THIS CRAZY DAY IN 1972

THIS CRAZY DAY IN 1972

A peek inside Chicago newspapers 50 years ago today.

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THIS CRAZY DAY IN 1972: Rock 'em Sock 'em Politicos, Round One

The Great 1972 Cook County State's Attorney Race

Mar 25

THIS CRAZY DAY IN 1972: "Today's chuckle" almost bats 1.000

October 30-November 5, 1972, Addendum #2: Just the fun, ma'am

Mar 4

THIS CRAZY DAY IN 1972: Nostalgia for John R. Powers' nostalgia

Literary Supplement #4: Maybe you can't go home again, but John R. Powers sure made people feel like they could.

Feb 25

THIS CRAZY DAY IN 1972: Did Gwendolyn Brooks inspire "Sylvia"?

Literary Supplement #2

Feb 11

THIS CRAZY DAY IN 1972: What does Fitz have against Nelson Algren?

The Sun-Times' Tom Fitzgerald covers Saul Bellow speaking to Loyola University students, and takes a gratuitous swipe at Nelson Algren. Hm, why is that?

Feb 4

THIS CRAZY DAY IN 1972: Have yourself a merry little holiday of any or no denomination

And Happy New Year!

Dec 23, 2022

THIS CRAZY DAY IN 1972: Election Daze

October 30-November 5, 1972 Addendum

Dec 4, 2022

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