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Polo Grounds 1st night baseball game....
Item #562772
May 25, 1940
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, May 25, 1940
* New York City Polo Grounds 1st night baseball game
* MLB baseball - New York Giants
This 32 page newspaper has a banner headline on page 12: "20,000 See Night Baseball Inaugural at Polo Grounds as Giants Meet Bees" with subheads that include: "Field is Brilliantly Lit for New Yorkers' Initial Night Game in National League" and... See More
Death of Beatle John Lennon, in a Liverpool newspaper...
Item #562757
December 09, 1980
LIVERPOOL ECHO, England, December 9, 1980 Few could argue for a more desirable and scarce newspaper on the death of John Lennon than this, his hometown newspaper.
To anyone who grew up on the 1960's the death of Beatle John Lennon was a tragic event and the end of an era. Reports of his death are desired by collectors of many interests and are more rare than assassination reports of J.F... See More
Paris liberated... Rumania surrenders...
Item #562749
August 25, 1944
THE TIMES PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, August 25, 1944
* Paris France liberated
* Rumania surrenders
* World War II original
This 24 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page: "ALLIES FIGHTING TOWARD PARIS; FORM ROMANIA RULE, NAZIS SAY" with subheads.
Other news of the day with much on World War II.
Some browning and minor wear along the center creas... See More
Tri-State Tornado in 1925...
Item #562744
March 21, 1925
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, March 21, 1925
* The Great Tri-State Tornado...
This 14 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Tornado Sector Continues Task Of Burying Dead" with subheads. (see)
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with minor margin wear, otherwise in nice condition.
* The Great Tri-State Tornado...
This 14 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Tornado Sector Continues Task Of Burying Dead" with subheads. (see)
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with minor margin wear, otherwise in nice condition.
wikipedia notes: The Great T
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Woodward, Oklahoma Tornado 1947...
Item #562727
April 10, 1947
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, April 10, 1947
* Woodward, Oklahoma Tornado
* Glazier-Higgins-Woodward
This 24 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "Scores Perish in Southwest Tornado" with smaller subheads. Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with little spine wear, otherwise good.
wikipedia notes: The 1947 Glazie
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* Woodward, Oklahoma Tornado
* Glazier-Higgins-Woodward
This 24 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "Scores Perish in Southwest Tornado" with smaller subheads. Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with little spine wear, otherwise good.
wikipedia notes: The 1947 Glazie
SS Normandie salvage completed...
Item #562717
October 28, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, October 28, 1943
* SS Normandie salvage completed
* Ocean Liner on even keel again
This 48 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 25: "Great Ship That Burned and Capsized in February, 1942, Ready to Be Fitted Out--Salvage Most Difficult in History" and related photo with caption: "Normandie, Now on an Even Keel, Is Turned Over to t... See More
Max Schmeling K.O.'s Stribling In 1931...
Item #562598
July 04, 1931
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, July 4, 1931
* Max Schmeling (German Boxer)
* Young Stribling
This 18 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "GERMAN BEATS STRIBLING BY TECHNICAL KNOCKOUT IN 15TH" with subheads and nice photo of Schmeling. (see)
More related reporting on page 7.
Other news of the day throughout. Light bro... See More
Alice In Wonderland Dies In 1934...
Item #562558
November 16, 1934
THE DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, November 16, 1934 This 52 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "ALICE DWELLS ONLY IN A BOOK" "Mrs. Hargreaves, Inspiration of Wonderland Tales, Is Dead at 82" "Honored In Late Years" with smaller subheads.
Other news of the day throughout. Rag edition in great condition.
Ted Williams' MLB debut... Boston Red Sox...
Item #562549
April 21, 1939
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans Louisiana, April 21, 1939
* Ted Williams 1st game
* Major League Baseball
* Yankee Stadium season opener
This 40 page newspaper has opening game reporting from Yankee Stadium in the 1939 baseball season.
Page 21 has a five column headline: "Yanks Open With 2-0 Victory Over Red Sox" with subheads.
This was also the game Ted Williams had his 1s... See More
University of Marshall football...
Item #562544
November 16, 1970
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, November 16, 1970
* University of Marshall football
* Airplane crash disaster
This 6 page newspaper has a four column headline at the bottom of the front page: "Crash Wipes Out Team"
Tells of the University of Marshall football team that crashed in West Virginia via airplane.
