New York Daily News – January 21, 1975 – “BOOK KALLINGER IN NURSE KILLING,” Elvis Bids on Jet, Mercury Bobcat Debuts (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 Tuesday,
January 21, 1975. The front page centers on the expanding criminal investigation of serial killer
Joseph Kallinger.

Front-page headline reads:
“BOOK KALLINGER IN NURSE KILLING”
“Beef Up Probe of Son’s Death”

Publication details:
Volume 56, Number 180.
Complete 72‑page issue.

Notable contents include:

• Joseph Kallinger Coverage — Extensive reporting on the investigation into
  serial killer Joseph Kallinger, including developments surrounding the deaths connected
  to his family.
• Centerfold — Photo coverage of a shooting at the Eighth Street and Broadway
  BMT subway station, along with snowy winter scenes.
• “FBI Admits Keeping Dirt on Congress” — Reporting on FBI intelligence
  practices involving members of Congress.
• “Suspect Had $74G Insurance on Dead Son” — Article examining insurance
  policies connected to the Kallinger case.
• “Elvis Wants to Fly in Style, Bids on Vesco’s Jet” — Reporting that Elvis
  Presley offered $1.5 million to purchase fugitive financier Robert Vesco’s seized jetliner.
• “N.Y. Cop & Suspect Die in Subway Gun Battle” — Coverage of a fatal police
  shooting in the New York City subway system.
• Industry & Labor — “Back to Work in Ford ’n’ Fedders Land,” featuring a
  photograph of the first Mercury Bobcat rolling off the assembly line.
• Science & Environment — “The Peril of Leaks in the Ozone Shield,” covering
  concerns about fluorocarbons damaging the ozone layer.
• Politics — “Colson Loses Law License,” reporting on the Virginia Supreme
  Court revoking former presidential aide Charles Colson’s law license.
• Sports — The back page features the engagement of New York model Vickie
  Chesser and Cincinnati Reds catcher Johnny Bench.

Advertising includes:

• Airlines — Full‑page ads from National, Eastern, Delta, and United Airlines.
• Automotive — Ford cash rebate promotions offering up to $500.
• Television — A half‑page advertisement for the TV series Adam‑12.

Movie advertisements include:

• The Man with the Golden Gun featuring Roger Moore
• Young Frankenstein directed by Mel Brooks
• The Front Page with Walter Matthau and Jack Lemmon
• The Godfather Part II
• Airport 1975
• and other early‑1975 releases

This issue reflects the hard‑edged crime reporting of early 1975, paired with major pop‑culture
stories and advertising, presented in the Daily News’ trademark tabloid style.

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Condition at time of sale:
Good used condition for a newspaper from the mid‑1970s. Minor tears and wear were present
along the edges, consistent with age and handling. All 72 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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