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APAMAMA NUT I BEBA, Feb. 12, 1944 This island is a postage stamp size chunk of coral and trees in the Pacific Ocean, one of the Gilbert Islands, not far from the Equator. In the masthead is: "Apamama's On The Map - With One Objective - Blast The Jap!"
This is a crudely produced "camp" newspaper for and by the military installation on this tiny island, single sheet, 8 by 13 inches, great condition.

Background: APAMAMA NUT I BEBA was a rare World War II-era camp newspaper produced on Apamama…

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Feb. 2, 1942

* Marshalls-Gilberts raids - Pacific Islands
* USS Yorktown - Task Force 17
* Post Attack on Pearl Harbor
* Prelude to the Battle of Midway

The front page has a nice banner headline: "SIX JAP BASES RAIDED BY U. S." with subheads. (see) Nice for display. First report coverage on the Marshall-Gilberts raids by Task Force 17 onboard the USS Yorktown. This was a prelude to the eventual Battle of Midway.
Complete with all 32 pages, small library stamp…

APAMAMA NUT I BEBA, Feb. 22, 1944  This island is a postage stamp size chunk of coral and trees in the Pacific Ocean, one of the Gilbert Islands, not far from the Equator. In the masthead is: "Apamama's On The Map - With One Objective - Blast The Jap!"
This is a crudely produced "camp" newspaper for and by the military installation on this tiny island, single sheet, 8 by 13 inches, great condition.

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.

DAILY NEWS, New York, New York, November 22, 1943

The front page of this WWII issue features the headline "YANKS INVADE GILBERT ISLES" and the following subhead:  "Attack Jap Bases on Tarawa and Makin by Land, Sea, Air".  A front page map is also included, showing the various Pacific islands occupied by the Americans and Japanese.

This issue contains only the front page and is in excellent condition.

APAMAMA NUT I BEBA, Feb. 14, 1944  This island is a postage stamp size chunk of coral and trees in the Pacific Ocean, one of the Gilbert Islands, not far from the Equator. In the masthead is: "Apamama's On The Map - With One Objective - Blast The Jap!"
This is a crudely produced "camp" newspaper for and by the military installation on this tiny island, single sheet, 8 by 13 inches, great condition.

STARS & STRIPES, Southern Germany Edition, June 8, 1945   This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead.
The front page reports: "450 Supers Raid Osaka; Okinawa Airport Is Taken" "5 Divs. Ready for Final Drive on 20,000 Foe" "2,500 Tons of Fire Bombs Rake 2d Largest City" & more.
Much war reporting inside.
Eight pages, tabloid-size, a few minor margin tears, good condition.

WILMINGTON MORNING STAR, N.C, February 2, 1944

* Battle of Kwajalein Atoll
* World War II Pacific Campaign vs. Japan
* Marhsall Island - Roi-Namur

The top of the front page has a five column headline: "YANK AMPHIBIOUS FORCES INVADE MARSHALL ISLANDS" with subheads and related map. (see images)
Complete with all 8 pages, light toning at the margins, small stain from a address label being removed, generally in nice condition. 

Background: The Battle of Kwajalein Atoll, fought from…

SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, August 31, 1942

* Battle of Milne Bay
* World War II - WWII
* Pacific theater campaign

The front page has a nice headline: "M'ARTHUR TRAPS JAPS IN MILNE BAY AMBUSH" with subheads. (see images) 
Complete 1st section only with 8 pages a little light staining, a few small binding holes along the spine, generally in good condition.

Background: The Battle of Milne Bay, culminating in the decisive stand at No. 3 Airstrip on August 31, 1942, was a monumental psychological and…

SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, January 7, 1942

* Pacific Clipper - Boeing 314 flying boat
* 1st commercial aircraft to circle the World
* Pan American World Airways'

The front page has a two column heading: "Clipper Ends Epoch-Making, 31,000-Mile Flight From war" (see)
Complete with all 24 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp within the masthead, small address label on the front page, small archival mend along the right margin, small binding holes along the spine,…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 8, 1942 

* Battle of the Coral Sea is on
* Imperial Japanese verses U.S. Navy
* USS Lexington & Yorktown fame 
* Pacific Ocean theater - aircraft carriers

The front page has a nice banner headline: "GREAT NAVAL AND AIR BATTLE RAGES IN PACIFIC" with subheads and related map. (see images) 
Complete with all 42 pages, light toning at the margins, nice condition.

