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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1977
Page
6
Saul Bellow, receiving the Nobel Prize, argues that contemporary literature is led by intellectual bosses and critics out of touch with real life. He recalls Faulkner’s optimism and urges writers to challenge taste makers and seek simple, true human experience.
The 21 story 385 room Claridge Hotel on Park Place and Boardwalk has been sold for 3.5 million dollars after two years empty since bankruptcy. New owners plan refurbishing to ride Atlantic City's revival as a gambling center.
The piece reviews United States offshore oil policy in the Northeast, focusing on Georges Bank wells and the Argo Merchant spill. It notes governors tempo rarily backed offshore leasing with safeguards, countered by ecologists and labor voices. It cites figures on regional oil dependence and warns against misreading the Argo wreck’s implications.
Jackie Gleason overcomes fear of air travel as he finally rides a jet. He recalls past crashes, travels by train with reporters and dancers, then boards a DC-4 bound for New York. He speaks of faith, luck, and a hardware store loan that helped his journey.
A critical portrait of Richard J. Daley, Chicago mayor, tracing his rise from machine politics to national figure. It argues his era failed to address Chicago's racial tensions, housing, and schools, while praising his organizational power and urban impact.
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