New York Daily News – October 2, 1975 – Patty Hearst Probed, Sun Myung Moon, Muhammad Ali (SOLD)

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, October 2, 1975.
The front page features coverage of multiple high-profile national stories involving crime investigations, religious controversy,
international affairs, and sports history.

Front-page headlines include:
“Patty Probed in Murder Case”
“Ford Hint: May Extend Tax Cut”

The front page also features a photograph of the Sheeran daughters—Josette, Jaimee, and Vicki—who stated they would remain
with Reverend Sun Myung Moon at the Unification Church despite objections raised by their father.

Publication details:
Volume 57, Number 85.
Complete 128-page issue.

Notable contents include:

• Patricia Hearst Investigation – Reporting that Patricia Hearst and members of the Symbionese Liberation Army
  were under official investigation in connection with a murder case.
• Sun Myung Moon & the Unification Church – Coverage of the Sheeran daughters remaining with the Unification
  Church by choice amid allegations of coercion and public controversy.
• Middle East Developments – Israeli approval of an accord designed to spare civilian population centers
  during ongoing regional conflict.
• International Affairs – Coverage of Emperor Hirohito’s goodwill visit to the United States, including his
  highly guarded appearance at Colonial Williamsburg.
• Sports History – Back-page coverage featuring Muhammad Ali alongside family members, Philippine President
  Ferdinand Marcos, and promoter Don King as Ali accepts a trophy for defeating Joe Frazier in the “Thrilla in Manila.”
• Period Advertising & Culture – Full-page automobile ads from Ford and Chevrolet, airline advertising from TWA,
  and retail promotions from Alexander’s and Robert Hall.
• Entertainment – Movie advertisements including titles such as Jaws, The Exorcist,
  Three Days of the Condor, and The Master Gunfighter, along with television listings for popular 1970s programs.

The centerfold contains photo coverage related to the Unification Church and the Sheeran family, providing additional visual
documentation of a widely discussed 1970s religious controversy.

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Condition at time of sale:
Good readable condition for a nearly 50-year-old newspaper. Visible wrinkling from past moisture exposure, general
discoloration, and edge wear or small tears consistent with age were present. All 128 pages were included at the time of sale.
Please refer to listing photos for exact condition details.

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

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