Background:On May 9, 1942, both the United States and Japan issued claims about the outcome of the…

LOS ANGELES EXAMINER, March 18, 1942

* General Douglas MacArthur promoted
* Supreme Commander, Southwest Pacific Area
* Great issue for display

The front page has a terrific banner headline: "M'ARTHUR IN AUSTRALIA; TAKES TOP COMMAND" with subheads, photo of MacArthur and a patriotic themed appearance. Nice for display.
First section only with 14 pages, minor margin war, generally nice.

wikipedia notes: In March 1942, MacArthur, his family and his staff left nearby Corregidor Island…

THE SUNDAY STAR NEWS, Wilmington, North Carolina, November 15, 1942

* Eddie Rickenbacker about to be found
* American World War I airplane fighter ace
* Adrift at sea for 24 days

This 20 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "Famous Ace, Party Rescued By Navy Plane"; "Rickenbacker Saved After Three Weeks On Raft In The South Pacific"; and "One Man Succumbs" and more. This tells of the rescue of Captain Eddie Rickenbacker after he was adrift at sea for…

THE EVENING BULLETIN, Philadelphia, November 14, 1942

* Eddie Rickenbacker found alive
* American World War I airplane fighter ace
* Adrift at sea for 24 days

The front page has a nice banner headline above the masthead: "Capt. Rickenbacker Found Alive in the Pacific" with subheads and photo. More inside.
Twenty pages, some margin wear & tear, generally good.

wikipedia notes: One of Rickenbacker's most famous near-death experiences occurred in October 1942. He was sent on a tour of…

BUTNER WORLD NEWS, Aug. 29, 1945  

* USS General Henry H. W. Butner troopship
* U.S. occupation of Japan begins (Tokyo)
* General Douglas MacArthur takes over
* USS Missouri (Big Mo) in Tokyo Bay

This is a mimeographed newspaper produced by the staff on board the USS General H.W. Butner, the American troop carrier transporting troops from Europe to the Pacific.
It is a four page newspaper, typewriter set, with front page headlines including: "MacArthur Gets Tough With Japs Regarding Signing of Peace…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 24, 1942

* Eddie Rickenbacker goes missing (1st report)
* American World War I airplane fighter ace
* Would be adrift at sea for 24 days

Near the bottom of the front page is a two-column heading announcing: "Rickenbacker Missing in Pacific On Flight Southwest of Hawaii" (see) Article continues inside with photo. First report coverage on Captain Eddie Rickenbacker going missing after his airplane went down in the Pacific Ocean. He would be adrift at sea for…

PACIFIC EMPRESS "A Newspaper Printed & Published Daily Aboard Canadian Pacific Steamships", Jan. 20, 1939  An interesting newsletter printed on board a ship with various travel-related items with advertisements as well.
Four pages, 9 by 12 1/2 inches, good condition.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 6, 1945

* Douglas MacArthur & Chester W. Nimitz
* Made top commanders in Pacific Theater
* World War II vs. Japanese

The front page has a nice banner headline: "M'ARTHUR HEADS U. S. ARMY IN PACIFIC" with subhead: "MacArthur and Nimitz Get Team Job to Deal Knockout" and photos. (see) Nice for display.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 32 pages, rag edition in great condition.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 5, 1945

* Wake Island back in U.S. possession
* Post World War II Japan

The front page has a four column headline: "AMERICAN FLAG IS RAISED ON WAKE ISLE" with subheads that include: "EPIC OF ATOLL ENDS" "Americans Go Ashore to Crown Heroic Fight of marines in 1941" and more. (see)
Complete with all 40 pages, light toning at the margins, generally very nice.

