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New York Daily News (New Jersey Edition) published on Tuesday, March 2, 1976.
This original newspaper captures a fascinating snapshot of politics, sports, entertainment, and popular culture during the 1976 Bicentennial year. The front page features the headline “Patty Loses In Mistrial Bid” along with “Motion Said U.S. Altered Pix” relating to Patricia Hearst’s bank robbery trial.
The front page also includes photographs of Senator Henry M. Jackson and former U.N. Ambassador Daniel Patrick Moynihan during the Massachusetts presidential primary campaign.
Volume 57, Number 215.
All 68 pages are included.
Contents include:
- “Patty Defense Fails to Win Dismissal” coverage from Patricia Hearst’s trial, including courtroom photographs and illustrations.
- “Dems Play for the Camera On Eve of Mass. Primary” coverage of the 1976 Democratic presidential campaign.
- Photographs and coverage of Henry Jackson, Daniel Patrick Moynihan, Morris Udall, Fred Harris, Mark Shriver, and Anthony Shriver.
- “Chief Red Fox, 105, Dies” obituary article on the Sioux leader William Red Fox.
- “Flash ‘Go’ For PA Mass-Transit Role” regarding transportation funding involving New York and New Jersey.
- “Job-Religion Issue Taken By High Court” regarding review of a challenge involving religious accommodation under the 1964 Civil Rights Act.
- “Hyland May Restudy Use of Death Penalty” criminal justice coverage.
- Coverage of the New Jersey transit strike and labor issues.
Labor and Union History Content:
- “N.J. Labor’s Image Needs Much Work To Regain Its Luster”.
- Article discussing organized labor in New Jersey.
- References to Teamsters Local 560.
- References to Anthony “Tony Pro” Provenzano within discussion of labor’s public image and reputation.
Centerfold Highlights:
- Multiple photographs of author Truman Capote.
- Multiple photographs of baseball legend Willie Mays signing autographs.
- Massachusetts primary campaign coverage and photographs.
Sports Highlights:
- “Rutgers Purr-Fect, 85-80” coverage of Rutgers defeating St. Bonaventure.
- Rutgers completes a perfect 26-0 regular season.
- Several back-page action photographs from the game.
- “Gregory Set For Debut as a Light-Heavy” covering boxer Eddie Gregory.
- Kentucky basketball coverage including coach Joe B. Hall.
- Horse racing coverage from Aqueduct and Roosevelt Raceway.
Entertainment and Pop Culture:
- Article by David Niven titled “Errol Flynn: He treated women like toys”.
- Large advertisement for Taxi Driver starring Robert De Niro.
- Large advertisement for One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest starring Jack Nicholson.
- Large advertisement for Jaws.
- Large advertisement for Barry Lyndon.
- Advertisements for The Man Who Would Be King, Dog Day Afternoon, Inserts, Gable and Lombard, and other films.
- Merv Griffin Show promotion and television listings.
Vintage Advertising Highlights:
- Full-page General Motors “Small Car Myth No. 3” advertisement comparing domestic and imported cars.
- United Airlines wide-body service advertisement.
- TWA Europe travel advertisement with period airfare pricing.
- Universal Ford advertisement featuring 1975 Granadas.
- Numerous classified ads, automotive ads, retail ads, and travel advertisements throughout.
Condition: Good vintage condition for a newspaper from 1976. All 68 pages are included. Please expect age-related discoloration, foxing, creasing, fold wear, edge wear, and minor tearing consistent with age and storage. The number “329” is written and circled on the back page. Please review all photographs carefully as they show the exact newspaper you will receive.
What you see in the pictures is what you get. A great piece for collectors of Patty Hearst memorabilia, Rutgers basketball history, Truman Capote memorabilia, Willie Mays memorabilia, labor history, presidential campaign memorabilia, or vintage newspapers.
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Manufacturer information: New York Daily News.
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