq ends
* Desert Storm is over
The nice banner headline proclaims: "Bush: 'Kuwait is liberated. Iraq's army is defeated.... The was is now behind us.' VICTORY" with additional photos and supporting text. This newspaper announces the end of the war on Iraq and brings ... See More
Desert Storm ends...
Item #637015
February 28, 1991
DAILY LOCAL NEWS - Special Gulf Report, Chester County, Pennsylvania, February 28, 1991
* War in Iraq ends
* Desert Storm is over
The nice banner headline proclaims: "Cease-Fire" with additional photos and supporting text. This newspaper announces the end of the war on Iraq and brings to conclusion the successful attempt to drive Iraq from Kuwait.
Complete 1st section, in very go... See More
Desert Storm ground offensive begins...
Item #637013
February 24, 1991
MESA TRIBUNE, Mesa, Arizona, February 24, 1991
* Operation Desert Storm
* Persian Gulf War begins
The front page has a nice banner headline: "INVASION - Pray for them" with related map (see images).
Complete 1st section, good condition.
Desert Storm begins, dramatically announced...
Item #637009
January 17, 1991
ORANGE COAST DAILY PILOT, Costa Mesa, California, January 17, 1991
* Operation Desert Storm
* Persian Gulf War begins
The front page has a nice banner headline: "WAR! Air armada bombs Iraq; Saddam vows to fight" with related text (see images) and additional text and map on page 11.
Complete 1st section, good condition.... See More
Desert Storm begins, dramatically announced...
Item #637008
January 17, 1991
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, January 17, 1991
* Operation Desert Storm
* Persian Gulf War begins
The front page has a nice banner headline: "WAR IN GULF - U.S. Allied Planes Blast Iraq" with related text (see images) and additional text and maps on page 8.
Complete 1st section, good condition.... See More
Desert Storm begins, dramatically announced...
Item #637006
January 17, 1991
USA TODAY, United States, January 17, 1991
* Operation Desert Storm
* Persian Gulf War begins
The front page has a nice banner headline: "U.S. BOMBS BAGHDAD - Iraqi air force 'decimated'" with related map (see images).
Complete 1st section, good condition.
Desert Storm begins, dramatically announced...
Item #637004
January 17, 1991
THE NEW YORK TIMES, NY, January 17, 1991
* Operation Desert Storm
* Persian Gulf War begins
The front page has a nice banner headline: "U.S. AND ALLIES OPEN AIR WAR ON IRAQ, BOMB BAGHDAD AND KUWAITI TARGETS; 'NO CHOICE' BUT FORCE, BUSH DECLARES" with related map (see images).
Complete 1st section, good condition.... See More
Desert Storm begins, dramatically announced...
Item #637003
January 17, 1991
DAILY LOCAL NEWS - WAR EDITION, Chester County, Pennsylvania, January 17, 1991
* Operation Desert Storm
* Persian Gulf War begins
The front page has a nice banner headline: "It's War - U.S. launches air assault on Iraq" with related map and additional text (see images).
Complete 1st section, good condition.... See More
From this German-held island...
Item #637001
January 24, 1942
THE STAR, Guernsey, Channel Islands, Jan. 24, 1942 Among the front page reports are: "Why Does Britain Continue War Which Is Leading Her to Ruin?" "Heavy Losses Inflicted on Russians In German Counter-Atttack" "Fate of Singapore: Growing Anxiety In London" "Japanese Progress In Burmah" and more.
Four pages, 12 by 16 inches.
This newspaper was publish... See More
Desert Storm begins, dramatically announced...
Item #636999
January 17, 1991
THE IDAHO STATESMAN, Boise, Idaho, January 17, 1991
* Operation Desert Storm
* Persian Gulf War begins
The front page has a nice banner headline: "U.S. AT WAR" with subhead: "Allied forces hurl crushing air attack on Iraq; ground forces move in." Includes a related map with additional text (see images).
Complete 1st section, good condition.... See More
Desert Storm begins, dramatically announced...
Item #636997
January 17, 1991
THE NEWS-STAR, Monroe, Louisiana, January 17, 1991
* Operation Desert Storm
* Persian Gulf War begins
The front page has a nice banner headline: "U.S. AT WAR - Intensive air strikes pound Iraqi positions" with related map (see images).
Complete 1st section, good condition.
Desert Storm begins, dramatically announced...
Item #636996
January 17, 1991
SCOTTSDALE PROGRESS, Scottsdale, Arizona, January 17, 1991
* Operation Desert Storm
* Persian Gulf War begins
The front page has a nice banner headline: "Air blitz stuns Iraq; U.S. presses attack" with related map (see images).
Complete 1st section, good condition.
Desert Storm begins, dramatically announced...
