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Robert Wadlow - at 18 years of age soon to be tallest male...



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February 23, 1936

THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 23, 1936

* Robert Wadlow is less than an inch from becoming tallest male on record - and he is only 18 years old

Page 22 has a one-column heading regarding Robert Wadlow: "ILLINOIS BOY GIANT NEARS RECORD SIZE", which includes subheads: "ALMOST 8 FEET 4 INCHES" and "18 Yesterday. He Has to Grow Less Than Inch to Be Tallest Man in Verified Annals", followed by a full column of text. See image for details.
Complete 1st section only with 34 pages, nice condition.

Category: The 20th Century