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==LP to run 6, back 3== | ==LP to run 6, back 3== | ||
In addition to supporting the Hospers-Nathan ticket, LP Organizations in various states are running or supporting a total of nine candidates for lower offices this year. Six of the nine are running for Congress, and three are seeking seats int heir respective State Legislatures. | In addition to supporting the [[Hospers and Nathan Presidential Campaign 1972|Hospers-Nathan ticket]], LP Organizations in various states are running or supporting a total of nine candidates for lower offices this year. Six of the nine are running for Congress, and three are seeking seats int heir respective State Legislatures. | ||
All nine are hard-core libertarians, although only six are running under the LP designation. If you live in one of the six states where these candidates are running, your support would be greatly welcomed; if you live in another state, you might pick one or two of the nine , and send a campaign contribution. | All nine are hard-core libertarians, although only six are running under the LP designation. If you live in one of the six states where these candidates are running, your support would be greatly welcomed; if you live in another state, you might pick one or two of the nine , and send a campaign contribution. | ||
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* Friday, September 15 — Denver | * Friday, September 15 — Denver | ||
In October, [[Tonie Nathan]] will be attending the national convention of Theta Sigma Phi, he association of women in journalism, to be held in Houston. AS member of that organization, Tonie hopes to be able to gain considerable media exposure for the Hospers-Nathan campaign via her efforts at the gathering. Plans are now being laid to have Tonie appear in other states while on her trip (e.g. Colorado, New Mexico, and possibly Michigan, New York, and Massachusetts). | In October, [[Tonie Nathan]] will be attending the national convention of Theta Sigma Phi, he association of women in journalism, to be held in Houston. AS member of that organization, Tonie hopes to be able to gain considerable media exposure for the [[Hospers and Nathan Presidential Campaign 1972|Hospers-Nathan campaign]] via her efforts at the gathering. Plans are now being laid to have Tonie appear in other states while on her trip (e.g. Colorado, New Mexico, and possibly Michigan, New York, and Massachusetts). | ||
Press coverage to date has been good; many newspapers around the country have carried news items and columns on the LP campaign; [[Jeffrey St. John]] had a note on the NY party’s activities in his comments on the national radio program, [[Spectrum]]; [[Human Events]] carried an item recently; and our advertising agency, John Zeigler Inc. in New York is working on possible national TV appearances, and on getting free ad space promoting Dr. Hospers’ book in several magazines. | Press coverage to date has been good; many newspapers around the country have carried news items and columns on the LP campaign; [[Jeffrey St. John]] had a note on the NY party’s activities in his comments on the national radio program, [[Spectrum]]; [[Human Events]] carried an item recently; and our advertising agency, John Zeigler Inc. in New York is working on possible national TV appearances, and on getting free ad space promoting Dr. Hospers’ book in several magazines. | ||
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Of the 1,200 members, about 25% are in two states — New York and California. Another 25% are ink Colorado, Texas, Michigan, Illinois, New Mexico and Oregon. A third 25% are in the 14 states where we have some kind of LP organization, and the remaining 25% are scattered around the country. | Of the 1,200 members, about 25% are in two states — New York and California. Another 25% are ink Colorado, Texas, Michigan, Illinois, New Mexico and Oregon. A third 25% are in the 14 states where we have some kind of LP organization, and the remaining 25% are scattered around the country. | ||
To date, National LP and Hospers-Nathan | To date, National LP and [[Hospers and Nathan Presidential Campaign 1972|Hospers-Nathan Campaing]] Fund have take in almost $10,000, and have distributed about 60,000 pieces of literature, including 13,000 copies of the Platform and 6,000 of the Temporary Platform. The state LP’s have spent and distributing used approximately equivalent amounts, between them. | ||
Our growth rate has slowed somewhat, but we expect that all the foregoing figures will have approximately doubled by Election Day; with luck, they might triple, or even quadruple. It depends on you. | Our growth rate has slowed somewhat, but we expect that all the foregoing figures will have approximately doubled by Election Day; with luck, they might triple, or even quadruple. It depends on you. | ||
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Second, the new leaflet McGovern: The Dangerous Decoy, designed to reach conservatives who are teetering between Nixon and libertarianism. 25/$1; 100/$3.50; 500/$15; 1,000/$25; 5,000/$100. | Second, the new leaflet McGovern: The Dangerous Decoy, designed to reach conservatives who are teetering between Nixon and libertarianism. 25/$1; 100/$3.50; 500/$15; 1,000/$25; 5,000/$100. | ||
And third, a new campaign leaflet will be available ink about two weeks. This will have info both on the LP and the Hospers-Nathan ticket. Same price as McGovern Leaflet above. | And third, a new campaign leaflet will be available ink about two weeks. This will have info both on the LP and the [[Hospers and Nathan Presidential Campaign 1972|Hospers-Nathan ticket]]. Same price as McGovern Leaflet above. | ||
And finally, the Illinois LP has copies of the blue leaflet promoting the LP (a very good piece), available at a flat 1 cent per copy. Order from Illinois LP, c/o Alan Neumann, 50 Forest #C2, Riverside IL 60546. | And finally, the Illinois LP has copies of the blue leaflet promoting the LP (a very good piece), available at a flat 1 cent per copy. Order from Illinois LP, c/o Alan Neumann, 50 Forest #C2, Riverside IL 60546. | ||
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==CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE== | ==CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE== | ||
You may not have realized it, but you can keep money out of Uncle Sam’s pocket by putting into ours. If you contribute to the Hospers-Nathan campaign, you can deduct half of the amount you contribute (up to $12.50 for a $25 contribution) from your income tax payment next year ($25 for a $50 contribution, on a joint return), or you can claim the full amount (up to $50 for an individual, or $100 on a joint return) as a deduction from your income. Obviously, if you’re in a tax bracket below 50%^, the former is more advantageous, while the latter is better if you’re in a 50%+ bracket. A rare opportunity to rip off Big Bother. H-N Campaign Fun is located at 1415 N. El Paso, Colorado Springs, CO 80907. | You may not have realized it, but you can keep money out of Uncle Sam’s pocket by putting into ours. If you contribute to the [[Hospers and Nathan Presidential Campaign 1972|Hospers-Nathan campaign]], you can deduct half of the amount you contribute (up to $12.50 for a $25 contribution) from your income tax payment next year ($25 for a $50 contribution, on a joint return), or you can claim the full amount (up to $50 for an individual, or $100 on a joint return) as a deduction from your income. Obviously, if you’re in a tax bracket below 50%^, the former is more advantageous, while the latter is better if you’re in a 50%+ bracket. A rare opportunity to rip off Big Bother. H-N Campaign Fun is located at 1415 N. El Paso, Colorado Springs, CO 80907. | ||
==DON’T THROW AWAY THAT ENVELOPE== | ==DON’T THROW AWAY THAT ENVELOPE== | ||