New York Daily News – May 1, 1974 – “BARE HUSH FUND TALK ON TAPES,” Watergate Transcripts, Polaroid SX‑70 Ad (SOLD)

Description

Status: Previously sold. This original newspaper is no longer available.

This listing documents an original New York Daily News newspaper from Wednesday,
May 1, 1974. The front page and interior pages are heavily devoted to the Watergate
investigation, focusing on newly released White House tape transcripts involving President
Richard Nixon.

Front-page headline reads:
“BARE HUSH FUND TALK ON TAPES”

Publication details:
Volume 55, Number 264.
Complete 88‑page issue.

Notable contents include:

• Watergate Coverage — Extensive reporting on the Watergate investigation,
  including five pages devoted to the contents of the White House tape transcripts.
• “Nixon to Dean: ‘You Better Damn Well’ Pay Hunt” — Coverage highlighting
  quoted exchanges from the presidential tapes involving hush‑money discussions.
• Public Health — “UN Health Unit Sees ’75 Finish for Smallpox,” reporting
  on progress toward global eradication of smallpox through vaccination.
• Centerfold — Photo coverage featuring springtime scenes.
• Sports — The sports section includes coverage of both the Yankees and Mets
  winning, along with photographs from horse racing.

Advertising includes:

• Polaroid — An advertisement announcing a demonstration of Polaroid’s
  SX‑70 Land Camera during Blue Spot’s grand opening.
• Music & Entertainment — A small ad for Count Basie and His Orchestra
  appearing one night only at Roseland Dance City.
• Films in Theaters — Ads for The Rolling Stones held over at the
  Ziegfeld Theatre.
• Retail — Grocery advertisements reflecting early‑1970s pricing and
  consumer goods.

Movie advertisements include:

• The Great Gatsby starring Robert Redford
• The Sting with Paul Newman and Robert Redford
• Magnum Force with Clint Eastwood
• Blazing Saddles directed by Mel Brooks
• Street Gangs of Hong Kong
• and additional 1974 releases

This issue documents one of the most consequential moments of the Watergate scandal, as
taped conversations moved from secrecy into public view, presented in the Daily News’
bold, headline‑driven style.

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Condition at time of sale:
Good used condition for a newspaper from the mid‑1970s. Minor tears, edge wear, and some
wrinkling were present. All 88 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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