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Item #570574NEW YORK TIMES, New York, March 29, 1951 The frontpage of this issue features a one column, three line "Spy Jury Locked Up After Deciding on 2 in Atom Conspiracy" with subheads "Panel in 6 1/2-Hour Study, but Still Must Reach Verdict on the Third Defendant" "To Resme Debate Today" "One Juror Holding Up Complete... Read full description -
Item #570072THE TIMES PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, December 27, 1951 This 36 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "BLAST TAKES LIFE OF NEGRO LEADER" "NAACP Official Killed as Explosion Rips Home".
This tells of the assassination plot on Civil Rights leader Harry T. Moore in Mims, Florida.
Other news of the day... Read full description -
Item #569496LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, August 7, 1952 This 14 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 11: "The Picture in the Major Leagues".
This tells of Cleveland Indians pitcher Satchel Paige becoming the oldest pitcher in major league history to hurl a complete-game shutout by beating the Detroit... Read full description -
Item #569291THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, September 5, 1950
* Douglas DC-3 airplane disaster
* Utica, New York
This 48 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "DC-3 CRASH KILLS 13, FIVE IN ONE FAMILY; 10 HURT NEAR UTICA" "Airliner, Carrying Holiday Passengers for Newark, Fails Soon After... Read full description -
Item #569289THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, November 22, 1950
* Mount Moran, Wyoming
* Airplane crash disaster
* New Tribes Mission
This 52 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 17: "PLANE CARRYING 24 HITS WYOMING PEAK" "Craft Owned by a California Mission Was Taking Group of its Members to Montana"
Tells of... Read full description -
Item #569139THE DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, May 22, 1952 This 80 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page of the sport's section (page 61) "Records in Brooklyn" with subheads that include: "5 Are Made in 1 Inning" and more with box scores. (see)
Tells of the Brooklyn Dodgers breaking the MLB baseball... Read full description -
Item #568741THE 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... Read full description -
Item #568740THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, June 24, 1950 This 30 page newspaper has various headlines on page 8 that include: "Yankees Lose" "Tigers Beat Bombers in 9th, 10-9, As 11 Homers Set Big League Mark" and more with box scores. (see)
Tells of the game between the Detroit Tigers and the New York Yankees in which 11 home runs were hit... Read full description -
Item #568667THE DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, August 21, 1951
This 40 page newspaper has 4 and 6 column headlines on the front page of the sport's section (page 23): "Mite Waits for Chance With Bases Loaded" "Least That May Be Said: There Is No Reflection on the Midget".
Tells of the recent at bat during the St. Louis Browns MLB game of... Read full description -
Item #568601Leominster Daily Enterprise, Leominster, Massachusetts, October 11, 1951 This 14 page newspaper has various headlines on pages 10 & 11: "Stengel Is Atop Baseball World With Three Titles in Three Years to Mark 3 Years As Yankee Manager" "Bauer Tells How He Made the Catch for Final Out of Game" with 2 photos. (see) Other news of... Read full description -
Item #568096THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, February 22, 1953 This 100+ page newspaper has a small one column headline on page 3 of the sport's section (inside): "Six Extra Periods Played". This tells of the longest college basketball game played between Niagara and Siena.
Other news of the day throughout. Rag edition, a few small clippings cut put... Read full description -
Item #568087THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, January 29, 1951
* Don Gentile - American fighter plane ace killed
* Nevada starts it's Atomic bomb tests
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... Read full description -
Item #566729TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Taunton, Massachusetts, October 2, 1950
* Philadelphia Phillies win National League pennant
* The Whiz Kids
* MLB baseball
This 14 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 12: "Sisler's Homer Gives Phillies First League Pennant In 35 Years".
Tells of the Philadelphia Phillies winning the... Read full description -
Item #566624LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, November 26, 1951
* Woodstock AL Alabama
* Train - railroad - locomotives
This 8 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Search for Additional Victims In Wreck Which Takes 18 Lives"
Tells of the train collision at Woodstock Alabama.
Other news of the... Read full description -
Item #565768THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, Special Number - The Death of King George VI", England, February 16, 1952 The cover features a photo of King George VI surrounded by a pint in purple ink. The pages within relate to the life of the king with a great wealth of photos.
Complete in 56 pages, very nice condition. -
Item #565259THE DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, October 5, 1952
* Whitey Ford scoreless World Series streak ends
* New York Yankees vs. San Francisco Giants (game 1)
* MLB baseball
This 40+ page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page of the sport's section (inside):
* Ford Victory 10th in Series
Tells of game i of the 1962 World Series in which... Read full description -
Item #565165Lot of 25 complete issues, with various American titles, containing front page Korean War news and Headlines; mostly 1st rate. All issues are complete and are suitable for framing.This item is not eligible for free shipping. -
Item #565100THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, March 28, 1953
* Conneaut, Ohio train crash (1st report)
* Nice front page headline for display
This 26 page newspaper has a nice two line banner headline on the front page: "3 NYC TRAINS CRASH IN OHIO; TOLL HEAVY" with subheads. (see)
Other news of the day. Light browning with some... Read full description -
Item #563880THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, August 23, 1952
* Bakersfield, California earthquake disaster
This 18 page newspaper has a nice five column headline on the front page: "QUAKES STRIKE L.A. AND COAST" with subheads and related photos. More inside.
