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 4, 1977. The front page captures the height of terror gripped over New York City during the
Son of Sam murders, combined with bomb threats and evacuations in Lower Manhattan.
Front-page headlines include:
“TERROR BLASTS KILL 1”
“Bomb Threats Rout 100,000”
“As Stacy Is Laid to Rest”
Publication details:
Volume 59, Number 34.
Complete daily issue.
Notable contents include:
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New York City Under Siege — Coverage of bombing threats linked to the Puerto
Rican independence group FALN, including threats that forced the evacuation of tens of
thousands from the World Trade Center. -
Son of Sam Investigation — Reporting on the manhunt for the .44‑caliber
serial killer and the burial of victim Stacy. - Trade Center Evacuation — “Threat Routs 50,000 Out of Trade Center.”
- National Security — Coverage involving CIA Director Stansfield Turner.
- Arts & Culture — Reporting on the death of stage actor Alfred Lunt at age 84.
- Public Safety — An article explaining how to protect homes from arson.
- Politics — “Carter to Unveil Welfare Reform Plan.”
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Foreign Affairs — Secretary of State Cyrus Vance in Syria for peace
pre‑talks, and coverage of Cypriot Greeks mourning Archbishop Makarios.
Advertising highlights include:
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Toys “R” Us — A full‑page advertisement with a $1‑off coupon expiring
August 11, 1977. -
General Motors — A full‑page ad discussing new materials for producing
more fuel‑efficient automobiles. -
Electronics — 25‑inch Chromacolor Consolette televisions priced at $579
at Gimbels. - Finance — Advertisements promoting savings accounts paying over 7%.
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Entertainment — Promotions for Andy Williams and Steve Martin appearing
at the Garden State Arts Center.
Movie advertisements include:
- Star Wars
- The Spy Who Loved Me starring Roger Moore
- Smokey and the Bandit with Burt Reynolds
- Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo
- Greased Lightning starring Richard Pryor
- Annie Hall directed by Woody Allen
- and additional summer‑1977 releases
Classifieds & Sports:
Includes an apartment listing on Central Park West for $26 per week, numerous used 1970s
Cadillacs for sale, sports photos of O.J. Simpson and Jimmy Connors, and a television listing
photo of Bill Cosby.
This issue captures one of the most tense moments in New York City history, combining
terrorism fears, serial‑killer panic, and 1977 pop culture in the unmistakable, urgent voice
of the Daily News.
Condition at time of sale:
Good used condition for a newspaper from the late 1970s. Wear was present along the edges,
consistent with age and handling. 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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