Description
Status: Previously sold. This original newspaper is no longer available.
This listing documents an original New York Daily News (New Jersey Edition) newspaper from Thursday,
July 21, 1977. The front page reflects extreme summer weather conditions during the heat wave of
1977, alongside coverage of a major natural disaster in Pennsylvania.
Front-page headline reads:
“90 For Eighth Straight Day”
The issue also includes prominent coverage of the Johnstown (Pennsylvania) Flood of 1977,
one of the most destructive floods in the city’s modern history.
Publication details:
Volume 59, Number 22.
Complete daily issue.
Notable contents include:
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Johnstown Flood of 1977 — Reporting and photographs documenting the aftermath
of severe flooding in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. -
Weather — Coverage of the prolonged heat wave, with temperatures reaching
90 degrees for the eighth consecutive day. -
Unusual News — An article describing a Japanese ship reportedly encountering
a mysterious sea creature. - Entertainment — Coverage involving Lauren Bacall and Elizabeth Taylor.
- Advertising — Numerous advertisements showcasing 1970s fashion and consumer goods.
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Sports — The sports section includes coverage of professional baseball and
football.
This issue captures the sense of summer strain in 1977 — combining record‑setting heat,
a major flood disaster, human‑interest reporting, and everyday city life in the unmistakable
tabloid style of the Daily News.
Condition at time of sale:
Good used condition for a newspaper from the late 1970s. Wear consistent with age was present.
All pages were included. 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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