New York Daily News 14 May 1981 Pope John Paul Shot Nehmet Agca Celtics Win 14th

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New York Daily News – Friday, May 15, 1981. The headline is: ”I Acted Alone” ‘Turk Charged in Pope Shooting’ The front page features a picture of Pope John Paul II greeting the faithful with a pistol extended and ready to fire on him. What you see in the pictures is what you get.

Volume 62, Number 278.

All 52 pages are included, plus the Sports Extra, Friday, and NJ Metro inserts – LOOK AT THE PICTURES!

Some of the contents:

• ‘Missiles kayo Israeli drone’ – A Syrian surface to air missile shot down an Israeli reconnaissance drone.
• ‘Acted alone, Turk says’ – Several articles about the assassination attempt on Pope John Paul II.
• ‘Ron’s son: I’ll quit my jobs’ – President Reagan’s son, Michael, will resign from his jobs because of his father being president.
• Zonker, a dog who likes to ride roller coasters, is pictured on one at the Great America amusement park in Gurnee, Ill.
• ‘Bing’s Strange Last Will’ – A picture of Bing Crosby’s family mourning at his funeral with an article on the contents of his will.
• Jamaica has a full page ad to attract tourists.
• The centerfold has pictures of the faithful praying for the recovery of the Pope and pictures from a train wreck in South Korea
• Movie ads include: Happy Birthday to Me, Friday The 13th Part 2, Ms.45, Stir Crazy, and more!
• VIP Cadillac has a new 1981 Coupe DeVille for only $11,695.
• Don’t miss ‘The Harlem Globetrotters on Gilligan’s Island’ at 8PM on Channel 4.
• The back page features a picture of the Islander professional hockey action with the headline of ‘Celtics win 14th crown 102-91’
• and much more!

Excellent condition for a newspaper from 1981! Some minor discoloration, wear and tear around the edges. All 52 pages are included, plus the Sports Extra, Friday, and NJ Metro inserts – LOOK AT THE PICTURES!

Here is a link to Wikipedia’s article on this newspaper.