1955 murder of Serge Rubinstein...

THE DETROIT NEWS, Jan. 27, 1955



* Murder of Serge Rubinstein

* Convicted draft-evader - evasion

* Playboy - stock manipulator



The front page has a banner headline: "DRAFT DODGER SLAIN" with caption: "Serge Rubinstein Saga Ends" with subheads and photo. (see) Nice for display.

Complete with 64 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, small binding holes alo... See More  

1st nuclear submarine test voyage...

THE TIMES PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, January 19, 1955



* USS Nautilus

* 1st nuclear submarine test voyage



This 40 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "Nautilus Denied Permit for Dive".



Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with little spine wear, otherwise in good condition.



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Jack Palance...

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS - PARADE, Detroit, Michigan, January 2, 1955  The front of this issue contains a photo of Jack Palance with an accompanying article entitled "Women Love Hollywood's Tough Guys" which includes additional photos of other actors. Additional stories and advertisements are within.



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Marilyn Monroe suspended from movie in 1953....

THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 26, 1954



* Marilyn Monroe suspended

* "The Girl in Pink Tights" movie



This 48 page newspaper has one column headings on page 21: "MARILYN MONROE FAILS TO REPORT" "Fox Again Puts Star Under Salary Suspension for Missing 'Pink Tights' Call" See photo for 1st report coverage on Monroe being suspended from the movie "The gir... See More  

Jack Benny... an imaginary Marciano-Dempsey fight...

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS - PARADE, Detroit, Michigan, January 10, 1954  The front of this issue contains a photo of Jack Benny accompanying article entitled "The Secret Life of Jack Benny - How old is he? What's the story behind his violin-playing? Is he stingy? ... Here are the answers -- in his own words" and includes additional photos.



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1st Siamese Twins Separation success....

THE TIMES PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, September 18, 1953



* 1st Siamese twins to be separated successfully

* Medical history is made - Surgery - Surgeon



This 58 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Separated Twins' Chances for Survival Held 'Good'" with subhead: "Pair Is Unjoined in Two Hour, 15-Minute Surgery" and nice photo of the parents. ... See More  

Mel Ott quits baseball...

THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, January 24, 1953 



* Mel Ott quits baseball



This 20 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 13: "Mel Ott Quits Game"



Other news of the day throughout. Some small binding holes along the spine and light browning around the margins, otherwise in nice condition.



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Dwight Eisenhower's inauguration...

THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, Jan. 20, 1953  This issue features a banner headline of "Eisenhower Is Sworn in as President" with subheads and one column photo of Eisenhower. Other news of the day.

The complete 4 page issue in good condition.

Eisenhower Inauguration...

THE SALINA JOURNAL, Kansas, January 20, 1953.



* Dwight Eisenhower inauguration as President

* World War II General



This 14 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page:



* Eisenhower In As President



with subheads and photo of Ike.



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Peter Pan display ad... 1953 Premiere showing...

MOTION PICTURE DAILY, New York, January 8, 1953



* Peter Pan advertisement



As the title suggests, this publication is replete with news concerning the movie industry. This issue has a pre-opening day ad for Peter Pan - taking 4 of its 8 pages - all in color. Great to have this displayable advertisement in a motion picture-themed publication.



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Truman reveals the hydrogen bomb....

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, January 8, 1953



* Hydrogen bomb revealed

* President Harry truman

* State of the Union Address

* Russia - Cold war



The front page has a four column heading: "Atomic-War Is Insane, President Tells Stalin" with subheads. (see)

Complete with 32 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp within the masthead, some small binding holes along the sp... See More  

Ban of black golf players broken for the first time...

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, January 18, 1952



* PGA Professional Golfers Association

* Ban of black players broken for the 1st time



This 40 page newspaper has two column headlines on page 36: "Kroll Shatters Course Standard at San Diego" and "Fire Seven-Under 65 for Three-Stroke Lead; Louis Becomes First Negro to Play in PGA Event"



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Best Walter O. Briggs Sr. death...

THE DETROIT NEWS, Jan. 17, 1952



* Walter O. Briggs Sr. death

* Automobile manufacturing company

* Detroit Tigers baseball team owner



The front page has a nice banner headline: "WALTER O. BRIGGS DEAD" with subheads and photo. (see images) Nice for display. Lengthy first report coverage continues inside with another related photo. Great to have in this Detroit publication, very rar... See More  

Nevada starts it's Atomic bomb tests...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, January 29, 1951  This 38 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Don Gentile Killed in Jet Crash; U.S. Ace in Europe Shot Down 19" with photo.



