New York Daily News – June 18, 1977 – Von Braun Death, Deke Slayton, Star Wars Ad (SOLD)

Description

Status: Previously sold. This original newspaper is no longer available.

This listing documents an original New York Daily News newspaper from Saturday,
June 18, 1977. The front page mixes major local crime reporting with government
news, while interior pages include coverage of space program figures and popular culture.

Front-page stories include:
“Nab Sex Offender in Sitter’s Slaying”
“Sagner Gets Ronan’s PA Job”

Publication details:
Saturday edition.
Page count not specified in source listing.

Notable contents include:

• Wernher von Braun — Articles reporting on the death of rocket scientist
  Wernher von Braun. The Daily News reports his death as being caused by cancer of the colon.
• NASA & Space Program — Coverage includes an article about a computer
  problem delaying testing of the Space Shuttle orbiter, along with a photograph of
  astronaut Deke Slayton.
• Star Wars — An advertisement for Star Wars, which was in theaters
  during the summer of 1977.
• Local Crime — Front‑page reporting on the arrest of a suspect in the
  killing of a babysitter.
• Politics — Coverage of local government staffing, including the hiring
  of a new press aide.
• Sports — The sports section includes coverage of professional baseball
  and golf.

This issue reflects the wide range typical of a 1977 Daily News Saturday edition, blending
local crime, politics, space history, and major pop‑culture advertising.

Condition at time of sale:
Good used condition for a newspaper from the late 1970s. Small tears and wear were present
along the edges, consistent with age and handling.
Please review listing photos for exact condition details.

Learn more about the publication:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_Daily_News

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