New York Daily News – August 12, 1977 – “Sam Changed After LSD Trips,” Son of Sam Centerfold, Pelé Back Page (SOLD)

Description

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

This listing documents an original New York Daily News newspaper from Friday,
August 12, 1977. The front page and interior pages focus on newly revealed
background information about David Berkowitz following his arrest.

Front-page headlines include:
“Sam Changed After LSD Trips”
“Took Drugs As Soldier In Korea”

The front page features a photograph of David Berkowitz as coverage continued to expand
on his background and military service.

Publication details:
Volume 59, Number 41.
Complete 64‑page issue.
Note: A chunk is missing from the bottom of pages 9–10.

Notable contents include:

• Son of Sam Coverage — Multiple articles examining David Berkowitz’s
  history, including alleged drug use and behavior changes, with five additional pages
  devoted to the case in the center of the paper.
• “Meet Boy Next Door, Who Grew Up to Kill” — Background reporting on
  Berkowitz’s early life and upbringing.
• “An Army Pal Bought That .44 for Sam” — Coverage tracing the weapon used
  in the shootings to Berkowitz’s Army connections.
• “Queen Liz Begs Irish to End the Bloodshed” — Reporting on Queen Elizabeth’s
  appeal during unrest in Northern Ireland.
• Centerfold — Photo coverage showing David Berkowitz and the investigative
  trail that led to his capture.
• Sports — The back page features Cosmos star Pelé.
• Advertising — A full‑page ad for Ford Thunderbirds priced at $5,063.
• Space Program — A small advertisement promoting ABC’s television coverage
  of the Enterprise Space Shuttle glide test from a Boeing 747.

This issue marks one of the earliest deep‑dive Daily News explorations into David
Berkowitz’s background, presented in the paper’s aggressive, headline‑driven August 1977
coverage.

Condition at time of sale:
Good used condition for a newspaper from the late 1970s. Minor tears and wear were present
along the edges. A chunk was missing from the bottom of pages 9–10. All other 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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