Wow -- in about an hour or so you've very nicely colored in some amazing details of Superman's history as a character. Major kudos to you for sharing this info instead of grasping onto it like it's a frightened, breathing Action #1. Sharing is good!
I feel inspired to join in -- like you I've been knee deep in microfilm and newspapers for two years working on a book and film on the boys (
www.lastson.greendoorfilms.com) and this site has been a HUGE oasis for me with nothing but the nicest people and the best information. I've seen most of this stuff in the library but you are the first to track down the actual piece about Joe being arrested -- that's always been a kind of urban legend. Nice detective work. You've inspired me to post some of my own soon, so get ready Superphiles, you ain't seen nuthin' yet!
(Well, actually you have because this stuff here is great but felt like a Stan Lee moment there).
Anyway, here's my addition to that great Macy's stuff you posted. I have some footage of the next float in the early sixties but here is the sad (but patriotic!) fate of that first great balloon that scared away all those poor Manhattanite dogs.
And oh yeah, I want that tank!!!
Thanks again!
-Brad
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