True: The Man’s Magazine – June 1948 – Special Father’s Day Issue (No Label)
This June 1948 “Special Father’s Day Issue” of True: The Man’s Magazine features Paul Rabut’s vivid cover art and a wide-ranging selection of stories, commentary, humor, and sports. From the hard-riding history of Clay Allison in Able to Kill to investigations, science features, and lively short pieces, this issue captures the style and substance that made True a leading men’s magazine of its time. The magazine is in good condition. The copy pictured is the exact one you will receive—please review all photos to assess its state.
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Table of Contents
Book-Length Feature
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Able to Kill — Alwyn W. Knight & William B. Hartley – p.140
The legend of Clay Allison—villain, hero, and showman—comes to life in this dramatic Western biography.
Adventure
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This Was Rennes — Paul Gallico – p.34
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Little Bear’s Feathers — Tom Bailey – p.57
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Captain Waddell’s Treaty With the Whales — Charles Boswell – p.61
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Wild Courage — Joel Small – p.63
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Ever Get Hit By a Mountain? — J. Clark Sutherland & B. J. Sutherland – p.64
In the News
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Trouble in Heaven — Richard Tregaskis – p.25
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You Can’t Race It If It Don’t Run — Peter Gibbons – p.37
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The World’s Your Hunting and Fishing Preserve – p.85
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Double Life of Mr. Hobby – p.113
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What’s New in Casual Wear? – p.118
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What’s New in Men’s Apparel? – p.121
Humor
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Who’s a Screwball? — H. Allen Smith – p.44
Personalities
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The Man Who Voted Against Louis — Sid Feder – p.31
Sports
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Look Who’s Going to Beat Us — Will Cloney – p.28
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The Artful Dodgers — Bennett Cerf – p.58
Science
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Family Gun Factory — Lucian Cary – p.42
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Lightning in Your Steak — J. D. Ratcliff – p.52
Fact Mystery
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The Case of Liquid Murder — Alan Hynd – p.41
Pictorial
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Ed Monroe’s Swamp Holiday – p.49
Short Features
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Truely Yours – p.3
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The Editor Speaking – p.10
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TRUE Goes Father’s Day Shopping – p.14
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Pop Is Wonderful – p.16
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Man to Man Answers – p.18
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The Case of the Surplus Check – p.55
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Strange But True – p.60
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This Funny Life – p.62
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Books for Men – p.73
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Twists – p.76
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Dish of the Month – p.84
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Chances Are—You Bet – p.91
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Build It Yourself – p.98
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Eighty-four Homers – p.126
A vibrant mid-century issue, this Father’s Day edition blends biography, investigative journalism, humor, science, and practical guides—an ideal choice for collectors of True: The Man’s Magazine and enthusiasts of vintage men’s periodicals.