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WWII era collection of newspapers

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From: mrbrown
Date: Thu, 18 Dec 1997 00:00
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Have every issue from May 1 through June 30, 1944 of a mid-size
Texas city's daily newspaper bound in a book. There are AP headlines as
well as photos of the progression of Allied troops during this time.
This includes the capture of Rome and D-Day and many other significant
battles. Also, there are the daily political cartoons depicting the 
attitudes of the people.

	Furthermore, this book includes daily/weekly comics. Lil' Abner,
Red Ryder, Buz Sawyer, "Strictly Private", and Blondie are some that are
printed. As a bonus there are colored prints of Popeye, Jungle Jim, 
Donald Duck, Little Annie Rooney, Capt. Yawk, Joe Palooka, and "Pepsi"
the Pepsi-cola cop to name a few.

	In addtion to these riches are the advertisements. There are full
page adds including Vth War Bond/Loan drive with Omar Bradley, Ike, and
Lucky Strike cigarettes. The half page ads include Vth War Bond/Loan
drive,
Texas Electric Service, and Santa Fe RR. There are enumerous small ads
for
war bond drive as well as others including Coca-Cola, 7-Up, Pepsi-cola,
Zales, movies playing, and many, many more.

	This is truly a great treasure for those who love history. Condition
is fair with a few waterspots. Asking $3000.00 or best offer. Reply by
e-mail.
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From: mrbrown@cyberstation.net
Subject: WWII era collection of newspapers
Date: 1997/12/18
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