Other news of the day. Minor spine wear, otherwise in nice conditio... See More
Giants vs Senators... World Series...
Item #562530
October 05, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, October 5, 1933
* New York Giants
* Washington Senators
* World Series Baseball
This 46 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page that include: "Giants Overwhelm Senators, 6-1, To Take 2-0 World's Series Lead" and more. (see)
Much more on pages 26 & 27 with photos and box scores. (see) Nice to have in a New York City n... See More
Max Baer... Heavyweight boxing title fight...
Item #562528
June 14, 1934
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, from Albany, New York, dated June 14, 1934
* Max Baer vs. Primo Carnera
* Heavyweight boxing title fight (pre fight news)
* Hitler and Mussolini meet 1st time
This 40 page newspaper has a nice 7 column headline on page 32:
* Fair Sky Greets Fans as Ticket Rush Starts for Carnera-Baer Fight
with subheads and related photo. (see)
Other news of the day thr... See More
Jersey Joe Walcott vs. Ezzard Charles...
Item #562500
July 19, 1951
THE TIMES PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, July 19, 1951
* Jersey Joe Walcott vs. Ezzard Charles
* Oldest heavyweight boxing champion
This 52 page newspaper has a six column headline on page 24: "Walcott Wins World Heavyweight Crown; Stops Charles in 7th" with subheads and action photo. (see) Tells of Jersey Joe Walcott becoming the oldest heavyweight boxing champion of all time... See More
Hazlehurst Mississippi tornado.....
Item #562494
January 24, 1969
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, January 24, 1969
* Hazlehurst MS Mississippi tornado w/ photo
This 8 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Tornado Hits Mississippi, Kills 29, Injures Hundreds" with photo of the destruction in Hazlehurst Mississippi MS.
Other news of the day. Several small binding holes along the spine, otherwise in nice condition.... See More
Babe Ruth 2000th walk....
Item #562469
July 18, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, July 18, 1934
* Babe Ruth
* New York Yankees
* Bases on balls - walks (2,000th)
This 38 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 22:
* YANKEES SWAMPED BY INDIANS 13 TO 5
* 2000TH WALK TO RUTH
and more. Tells of Babe Ruth's 2,000th base on balls which was another milestone by the great Yankee. Great to have in this title.
Other news of the da... See More
Heading for the moon... A communist newspaper...
Item #562451
January 03, 1969
DAILY WORLD, New York, January 3, 1969
* Edward Ted Kennedy wins Senate Majority Whip
An uncommon title, being a tabloid-size newspaper with an editorial policy which reflects the views of the Communist party. This newspaper was previously titled "The Daily Worker."
This issue has a two column headline on page 3: "Conyers leads fight for Powell in new Congress" w... See More
Robert F. Kennedy murder trial begins...
Item #562449
January 06, 1969
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, January 6, 1969
* Robert F. Kennedy murder trial begins
* Sirhan Sirhan
This 20 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "Kennedy Murder Trial To Begin" with photo of Sirhan and illustration of Kennedy.
Other news of the day. Minor spine wear, otherwise in good condition.... See More
Pioneer 4 becomes 1st U.S. probe...
Item #562427
March 04, 1959
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, March 4, 1959
* Pioneer 4 becomes 1st U.S. probe
* U.S. Space Probe
This 22 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Pioneer Is Close To moon Level"
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning, otherwise in nice condition.
wikipedia notes: Pioneer 4 was a spin-stabilized spacecraf... See More
National Security Bill signed in 1949....
Item #562426
August 11, 1949
THE NEW YORK TIMES, from New York, NY, dated August 11, 1949.
* National Security Bill
* President Harry Truman
This 42 page newspaper has a two line, two column headline on the front page:
* Truman Signs Security Bill Reorganizing Armed Forces
with subhead: "Joint Chiefs to Get a Chairman to Resolve Differences Under Program--Officials See Ceremony at the White House"
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* National Security Bill
* President Harry Truman
This 42 page newspaper has a two line, two column headline on the front page:
* Truman Signs Security Bill Reorganizing Armed Forces
with subhead: "Joint Chiefs to Get a Chairman to Resolve Differences Under Program--Officials See Ceremony at the White House"
USS Pueblo captured by North Korea...
