Document:LP News 1973 May-June Issue 14: Difference between revisions

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[[Libertarian Party of Massachusetts|MASSACHUSETTS LP]], with 65 members, has elected [[Richard Kenney]] as its new Chairman. [[Steven Trinward]] replied to an editorial urging public housing on TV; his reply was broadcast four times. The LP's presentation of a paper urging legalization of marijuana at a legislative hearing was well received, former Bay State Chairman [[Paul Siegler]] reports.
[[Libertarian Party of Massachusetts|MASSACHUSETTS LP]], with 65 members, has elected [[Richard Kenney]] as its new Chairman. [[Steven Trinward]] replied to an editorial urging public housing on TV; his reply was broadcast four times. The LP's presentation of a paper urging legalization of marijuana at a legislative hearing was well received, former Bay State Chairman [[Paul Siegler]] reports.


MINNESOTA LP sponsored a lecture by tax rebel Jerome Daly on March 29th, and conducted a letter-writing campaign on behalf of a bill to allow people to be represented legally by anyone of their choice, instead of having to
[[Libertarian Party of Minnesota|MINNESOTA LP]] sponsored a lecture by tax rebel [[Jerome Daly]] on March 29th, and conducted a letter-writing campaign on behalf of a bill to allow people to be represented legally by anyone of their choice, instead of having to use a state-licensed attorney. State membership is nearing the 50 mark.
use a state-licensed attorney. State membership is nearing the 50 mark.


MISSOURI LP is growing at about 25% per month; State Chairman Doug Jonsson has appeared on several radio stations, and spoke to a class on Libertarian Thought at the University of Missouri, March 6. MLP was also active in the April 14 anti-tax activities, and recently gave a filmstrip presentation on the Liberty
MISSOURI LP is growing at about 25% per month; State Chairman Doug Jonsson has appeared on several radio stations, and spoke to a class on Libertarian Thought at the University of Missouri, March 6. MLP was also active in the April 14 anti-tax activities, and recently gave a filmstrip presentation on the Liberty Amendment. In the immediate future, the Missouri party plans to concentrate on working for permanent abolition of the draft. Vic Wasicki has already announced his candidacy for State Representative in 1974.
Amendment. In the immediate future, the Missouri party plans to concentrate on working for permanent abolition of the draft. Vic Wasicki has already announced his candidacy for State Representative in 1974.


NEW JERSY LP has managed to collect well more than the required 800 signatures to get their gubernatorial candidate on the ballot -- no mean feat for a party of just under 50 members.
NEW JERSY LP has managed to collect well more than the required 800 signatures to get their gubernatorial candidate on the ballot -- no mean feat for a party of just under 50 members.
Barring foul play from the Election Commission, this means that New Jerseyites will have a chance to vote for John Goodson this fall
Barring foul play from the Election Commission, this means that New Jerseyites will have a chance to vote for John Goodson this fall
(NJ elections are in odd-numbered years).
(NJ elections are in odd-numbered years).
Before learning of Goodson 1 s candidacy, Atlantic City Mayor Joseph Bradway had stated that he would raise $200,000 in campaign contributions for the gubernatorial candidate who would
Before learning of Goodson 1 s candidacy, Atlantic City Mayor Joseph Bradway had stated that he would raise $200,000 in campaign contributions for the gubernatorial candidate who would
come out for legalized gambling in NJ; naturally, Our Guys have let Bradway know that they're eligible. So far, Bradway hasn't delivered,
come out for legalized gambling in NJ; naturally, Our Guys have let Bradway know that they're eligible. So far, Bradway hasn't delivered,
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WASHINGTON LP has its convention scheduled for May 25-27, Membership is edging toward the 100 mark, and the ·1ooth member will receive a bottle of champagne (as will the current member who brings in Number 100). Convention attendance is expected to be well above 100; speakers will include Dr. Hospers, Tonie Nathan, and (via tape) Steve Symms and Roger MacBride. Among proposals slated for discussion at the convention is a ballot initiative to phase out the public school system one grade at a time, starting at the bottom; other proposals include support for a state lottery and the Liberty Amendment (gets around, doesn't it).
WASHINGTON LP has its convention scheduled for May 25-27, Membership is edging toward the 100 mark, and the ·1ooth member will receive a bottle of champagne (as will the current member who brings in Number 100). Convention attendance is expected to be well above 100; speakers will include Dr. Hospers, Tonie Nathan, and (via tape) Steve Symms and Roger MacBride. Among proposals slated for discussion at the convention is a ballot initiative to phase out the public school system one grade at a time, starting at the bottom; other proposals include support for a state lottery and the Liberty Amendment (gets around, doesn't it).


