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King Ghazi of Iraq killed... Comedian Jack Benny fined $10,000 for smuggling...



Item # 586053

April 04, 1939

THE DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, April 4, 1939

* Ghazi bin Faisal killed
* King of Hashemite Kingdom of Iraq

* Comedian Jack Benny fined

This 36 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 6: "Fast-Driving King of Iraq Dies in Light Pole Crash". See photos for 1st report coverage on the death of Ghazi bin Faisal, King of Iraq.
Also, front page coverage on the Jack Benny being fined $10,000 for gem smuggling case. This includes a photo of him.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout including . Rag edition in very nice condition.

Category: The 20th Century