THE SPRINGFIELD UNION-REPUBLICAN, Mass. May 26, 1946

* Jordan gets independence from Britain 
* King Abdullah I of Jordan photo
* Emir of Transjordan

The front page has a one column heading: "KING ENTHRONED WITH REGAL POMP IN TRANS-JORDAN" with subhead. (see images)
Complete with all 70 pages, light toning at the margins, nice condition.

background: The independence of Jordan on May 25, 1946, served as a pivotal moment in the post-WWII decolonization of the Middle East, transforming the British Mandate of Transjordan into a fully sovereign Hashemite Kingdom. By ending decades of British administrative and military oversight, the nation established its own constitutional monarchy under King Abdullah I, allowing it to forge a distinct national identity and take an autonomous seat on the global stage. This transition was not just a local shift in power but a foundational event that enabled Jordan to navigate the complex geopolitical shifts of the 20th century, ultimately positioning the kingdom as a key, stabilizing player in regional diplomacy and security.