Historic Newspapers: Issues for under $50

THE STARS AND STRIPES--EXTRA, "Authorized Unofficial Publication for the U.S. Armed Forces", January 17, 1991

* War of Iraq begins
* Desert Storm
* Best title to have in ?

The bold banner headline proclaims: "WAR ERUPTS" and beneath which is: "Air Armada Hammers Iraq" with further text.

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THE CINCINNATI POST, Cincinnati, Ohio, Jan. 17, 1991 

* Operation Desert Storm
* Gulf War begins
* Persian Gulf

A bold front page head announces: "It's WAR" above which is the President Bush quote: "The liberation of Kuwait has begun...". A colorful ftpg. map shows the area of military action (see photos).
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QUAD-CITY TIMES, Davenport, Iowa, Jan. 17, 1991  

* Operation Desert Storm
* Gulf War begins
* Persian Gulf

The very bold: "W A R" on the front page announces the beginning of Desert Storm. Also: " ' So Far, So Good' ". Various related reports and a large map of the battle area in Iraq. Much reporting on the inside pages.
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HERALD_NEWS - EXTRA, Joliet, Illinois, January 17, 1991 

* Operation Desert Storm
* Persian Gulf War begins

The front page has a nice banner headline: "GULF WAR" with related  map (see images).
Complete 1st section, good condition.

TEMPE DAILY NEWS - TRIBUNE, January 17, 1991 

* Operation Desert Storm
* Persian Gulf War begins

The front page has a nice banner headline: "WAR 'Air armada pounds Iraq'" with related  map (see images).
Complete 1st section, good condition.

COURIER-POST, Cherry Hill, New Jersey, January 17, 1991 

* Operation Desert Storm
* Persian Gulf War begins

The front page has a nice banner headline: "War 'U.S., allies bomb Iraq, Missiles, refinery hit'" with related  map (see images).
Complete 1st section, good condition.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, NY, January 17, 1991 

* Operation Desert Storm
* Persian Gulf War begins

The front page has a nice banner headline: "U.S. AND ALLIES OPEN AIR WAR ON IRAQ, BOMB BAGHDAD AND KUWAITI TARGETS; 'NO CHOICE' BUT FORCE, BUSH DECLARES" with related  map (see images).
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RENO GAZETTE-JOURNAL, Reno, Nevada, January 17, 1991 

* Operation Desert Storm
* Persian Gulf War begins

The front page has a nice banner headline: "WAR - Waves of warplanes strike Baghdad" with related  map (see images).
Complete 1st section, good condition.

THE DES MOINES REGISTER, Des Moines, Iowa, January 17, 1991 

* Operation Desert Storm
* Persian Gulf War begins

The front page has a nice banner headline: "War erupts in Mideast; allied forces blitz Iraq" with related  map (see images).
Complete 1st section, good condition.

THE NEWS-STAR, Monroe, Louisiana, January 17, 1991 

* Operation Desert Storm
* Persian Gulf War begins

The front page has a nice banner headline: "U.S. AT WAR - Intensive air strikes pound Iraqi positions" with related  map (see images).
Complete 1st section, good condition.

DAILY LOCAL NEWS - WAR EDITION, Chester County, Pennsylvania, January 17, 1991 

* Operation Desert Storm
* Persian Gulf War begins

The front page has a nice banner headline: "It's War - U.S. launches air assault on Iraq" with related map and additional text (see images).
Complete 1st section, good condition.

USA TODAY, United States, January 17, 1991 

* Operation Desert Storm
* Persian Gulf War begins

The front page has a nice banner headline: "U.S. BOMBS BAGHDAD - Iraqi air force 'decimated'" with related map (see images).
Complete 1st section, good condition.

ORANGE COAST DAILY PILOT, Costa Mesa, California, January 17, 1991 

* Operation Desert Storm
* Persian Gulf War begins

The front page has a nice banner headline: "WAR! Air armada bombs Iraq; Saddam vows to fight" with related text (see images) and additional text and map on page 11.
Complete 1st section, good condition.

THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, January 21, 1991

Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The top names and events of all American sports eventually found their way in the pages of The Sporting News.

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THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, February 11, 1991

Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The top names and events of all American sports eventually found their way in the pages of The... Read full description  

TEMPE DAILY NEWS - TRIBUNE, February 24, 1991 

* Operation Desert Storm
* Persian Gulf War begins

The front page has a nice banner headline: "INVASION - Pray for them" with related  map (see images).
Complete 1st section, good condition.

TEMPE DAILY NEWS - TRIBUNE, February 24, 1991 

* Operation Desert Storm
* Persian Gulf War begins

The front page has a nice banner headline: "INVASION - Pray for them" with related  map (see images).
Complete 1st section, good condition.

THE YUMA DAILY SUN, Yuma, Arizona, February 24, 1991 

* Operation Desert Storm
* Persian Gulf War begins

The front page has a nice banner headline: "Ground war under way - Allies strike Iraqi troops in Kuwait" with multiple photos (see images).
Complete 1st section, good condition.

THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, February 25, 1991

Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The top names and events of all American sports eventually found their way in the... Read full description  

DAILY BREEZE, Los Angeles County - South Bay Region, Torrance, California, February 28, 1991

* War in Iraq ends
* Desert Storm is over

The nice banner headline proclaims: "Bush: 'Kuwait is liberated. Iraq's army is defeated.... The was is now behind us.' VICTORY" with additional photos and supporting text. This newspaper announces the end... Read full description  

THE BAKERSFIELD CALIFORNIAN, Bakersfield, California, February 28, 1991

* War in Iraq ends
* Desert Storm is over

The nice banner headline proclaims: "GULF WAR ENDS" with additional photos and supporting text. This newspaper announces the end of the war on Iraq and brings to conclusion the successful attempt to drive Iraq from Kuwait.
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BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE, Beaumont, Texas, February 28, 1991

* War in Iraq ends
* Desert Storm is over

The nice banner headline proclaims: "ALLIES: IT'S OVER - Iraq accepts all U.N. resolutions, letter says" with additional photos and supporting text. This newspaper announces the end of the war on Iraq and brings to conclusion the successful attempt to... Read full description  

SAN JOSE MERCURY NEWS, Calif., February 28, 1991

* War in Iraq ends
* Desert Storm is over

The banner headline reads: "'THIS WAR IS BEHIND US'" with various subheads and two related photos. Nice for display. Much more on the inside pages. Loads of text. 
Complete 1st section only with all 20 pages, minor margin wear, generally nice.

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THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, March 11, 1991

Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The top names and events of all American sports eventually found their way in the pages of The Sporting News.

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LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 22, 1991

* Clarence Leo Fender death
* Stratocaster electric guitar fame
* Music Man (Company) founder

Page 50 has a two column heading: "Clarence Leo Fender; Created Renowned Stratocaster Guitar" which continues on page 51 with heading: "FENDER: Creator of Famed Stratocaster Dies" (see)
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