TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, May 18, 1948 

* Russia recognizes Israel as a new State

The front page has a two column head: "Jews Say Acre Surrenders, 500 Arab Troops Drown" with notable text that includes: "Russia recognized Israel...".
History would show Russia to be the first major power to formally recognize Israeli statehood.
Complete in 12 pages, nice condition.