Background: The formal surrender of Wake Island on September 4, 1945, carried immense symbolic and emotional…

ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, Dec. 18, 1941

* Admiral Chester W. Nimitz promoted
* Commander in Chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet
* Husband E. Kimmel loses position
* Post bombing of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii

The front page has a banner headline: "HAWAII NAVAL, ARMY, AIR COMMANDERS OUSTED" with subheads and a few related photos. (see) First report coverage on Chester W. Nimitz taking over as fleet admiral of the United States Navy in the Pacific shortly after the bombing of Pearl Harbor.
Complete with…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 30, 1942 

* First World War II "Medal of Honor" given 
* Lieutenant Alexander "Sandy" Nininger Jr.
* Hero for actions at the Battle of Bataan 
* Post attack on Pearl Harbor Pacific Theater  

The top of the front page has two photos headed: "Dies A Hero" Also a one column heading: "M'ARTHUR OFFICER HONORED BY NATION" with subhead. (see images) 
Much more reporting on World War II events of the day. Complete with all 38 pages, rag edition in very nice condition.

Background: The…

THE NEWS, Frederick, Maryland, October 5, 1942

* USS Grunion submarine officially lost
* 1st report

This 10 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 2: "Submarine Grunion Lost, Navy Announces" "Usually Carried Crew of 65; Was Launched Soon After Pearl Harbor Attack"

Other news of the day with much on World War II.

Light browning with little spine wear, otherwise in good condition.

wikipedia notes: USS Grunion (SS-216) was a Gato-class submarine that was sunk at Kiska,…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 12, 1942

* Battle Of Midway - Carriers
* United States Navy vs. Imperial Japanese Navy
* The sea battle that changed the course of WWII

The front page has a banner headline: "ARMY FLIERS BLASTED TWO FLEETS OFF MIDWAY" with subheads. (see images) More reporting inside. Coverage on the recent victory at the Battle of Midway.
Complete with 38 pages, light toning at the margins, nice condition.

Background: On June 11, 1942, just five days after the decisive…

THE WAKE, U.S.S. Wake Island, July 11, 1945  

* United States Navy WWII aircraft carrier publication

This was a "camp" newspaper from World War II printed onboard the escort carrier U.S.S. Wake Island. It was involved in the action in the Pacific during the closing months of the war.
The full front page is a map of Wake Island.
Eight pages, 8 by 13 inches, crudely produced (as most camp newspapers were), it was once stapled but now they are individual sheets., good condition.

Background: This isn't…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 8, 1942

* Battle Of Midway ends w/ win
* Japanese vs. American Navy
* World war II original - WWII

The front page has a nicet three line banner headline: "JAPANESE DESTROYER SUNK, TWO CRUISERS HIT, U.S. DESTROYER LOST, MOST OF THE CREW RESCUED; ENEMY WITHDRAWS, MIDWAY 'SECTION IS QUIET'" with subheads. (see) More on page 5 with related map. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Other news, sports and…

PACIFIC EMPRESS, "A Newspaper Printed & Published Daily Aboard Canadian Pacific Steamships", Jan. 15, 1939  A rather rare, small newspaper with the bkpg. having: "Jews Reject Il Duce's Offer of Aid" which was his proposal for establishing a Jewish state in Italian Ethiopia.
Also a report that outlaw Doc Barker, son of Ma Barker & brother of Fred Baker, was killed in an attempt to escape the prison at Alcatraz.
Four pages, 9 by 12 1/4 inches, nice condition.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 25, 1942

* Death of General Clarence Tinker
* Still hunting for Rickenbacker

The front page has a one column headline: "FLIERS STILL HUNT FOR RICKENBACKER " with subheading: "Long-range Patrol Craft of Navy Find No Trace of Lost Army Plane in Pacific".
Page 20 contains an article titled: "TINKER'S DEATH EXPLAINED" with subheading: "Award of D.F.C Reveals General Died on Pacific Bomber Raid".  Additionally, there is significant war news throughout this…

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, August 14, 1942

* Battle of Guadalcanal
* Solomon Islands
* World War II original

This 24 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "ALLIED BOMBERS POUND JAPANESE SHIPS TRYING TO REINFORCE SOLOMONS" with subheads (see images).