 
==IMPORTANT NOTICE==
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Due to our ever-expanding membership (now over 2,500, National and State), we have had to institute new procedures for handling material orders. As a result, we ask that you now allow 3 to 4 weeks for delivery when
Due to our ever-expanding membership (now over 2,500, National and State), we have had to institute new procedures for handling material orders. As a result, we ask that you now allow 3 to 4 weeks for delivery when
placing an order. If you wish faster service, please include 10% extra if you desire
placing an order. If you wish faster service, please include 10% extra if you desire
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PLEASE NOTE: National LP HQ will be closed June 3-14, because of the Convention; take this into account in placing orders and registering for the Convention.
PLEASE NOTE: National LP HQ will be closed June 3-14, because of the Convention; take this into account in placing orders and registering for the Convention.


 
==EDITORIAL==
EDITORIAL
In the past few months, there have been increasing rumbles about the emergence of a "Libertarian  Establishment" -- an unholy troika made up of LP, SIL, and Reason, which is supposedly conspiring to dominate 11t he Movement, 11    imposing a "party line II    and driving dissenting organizations and publications
In the past few months, there have been increasing rumbles about the emergence of a "Libertarian  Establishment" -- an unholy troika made up of LP, SIL, and Reason, which is supposedly conspiring to dominate 11t he Movement, 11    imposing a "party line II    and driving dissenting organizations and publications
into ruin.
into ruin.
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Foresight: What you should have had; but if you had, nobody would have listened to you.
Foresight: What you should have had; but if you had, nobody would have listened to you.


BITS & PIECES
=BITS & PIECES=
   
   
HOSPERS #1 IN TWO MOVEMENT SURVEYS
HOSPERS #1 IN TWO MOVEMENT SURVEYS
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Murray Rothbard & Tony Sutton. All of the above are worth writing for info about.
Murray Rothbard & Tony Sutton. All of the above are worth writing for info about.


POLITICAL PERSPECTIVE
=POLITICAL PERSPECTIVE=
XI. THE "NEW CONSERVATISM"
==XI. THE "NEW CONSERVATISM"==


   
   
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-/- DFN
-/- DFN


Utah LP Chairman persecuted by IRS
==Utah LP Chairman persecuted by IRS==
On April 14, Utah LP Chairman and Life Member Karl Bray led a group of approximately
On April 14, Utah LP Chairman and Life Member Karl Bray led a group of approximately
100 people in a protest against the IRS. Five days later, two FBI agents and an IRS agent entered Karl's place of business and arrested him, carting him off to jail in handcuffs and leg irons {yes, dear reader, leg irons), where they held him illegally without informing him of the charges against him for fourteen hours.
100 people in a protest against the IRS. Five days later, two FBI agents and an IRS agent entered Karl's place of business and arrested him, carting him off to jail in handcuffs and leg irons {yes, dear reader, leg irons), where they held him illegally without informing him of the charges against him for fourteen hours.
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This is just the latest and most grotesque example of IRS tyranny. If you'd like to help publicize it, and stir up public outrage, there are several things you can do. First, send a contribution to the Taxpayers Legal Defense Fund (1644 Laird Avenue, SLC Utah 84105), which will be helping Karl in his battle with the IRS... both in defending Karl
This is just the latest and most grotesque example of IRS tyranny. If you'd like to help publicize it, and stir up public outrage, there are several things you can do. First, send a contribution to the Taxpayers Legal Defense Fund (1644 Laird Avenue, SLC Utah 84105), which will be helping Karl in his battle with the IRS... both in defending Karl


TWO HOT PROJECTS
==TWO HOT PROJECTS==
As most of you no doubt know, the United States Sen2te voted last month to repeal the 1934
As most of you no doubt know, the United States Sen2te voted last month to repeal the 1934
law making it illegal for U.S. citizens to
law making it illegal for U.S. citizens to
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Renew your membership!!
Renew your membership!!


SURVEY
=SURVEY=
At the National ExecComm meeting in June, we will be deciding how we should allocate our advertising budget for the second half of 1973, For this reason, we would greatly appreciate your listing below all publications you read regularly and thoroughly, excluding 11 movement 11    publications and those of a strictly local nature (e.g. newspapers).
At the National ExecComm meeting in June, we will be deciding how we should allocate our advertising budget for the second half of 1973, For this reason, we would greatly appreciate your listing below all publications you read regularly and thoroughly, excluding 11 movement 11    publications and those of a strictly local nature (e.g. newspapers).
Please include all publications other than these two categories -- even "special interest 11    magazines; and don't be embarrassed to admit what you really read; you're not required to sign the form.
Please include all publications other than these two categories -- even "special interest 11    magazines; and don't be embarrassed to admit what you really read; you're not required to sign the form.

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