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STATEMENT OF PRINCIPLES — 11" by 14" in hand lettered script, on heavy textured paper, $1; 3/$2; 10/$5. | STATEMENT OF PRINCIPLES — 11" by 14" in hand lettered script, on heavy textured paper, $1; 3/$2; 10/$5. | ||
WHERE THE MONEY WENT — paperback expose of bureaucratic bungles totaling $ | WHERE THE MONEY WENT — paperback expose of bureaucratic bungles totaling $180 billion, 750 (only six copies left). | ||
==THANKS== | |||
Although it would be impossible to thank the many, many individuals, organizations, and publications that went "above and Beyond the call of duty" in helping the LP during the '72 campaign, we would like to take a few paragraphs to cite a few of those who did the most. | |||
Undoubtedly, we will miss some of those who deserve special commendation, and for this we apologize. And, of course, it goes without saying that each and every LP state chairman deserves the special thanks of all libertarians everywhere. | |||
To turn to specifics, however, it should be obvious that the very deepest thanks should go to our Presidential and Vice-Presidential candidates, Dr. John Hospers and Mrs. Tonie Nathan. | |||
John and Tonie had the courage to accept the nominations of a previously unheard-of party, thus subjecting themselves to scorn and abuse on the part of many people, and incurring an obligation to spend literally thousands of hours of their own time on a venture that offered them no immediate personal gain. There will be others who take up the banner they carried, in future years, but they were the first — and for this they deserve our special and undying appreciation. | |||
Second only to the thanks owed John and Tonie are those owed to Bill Susel and Ed Crane, who served as the campaign managers for the two candidates respectively, spending great amounts of their own time and money in the process. | |||
Special thanks are also owed to the many people who performed various services for the LP and its candidates. Among these are Dr. Marvin Edwards in Oklahoma, Georgiann Trammell in Texas, Andrew and Priscilla Ketchen and Ken and Cynthia Knapton in New Hampshire, and Winston Duke in Illinois, all of whom were responsible for providing facilities, raising funds, and arranging publicity for John and Tonie while they were on tour in those respective states. | |||
Two other individuals who deserve special mention are Jim Davidson, in Washington DC, who sent out a mailing to 7,000 libertarians at his own expense, and Taya Boyls in Colorado, who oversaw the operation of the Campaign Fund, a task which included the sending of over 150 "thank-you" letters. | |||
And finally, thanks are owed to the New Right Coalition, which was the only organization (to our knowledge) that officially endorsed the LP ticket. | |||
==BITS & PIECES== | |||
INFORMATION ON SIL AND REASON ENCLOSED | |||
Enclosed with this Newsletter, you will find material describing the Society for Individual Liberty, and Reason magazine. We urge you to study this material carefully, and to join SIL and subscribe to Reason if you are not already a member or subscriber. SIL is the largest libertarian organization in America (about 3,000 members to our 2,000), and offers many good educational items; the local SIL chapter is also probably your best place to locate new LP members. Reason is by far the best libertarian magazine being published, and has given the LP more coverage than any other publication. | |||
GREEN SHEET ADDENDA | |||
Enclosed you will also find a new "green sheet," listing LP officers and state chairmen. And (alas) it’s already out of date. Alaska LP’s address is now Box 726, College, AK 99701. And the Temporary State Chairman in Arizona is now Freeman Fox, 2930 E. Osborn Road, Phoenix AZ 85016. | |||
TREASURY DEPT COMPILING GUN-OWNER LIST | |||
We have been informed that the Treasury Dept. has ordered all gun shops to report the names of everyone bringing in guns for repairs. So, if you have a gun you don’t want Uncle Sam to know about ... | |||
SILVER SALES AGENTS WANTED | |||
Utah LP Chairman Karl Bray is setting up a nationwide organization of libertarian silver and gold sales agents. If you’re interested, contact Karl at the address on the "green sheet." | |||
POWELL MEMORANDUM ON FREE ENTERPRISE | |||
Of possible interest to LP members is the memorandum drafted by Lewis F. Powell (now a Supreme Court Justice), for the National Chamber of Commerce. Entitled "The Attack | |||
on the American Free Enterprise System," it outlines some of the problems we face, and suggests some solutions. This memo might be a door-opener for local LPs to get invitations to speak to local Chambers of Commerce. The memorandum is availbale free from the National Chamber, l6l5 H. Street NW, Washington DC 20006. Ask for Reprint #2900. | |||
==THE YEAR ONE== | |||