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Francis Spellman becomes Archbishop of New York...



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April 25, 1939

THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 25, 1939

* Francis Spellman becomes Archbishop of New York
* American cardinal and bishop of the Catholic Church


The top of the front page has a one column heading: "BISHOP SPELLMAN OF BOSTON NAMED ARCHBISHOP HERE" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the American cardinal and bishop of the Roman Catholic Church becoming the sixth Archbishop of New York. Lengthy text continues inside with photo.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 44 pages, rag edition, creasing along 1st column of front page, otherwise in great condition.

Category: The 20th Century