Charlie Hennigan (Houston Oilers)

Charlie Hennigan (1933–1994) was an outstanding professional football wide receiver who starred in the former American Football League during the 1960s. After playing college football at Northwestern State University, he joined the Houston Oilers, where he became one of the league's top receivers. Hennigan led the AFL in receiving several times, set numerous records, and helped the Oilers win the league's first two championships in 1960 and 1961. He is remembered as one of the AFL's greatest pass catchers and was inducted into the American Football League Hall of Fame.

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Better Living (July 1952)

Launched in 1951, Better Living was a low-cost monthly American consumer magazine created through a partnership between the McCall Corporation and the Super Market Institute. Sold primarily at supermarket checkout counters for just five cents, it featured practical articles on cooking, nutrition, home care, health, family life, and shopping, reflecting the postwar emphasis on modern household living and consumer convenience. Although it ceased publication in 1956, Better Living helped pioneer the supermarket magazine format that later became a staple of grocery-store retailing.

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MOTOR AGE (July 1944)

Motor Age is one of the oldest automotive trade publications in the United States. Founded in 1899, it originally covered the emerging automobile industry during its earliest years and evolved alongside advances in vehicle technology, repair, and service. Over more than a century, the magazine has become a trusted resource for automotive professionals, providing technical training, industry news, business insights, and repair information for independent shops, technicians, and service managers as the automotive aftermarket has continued to grow and change.

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MALE (July 1952)

Male was a popular American men's adventure magazine published during the mid-20th century, known for combining sensational true and fictional stories about war, crime, survival, aviation, and outdoor adventure with glamorous pin-up cover art and illustrations. Aimed at a predominantly male readership, it reflected the postwar fascination with heroism, danger, and rugged masculinity, becoming one of the best-known titles of the men's adventure magazine genre during the 1950s and 1960s.

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SEE (July 1944)

Somehow I kept my head above water. I relied on the discipline, character, and strength that I had started to develop as that little girl in her first swimming pool.

- Esther Williams -

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▲ 191 r/1920s

Andrea Sayley and Margaret Oliver, two of Mack Sennett's bathing girls, demonstrate how to save someone from drowning (1921)

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Clock Dial (1971)

Clock Dial was a magazine for antique clock collectors and horology enthusiasts, featuring articles on clock history, identification, restoration, and repair. It also included market information, auction reports, collector news, and classified ads, making it a valuable resource for both hobbyists and serious collectors before the internet became the primary source of information.

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ATTACK of the PUPPET PEOPLE

Released on June 30, 1958, Attack of the Puppet People is a delightfully campy sci-fi thriller from the golden age of B-movies. With a memorable premise involving a lonely dollmaker who shrinks people to keep them forever, it blends science fiction, horror, and suspense into a fun, low-budget classic that's perfect for fans of vintage creature features and quirky Cold War-era cinema.

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▲ 511 r/1940s+1 crossposts

Ann Miller / photographed by Ned Scott (1946)

Ann Miller was an American actress and legendary tap dancer who became a star during Hollywood’s Golden Age. She was best known for her dazzling dance performances in classic movie musicals and remained a beloved entertainer throughout her long career.

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