New York Daily News – June 9, 1977 – Concorde Cleared for JFK, West Point Graduation, Byrne–Bateman Tax Debate (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 Thursday,
June 9, 1977. The front page highlights major political developments, transportation policy decisions,
and milestone events at U.S. military academies.

Front-page headlines include:
“Gov to Debate Bateman on Tax”
“House Refuses to Ban Concorde”

The front page features a photograph of the graduating class at the United States Military Academy at West Point,
reflecting coverage of commencement ceremonies during a transformative year at the academies.

Publication details:
Volume 58, Number 299.
Complete 120-page issue.

Notable contents include:

• Concorde Supersonic Transport – Coverage of the U.S. House of Representatives voting to allow
  the Concorde supersonic jet to use New York’s JFK Airport, rejecting efforts to block its operation.
• New Jersey Politics – Reporting on Governor Brendan Byrne challenging Republican candidate
  Raymond H. Bateman to a public debate focused on taxation policies.
• Presidential Finances – Articles noting that the Internal Revenue Service requested additional
  documentation related to tax deductions claimed by President Jimmy Carter and Vice President Walter Mondale.
• Crime & Commentary – Columnist Jimmy Breslin writes about the ongoing hunt for the serial killer
  known as the “Son of Sam.”
• Watergate Aftermath – Reporting that former Attorney General John Mitchell would serve his
  sentence at a federal prison featuring recreational amenities.
• Immigration – Coverage of Haitian immigrants admitting to fraudulent marriages used to obtain
  permanent residency status.
• Energy & Tax Policy – The House Ways and Means Committee approves tax credits of up to $2,000
  for homeowners installing solar or wind-powered energy systems.
• Military Academies – The centerfold includes photographs of some of the first female cadets,
  along with graduation ceremonies at West Point and the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis.
• Advertising & Consumer Technology – Multiple full‑page ads including:
  • Two full‑page promotions for Gimbels’ Camera Show and Sale
  • Kodak Instamatic X‑15F and X‑35F camera advertisements
  • A full‑page ad for the Buick LeSabre rated at 20 MPG
  • A Quasar “Great Time Machine” home videotape recorder priced at $995
  • University Chevrolet advertising a 1977 air‑conditioned Impala for $4,745
• Film & Entertainment – Movie ads for Star Wars, Rollercoaster,
  Annie Hall, Rocky, The Sting, Airport ’77, and more.
• Sports Coverage – Baseball and horse racing reporting, with the back page featuring Houston
  Astros players reacting after Tom Seaver’s 10‑strikeout performance against Cincinnati.

This issue captures a defining mid‑1977 moment, blending political debate, aviation history, military tradition,
emerging technology, and popular culture in a single complete daily edition.

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Condition at time of sale:
Decent used condition for a newspaper from the late 1970s. Minor wear was present along the edges, consistent
with age and original newsprint. All 120 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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