Thursday, June 25, 2009

"Sinatra Slugs a Socialite"
The Daily Review
Hayward, California
January 20, 1964

I'm going to write something about Sinatra's troubles. How can a man get into so many fights and episodes. A: Sinatra never backed down, he was a fighter.

"Sergants 3"
Bridgeport Sunday Post
February 16, 1962

Sergants 3 must be a classic film, I've never seen it before. Great photo!

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Friday, June 12, 2009

SINATRA 'AMATEUR KIDNAPERS' HELD
El Paso Herald-Post
DECEMBER 14, 1963


The FBI saves the day. Just think was the Sinatra family went through for a couple of days. Wow.

"Frank Sinatra Jr., Kidnapped"
The Lowell Sun
December 9, 1963


I did not know Frank Jr. was kidnapped. WOW! Great story, I'd say.

"No Crooning, No Swooning"
THE MARION STAR, MARIOX. OHIO
APRIL 12, 1946

Wow! A young Sinatra representing for Christians & Jews at the UN.

Sinatra (The Fist) Bops Scribe
For 'Name No Man Can Take'
The Freson Bee
April 9, 1947

Boy, Frank got into a lot of fights during his life.

Thursday, June 11, 2009

"Major Bowes"
Oakland Tribune
March 24, 1935


A rare photo of the man who got Frank started, Major Bowes.

Friday, June 5, 2009

"Pal Joey"
Oakland Tribune
October 11, 1971

Kim Novak was Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered by Frank.

"Shelling The Voice"
The Troy Record (New York)
OCTOBER 24, 1944

Plaster life size pictures of Frank Sinatra with eggs? Glue was in shortage during the War, I guess.

"Hollywood Sights and Sounds"
Salaman Republican Press
October 31. 1944


Frankie had his own tone, one that couldn't be measured.

"SINATRA: Entertainer who did things his way"
Daily Herald
May 16, 1998




Great Page! Love the Rat Pack photo.

Thursday, June 4, 2009

"Sinatra's Strange Friendship"
Evening Standard
(Uniontown, Pennsylvania)
September 23, 1963

No wonder Frank dumped Sam on the side of the road.

New York Times Obit
May 16, 2009


The Chairman of the Board, Frank Sinatra.

"Frank Sinatra Marries Mia Farrow In Vegas"
Nevada State Journal
July 20, 1966

Frank gave Mia a $100,000 ring! Wow, I wonder where that ring is today.

"Sinatra, Wayne In Cafe Brawl"
Nevada State Journal
May 15, 1960

Sinatra kicked John Waynes ass? I never heard of this one either. Classic.

"Snow Slows Plane Search"
Nevada State Journal
January 8, 1977

I never knew that Mrs. Sinatra died in a plane crash. Amazing that Frank went on with the show without breaking down.

"Sinatra, Freind Visit Hyannis"
Nevada State Journal
August 8, 1965


Mia at 19. Frank was 50!

Wednesday, June 3, 2009

'Pope' Frank the First
Bucks County Courier Times
(Levittown, Pennsylvania)
September 20, 1975

The Uris Theater Concert had a lot of pomp and circumstance. What a concert for Frank and all the celebs who were there. Nice "Deep Throat" ad.

"Pope 'at home' for Sinatra"
Syracuse Herald-Journal (Syracuse, New York)
April 8, 1986

The Pope & Sinatra. Good combo.

"Tonight, Frank Sinatra"
Tucson Daily Citizen (Tucson, Arizona) February, 2 1944


"The Voice" Sinatra on TV February 2, 1944. Classic Ad, Great Photo of Frank. Must have been an awesome show.

Monday, June 1, 2009

"Frank Sinatra, Dad's Still Swinging"
Haward Daily Review, CA - 26 Nov 1967


Thank God his vocal chords held out. He knew he had something special, "The Voice."

"Loud Denials By Crooner About Ava"
Haward Daily Review, CA - 22 May 1950


Frank had a thing for Ava. The bull fighter didn't cramp his style, no one could ever do that.