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Item # 709353
October 25, 1942
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 25, 1942

* Fleet Admiral William Halsey Jr.
* World War II - United States Navy
* Named commander, South Pacific Area
* Vice Admiral Robert L. Ghormley
* Promoted to four-star admiral
* Pre Naval Battle of Guadacanal


The front page has a banner headline: "HALSEY REPLACES GHORMLEY IN THE SOLOMONS" with subheads. (see images) Coverage continues inside with related photo. 
Complete 1st section only with 48 pages, rag edition in nice condition.