Item #636994
January 17, 1991
THE DES MOINES REGISTER, Des Moines, Iowa, January 17, 1991
* Operation Desert Storm
* Persian Gulf War begins
The front page has a nice banner headline: "War erupts in Mideast; allied forces blitz Iraq" with related map (see images).
Complete 1st section, good condition.
Desert Storm begins, dramatically announced...
Item #636993
January 17, 1991
THE NEWS-STAR, Monroe, Louisiana, January 17, 1991
* Operation Desert Storm
* Persian Gulf War begins
The front page has a nice banner headline: "U.S. AT WAR - Intensive air strikes pound Iraqi positions" with related map (see images).
Complete 1st section, good condition.
Desert Storm begins, dramatically announced...
Item #636989
January 17, 1991
RENO GAZETTE-JOURNAL, Reno, Nevada, January 17, 1991
* Operation Desert Storm
* Persian Gulf War begins
The front page has a nice banner headline: "WAR - Waves of warplanes strike Baghdad" with related map (see images).
Complete 1st section, good condition.
Desert Storm begins, dramatically announced...
Item #636988
January 17, 1991
IMPERIAL VALLEY PRESS, El Centro, California, January 17, 1991
* Operation Desert Storm
* Persian Gulf War begins
The front page has a nice banner headline: "BOMBS BLAST IRAQ" with related map (see images).
Complete 1st section, good condition.
Desert Storm begins, dramatically announced...
Item #636986
January 17, 1991
THE NEW YORK TIMES, NY, January 17, 1991
* Operation Desert Storm
* Persian Gulf War begins
The front page has a nice banner headline: "U.S. AND ALLIES OPEN AIR WAR ON IRAQ, BOMB BAGHDAD AND KUWAITI TARGETS; 'NO CHOICE' BUT FORCE, BUSH DECLARES" with related map (see images).
Complete 1st section, good condition.... See More
Desert Storm begins, dramatically announced...
Item #636985
January 17, 1991
FLORIDA TODAY - SPECIAL EDITION, Melbourne, Florida, January 17, 1991
* Operation Desert Storm
* Persian Gulf War begins
The front page has a nice banner headline: "U.S. STORMS IRAQ" with related map (see images).
Complete 1st section, good condition.
Desert Storm begins, dramatically announced...
Item #636984
January 17, 1991
COURIER-POST, Cherry Hill, New Jersey, January 17, 1991
* Operation Desert Storm
* Persian Gulf War begins
The front page has a nice banner headline: "War 'U.S., allies bomb Iraq, Missiles, refinery hit'" with related map (see images).
Complete 1st section, good condition.... See More
Desert Storm begins, dramatically announced...
Item #636981
January 17, 1991
QUAD-CITY TIMES, Davenport, Iowa, January 17, 1991
* Operation Desert Storm
* Persian Gulf War begins
The front page has a nice banner headline: "WAR 'So far, so good'" with related map (see images).
Complete 1st section, good condition.
Desert Storm ground offensive begins...
Item #636980
February 24, 1991
TEMPE DAILY NEWS - TRIBUNE, February 24, 1991
* Operation Desert Storm
* Persian Gulf War begins
The front page has a nice banner headline: "INVASION - Pray for them" with related map (see images).
Complete 1st section, good condition.
Engelbert Dollfuss warns Adolph Hitler...
Item #636979
February 04, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, section 4 only, February 4, 1934
* Engelbert Dollfuss warns Adolph Hitler
* Do not meddle in Austrian affairs
* Pre-Anchluss (annexation of Austria)
The top of the front page of this section has a two column headline: "DOLLFUSS WARNS HITLER TO LEAVE AUSTRIA ALONE" with subheads. (see) This is an editorial by Edwin Leland James. Hitler and Nazi Germany would an... See More
Desert Storm ground offensive begins...
Item #636978
February 24, 1991
TEMPE DAILY NEWS - TRIBUNE, February 24, 1991
* Operation Desert Storm
* Persian Gulf War begins
The front page has a nice banner headline: "INVASION - Pray for them" with related map (see images).
Complete 1st section, good condition.
Desert Storm ground offensive begins...
Item #636977
February 24, 1991
TEMPE DAILY NEWS - TRIBUNE, February 24, 1991
* Operation Desert Storm
* Persian Gulf War begins
The front page has a nice banner headline: "INVASION - Pray for them" with related map (see images).
Complete 1st section, good condition.
Desert Storm begins, dramatically announced...
Item #636976
January 17, 1991
TEMPE DAILY NEWS - TRIBUNE, January 17, 1991
* Operation Desert Storm
* Persian Gulf War begins
The front page has a nice banner headline: "WAR 'Air armada pounds Iraq'" with related map (see images).
Complete 1st section, good condition.
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