Item #562424
January 25, 1968
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, January 25, 1968
* USS Pueblo incident
* North Korea
This 58 page newspaper has four column headline on the front page: "Moscow Won't Help To Release Pueblo".
Reporting on the infamous USS Pueblo incident.
Other news of the day throughout. Minor spine wear, otherwise in nice condition.
wikipedia notes: USS Pueblo (AGER-2) is a Banne... See More
Ted Kennedy wins Senate seat...
Item #562417
November 07, 1962
THE PARSONS SUN. Kansas, November 6 & 7, 1962
* Edward 'Ted' Kennedy wins senate seat election
The November 7th issue has a four column headline on the front page: "Demos Hold Congress, GOP Gains in States".
This was Kennedy's first election win and was for the Massachusetts' senate seat left by his brother who was then president of the United States.
You ... See More
Lou Gehrig memorial dedication at Yankee Stadium...
Item #562407
July 07, 1941
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, July 7, 1941
* Lou Gehrig memorial dedication at Yankee Stadium
* Joe DiMaggio hitting streak continues
On page 7 under: "WHAT HAPPENED IN THE BIG LEAGUE BASEBALL CONTESTS' has various news reports from the games held the day before. Among the reports is the report on the Yankees game with mention of the Lou Gehrig memorial dedication and Joe... See More
Iraqi monarchy overthrown...
Item #562401
July 15, 1958
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana July 15, 1958
* 14th July Revolution
* Military coup of Iraq
* Iraqi monarchy - King Faisal
This 44 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "U.N. MEETING TODAY ON MIDEAST CRISIS" with subheads, map and related photos. (see)
Other news of the day. Light browning, otherwise in good condition.
wikipedia notes: Th... See More
Ted Kennedy wins Senate Whip...
Item #562400
January 03, 1969
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Russell, Kansas, January 3, 1969
* Edward Kennedy wins Senate Majority Whip
This 6 page newspaper has a three column headline near the bottom of the front page: "Kennedy Bid Successful".
Other news of the day. Little irregular along the spine, otherwise in good condition.
wikipedia notes: Edward Moore "Ted" Kennedy (February 22, 1932 –... See More
Ted Kennedy wins Senate Whip...
Item #562399
January 03, 1969
THE PRATT TRIBUNE, Kansas, January 3, 1969
* Edward Kennedy wins Senate Majority Whip
* Kansas
This 10 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page: "Kennedy New Senate Demo Whip"
Other news of the day. A few small binding holes along the spine, otherwise in good condition.
wikipedia notes: Edward Moore "Ted" Kennedy (February 22... See More
Ted Kennedy wins Senate Whip...
Item #562398
January 03, 1969
THE PARSONS SUN, Kansas, January 3, 1969
* Edward Kennedy wins Senate Majority Whip w/ photo
This 10 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Long Stride By Kennedy" with three column related photo. (see)
Other news of the day. A few small binding holes along the spine, otherwise in good condition.
wikipedia notes: Edward Moore "Ted" Kennedy (Fe... See More
Ted Kennedy wins Senate Whip...
Item #562397
January 04, 1969
THE SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, January 4, 1969
* Edward Kennedy wins Senate Majority Whip w/ photo
* In a Massachusetts newspaper
This 30 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "Kennedy's Senate Victory Put Together in 9 Days" with two column photo of Kennedy.
Other news of the day. Minor spine wear, otherwise in nice con... See More
Ted Kennedy wins Senate Whip...
Item #562396
January 03, 1969
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, January 3, 1969
* Edward Kennedy wins Senate Majority Whip w/ photo
This 14 page newspaper has a two line banner headline on the front page: "Kennedy Wins Senate Bid; McCormack Beats Down Challenge As Leadership Disputes Rack Both Parties Of New Congress" with one column photo of Kennedy.
Other news of the day. Little spine wear, ... See More
Ted Kennedy wins Whip...
Item #562373
January 03, 1969
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, January 3, 1969
* Edward Kennedy wins Senate Majority Whip w/ photo
This 10 page newspaper has a six column headline on the front page: "Kennedy Ousts Long As Whip" with one column photo of Kennedy.
Other news of the day. Some small binding holes along the spine, otherwise in good condition.
wikipedia notes: Edward Moore &quo... See More
Edward Kennedy wins senate seat election...
