New York Daily News – August 25, 1977 – “Berkowitz Pulls Surprise at 3d Arraignment,” Pelé Front Page, Star Wars Ad (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,
August 25, 1977. The front page combines continuing court coverage of David Berkowitz with sports
photography and national reporting.

Front-page headline includes:
“Berkowitz Pulls Surprise at 3d Arraignment”

The front page also features a photograph of Cosmos soccer star Pelé.

Publication details:
Volume 59, Number 52.
Complete 104‑page issue.

Notable contents include:

• Son of Sam Court Coverage — Articles detailing developments in David
  Berkowitz’s legal proceedings, including coverage on the front page and Page 3.
• Sports — A prominent photograph of New York Cosmos star Pelé appears
  alongside other sports coverage.
• “183 Ousted by College as Illiterate” — Reporting on student removals
  following literacy issues.
• Advertising — Full‑page cigarette advertisements appear in the issue.
• Star Wars — An advertisement promoting Star Wars, which was
  continuing its theatrical run during the summer of 1977.
• Centerfold — Photo coverage including images of Mary Kennedy, bill posters,
  and photographs of a building collapse in Indianapolis.
• Electronics — A full‑page Radio Shack advertisement featuring radios.
• Classified Advertising — Listings include a new air‑conditioned Plymouth
  Fury priced at $4,495 and an apartment on Central Park West near 87th Street advertised
  for $150 per month.

This issue documents the late‑August court phase of the Son of Sam case while reflecting the
mix of crime, sports, consumer advertising, and pop culture typical of the Daily News in 1977.

Condition at time of sale:
Good used condition for a newspaper from the late 1970s. Minor tears and edge wear were present,
consistent with age and handling. All 104 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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