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New York Daily News (New Jersey Edition) – Thursday, October 11, 1973.
The main front‑page headline is “AGNEW QUITS” with subheadline
“Fined $10,000 on Tax Charge”.
The front page features a photograph of Spiro T. Agnew leaving Baltimore Federal Court
following his resignation as Vice President of the United States.
Volume 55, Number 93. The complete issue is included.
Everything shown in the photos is exactly what is included.
Notable contents include:
- “Agnew Resigns & Is Fined $10,000” – Extensive multi‑page coverage including court proceedings and aftermath of the resignation.
- “Agnew’s Letter” and “Nixon’s Reply” – Full text of resignation and presidential response.
- “Spiro Only 2d Veep to Step Out” and “Nothing Quicker Than Spiro’s Rise—Except His Fall” – Historical and biographical perspectives.
- “The 5th Day—and It’s Still Going” and “Soviets’ Air Fleet Rushing Weapons to Syria & Egypt” – In‑depth reporting on the Yom Kippur War.
- “Israel’s Winning, Golda Says” – Coverage of statements from Israeli leadership.
- “1 Eye on Mideast, 1 Eye on the Mets, 1 Eye on Agnew” – Feature tying together major global and national stories.
- Full centerfold photo spread showing fans storming Shea Stadium after the Mets clinched the National League pennant.
- Back page coverage includes “MIRACLE‑MAKER METS” and “Seaver Clinches It Over Reds, 7–2” with large celebration imagery.
- “O’s Top A’s, 5–4; All Even, 2–2” – World Series coverage.
- “Girl, 21, Missing Since May, Found Strangled on L.I.” – Prominent New York crime story.
- “Mayoral Rivals on TV Sunday” – Coverage of the 1973 New York City mayoral race.
- “Derailment in Bronx Stalls Penn C Riders” – Local transit disruption coverage.
- “Welfare Worker, Gal, Doc Seized in 268G Relief Haul” – Major fraud investigation.
- Financial reporting including “Market Falls 13; ‘Emotional Selling’ Blamed” linking market decline to the Agnew resignation.
- Numerous period advertisements including Sony Trinitron TVs, Zenith electronics, Radio Shack audio equipment, Eastern Airlines, Macy’s fashion, automotive, and tire ads.
- Movie advertisements include Enter the Dragon, The Exorcist, Jesus Christ Superstar, American Graffiti, A Clockwork Orange, and more.
Condition: Good used condition for an original newspaper from 1973.
Expected age‑related toning, edge wear, chipping, small tears, and fold wear are present.
The centerfold shows a typical fold crease. Please refer to the photos for exact condition details.
Shipping: The newspaper will be carefully wrapped, rolled (not folded),
and shipped in a rigid protective mailing tube/box to help minimize creasing and edge damage.
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