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Item # 574533

August 17, 1959

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, August 17, 1959

* Fleet Admiral William Halsey Jr.
* World War II Pacific commander
* Soap Box Derby - Akron, Ohio


This 20 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Adm. 'Bull' Halsey, 76, Dies of Heart Attack" with subhead and photo (see photos). Tells of the death of World War II Fleet Admiral William Halsey Jr.

Other news of the day including page 5 reporting on the 1959 Soap Box Derby in Akron, Ohio with photo (see photo).

Minor spine wear, otherwise in good condition.

Category: The 20th Century