Item #562371
November 07, 1962
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, November 7, 1962
* Edward Kennedy wins senate seat election w/ photo
* Nice headline for display
* From Massachusetts
This 22 page newspaper has a nice banner headline: "DEMOCRATS SCORE BIG SHOCKER" with subhead and related photos, one that shows a young Edward Kennedy.
This was Kennedy's first election win and was for the Massachu... See More
1st Transatlantic jet flight....
Item #562344
July 13, 1948
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, July 13, 1948
* 1st transatlantic flight by a jet airplane
* RAF De Havilland Vampires F3s
This 48 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "JETS AT LABRADOR FOR SEA CROSSING" and "14 U.S. Planes Prepare to Meet British in the First Such Flight Over Atlantic". Article continues on page 46 with related photo and map. (see)
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Johnny Lujack 6 TD's for Chicago Bears...
Item #562311
December 12, 1949
THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, December 12, 1949
* Johnny Lujack 6 TD's for Chicago Bears
* NFL football quarterback
This 42 page newspaper has within reporting on the recent football games from the day before, news of Chicago Bears quarterback Johnny Lujack passing for six touchdowns with 468 yards passing (new NFL record at the time).
Other news of the day throu... See More
German Reichstag political crisis...
Item #562270
July 14, 1917
THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Georgia, July 14, 1917
* German Reichstag political crisis
* Going on strike
This 14 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "GERMAN REICHSTAG GOES ON STRIKE" with subheads. (see) Tells of the German political crisis.
Other news of the day. Usual browning with little margin, otherwise good.... See More
J. M. Flagg illustrations...
Item #562266
April 28, 1904
LIFE, New York, April 28, 1904
* James Montgomery Flagg illustration
Humerous Tipped-in double page centerfold has 24 caricatures of various folks illustrated by "J. M. Flagg", & captioned: "Some Bits Of American Scenery." Other topics throughout.
Quarto-size 14 pages, in very good condition.
Golfer Bobby Jones in 1930...
Item #562199
July 03, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 3, 1930
* Bobby Jones
* British Open champion
* Broadway ticker tape parade
This 44 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that includes: "BOBBY JONES FINDS BROADWAY FAIRWAY" "Firecrackers and Ticker Tape Strew Route to City Hall---'Home Holks' Hail Champion" and more.
Much more on page 3 with re... See More
Axis Sally freed...
Item #562189
July 10, 1961
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, July 10, 1961 This 14 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Axis Sally, 60, Freed After 12-Years In Prison" with caption: "Headed Propaganda Broadcasts" and a one column photo of Gillars.
Other news of the day. Light browning, otherwise in nice condition.
Julius & Ethel Rosenberg... Charges denied...
Item #562156
March 22, 1951
NEW YORK TIMES, from New York, dated March 22, 1951 The frontpage features a 2 line, 2 column head: "3 On Trial as Spies Open Defense, Rosenberg Denying All Charges". Continues inside where there is a 2 column photo of the Rosenbergs arriving at the federal courthouse.
This is complete Rag issue in 64 pages measuring approximately 16.5 x 22.5 inches and is in very nice condition.&nbs... See More
Julius & Ethel Rosenberg...
Item #562154
March 10, 1951
NEW YORK TIMES, from New York, dated March 10, 1951 The frontpage features a 3 line, 1 column head: "Ex-Sergeant Calls Sister A Member Of Bomb Spy Ring" & subheads: "Testifies She & Her Husband Got Secrets of Los Alamos Project From Him in '44" "Sent Data By Own Wife" "Says She Memorized Facts for Soviet on Visit--He Later Wrote Report on Trip Here".... See More
25th anniversary of the accession of King George V...
Item #562128
May 04, 1935
THE SPHERE, from London, England, dated May 4, 1935 Calling itself: "The Empire's Illustrated Weekly".
* 25th anniversary of the accession of King George V to the throne
As the very colorful outer cover notes this is the: "Silver Jubilee Number" celebrating the 25th anniversary of the accession of King George V of England to the throne.
A large number of photos and art... See More
New York newspaper strike begins...
