New York Daily News – June 30, 1978 – Bob Crane Found Beaten to Death, Princess Caroline Wedding (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 Friday,
June 30, 1978. The front page is dominated by breaking news surrounding the murder of television star
Bob Crane, alongside international society coverage and late‑1970s sports reporting.

Front-page headlines include:
“TV Star Found Beaten to Death”
“Weigh Moving Denver Hockey Team to N.J.”

The front page features a photograph of actor Bob Crane, star of Hogan’s Heroes, following reports that
he was found beaten to death in his Scottsdale, Arizona apartment.

Publication details:
Volume 60, Number 5.
Complete 68-page issue.
Includes an additional 28-page Friday pullout.

Notable contents include:

• Bob Crane Murder Investigation – Extensive reporting on the killing of actor Bob Crane, including
  early details surrounding the discovery of his body in Arizona.
• Royal Wedding – Coverage of Princess Caroline of Monaco marrying Philippe Junot, with the centerfold
  featuring photographs from the wedding ceremony.
• Domestic Crime & Justice – Articles on multiple violent incidents, including two men sentenced to
  life in prison in a seven‑death arson case in New Jersey.
• International Conflict – Reporting on a bomb attack attributed to the Palestine Liberation Organization
  in a Jerusalem market.
• Government & Military – A feature showing a model demonstrating the U.S. Air Force’s newly introduced
  maternity uniform.
• Celebrity & Public Life – Photo coverage of President Jimmy Carter deep‑sea fishing off the coast of
  Virginia Beach.
• Culture & Entertainment – Full‑page movie ads including Jaws 2, Convoy, and
  Grease, along with additional entertainment coverage in the Friday insert.
• Advertising & Consumer Life – Period retail and electronics ads, including department‑store promotions
  for Sony and Toshiba color televisions.
• Sports History – The sports section includes “then and now” photography of legendary boxer Joe Louis,
  while the back page features Vito Dimitrijevic diving into the field during a match against the Aztecs.

This issue captures a striking moment in late‑1970s American media, combining celebrity tragedy, royal pageantry,
crime reporting, and everyday consumer culture in a single complete edition.

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Condition at time of sale:
Excellent used condition for a newspaper from the late 1970s. Very minor edge wear consistent with age and
original newsprint was present. All pages were included, along with the 28-page Friday pullout.
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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