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 Saturday,
February 14, 1976. The front page combines prominent courtroom testimony from the Patricia Hearst trial
with major international sports news from the 1976 Winter Olympics.
Front-page headlines include:
“Sobs on Stand”
“Patty’s Story of Kidnapping”
The front page features a photograph of Patricia Hearst arriving at court during her federal bank‑robbery trial.
The back page highlights Olympic figure skater Dorothy Hamill following her gold‑medal victory at the Winter Games
in Innsbruck, Austria.
Publication details:
Volume 57, Number 201.
Complete 40-page issue.
Notable contents include:
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Patricia Hearst Trial Coverage – Tearful testimony describing Hearst’s kidnapping and subsequent
events, presented as part of her defense during the widely followed trial. -
1976 Winter Olympics – Coverage of Dorothy Hamill winning the United States’ third gold medal,
earning international attention and acclaim. -
Domestic & International News – Reporting on U.S. foreign policy developments, environmental
issues including offshore drilling, and political maneuvering during the Ford–Reagan primary contest. -
Public Safety – Coverage of a tragic incident involving a child killed on the way to school
in Syracuse, New York. -
Culture & Entertainment – Movie advertising for mid‑1970s releases such as
One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, Barry Lyndon, and The Man Who Would Be King. -
Human Interest – Centerfold photography reflecting emergency services at work and memorials
honoring fallen firefighters.
This issue captures a striking contrast between courtroom drama, Olympic achievement, and everyday life in
mid‑1970s America.
Condition at time of sale:
Good used condition for a newspaper from the mid‑1970s. Light discoloration, minor edge wear, and small tears
consistent with age and original newsprint were present. All 40 pages were included at the time of sale.
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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