Item #562121
July 01, 1945
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, July 1, 1945
* New York newspaper strike begins
This 40+ page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "NEWSPAPER SALES TIED UP BY STRIKE" and "Deliverers Report 'Sick,' Stay Off Jobs Although Walkout Was Set Hours Later" which tells of the New York City newspaper deliveryman strike beginning.
Other news of the day. Rag editio... See More
President Medal of Freedom established...
Item #562116
July 08, 1945
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, July 8, 1945
* Presidential Medal of Freedom established
* President Harry Truman
* World War II original
This 30+ page newspaper has a small, somewhat discrete one column headline on page 6: "Civilian War Decoration Is Created by Truman"
Tells of President Harry Truman creating the Medal Of Freedom
Although a small ... See More
United States Office of War information created...
Item #561975
June 14, 1942
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, June 14, 1942
* United States Office of War information created
* Elmer Davis - FDR
This 70+ page newspaper has one column headline on the front page that include:
* PRESIDENT FORMS TOP NEWS AGENCY; ELMER DAVIS CHIEF
* Office of War Information Gets Control of Official Publicity but Not of Censorship
and more. (see) Lengthy text continues on page 31 wit... See More
David Wells gets perfect game...
Item #561973
May 18, 1998
NEW YORK POST, New York City, May 18, 1998
* David Wells
* Perfect game
* New York Yankees
This 92 page tabloid sized newspaper has a full front page photo of Wells being carried off the field with banner headline: "PERFECT!" in bold lettering and subhead. (see) More in the following pages.
Great to have in this title. Nice condition.... See More
Dreyfus Hotel disaster...
Item #561966
July 05, 1925
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, July 5, 1925
* Dreyfus Hotel disaster
* Boston, Massachusetts
This 50+ page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "10 KNOWN DEAD, 20 MISSING AS BUILDING FALLS" "Scores of Gay Revelers Injured When Boston Clubhouse Collapses" and more. (see)
Tells of the Dreyfus Hotel in Boston MA colla... See More
Beethoven...
Item #561929
May 01, 1935
THE ETUDE Music Magazine, from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, dated May, 1935. This issue features a duo-tone color cover entitled "Beethoven".
This publication is filled with various types of musical advertisements and articles including "Music and America's Greatest Problem" which also includes a photo of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Also included are several piano so... See More
Johann Strauss II...
Item #561928
August 01, 1936
THE ETUDE Music Magazine, from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, dated August, 1936. This issue features a duo-tone color cover entitled "Day's End On The Farm" and is of a farmer playing a pump-organ.
This publication is filled with various types of musical advertisements and articles including "The Magic of the Blue Danube" which also includes a photo of Johann Strauss II at his... See More
Alan Shepard 1st American into space....
Item #561921
May 09, 1961
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, May 9, 1961
* Alan Shepard - Project Mercury (success)
* 1st American astronaut into space
This 18 page newspaper has a front page headline: "Modest, Likable Space Hero Captures U.S. Hearts, Next U.S. Goal--Orbit" with related photo. (see)
Other news of the day. Nice condition.
wikipedia notes: Alan Bartlett Shepard, Jr. (Novembe... See More
Sevastopol captured by the Nazis...
Item #561918
July 02, 1942
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, July 2, 1942
* Sevastopol captured by the Nazis
* Crimean Peninsula
* World War II original
This 44 page newspaper has a six column headline on the front page: "GERMANS REPORT CAPTURE OF SEVASTOPOL" with subheads that include: "NAZIS CLAIM PORT" "Crimean Base Captured After 25-Day Assault, Berlin Asserts" and more with related ma... See More
Babe Ruth... New York Yankees...
Item #561887
January 15, 1934
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, January 15, 1934
* Babe Ruth - New York Yankees
* Last year with the team
This 8 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 6: "RUTH SIGNS FOR $35,000 FOR YEAR"
A rather short but 1st report anyways. Other news of the day.
Light browning with minor margin wear, otherwise in good condition.
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Publication for the farmer's wife...
Item #561879
March 01, 1934
THE FARMER'S WIFE, from St. Paul, Minnesota, dated March, 1934. This is a monthly publication with the front cover featuring an illustration of a young lady. The issue has a variety of content inside including stories, topics for the farmer's wife, home cooking, recipes and a variety of advertisements, some which are in color.
This is a complete issue in 42 pages measuring approximately 1
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