Also one column headlines on the front that include: "2D ATOMIC BLAST IN 24 HOURS JOLTS WIDE NEVADA AREA" "Flash Reaches 200 Miles" and more. Other news of the day th... See More  

Mel Ott & Jimmie Foxx named to the MLB Hall of Fame...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 27, 1951



* Mel Ott & Jimmie Foxx 

* Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame 



This 28 page newspaper has two column headlines on page 17:"Ott, Foxx Named to Hall of Fame By Baseball Writers' Association" "Ex-Giant Outfielder and Pilot Gets Niche at Cooperstown on 197 Votes--Former Athletics, Red Sox Slugger Draws 179" with pho... See More  

First Commercial Air Flight...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, from New York, dated January 11, 1951



* Avro Canada jetliner

* 1st commercial airplane flight

* Altitude record



This 52 page newspaper has somewhat discrete one column headline near the bottom of the front page:



* Flight From Chicago Made in 102 Minutes



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Michigan Rose Bowl in 1951

THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Russell, Kansas, January 2, 1951



* Rose Bowl: Michigan Wolverines vs. California Golden Bears

* Sugar Bowl: Kentucky Wilcats vs. Oklahoma Sooners

* Orange Bowl: Clemson Tigers vs. Miami Hurricanes

* Cotton Bowl: Tennessee Volunteers vs. Texas Longhorns



This 6 page newspaper has one column headlines on the back page (pg. 6) that include:



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EVENING CHRONICLE, Jan. 25, 1950 Seven column head: "ALGER HISS GETS 5 YEARS" Subhead: "Remains Free Until Courts Rule Finally On His Appeal" Front page only.

India's Constitution announced... Independence realized...

THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, MA, January 24 & 25, 1950 (a two-issue set)  Although India's Independence was guaranteed as of 1947, it did not become a reality until January 26, 1950, when its Constitution became official. This two issue set contains details regarding the Constitution (inside, with photo), the declaration of the former king stepping down from power, and the a... See More  

1950 Preston Tucker not guilty...

THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, January 23, 1950



* Preston Tucker not guilty (1st report)

* Automobile designer & entrepreneur

* 1948 Tucker Sedan "Tucker Torpedo" fame



The front page has a one column heading: "Tucker Will Try to Re-organize Firm" with subhead: "Accused Cleared Of Fraud Charges" (see)

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THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Jan. 19, 1950. Page 10 has a two line, two column head: "Rep. Ford Is Named 'Young Man of Year'" and just above this and underscored is a one line head: "War On Bossism Wins Honor." The report begins: "Rep. Gerald R. Ford, Jr. (R), Grand Rapids, was chosen as one of the Nation's 10 'young men of the year'" Plus a bit more about the award and the other recipients. Includes a... See More  

Sinking of the HMS Truculent Submarine...

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, January 13, 1950  This 10 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Fifty-two Men Feared Dead Today Aboard The British Sub Truculent". You also receive the January 14th issue which has a photo the sub on the front page. This issue has 8 pages.



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Ohio State wins Rose Bowl in 1950...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 3, 1950 



* Rose Bowl: Ohio State Buckeyes vs. California Golden Bears 

* Orange Bowl: Santa Clara vs. Kentucky Wildcats 

* Sugar Bowl: Oklahoma Sooners vs. LSU Tigers 

* Cotton Bowl: Rice Owls vs. North Carolina Tar Heels 



The sport's section (page 26) has a banner headline: "Ohio State Field Goal in Last Two Minutes Beats Cal... See More  

Howard Unruh mass murder... The first mass murderer in the United States of this nature...

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Trans-Jordan seeks peace following the U.S.' formal recognition of the State of Israel...

NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 2, 1949 



* De Jure recognition of Israel



Although the state of Israel was formally created in May, 1948, the United States and Trans-Jordan (current-day Jordan) did not formalize their recognition until much later.

On January 31st, 1849 the U.S. did so, and although Jordan did not formally do so until 1994, this issue reports that on the day following Israel's... See More