Duluth News Tribune Republishes Front Page From February 21, 1976

Newspaper celebrates America's 250th anniversary with daily look back at 1976 headlines

Feb. 21, 2026 at 8:50am

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The Duluth News Tribune is republishing the exact front page from 50 years ago on February 21, 1976, as part of a special project leading up to America's 250th anniversary in 2026. The front page features headlines on President Ford ordering USDA food stamp reforms, Patty Hearst's fears, political news, and local crime and sports updates.

Why it matters

This project offers a unique opportunity for readers to revisit local and national events, advertisements, and community life from 1976, the nation's Bicentennial year. By republishing historic front pages daily, the Duluth News Tribune is providing a window into the past and celebrating the upcoming 250th anniversary of America's founding.

The details

The Duluth News Tribune front page from February 21, 1976 includes headlines on President Ford ordering the USDA to reform the food stamp program, Patty Hearst expressing fear for her life related to a castle bombing, updates on political campaign fundraising, Nixon's trip to China, a rise in auto thefts by juveniles in Duluth, Ford predicting victory in an upcoming election, and local sports results.

  • The Duluth News Tribune front page being republished is from February 21, 1976.
  • This republication is part of a special project leading up to America's 250th anniversary on July 4, 2026.

The players

President Ford

The 38th President of the United States who ordered the USDA to reform the food stamp program in 1976.

Patty Hearst

An American woman who was kidnapped by the Symbionese Liberation Army in 1974 and later convicted of bank robbery, but expressed fears for her life related to a castle bombing in 1976.

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What’s next

The Duluth News Tribune will continue republishing historic front pages from 1976 daily, culminating on July 4, 2026 for America's 250th anniversary.

The takeaway

This project provides a unique opportunity for readers to step back in time and experience local and national events, culture, and community life from 1976, the nation's Bicentennial year, as the Duluth News Tribune counts down to America's 250th birthday.