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Orson Welles' "War of the Worlds" Martian attack causes panic...
Orson Welles' "War of the Worlds" Martian attack causes panic...
Item # 710229
October 31, 1938
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Penn. Oct. 31, 1938
* "War of the Worlds" - Orson Welles
* Radio broadcast causes panic (1st report)
* Mars invasion - martians
Page 3 has an article on the infamous "War of the Worlds" radio broadcast delivered by Orson Wells. This radio adaptation of H.W. Wells' "War of the Worlds" novel was taken seriously by many listeners causing the widespread panic.
The top of the first column of page 3 has a one column heading: "DEMANDS PROBE INTO HORRIBLE RADIO FANTASY" with subheads. (see images)
Complete with 16 pages, light toning at the margins, a little spine wear, generally in good condition.
Category: The 20th Century