Alfalfa - Carl Switzer killed... Star of "Our Gang" Little Rascals...
FITCHBURG SENTINEL (two issue set), Fitchburg, Massachusetts, January 22 & 23, 1959 The Jan. 22nd issue has 30 pages and has a two column headline near the bottom of the front page: "'Alfalfa' Of 'Our Gang' Slain" with caption: "Shot During Argument Over $50"
The Jan. 23rd issue has 14 pages and a two column photo on page 4 with caption: "Former Child Star Killed". (see)
You get both issues concerning the shooting death of child movie star Carl Switzer, better known as 'Alfalfa' of the 'Our Gang' TV comedy series.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout these issues. Good condition.
Note: Carl was also the young momentary rival of Jimmy Stewart in It's A Wonderful Life.
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- Child actor Carl Switzer killed (1st report)
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PICTURE SECTION only of the Chicago Sunday Tribune, Sept. 19, 1937
- Little Rascals "hand coloring" photo
- Our Gang - Spanky - Alfalfa - Darla
- Children - comedy