New York Daily News – March 26, 1977 – Assata Shakur Found Guilty in New Jersey Trooper Slaying (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 Saturday,
March 26, 1977. The front page reports the guilty verdict in the high‑profile trial of Joanne Chesimard,
later known as Assata Shakur, stemming from the 1973 killing of a New Jersey state trooper.

Front-page headline reads:
“Joanne Guilty in Pike Slaying”

The front page covers the conclusion of the trial involving the Black Liberation Army member, who was later
sentenced to life imprisonment following her conviction.

Publication details:
Volume 58, Number 201 (also referenced as No. 235 in some records).
Complete 40-page issue.

Notable contents include:

• Assata Shakur Verdict – Extensive reporting on the guilty verdict against Joanne Chesimard
  for the murder of a New Jersey state trooper in 1973, with multiple courtroom and legal‑analysis articles.
• Media History – Coverage announcing the closure of the Long Island Press after
  156 years of publication, marking the end of a major regional newspaper.
• Crime & Public Safety – Articles covering a hostage incident in New York City involving
  Luquam Abdash‑Shahid, who demanded financial support to build a mosque.
• International Affairs – Reporting on Secretary of State Cyrus Vance preparing for talks
  with Soviet officials in Moscow amid Cold War tensions.
• Centerfold Features – Photo spreads documenting the closure of the Long Island Press,
  as well as an additional centerfold insert showing the crime scene from a separate multiple‑homicide case
  involving Frederick William Cowan.
• Entertainment & Advertising – Movie ads for popular 1970s films including
  Network, Rocky, Fun with Dick and Jane, Mohammad: Messenger of God,
  Airport ’77, Silver Streak, and others.
• Automotive Advertising – Potamkin advertises a 1975 Cadillac Sedan de Ville for $4,995,
  alongside Chevrolet ads for LUV pickups, Chevy vans, and Suburbans.
• Sports Coverage – The sports section includes baseball, basketball, hockey, and additional
  professional sports reporting from the period.

This issue documents a pivotal moment in 1970s criminal justice history while also capturing changing media,
Cold War diplomacy, popular cinema, and everyday American life.

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Condition at time of sale:
Good used condition for a newspaper from the late 1970s. Minor wear and small tears were present along the edges,
consistent with age and original newsprint. All 40 pages were included at the time of sale.
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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