Other news of the day. Light browning with some tiny binding holes along spine,... Read full description -
Item #562156NEW YORK TIMES, from New York, dated March 22, 1951 The frontpage features a 2 line, 2 column head: "3 On Trial as Spies Open Defense, Rosenberg Denying All Charges". Continues inside where there is a 2 column photo of the Rosenbergs arriving at the federal courthouse.
This is complete Rag issue in 64 pages measuring approximately... Read full description -
Item #562154NEW YORK TIMES, from New York, dated March 10, 1951 The frontpage features a 3 line, 1 column head: "Ex-Sergeant Calls Sister A Member Of Bomb Spy Ring" & subheads: "Testifies She & Her Husband Got Secrets of Los Alamos Project From Him in '44" "Sent Data By Own Wife" "Says She Memorized Facts for Soviet on Visit--He... Read full description -
Item #561153THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, June 10, 1953
* Worcester, Massachusetts tornado disaster (1st report)
This 60 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "TORNADO KILLS 69 IN MASSACHUSETTS; MIDWEST TOLL IS 139" with subheads that include: "Worcester Struck" and more with related photo. (see)
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Item #560291THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, December 8, 1952
* The great smog of 1952
* London, England
* Many casualties
This 56 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 17: "LONDON FOG TIE-UP LAST FOR 3D DAY" and "Blanket Shows No Sign of Lifting--Milk Supply Hit, Wave of Robberies Break Out". Tells of the great London smog of 1952 which... Read full description -
Item #557420THE TIMES PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, March 8, 1951
* Ezzard Charles vs. Jersey Joe Walcott
* Heavyweight Boxing title fight
This 62 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 25:
* Ezzard Charles Wins Easily Over Walcott
Other news of day throughout. Light browning with minor margin wear, otherwise in good condition.
wikipedia notes:... Read full description -
Item #557375LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, June 19, 1953
* Eve of Julius and Ethel Rosenberg's execution
This 12 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "HIGH COURT SETS ASIDE STAY OF EXECUTION" with subhead.
Other news of the day. Light browning at the margins, otherwise in nice condition.
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Item #556404THE 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.
Minor spine wear, otherwise in good condition. -
Item #554938THE MEARS NEWZ, Mears, Michigan, April 10, 1953
* "Smallest newspaper in the world"
This is a fascinating little newspaper which dubbed itself as: "The Smallest Newspaper in the World" as noted in the masthead. Created by one of the more interesting publishers in Michigan... Read full description -
Item #554779THE 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.
wikipedia notes: Melvin Thomas... Read full description -
Item #553710TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, January 8, 1953
* Hydrogen bomb revealed
* President Harry Truman
* Russia - Cold war
This 24 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page:
* 'Death Dust' Weapon Theorized as Possible
Other news of the day throughout. Little spine wear,... Read full description -
Item #553390THE 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
Other news of the day throughout. Rag edition in great condition. -
Item #552557THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, August 16, 1951
* Joe Louis (Brown bomber)
* Jimmy Bivins
This 32 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "Joe Louis Jabs Way to Victory".
More on page 19 with four column headline: "Feather-Fisted Joe Louis Wins Decision over Bivins".
Tells of the heavyweight fight between Joe Louis and Jimmy... Read full description -
Item #550972THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, September 25, 1952
* Dwight Eisenhower vindicates Richard Nixon
* Illegal Money Accepted for Campaign
This 40 page newspaper has a nice six column headline on the front page: "EISENHOWER ASSERTS NIXON IS COMPLETELY VINDICATED" with subheads and related photo. Minor margin... Read full description -
Item #550606THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, from New Orleans, Louisiana, dated September 27, 1950.
* Heavyweight boxing fight
* Joe Louis (Brown bomber)
* Ezzard Charles
* Pre fight news
This 42 page newspaper has a six column headline on page 21:
* Louis Seeks to Regain Heavy Crown Against Charles Tonight
with subheads that include: "Browns Bomber 2 To 1 Favorite" and more.
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Item #550557DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, August 10, 1952 - Roto Magazine only
* Jane Wyman
* Bing Crosby
The front page of this issue shows a colored illustration of Jane Wyman as part of an advertisement for Paramount's "Just for You", starring Bing Crosby.
