New York Daily News – May 11, 1977 – Joan Crawford Dies at 69, Ken Norton vs. Duane Bobick (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 Wednesday,
May 11, 1977. The front page features the death of legendary film actress Joan Crawford, alongside
regional politics, national affairs, sports, and late‑1970s consumer culture.

Front-page coverage includes:
Reporting on the death of motion‑picture icon Joan Crawford.

The front page features a photograph of Joan Crawford following news that the Academy Award–winning actress
died at age 69 from a heart attack.

Publication details:
Volume 58, Number 274.
Complete 103-page issue.

Notable contents include:

• Joan Crawford Death – Prominent coverage announcing the death of Hollywood legend Joan Crawford,
  with extensive centerfold photography documenting her life and career, including images with her four husbands.
• New Jersey Politics – Reporting on Thomas F.X. Smith’s victory in the Jersey City mayoral race,
  defeating Paul T. Jordan and reshaping local political expectations.
• National & International Affairs – Coverage of President Jimmy Carter warning European allies
  about Soviet military expansion at the conclusion of an overseas trip.
• Crime & Sports Integrity – Articles reporting the indictment of twelve jockeys in a horse‑race
  fixing investigation.
• Advertising & Consumer Culture – Period advertising including a full‑page American Airlines
  DC‑10 “Luxury Liner” ad, extensive fashion advertising, and Potamkin offering a 1975 Cadillac Coupe de Ville
  for $4,995.
• Film & Entertainment – Movie ads for Airport ’77, Annie Hall, Rocky,
  The Sting, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II, and more.
• Sports Coverage – Coverage of baseball and boxing, with the back page featuring boxers
  Ken Norton and Duane Bobick.

This issue captures a moment of transition in American culture, marking the passing of a classic Hollywood star
while reflecting the political, sporting, and consumer landscape of the late 1970s.

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Condition at time of sale:
Decent used condition for a newspaper from the late 1970s. A small tear was present on the front page near
printed text, along with minor edge wear consistent with age and handling. Several coupons had been clipped
from interior pages. All 103 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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