New York Daily News 23 March 1978 Karl Wallenda Falls To Death President Carter

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New York Daily News (New Jersey Edition) – Thursday, March 23, 1978. This old newspaper features on the front page a picture of daredevil Karl Wallenda falling to his death in San Juan Puerto Rico. The headline is: ‘Carter on Begin Talks: ‘Peace Far Away” and ‘The Great Wallenda Falls to Death’ – What you see in the pictures is what you get.

Volume 59, Number 232.

All 104 pages are included – LOOK AT THE PICTURES!

Some of the contents:

• ‘Peace ‘Far Away’ As Carter, Begin End 2-Day Talks’ – President Carter and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin conclude talks about the situation in the Middle East
• ‘Greatest Wallenda Falls to Death’ – While attempting a high wire crossing of two buildings in Puerto Rico, Karl Wallenda falls to his death after being caught by a gust of wind.
• ‘Jerseyans Helped Get Auto Show on the Road’ – Folks from New Jersey help get an auto show going – with a picture of Lew Gotthainer in his 1927 Bugatti race car.
• ‘College Votes Tobacco Can’t Mix With Tabasco’ – Students of Union College voted to prohibit cigarettes in the cafeteria.
• A full page ad for Toys ‘R Us – the Children’s Bargain Town
• Lots of ads for great 1970’s electronics
• ‘Cops Read ‘Contract’ in Hoffa-Suspect Killing’ – Professional hit men killed Teamster official (and suspect in the disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa) Salvatore Briguglio
• Several ads for great 1970’s fashions.
• Lafayette has a CB Radio package for only $49.77
• Sam Goody has a Sony Betamax Videocassette Recorder with timer and 2 two-hour tapes for only $995
• There are movie ads for Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Star Wars, Blue Collar, and more.
• The centerfold has several pictures of Karl Wallenda’s accident in Puerto Rico
• Dale Olds has a ’77 Cutlass Supreme for only $4377.
• Wild Bill has a 1978 Dodge B100 Van for only $4067.
• The sports section has coverage of basketball, and more.
• The back page features a picture of Willis Reed and referee John Vanek.
• and much more!

Good used condition for 40+ year old newspaper! Some small tears and wear around edges – all 104 pages are included – LOOK AT THE PICTURES!

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