This issue is in good condition. -
Item #550537THE PHILADELPHIA DAILY NEWS, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, July 11, 1952 This issue has a very displayable front page: "It's Ike", posted on a sign being held up by a Republican Elephant - upon Dwight David "Ike" Eisenhower's selection as a presidential candidate by the Republican National Committee. The issue is in great shape, but only... Read full description -
Item #547686FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, March 6, 1953
* Russian Premier, Joseph Stalin's death
This 14 page newspaper has a nice two line banner headline on the front page: "Stalin's Body Lies In State At Moscow; See Red Military Dictatorship Possible," with subheads that include: "Man Of Steel Dies Four Days After... Read full description -
Item #220023THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, March 9, 1951.
* Lonely Hearts Killers Get Electric Chair
* Martha Beck
* Raymond Fernandez
This 50 page newspaper has a somewhat small two line, one column headline near the bottom of the front page: "2 Die For Lonely Hearts Slaying". Other news of the day throughout. Slight browning... Read full description -
Item #216115THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, February 19, 1952.
* Famous Bank Robber Willie Sutton Captured* Springfield, Massachusetts 1952This 28 page newspaper has a three line, one column headline on the front page: "WILLIE SUTTON, 'MOST WANTED' ROBBER, SEIZED" with subhead: "Notorious Criminal,... Read full description -
Item #214764SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Mass., September 11, 1950.
* Joe DiMaggio
* Yankee Clipper
* 3 Home Run Game
This 20 page newspaper has a two line, three column headline on page 12: "DiMaggio Belts Three Home Runs As Yanks Beat Nats; Tigers Split" with subheads that include: "Clipper's Great Showing Beats Senators, 8-1; Raschi Captures... Read full description -
Item #214762SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Mass., July 2, 1951.
* Bob Feller
* Pitches 3rd No-Hitter
* 1951
This 20 page newspaper has a two line, two column headline on the front page: "Bob Feller of Indians Hurls Third No-Hitter" with subhead: "Becomes First Pitcher in Modern Major League History to Turn Trick by Beating Tigers,... Read full description -
Item #208008DETROIT FREE PRESS - GRAPHIC, Detroit, MI, August 13, 1950. A great issue for framing and displaying!
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Item #207494The Korean War, 1950-1953, from various titles. A complete and original issue from the heart of the Korean War, with front page news coverage of the war (war headlines). Each issue varies, but will be similar in look and condition to the one shown in the image, but actual dates will vary. All issues are complete and in very good condition. -
Item #207170DETROIT NEWS, April 17, 1952 Banner head on the front page of the sports section: "I Went Head-Huntin Early, Says Sugar" & subheads, plus a one line five col. head: "Robinson Explains How He Changed KO Punch in Midair". Summary of the Rocky Graziano-Sugar Ray Robinson fight and two action photos. Rag edition. -
Item #207167NEW YORK TIMES, May 21, 1952 Pg. 33 has a 6 column banner head: "Yankees Turn Back White Sox for Sains Fourth Triumph" & 2 line, 1 col. subhead: " Bombers Win, 4-3, As Mantle Helps" & "Sain Limits White Sox to Six Safeties as Mickey Sparks Yankees With Four Hits" & more. Summary and the box score. In the summary is mention that... Read full description -
Item #207117THE NEW YORK TIMES, 1951-52, from New York, New York . A complete and original issue from the heart of the Korean War, with front page news coverage of the war (war headlines). Each issue varies, but will be similar in look and condition to the one shown in the image, but actual dates will vary. If you need a specific date, please contact us... Read full description -
Item #205455Allentown, Pennsylvania, March 6, 1953
Six column head "Weeping Reds View Stalin" with subhead "Kremlin Gives No Hint About His Successor" plus a two column photo of Joseph Stalin. This is the front page only and is in good condition. See photos for full details. -
Item #205437THE DETROIT NEWS, October 2, 1950, from Detroit, Michigan. "Sislers' Big Homer Makes Roberts Hero, Too" is the headline on the Sports page along with "Yankees 1-2 Favorites Over Phillies". Also includes several photos. This is the full issue and and is in good condition. See photos for full details.
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Item #204938THE MORNING CALL, June 3, 1953, from Allentown, PA. 2 line headline "Elizabeth Crowned; Gives New Hope of Glory to Her People Everywhere" with subhead "Queen Broadcasts From Buckingham After Coronation"; "Queen Rides Through Rain and Cheers" "British Climbers Drink Toast to... Read full description -
Item #160997MORNING CALL, Nov. 2, 1950 Two line, three column head near bottom: "George Bernard Shaw Succumbs at 94; One of History's Greatest Dramatists" plus one column photo of him. Front page only.
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Item #160753MORNING CALL, Allentown, Pa. January 20, 1953 Two line, six column head: "Eisenhower Ends Democratic Rule By Becoming Nation's 34th President" Subhead: "Weather Outlook For Inauguration: Cloudy and Warm" plus related photos. Front page only!
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