Other news of the day throughout which much on World War II as well as sports and advertisements. Light browning with minor spine wear, otherwise good.

wikipedia notes: The Guadalcanal…

SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, EXTRA, Feb. 3, 1943

* Battle of Rennell Island - Solomons
* Last major naval engagement
* During the Guadalcanal Campaign
* World War II - WWII Pacific theater

The front page has a nice banner headline: "PACIFIC BATTLE RAGES; U.S., JAP SHIPS SUNK" with subheads. (see images) Nice for display.
Complete with 24 pages, light toning at the margins, small binding holes and a little wear along the spine, generally nice.

TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, August 10, 1942

* Battle of Guadalcanal beginning
* Solomon Islands

This 10 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "U. S. Forces Continue to Blast Solomon Islands" with subhead (see photos).

Other news of the day throughout which much on World war II. Light browning with minor margin wear, otherwise good condition.

wikipedia notes: The Guadalcanal Campaign, also known as the Battle of Guadalcanal, was fought between August 7,…

SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, Nov. 22, 1943

* Operation Galvanic - World War II
* Battles of Tawara and Makin Islands
* Gilbert Islands - Pacific Theatre - WWII
* United States Marines Corps. Betio landing

The front page has a nice banner headline in bold lettering that announces: "BIG CENTRAL PACIFIC DRIVE IS UNDER WAY!" with subheads and related map. Nice for display. Aerial view of Tawara is on page 3.
Complete with 24 pages, light toning at the margins, small binding holes along the…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 8, 1942

* USS Lexington & the Battle of the Coral Sea
* Captain Frederick C. Sherman awarded
* Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Navy Cross

The top of page 11 has a one column heading: "LEXINGTON CAPTAIN DECORATED BY NAVY" with subheads. (see images)
Other World War II reporting throughout. Complete with 42 pages, rag edition in great condition.

Background:On July 7, 1942, Captain Frederick C. Sherman, U.S. Navy, received a Gold Star in lieu of a…

STARS & STRIPES, Paris Edition, May 23, 1945  This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead.
Front page banner headline: "First Army Pacific-Bound" with a photo of Gen. Courtney H. Hodges. Also: "Flaming Oil Routs Caps On Okinawa" "Yank Forces Gain on Luzon And Mindanao". Photos inside include Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby & Gregory Peck.
Eight pages, tabloid-size, good condition.

THE TIMES PICAYUNE, New Orleans, January 2, 1943

* Rose Bowl: Georgia Bulldogs vs. UCLA Bruins
* Orange Bowl: Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Boston College
* Sugar Bowl: Tennessee Volunteers vs. Tulsa
* Cotton Bowl: Texas Longhorns vs. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

The sport's section has coverage on the four major bowl games with a page 13 banner headline: "Georgia Scores Twice in Last Period to Beat U. C. L. A. in Rose Bowl, 9-0" with subheads, photos, stats and lineups. Coverage on the…

THE NEWS AND OBSERVER, Raleigh, North Carolina, July 4, 1937.
 
* Amelia Earhart famous disappearance
* Searching the Pacific Ocean

The front page has a two column heading: "Amelia Earhart's Chance For Rescue Becomes Dim" with subhead. (see)
Complete 1st section only with 10 pages, light toning, a little margin wear with a few tiny tears, should be handled with care.

SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, June 6, 1943

* Louis Zamperini goes missing
* World War II South Pacific
* Movie - film "Unbroken" fame
* Count Fleet wins Triple crown

Page 5 of the sport's section has a one column photo of Louis Zamperirni with small heading: "Missing In Action" with brief text. (see) 1st report coverage when Louis Zamperini originally went missing. He would eventually be caught by the Japanese and endure countless days of torture until the end of the war over two years…

LOS ANGELES TIMES,  July 11, 1937.
 
