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Look Magazine – October 24, 1939 – Special War Feature Section – No Mailing Label – Good Condition
This October 24, 1939 issue of Look Magazine was published just weeks after the outbreak of World War II, and it features a Special War Feature Section that captures early global reactions, strategic commentary, and American responses to the unfolding conflict. This edition is in good condition, free of any mailing label, and comes with a plastic protective covering. Please refer to listing photos for exact condition.
Special War Coverage Highlights:
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“A Strategist Studies the War” by Gen. Hugh Johnson (p. 24) – A prominent military analyst offers insight into early developments in Europe, evaluating the implications for both sides.
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“All Quiet on the Western Front” (p. 30) – An eerie status update from Europe’s front lines during the so-called "Phoney War" phase.
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“How the United States Can Stay Out of War” by Senator Key Pittman (p. 20) – A U.S. senator outlines isolationist policy strategies at a time when America was deeply divided over involvement.
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“Now Roosevelt Can Have a Third Term” by Drew Pearson and R.S. Allen (p. 42) – Examines how wartime urgency may shift political norms and pave the way for an unprecedented third presidential term.
Other Notable Features:
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Al Capone Speaks: “When I Get Out of Prison …” by Wendall Murray (p. 8) – A rare interview with Capone, discussing his life after Alcatraz and his perceived public image.
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Divorced Women: America’s Misfits (p. 38) – A controversial social critique reflecting 1930s societal attitudes toward divorced women.
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“Is The Grapes of Wrath Too Hot for Hollywood?” (p. 12) – Investigates the early controversy around John Steinbeck’s powerful novel and its planned film adaptation.
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Errol Flynn: Swashbuckler No. 1 (p. 48) – A lively portrait of one of Hollywood's most charismatic leading men.
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George White’s New Scandals (p. 16) – Coverage of the latest in stage entertainment.
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Cobina Wright Jr. Takes a Dare (p. 46) – A beauty and lifestyle piece with a humorous angle.
Sports & Lifestyle Features:
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“How Football Is Being Made Safe” (p. 44) explores evolving sports safety measures.
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“Sex in Sports” by Henry McLemore (p. 58) and “Don’t Raise Your Boy to Be a Referee” (p. 62) offer candid and sometimes provocative takes on sports culture.
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Voris Uses Suede Instead of Cloth (p. 50) highlights an innovative fashion shift.
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Photocrime (p. 36) and LOOK Quiz (p. 64) round out the interactive content.
This issue captures a defining moment in modern history—blending war analysis, cultural introspection, and entertainment coverage as the world stood at the brink of global transformation.
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