San Francisco Chronicle Newspaper - February 15, 1974

This is an original front-page section of the San Francisco Chronicle, dated Friday, February 15, 1974. The paper is printed on standard newsprint, which shows significant chronological yellowing and tanning throughout, consistent with its age of approximately 50 years. The layout features prominent headlines of the era, specifically 'Jaworski Says Nixon Is Withholding Key Tapes' and 'Strange Story of Cinque', referring to Donald DeFreeze of the Symbionese Liberation Army (SLA). The front page also highlights 'Surgery For Nixon Daughter' regarding Julie Nixon Eisenhower. The document shows visible horizontal and vertical fold lines from long-term storage, with some light creasing and minor edge wear particularly at the corners and along the fold points. The masthead 'San Francisco Chronicle' is printed in its iconic Gothic-style typeface. There are no visible major tears or repairs, though the paper's acidity has caused the characteristic sepia patina. The monochrome printing includes two halftone photographs accompanying the lead stories. The item serves as a significant historical artifact documenting the intersection of the Watergate scandal and the Patty Hearst kidnapping saga.