* Amelia Earhart famous disappearance
* Over the Pacific Ocean - Fred Noonan

The front page has a two column heading: "Earhart Quest by Air Fails" with subhead (see images).

Incomplete issue containing the front and back leafs of the 1st section only (4 pages total), some central fold wear with archival mending on page 2 and minimal text loss.

THE BOSTON POST, Sept. 15, 1942

* Lookout Air Raids - Brookings, Oregon
* Incendiary bombs from a Yokosuka E14Y
* Japanese naval aviator Nobuo Fujita

The top of the front page has a five column heading: "JAP PLANE TRIES TO FIRE OREGON WOODS" with subheads. (see images) This event was the first time the contiguous United States was bombed by an enemy aircraft.
Complete with all 20 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, generally nice.

wikipedia notes: In September of…

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., November 26, 1937

* Last major train robbery in the U.S.
* Deming, Luna County, New Mexico
* Henry Loftus and Harry Donaldson

You might call it the official end of the "Wild West", but in any case the two column heading near the bottom of the front page announces what is considered the last major train robbery in the country: "''Brooklyn Cowboys' Kill One But Fail in Train Holdup" with subhead. (see)
Complete with 20m pages, light toning at the margins,…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 28, 1942

* Battle of the Java Sea - naval
* World War II Pacific Campaign
* Imperial Japanese Navy victory

The top of the front page has a five column headline: "ALLIED FLEET IN NAVAL BATTLE WITH JAPANESE IN THE JAVA SEA" with subheads and related map. Lengthy coverage continues on page 4 with a few related photos.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 30 pages, light toning at the margins, nice condition.

THE STARS AND STRIPES, Mediterranean Edition, April 19, 1945 

* Ernie Pyle death

One can only imagine what the owner of this actual newspaper thought when reading this article for the first time involving one of their American heroes of that time. A great issue to hang framed on the wall of any military or journalist enthusiast.
The front page has a two column headline: "Ernie Pyle Is Killed By Japanese Bullet", with photo of Pyle (see images).  Extensive details are included as well,…

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Mass.., August 29, 1945

* Official Pearl Harbor attack report
* President Harry S. Truman releases
* Japan occupation just before peace signing

On August 29, 1945, with America’s enemies vanquished, President Harry S. Truman released the results of secret Army and Navy investigations into the Dec. 7, 1941 Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor that took the lives of more than 2,400 Americans, sunk or damaged 21 ships in the U.S. Pacific fleet and brought the…

THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, February 3, 1944

* Battle of Kwajalein Atoll ends with U.S. victory
* World War II Pacific Campaign vs. Japan
* Marhsall Island - Roi-Namur

The top of the front page has a four column headline: "MARINES TAKE ROI ISLAND, INVADE 2 MORE MARSHALLS" with subhead. (see)
Complete with 30 pages, light toning along the central fold, a little spine wear, generally good.

THE SUN, New York, Dec. 10, 1941  

* United States at war in Pacific
* Post Pearl Harbor attack
* America enters World War II

Large front page banner headline from just 3 days after Pearl Harbor: "U.S. FORCES BATTLE INVADERS ON LUZON" with various related reports. Included is a map headed: "Invasion Of Philippines".
Complete in 52 pages, various tears and chipping at the margins, partially loose at the spine.

Background: On December 10, 1941, just two days after the attack on…

THE SERVICE KNIGHT, Camp John T. Knight, Oakland, California, July 1, 1944  This is a camp newspaper for military personnel at Camp Knight in California.
Eight pages, minor wear at the margins, generally good condition.

Background: Camp John T. Knight, established in 1942 in Oakland, California, was a key U.S. Army facility during World War II, supporting Pacific operations as part of the San Francisco Port of Embarkation. Named after Brigadier General John T. Knight, the camp published a…